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A UNFPA report '8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: the case for rights and choices' was launched in DCU (Image: Cecilie Falkenstrom)

Irish launch of report on global population takes place

One year on since the world's population surpassed eight billion people, a major report has been launched in Ireland calling for a radical rethink of how population numbers are framed.

Ireland • 15 Nov 23

We spoke to people in Newbridge, Co Kildare about their thoughts on Budget 2024

Watch: What do you think about Budget 2024?

Budget 2024 was announced by the Government yesterday and we've been speaking to people in Newbridge, Co Kildare to see what they liked - and did not like - about the measures that were unveiled.

Leinster • 11 Oct 23

Dean Kelly, Niall Brady and Jill Pitcher Farrell are members of the National Youth Council of Ireland and have been sharing their hopes for Budget 2024

Budget 2024: Young people outline hopes and fears

Budget 2024 is being unveiled today when all the details of next year's €6.4 billion package will finally become clear.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

Saggart in Co Dublin is Ireland's youngest and fastest growing town

Budget 2024: The view from Ireland's youngest town

Budget 2024 is just around the corner and people all over the country are keen to find out how it will impact them.

Budget 2024 • 09 Oct 23

Japhet Ogu is a Deaf influencer who has over 655,000 followers on TikTok, where he creates comedy content using ISL

'I proved them wrong' - Deaf TikToker on ISL awareness

The Deaf community has been celebrating Irish Sign Language Awareness Week.

Ireland • 21 Sep 23

Hundreds of dogs and their owners walked through Dublin's Phoenix Park on Monday night

Campaigner reflects on 'joyous' mass dog walk in Dublin

A man who is on a mission to save Thailand's street dogs says he is "massively grateful" to the hundreds of people - and their dogs - who joined him for a walk through Dublin's Phoenix Park last night.

Dublin • 05 Sep 23

People in Clondalkin in Dublin were remembering the night before their Leaving Cert results

Watch: Memories of the night before Leaving Cert result

Leaving Cert results for tens of thousands of students are due out tomorrow. But do you remember how you were feeling the night before you got yours?

Leaving Cert • 24 Aug 23

Rachel Perry and Aoife Mc Nevin have brought new life to a former bakery in Tuam after months of hard renovation work

Friends realise bakery dream in 'iconic' Tuam building

A dream has come true for two best friends who have opened their own business in an 'iconic' building in their hometown of Tuam, Co Galway.

Leaving Cert • 24 Aug 23

Ciara Harrington is in the second year of her hairdressing course and says she 'followed her heart' when she chose to undertake the apprenticeship

Apprenticeship the right choice for young Carlow woman

With this year's Leaving Cert results out on Friday there will be much talk about points and college places, but for many, an apprenticeship will be the path they choose.

Leaving Cert • 23 Aug 23

Brian Pennie hopes his story will 'sprinkle some hope' for Leaving Cert pupils who might not get the results they hoped for on Friday

Ex-addict's positive words for Leaving Cert students

In a week when there will be much attention on Leaving Cert results, Brian Pennie hopes his remarkable life story will "sprinkle some hope" for students who are struggling to work out what their next move is.

Leaving Cert • 22 Aug 23