Joan O'Sullivan

Over 61,000 domestic abuse related contacts were received by gardaí so far this year (file image)

9% rise in domestic abuse-related contacts to gardaí

There has been a 9% increase in the number of contacts to gardaí in relation to domestic violence this year.

Ireland • 20 Dec 24

ALONE will be delivering Christmas hampers and a special Christmas Day dinner delivery for over a thousand older people nationwide

Charity delivers Christmas trees, dinners to older people

Volunteers in Dublin have delivered Christmas trees and dinners to older people, as part of ALONE's Christmas campaign.

Ireland • 07 Dec 24

Alcohol consumption within the previous 12 months has risen from 70% to 73%

Rise in Irish binge drinking levels, survey finds

There has been a rise in binge drinking and a decrease in the numbers meeting physical activity guidelines, according to a new survey.

Health • 03 Dec 24

Sarah Dooley (left) at the awards with broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan

Mother of autistic twins among carers to win awards

A mother from Co Laois, who cares for her twin sons with special needs and a third child who is undergoing cancer treatment, has won the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Award.

Ireland • 28 Nov 24

The announcement comes after dozens of new applicants received emails yesterday telling them that as the cold weather period had passed, they had to leave the facility

Asylum seekers allowed to stay in housing for cold snap

International protection applicants (IPAS) who were temporarily housed in Citywest last week, are to be allowed to stay there during the current cold weather, according to the Department of Integration.

Ireland • 27 Nov 24

A car is driven past a flooded road at Passage West in Co Cork as Storm Bert battered the west coast of Ireland

Red, Orange warnings expire as Storm Bert brings flooding

Tens of thousands of homes are without power this afternoon and many counties are recovering from severe flooding overnight as a result of Storm Bert.

Ireland • 23 Nov 24

Video footage shows damp and cold conditions inside the tents in Crooksling

Dept to move IP applicants in Crooksling tents indoors

The Department of Integration has said international protection applicants who are currently sheltering in damp and leaking tents at a site in Crooksling, Co Dublin, will either be moved indoors or to another site before tonight.8

Dublin • 19 Nov 24

Áine Nolan and Alyssa Reeves pushed the button that switches on the lights from the balcony of Bewley's Café

Watch: Christmas lights turned on in Dublin city centre

The Christmas lights have been switched on on Dublin's Grafton Street in the city centre.

Dublin • 15 Nov 24

David Davin-Powers remains arriving at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Marino (Pic:Rolling News)

'A man of many talents' - David Davin-Power remembered

The funeral of RTÉ's former political correspondent David Davin-Power took place in Dublin this afternoon.

Ireland • 05 Nov 24

'His conversation sparkled' - Davin-Power remembered

Former RTÉ political correspondent David Davin-Power has been remembered for his commitment to truth, generosity, and sparkling conversation at a funeral mass in Dublin today.

Ireland • 05 Nov 24