Conor McMorrow

Prime Time

Composite image showing Ireland’s three presidential candidates (catherine connolly, jim gavin and heather humphreys) in front of a stock image of Áras an Uachtaráin

Count guide: Loose horse, miraculous medals and turnout

There are two certainties in Irish elections - firstly, pundits will predict that "transfers will be crucial"; secondly, somebody will put a miraculous medal into a ballot box along with their vote.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct

Composite image of Brendan Hayes and his father John

Family calls for new garda probe into 'forgotten' airport bombing

The family of a man killed in a bomb attack on Dublin Airport has called for a renewed garda investigation into their father's killing nearly 50 years ago

Prime Time • 15 Oct

'There's no escape': Woman speaks out on intimidation by teens

Jennifer (not her real name), who has been with her partner for six years, moved to Ireland earlier this year and says the abuse has tainted what was meant to be a fresh start

Prime Time • 26 Sep

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Retailers and communities on the 'chaos' of anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour has become a pressing issue in towns and cities across Ireland, with retailers, commuters and public transport operators all reporting disruptive and sometimes violent incidents.

Prime Time • 25 Sep

Windfall to downfall: The inside story of a GAA club's collapse

Once Ireland's wealthiest GAA club following a €22 million land sale, Parnells went into liquidation earlier this year. Internal club documents obtained by Prime Time show how years of financial mismanagement led to the collapse of the Dublin club.

Prime Time • 24 Jun

Last year saw an almost 10% annual increase in the number of applications

Trumpugees: Meet the US citizens in the surge for Irish passports

Some 4,327 US citizens applied for passports in February, the first full month following President Donald Trump's return to the White House, the most of any month since 2015

Prime Time • 21 Mar

Instances of drivers breaking red lights reflects a wider trend of a decline in driver behaviour according to some experts

Covert filming reveals extent of 'dangerous' red-light breaking

Over the course of eight hours, Prime Time recorded more than 60 incidents of drivers breaking red lights via covert filming at several junctions in Dublin and Galway

Prime Time • 26 Feb

Some 25% fewer electric vehicles were registered in 2024 compared to 2023.

Plugged-in or checked out: Why have EV sales dropped in Ireland?

Some 25% fewer electric vehicles were registered in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the SIMI. Was that a blip, or have electrical vehicle sales plateaued?

Prime Time • 08 Jan

'Never been harder': Artists warn of live music industry crisis

Large stadium concerts where artists like Taylor Swift and Oasis command high prices for tickets are having a detrimental effect on smaller live venues, according to music industry insiders.

Prime Time • 12 Dec 24

Meath East: The story of the count

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24