Joe Caulfield

Ireland has 'big problem' with domestic abuse - minister

The Minister for Justice has said there is a big problem with domestic violence in Ireland.

76 teams from 21 countries will travel to University of Limerick for the European Dodgeball Championships

UL hosts European Dodgeball Championships for first time

The European Dodgeball Championships are being hosted in Ireland for the first time this weekend, with 76 teams from 21 countries making their way to the University of Limerick to take part in the tournament.

Munster • 26 Jun 25

The largest public infrastructure project outside of Dublin aims to invigorate Waterford city centre

Work continuing on 'transformative' Waterford North Quays

Work is continuing on the North Quays Infrastructure Project in Waterford city, which the local council has said will be 'hugely transformative', but concerns have been raised by some local politicians over budget oversight and overspend.

Munster • 06 May 25

Around 20,000 people viewed the Pope's remains inside St Peter's Basilica yesterday

'Francis taught us not just how to live, but how to die'

Huge queues of people snaked their way around Saint Peter's Square, with one parishioner from Ireland saying Pope Francis " taught us not just how to live, but actually how to die".

Pope Francis • 24 Apr 25

Darragh and Bernadette Mac Ciaráin said it is important for people of faith to pay their respects to the late pontiff

'Humbled to be here' - crowds queue in Vatican City

An atmosphere of solemnity hung over St Peter's Square, as thousands of people waited patiently for the procession of the coffin carrying the remains of Pope Francis to the basilica.

Pope Francis • 23 Apr 25

The report said it marked an 11% decrease since December

Just 41 properties available under HAP scheme in March

The number of properties available under the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme since December 2024 has fallen, according to the Simon Communities of Ireland.

Ireland • 17 Apr 25

Agila Omer and her daughter Lena were forced to abandon their home in Sudan due to the war

Woman fleeing Sudan war to Ireland 'can't feel any hope'

The UN has described the humanitarian situation in Sudan as one of the world's worst hunger and displacement crises - Agila Omer and her daughter Lena, originally from Khartoum but now living in Kilkenny, had to abandon their home with little more than the clothes on their back.

Sudan • 16 Apr 25

The taskforce will meet monthly and will be chaired by Jack Chambers

New taskforce to tackle 'slow' infrastructure delivery

A new dedicated Infrastructure Division along with a taskforce to support it aims to address the slow pace at which long-term infrastructure is delivered, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers has said.

Politics • 15 Apr 25

Claire Cahill, co-founder of Scoliosis Advocacy Network, said the report is a source of anxiety for parents (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Calls for public inquiry into CHI over spinal springs

The mother of a child with scoliosis is calling for a full public inquiry into Children's Health Ireland after a report revealed the use of unapproved implantable springs in spinal surgery at Temple Street Children's Hospital.

Health • 09 Apr 25

Tinzar Zet, who is from Myanmar and living in Kilkenny, said the earthquake has been devastating

People from Myanmar living in Ireland reflect on disaster

People from Myanmar living in Ireland have been reflecting on how last week's earthquake is affecting those so far away from their homeland.

Ireland • 01 Apr 25