Karen Creed

Aer Lingus pilots are set to begin a work-to-rule from Wednesday in a dispute over pay, while an eight-hour strike will take place next Saturday (file image)

244 Aer Lingus flights cancelled due to industrial action

Aer Lingus has confirmed that at least 244 flights are now cancelled for next week from Wednesday to Sunday due to industrial action by IALPA pilots.

Ireland • 23 Jun 24

Debbie Morone and Andy Neary are worried about being impacted by the Aer Lingus flight cancellations

Passengers 'worried' by industrial action at Aer Lingus

The thrill of taking off on holiday has been overshadowed for many Aer Lingus passengers by the threat of flight cancellations over the coming weeks.

Ireland • 21 Jun 24

Barry Andrews is one of only five Irish MEPs elected so far

'Unusual' electoral system leads to long wait for MEPs

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has outlined the "disadvantages" created by Ireland's electoral system as he said newly elected MEPs in other member states are already "staking their claims" on positions in Brussels.

Elections 2024 • 13 Jun 24

No dog breed is banned in Ireland - unlike in Britain where it is a criminal offence to own an XL Bully

Govt consulting AG on XL Bully ban, says Humphreys

The Government is consulting the Attorney General on what legislative changes would have to be made for a ban on XL Bully dogs, the Minister for Social Protection has said.

Ireland • 11 Jun 24

Simon Harris said that the coalition government is working well together (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Harris: 'Intention' around timing of election not changed

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said his "intention" around the general election has not changed and he is very pleased with the results of the local and European elections so far.

Politics • 11 Jun 24

Local media reports say the man was in his 70s (file image)

Irish man dies while swimming off Spanish coast

An Irish man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea in the southeast of Spain. The incident happened yesterday evening.

Ireland • 04 Jun 24

Rockall has been the subject of a long-running dispute over the sovereignty of the fishing area

Rockall agreement a 'priority' for Govt, Dept says

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that reaching an agreement on issues relating to fishing access around Rockall is a "priority" for the Government.

Ireland • 25 May 24

There has been an outpouring of surprise and sadness in Galway city that the family run Ward's store is shutting up shop

'Sad day' as Galway corner shop to close after 93 years

One of Galway's longest running and best loved stores is closing its doors after 93 years in business.

Connacht • 25 May 24

Jill Bishop was killed as she walked home from a disco in Bray, Co Wicklow 32 years ago

Families of victims of violent deaths appeal for supports

The charity Advocates for Victims of Homicide has said there has been a consistent rise in demand for their services from counselling to legal advice.

Ireland • 22 May 24

There is some annoyance over the barricades being placed along the canal

Many people not surprised by rise in tents along canal

The general sentiment at the pop-up market along the Grand Canal is one of despair for the many International Protection applicants sleeping in tents but criticism also of how the overall situation is being handled.

Dublin • 16 May 24