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Round Ireland Yacht Race sets sail from Wicklow

Hundreds of people turned out in Wicklow town today to see the start of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Yacht Race.

Regional • 18 Jun 22

In the first three months of this year, 698 landlords said they intended to sell (Stock image)

Over 1,100 landlords issue termination notices in Q1

More than 1,100 landlords issued notices of termination in the first three months of this year, according to figures from the Residential Tenancies Board.

Ireland • 17 Jun 22

Of the 120 buses currently on order, 100 are destined for use by Dublin Bus on PSO bus services within the Dublin Metropolitan Area

120 new electric buses to enter service next year

The National Transport Authority has ordered 120 double decker battery-electric buses which will enter passenger services next year.

Business • 13 Jun 22

Refugees staying in Wicklow are among those attending tonight's game

Football match gives Ukrainians hope of better days

Thousands of Ukrainian fans have gathered at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this evening, as the Republic of Ireland football team take on Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League.

Ireland • 08 Jun 22

Single people will now be eligible for the same rate as couples

HAP discretion rate to increase by up to 35%

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has announced an increase in the Housing Assistance Payment discretion rate of up to 35% from next month.

Ireland • 03 Jun 22

The union said many students had jobs and a place to live and would have found it difficult to start again

English language students allowed to stay for summer

English language students who want to continue to study in Ireland in September will now be allowed to stay here to work over the summer months.

Ireland • 30 May 22

The Thatch Bar and Restaurant in Lisselton in Co Kerry will close its doors for the final time on Sunday

Many pubs closed two days a week 'due to staff crisis'

Many pubs are being forced to close two days a week due to a staffing crisis which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus • 25 May 22

Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, addressed the Citizens' Assembly's second meeting today

Citizens' Assembly meets on elected mayor for Dublin

The Citizens' Assembly which is considering a proposal for a directly-elected mayor for Dublin is holding its second meeting in Dublin today.

Ireland • 21 May 22

John Hannon is among thousands of older people across the country bearing the brunt of the cost of living crisis

Rise in older people facing financial burden - Alone

A charity supporting older people has said the number of people contacting them in relation to financial concerns has doubled compared to the same time last year.

Ireland • 20 May 22

Maria, from Mexico, is due to start a masters in DCU in September

Calls to extend visas for students studying here

A group representing English language students has called on the Government to extend visas for the summer months for students who were studying here during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ireland • 16 May 22