Aisling Moloney

Florence Pugh on the red carpet at the premiere of The Wonder at the Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin

Florence Pugh had a 'fabulous time' in Ireland

Florence Pugh has said she had a "fabulous, fabulous time" while filming The Wonder in Co Wicklow and that she especially enjoyed Irish food, drinks and the countryside.

Movies • 27 Oct 22

Independent councillor Richard Finn opposes the plan for the site on several grounds, such as site location and lack of consultation

Local objections to modular housing for Ukrainians

A plan to build 28 modular homes for Ukrainians in Claremorris, Co Mayo, has been met with mixed reactions.

Connacht • 26 Oct 22

In 2021, a survey of over 1,000 women showed 12% of those surveyed gave up work due to their menopause (Stock image)

Ireland's first Menopause Awareness Week begins

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has launched Ireland's first Menopause Awareness Week, centered around World Menopause Day.

Health • 18 Oct 22

The Rape Crisis Network Ireland said there is an under-reporting of sexual violence and harassment at third level institutions

Colleges create posts to cut sexual violence on campus

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced €1.5 million in funding for Higher Education Institutions to create new posts to drive zero tolerance of sexual harassment and violence on college campuses.

Ireland • 13 Oct 22

French postgraduate student Lucie Duillon said Dublin is 'so much more expensive than in France'

French Embassy warns of Irish 'severe housing crisis'

The French Embassy in Ireland is warning those who are relocating here from France that Ireland is currently experiencing "a severe housing crisis" and that new arrivals face significant difficulties in finding accommodation.

Ireland • 16 Sep 22

Traders reported a quieter year, as people returned to foreign holidays this summer

Energy and food prices worrying tourism industry

It will be 2025 or 2026 before tourism levels get back to pre-pandemic levels, the Chief Executive of Fáilte Ireland has said.

Ireland • 07 Sep 22

UL said there has been an 'encouraging' response to the scheme (File pic)

Students availing of rent-a-room scheme in Limerick

Third-level institutions have said homeowners are responding to the call for rooms.

Munster • 30 Aug 22

Firefighters try to contain a wildfire earlier this summer in Sao Tome do Castelo, Portugal

Irish lawyers represent Portuguese climate case at ECHR

A group of Irish lawyers are representing six young people from Portugal at the European Court of Human Rights in a significant climate change case.

Climate Change • 23 Aug 22

Ukrainian student Maryna Pertsovych plans to study in Limerick, but has nowhere to live

Lack of student accommodation causing 'extreme worry'

Almost 250,000 students at third-level institutions will start their academic year next month and for many finding accommodation will be a major challenge.

Ireland • 18 Aug 22

Afghan women speak on the anniversary of the Taliban takeover

'Afghanistan now a jail for women' - refugee in Ireland

A former judge from Afghanistan has said she was left afraid after the Taliban released prisoners from jail, including people she had sentenced.

Ireland • 18 Aug 22