Joe Caulfield

Woman standing at a petrol station putting fuel into her red car

Rising prices drive up cost of commuting

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the war in Iran will come to an end in two or three weeks but for now, the cost of fuel looks set to keep rising.

Ireland • 02 Apr

GAA club could lose 50% of its pitches due to Metrolink

One of Dublin's oldest GAA clubs is facing the prospect of losing 50% of its playing pitches, due to construction of the Metrolink project.

Ireland • 28 Mar

Emergency accommodation 'nightmare' for family - mother

New figures from Focus Ireland show the number of families seeking assistance from their homelessness services reached a record high last year.

Ireland • 12 Mar

Iranians speak about the war and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iranians tell of fears and hopes as war nears one week

It is a week tomorrow since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran, and the regime of the now dead Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Republican Guard.

Middle East • 06 Mar

'Constant worry': The human cost of high energy bills

As latest figures show that almost 320,000 people were in arrears on their electricity bills in December last year, members of the public share their stories on the impact of the struggle to make the payments.

Ireland • 27 Feb

Help on way for people in electricity arrears - Tánaiste

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said help is on the way for the 320,000 people in arrears on their electricity bills.

Ireland • 27 Feb

a photo of the flood alleviation schemes on the river poddle

Local authority crews on standby amid weather warnings

Local authority crews in Dublin are working to assist people likely to experience possible flooding as a Status Orange warning for rain comes into effect for the capital.

Ireland • 05 Feb

'Fear never leaves' - families facing drug intimidation

An organisation in Dublin which provides support for families who have been subjected to drug intimidation has engaged with 75 high-risk families over the last two years.

Ireland • 20 Jan

6% drop in visitors this year, tourism body estimates

The Irish tourism sector has slowed in the past year, with the number of people visiting Ireland estimated at 6.16 million in 2025, down 6% on 2024 levels.

Business • 30 Dec 25

Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Ireland

Protests took place in cities and towns across Ireland this afternoon in support of Palestine.

Regional • 06 Sep 25