Conor Hunt

The North Georgian Core takes in Mountjoy Square and its surrounding streets

Survey to assess neglect of Dublin's north Georgian core

A survey is under way to assess the dilapidation of Dublin's historic north Georgian core, the Department of Heritage has said, as experts say the level of dereliction and neglect is at its highest in decades.

Dublin • 08 Apr

Verona Murphy's constituency office in New Ross

Support and criticism for Verona Murphy in New Ross

On the streets around New Ross the news of the latest instalment in the Dáil row reverberated, after several Opposition party leaders told Verona Murphy that her position as Ceann Comhairle was untenable.

Leinster • 26 Mar

Kate O'Connor arrives home from China with her World Indoor silver medal

Kate O'Connor arrives home with World Indoor silver medal

There was another celebrated homecoming for Dundalk track star Kate O'Connor today.

Regional • 25 Mar

Dr Mahmoud Abumarzouq (C) with his nephews Mohamed (left) and Refat

Doctor living in Meath loses family members in airstrikes

A Palestinian doctor living in Meath has spoken of his loss after four of his family members were killed in Israeli strikes overnight.

Leinster • 18 Mar

Trees were brought down across the country during the storm

Storm Éowyn review to be submitted to Govt by summer

A review into the State's response to Storm Éowyn is due to be submitted to the Government in the coming months.

Environment • 11 Mar

Matthew Duff applied for a retest in November and still has not heard back with a confirmed date

Calls for reform as over 74,500 await driving test date

Those awaiting driving tests have expressed frustration with delays as the latest figures from the Road Safety Authority showing that waiting times increased again last month.

Ireland • 07 Mar

The service has 300 volunteers providing support around the clock 365 days a year

Dublin Samaritans marks 55 years of listening and support

Dublin Samaritans has announced a new recruitment drive for volunteers so it can keep up with the growing demand for its services.

Dublin • 03 Mar

The 15,286 figure represents a 13% yearly increase on January 2024

Over 15,200 homeless last month, including 4,600 children

The number of people homeless and living in emergency accommodation has climbed to another record high, and now stands at 15,286.

Ireland • 28 Feb

John Connors (L) has shared his home with Andriy and Yulia since they fled Mariupol

Possible cuts to payments for hosting of Ukrainians

The payment for homeowners who provide accommodation to people fleeing the Ukraine war looks set to be cut as the Government considers the future of the scheme.

Ireland • 25 Feb

Sean Burke left his job in transport for a career in the guards

I had a job but wanted a career, says older garda recruit

An Garda Síochána has said a "significant" number of trainees are now aged over 35 since changes were made last year to the age limit for recruits.

Ireland • 19 Feb