Eleanor Burnhill

The nitazines contained no trace of heroin (stock image)

Rise in synthetic drugs led to multiple overdoses - HSE

An increased volume of synthetic drugs being sold on the Irish market led to an unprecedented level of overdoses in 2023 and an uptick in those seeking help for mental health problems, the Health Service Executive has said.

Health • 04 Jan 24

The Pro-Cathedral was built nearly 200 years ago

Status change could be on the cards for Pro-Cathedral

Dublin's Pro-Cathedral on Marlborough Street, north of the Liffey, could be set to lose its current status in favour of St Andrew's church on the southside of the city, under plans currently being considered by the Archbishop of Dublin.

Regional • 29 Dec 23

Performers gathered outside Dublin's Gaiety theatre

Thousands attend Christmas Eve busk in Dublin

Thousands of people have turned up outside the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin for the annual Christmas Eve busk to raise money for the Dublin Simon Community.

Ireland • 24 Dec 23

Restoration works on the pillars of the structure, which dates back 130 years, cost almost €400,000

St Stephen's Green bandstand reopens after two years

One of Ireland's finest historic bandstands has reopened in St Stephen's Green in Dublin, after being closed to the public since 2021.

Regional • 14 Dec 23

The inquiry will focus on the role of two social workers and their handling of a file that containted false allegations against Maurice McCabe

CORU inquiry into handling of McCabe file to be private

A fitness to practise inquiry concerning two registered social workers over their role in the handling of a file that contained false allegations against garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe, will now be held in private.

Ireland • 05 Dec 23

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket taking off in California

Watch: Ireland's first satellite launched into orbit

In what represents a major milestone for Ireland's emerging space industry, academics, students and engineers from University College Dublin witnessed their EIRSAT-1 satellite being launched into space this evening following more than six years of research, design and building.

Science and Technology • 01 Dec 23

Pte Chole Farrell arrives home from the Lebanon to her mother Pauline Byrne (Rolling News.ie)

Irish troops return home following Lebanon deployment

More than 200 Irish troops deployed to South Lebanon have returned home to their families in Ireland this morning, in time for Christmas.

Ireland • 25 Nov 23

Gerard Cervi will be sentenced next month

Cervi found guilty of murder of man at Bray Boxing Club

A 36-year-old Dublin man has been convicted of the murder of Robert 'Bobby' Messett at Bray Boxing Club in Co Wicklow more than five years ago.

Courts • 24 Nov 23

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe said the Government is assessing the supports that are in place and the process was taking place across a number of different departments (File image)

No timeframe for Ukrainian support decision - Donohoe

The Government still does not have a timeframe for when there might be changes to the accommodation and welfare given to Ukrainians arriving in Ireland, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said.

Ireland • 20 Nov 23

(L-R) Ibrahim's father Samy, his younger brother Abdullah and his mother Maraw

Ibrahim Alagha's family prepare for homecoming

The family of Ibrahim Alagha, an Irish citizen who fled Gaza with his wife and children yesterday via the Rafah crossing, say they are hoping to be reunited with him this weekend.

Middle East • 16 Nov 23