Cian McCormack

People flock to the train station in Lviv in a bid to leave Ukraine

'I don't need Russia to save me' - woman fleeing Kyiv

A Ukrainian-Russian, who has fled her home in Kyiv, has hit out against the Russian invasion of her country.

A view of destroyed settlements after shellings last week in the city of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv

Calls for help as Ukrainians attempt to root out spies

Ukrainian civilians remaining in Kyiv to bolster its defences have called on the international community to create a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

Ukraine • 07 Mar 22

Tom and his family queued for 53 hours to make it to the Polish border

Irish family say they are 'lucky to get out' of Ukraine

An Irishman and his family who fled Ukraine have said they are lucky to be safe and out of the war-torn country.

World • 02 Mar 22

Ireland-based Ukrainians join in fight against Russia

A group of Ukrainian men living in Ireland, who had travelled home to fight against the Russian invasion of their country, have joined local defence forces in Lutsk and Kyiv.

World • 02 Mar 22

Hugh McEnaney said he will remain in Russia because it is not easy to relocate

Irish in Russia ponder whether to stay or leave

Irish people living in Russia are considering leaving because of uncertainty and rising tensions stemming from sanctions and the invasion of Ukraine.

Ireland • 01 Mar 22

People will be advised to continue wearing face masks on public transport

Health groups urge delay to ending mask mandate

Six national groups representing medically vulnerable people say the ending of mandatory mask wearing by the Government should be delayed.

Coronavirus • 22 Feb 22

Irish travel agents said there has been a surge in mid-term sun and ski holiday bookings (File pic)

Surge in sun and ski holidays for mid-term break

A surge in mid-term holiday breaks has seen record bookings for some destinations but overall passenger travel numbers have not yet hit pre-pandemic levels.

Business • 16 Feb 22

Government yesterday announced measures to help tackle the cost of living (Stock image)

Help welcomed but 'modern day poverty' concerns remain

People impacted by rising costs have welcomed the Government's cost of living package but have concerns about whether it can tackle long-term "modern day poverty" and future price increases.

Ireland • 11 Feb 22

People say rising costs are taking a toll on daily life (stock image)

Another baby 'out of reach' - rising costs take hold

Delaying having another baby, limiting central heating use and wearing extra layers to keep warm at home is how some parents are managing the rising cost of living.

Ireland • 09 Feb 22

Data shows cars levels on the Irish road network are as high as before the pandemic (File pic)

Road traffic numbers hit pre-pandemic levels

The number of cars on Irish roads has hit pre-pandemic levels, but there are fewer people travelling on public transport.

Ireland • 07 Feb 22