Conor Hunt

Students line the street for Grace Lynch's funeral

Grace Lynch's funeral hears 'she'll be missed forever'

The funeral mass of Grace Lynch heard that her death has resulted in many feelings, including pain, hurt, loss and anger.

Dublin • 31 Jan

Calls to extend 'baby in classroom' project - charity

The children's charity Barnardos has called for Government funding to extend a project which bring babies into classrooms to teach students how to talk about their emotions.

Ireland • 26 Jan

Storm Éowyn clean-up to continue into 2027, says Coillte

Semi-State forestry company Coillte has said the clean-up operation from Storm Éowyn will now take longer than originally forecast, and will continue to the middle of 2027.

Ireland • 22 Jan

A smiling man stands in a green field. He is wearing a yellow jacket.

Investigation after body unidentified for over a year

The family of a Belfast man whose body lay unidentified in a Dublin morgue for over a year, despite the fact that he had been carrying identification, has said they hope a police ombudsman investigation into the case will prevent similar incidents in the future.

Ulster • 19 Jan

Laois nursing home put residents at risk of harm - HIQA

A Co Laois nursing home put residents at significant risk of harm by not consistently catering to the dietary needs of those who were at risk of choking or had impaired swallowing, according to the Health and Safety Authority.

Ireland • 13 Jan

X limit on Grok image edits 'window dressing' - minister

The Minister of State with responsibility for AI Niamh Smyth has described X putting some Grok image editing features behind a paywall as "window dressing".

World • 09 Jan

A selection of toys donated to Barnardos

Charities appeal for donation of unwanted Christmas gifts

Charities are appealing to the public to donate any unwanted gifts they may have received for Christmas.

Ireland • 08 Jan

The gable end of the Egan family home in Ballinasloe was badly damaged during Storm Éowyn

Work under way to improve storm response after Éowyn

The head of the Government's emergency management group has said that lessons have been learned on how best to respond to severe weather events in the wake of Storm Éowyn.

2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25

More than 500 guests have gathered at the RDS in Dublin for their Christmas dinner, organised by the Knights of St Columbanus.

Over 500 in need gather for Christmas dinner in Dublin

More than 500 guests gathered at the RDS in Dublin for their Christmas dinner, organised by the Knights of St Columbanus.

Ireland • 26 Dec 25

Dr Mahmoud Abumarzouq - pic - Conor Hunt - RTE

Palestinian doctor in Ireland calls for more aid for Gaza

A Palestinian doctor living in Co Meath, whose family members have been killed in the war in Gaza, has called for more aid for the people of the enclave.

Middle East • 23 Dec 25