Sharon Tobin

International students call for visa extension

Thousands of international students are calling for their visas to be extended because they have not been able to fullfil "a vital part" of their reason for studying in Ireland - the chance to work in graduate level employment.

Ireland • 15 Jun 21

Westport House and Estate is to receive the largest amount of funding for the restoration and rewilding of the 300-acre estate

Four tourist attractions to get over €70m in funding

Four new "world class Irish tourist attractions" are to receive over €70m in funding.

Business • 10 Jun 21

Dr Iain Morrison takes questions from childcare workers at Our Lady's Nursery in Ballymun

Tackling some concerns around Covid vaccine hesitancy

Coronavirus • 26 May 21

Travel restrictions are proving particularly difficult for those who live in Ireland but were born abroad and have family abroad

Foreign nationals feel 'ignored' by travel restrictions

Ireland has some of the toughest travel restrictions in Europe, among them a €2,000 fine for non-essential travel and a mandatory hotel quarantine system paid for by the arriving passenger.

Ireland • 18 May 21

Last year, 468 people were rescued by lifeguards and first aid was given to 3,450

Lifeguards prepare for busy summer season ahead

"They are fitter, stronger and tougher."

Ireland • 23 Apr 21

Apparel Supply is a company that up until last year was busy making GAA jerseys and industrial workwear

Irish firms find ways to adapt in response to pandemic

Coronavirus • 22 Apr 21

The system, which isolates new arrivals to prevent the spread of Covid-19, has been in place in other countries for over a year

'It was surreal' - Irish abroad on hotel quarantine

Mandatory hotel quarantine has started today for passengers arriving in Ireland from 33 countries considered "high risk".

Coronavirus • 26 Mar 21

Boredom, heartache, and loss are some of the themes explored by teenage film-makers, in entries to this year's Fresh International Film Festival

Teens give cinematic glimpse into life during pandemic

Teenage boredom, heartache and loss are prominent themes in this year's Fresh International Film Festival, which begins next week. Now in its 25th year, 1,200 film entries have been received from children and teenagers, and the pandemic has a starring role.

Coronavirus • 18 Mar 21

The owners of Bantry House are struggling without tourists and visitors

How are Ireland's big houses coping with the pandemic?

The owners of Bantry House in Cork talk about the impact of the pandemic on their business.

Munster • 09 Mar 21

4,300 people have died with Covid-19 in Ireland - and behind each statistic, a person

4,300 families mourn loved ones lost to Covid-19

The latest official figures show that 4,300 have died with Covid-19 in this country. Behind the daily figures are vibrant characters and the families and friends left behind, grieving in the strangest of circumstances.

Coronavirus • 26 Feb 21