Karen Creed

Kay Slevin, 90, described how on the day he became taoiseach in 1994, he stopped in the town and called into her pub before going up to his parents

Dunboyne residents remember 'true statesman' John Bruton

"A true statesman" and "a gentle giant" are some of the descriptions of former taoiseach John Bruton from people in his hometown of Dunboyne, Co Meath.

Leinster • 06 Feb 24

Fiona O'Neill, from Co Tipperary, has been in recovery for two years

More women seeking help for 'problem drinking'

Alcoholics Anonymous has said at this time of year it would usually see a rise in the number of people seeking support, but the increase so far this month has been significant.

Ireland • 24 Jan 24

Harbour Court laneway runs off Abbey Street near the Luas stop and connects with Eden Quay and Marlborough Street

Closure of laneway 'big defeat for people of Dublin'

A Dublin laneway has been closed to the public due to antisocial behaviour and drug use after city councillors voted last night to shut Harbour Court.

Dublin • 09 Jan 24

Brazilians, Indians and Romanians are coming to Ireland in the largest numbers, according to the 2022 Census results

Economy and safety still appeals to new Irish arrivals

As young people continue to leave Ireland in search of work opportunities abroad, many others are drawn here for similar reasons.

2023 in Review • 26 Dec 23

Adriano from Australia was welcomed home by his son Luca and his wife Catherine from Co Antrim yesterday morning

Families reunited as airports set for busy Christmas

Dublin Airport's operator daa has said it expects today will be the busiest day for travel in the run-up to Christmas.

Ireland • 22 Dec 23

Nóra Quoirin died after going missing during a family holiday in Malaysia in 2019

Nóra Quoirin's mother says documentary a 'real shock'

Meabh Quoirin, the mother of teenager Nóra Quoirin who died after going missing during a holiday in Malaysia four years ago, has said that they live with the trauma of her death every day.

Ireland • 16 Dec 23

Ruaidhrí Condon with his mother Deirdre after winning the Zurich Young Portrait Prize

Dublin teenager wins Zurich Young Portrait Prize

A teenager from Dún Laoghaire in Dublin is the overall winner of the Zurich Young Portrait Prize for his work 'Self-Portrait'. Ruaidhrí Condon, 15, was announced as the winner during a prize-giving ceremony at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin this afternoon.

Regional • 12 Dec 23