Colman O'Sullivan

Third elephant tests positive for virus at Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo has confirmed that a third elephant has tested positive for a virus which has left two other elephants dead over the last ten days.

Dublin • 10 Jul 24

Barretstown provides specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families living with a serious illness (File image)

Barretstown celebrates 30 years of 'adventure' and 'joy'

More than 4,000 people have enjoyed an open day at Barretstown Castle celebrating the charity's 30 years in Ireland.

Ireland • 07 Jul 24

Dublin Zoo welcomed the report from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (File: RollingNews.ie)

Report clears Dublin Zoo of animal welfare allegations

Dublin Zoo has welcomed an inspection report from the National Parks and Wildlife Service which found 14 of 15 allegations made against it on animal welfare were unfounded.

Dublin • 02 Jul 24

The council said the first phase of the transport plan will be implemented in August

DCC CEO not yet made decision on Dublin transport plan

A report which could delay the implementation of the Dublin City Transport Plan will not be completed until just a few weeks before the plan is due to come into effect.

Dublin • 02 Jul 24

Minister of State Pippa Hackett said the Green Party has to build bridges (file photo: RollingNews.ie)

Green Party 'has image problem', Hackett tells members

Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett has told Green Party members that the party has an image problem and is regarded by many ordinary people as Dublin centric, out of of touch and elitist.

Ireland • 30 Jun 24

Iarnród Éireann said this was the first fare increase on any intercity route in over five years

Some Intercity rail fares to increase from today

Iarnród Éireann has said that fares on Intercity routes to Sligo, Westport, Galway, Waterford and Rosslare are increasing as part of the first phase of fare changes across the public transport network.

Ireland • 24 Jun 24

The Coast Guard and gardaí were involved in the search operation

Man, 40s, dies during Co Donegal diving event

A man in his 40s has died after getting into difficulty at a scuba diving event in Co Donegal.

Ulster • 23 Jun 24

Joseph Lawlor was brought to the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning

Man charged with murder of Michael Ryan, 51, in Finglas

A man has appeared in Dublin District Court charged with the murder of 51-year-old Michael Ryan in Finglas on Thursday 20 June.

Courts • 22 Jun 24

The annual report said the volume by weight of electronic goods recycled is 41,730 tonnes

Record volume of electrical goods recycled last year

A record volume of electrical goods were recycled in Ireland last year with 18.1 million devices processed, well above European levels.

Ireland • 17 Jun 24

The comments were made in 15 face-to-face meetings HIQA researchers held with residents' forums around the State last year (stock image)

People with disabilities give positive feedback on care

Residents of centres for people with disabilities have given mostly positive feedback but some have said they would like to see the HIQA reports on where they live.

Health • 13 Jun 24