Karen Creed

A number of people travelled to the Stardust Memorial at the site of the fire to leave flowers

People of Artane hopeful for 'closure' after inquests

The north Dublin suburb of Artane will forever be linked with the Stardust nightclub, where the deadly fire broke out in the early hours of 14 February 1981.

Dublin • 18 Apr 24

Padraig Delaney (C) was brought before Naas District Court

Man charged with murder of Shane Knott in Naas

A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 36-year-old Shane Knott in Naas, Co Kildare.

Courts • 16 Apr 24

Dillon Quirke collapsed and died during a club match in Semple Stadium in 2022

Hurler's family calls for more cardiac screening in sport

The family of Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke, who died of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome two years ago, are calling for more widespread cardiac screening to ensure other families avoid a similar tragedy.

Ireland • 09 Apr 24

The demonstration took place ahead of a motion being tabled by Sinn Féin in the Dáil

Parents protest over scoliosis surgery delays

Parents who say their children are being "let down" because of delays over surgery for scoliosis and other orthopaedic conditions have protested outside Leinster House and said a taskforce to tackle the problem must be statutory.

Health • 20 Feb 24

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