Colman O'Sullivan

765 arrests for drink, drug driving over Christmas period

There were 765 people arrested for driving under the "influence of an intoxicant" between 1 December and 5 January, according to the latest figures from An Garda Síochána.

Ireland • 3 mins

People gather for Winter Solstice at Newgrange

Crowds gather to celebrate Winter Solstice at Newgrange

Around 2,000 people have gathered at Newgrange to celebrate the Winter Solstice.

Ireland • 21 Dec 25

a garda car is seen in front of a chemist building with fire damage visible

Meath pharmacy reopens following suspected arson attack

A pharmacy in Co Meath has reopened in temporary premises after an arson attack on its shop just a few days ago.

Ireland • 21 Dec 25

Bicycle brand issues safety recall for some models

Cube, a popular German bicycle brand, has issued a safety recall warning that some of its 2025 and 2026 models have a defect which could cause material damage, serious or even fatal injury.

Ireland • 16 Dec 25

Phibsborough community groups in anti-racism rally

Several community groups have gathered for a rally in solidarity with delivery workers and other victims of racist attacks around Phibsborough in Dublin.

Dublin • 06 Dec 25

Taoiseach: Criticism of Israeli policy not anti-Semitism

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil that he objects to Israel's "consistent messaging" that "if you're not onside, you're offside".

Ireland • 04 Dec 25

Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve to expand

One of Ireland's best known oak woodlands will increase in size by 68% after the State bought 100 acres of land beside the Glen of the Downs nature reserve in Co Wicklow.

Ireland • 03 Dec 25

Traffic during Dublin taxi driver protest

Dublin taxi drivers protest Uber fixed fare system

Hundreds of taxi drivers took part in a protest in Dublin City Centre, with two groups slow driving across the city towards Merrion Square.

Dublin • 27 Nov 25

COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago (centre) gestures next to his advisers after the plenary session was interrupted

Reaction to COP30 ranges from disappointment to support

Reaction to the COP30 agreement ranges from deep disappointment to qualified support.

Climate Change • 24 Nov 25

Narwhal whales live in social groups called pods and live in the Arctic ocean and males have a tusk

Narwhal carcass found in 'remarkable' Donegal stranding

An arctic species of whale, normally seen in the waters off Greenland, Canada and Siberia has been recorded in Ireland for the first time, after a carcass was found washed up on a beach in Co Donegal.

Ulster • 21 Nov 25