Colman O'Sullivan

Image shows a woman with hair tied back and wearing a long coat cycling through a city

Women in Ireland less likely to cycle than men, says TII

Women in Ireland are far less likely to cycle than men because of unsafe roads, aggressive driver behaviour and family responsibilities, according to a survey of 1,000 women for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Ireland • 3 hrs

Majority born in 1998 experience discrimination - ESRI

Two thirds of 25-year-olds in Ireland have experienced some type of discrimination, according to research from the ESRI.

Ireland • 9 hrs

Bertie Ahern pictured during an event for the 50th anniversary of Eamon De Valera's death

Ahern migrant comments 'disturbing' - Muslim body chair

The chairperson of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council has described comments by former taoiseach Bertie Ahern on migrants as "deeply disturbing".

Ireland • 6 hrs

Events held to mark Bike Week across the country

Bike Week has started and there are events in every county and every day, up to and including 17 May.

Ireland • 10 May

People look over the sea during Darkness Into Light

Around 80,000 take part in Darkness Into Light events

Around 80,000 people are expected to take part in Darkness Into Light events around Ireland and across the world today.

Ireland • 09 May

efence Helen McEntee, TD with Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy at McKee Barracks to mark the centenary of the Army Equitation School.

Irish Army Equitation School celebrates centenary year

The Irish Army is the last army to retain a full time Army Equitation School.

Ireland • 30 Apr

90% of protected habitats are in an unfavourable conservation condition in Ireland

Ireland requires €700m annually to restore nature, report

Ireland needs to invest hundreds of millions every year to restore nature and to support farmers, fishers and foresters to protect the environment, according to a report from the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration.

Environment • 29 Apr

Multiple black and white calves in a cattle shed. Hay lies on the ground and in the feeder and cattle look out nervously.

Dept defends welfare standards for live calf exports

The Department of Agriculture has defended welfare standards for calves exported live from Ireland.

Ireland • 25 Apr

Surge in purchases of rooftop solar panels, says SEAI

Purchases of rooftop solar panels by Irish homeowners have surged since the start of the war on Iran, with both the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the trade body Solar Ireland reporting sharp increases since the beginning of March.

Climate Change • 22 Apr

Proposed exemptions for modular homes brought to Cabinet

A proposal to grant planning exemptions for modular homes of up to 45sq.m in back gardens has been brought to the Cabinet.

Ireland • 21 Apr