Joan O'Sullivan

The number of people housed in emergency accommodation nationally last month was 12,691, according to new figures released by the Department of Housing (file image)

Record number of children in emergency accommodation

The number of children accessing emergency accommodation now stands at 3,895, its highest ever level since records began.

Ireland • 29 Sep 23

Fire officers held a small fireworks demonstration during the event and appealed to the public not to use the pyrotechnic devices (File image)

New campaign highlights danger of fireworks

A new campaign has been launched today aimed at highlighting the dangers of fireworks and, in particular, the damaging effect they can have on vulnerable people and animals.

Ireland • 26 Sep 23

There was a steady stream of people arriving at the centre to offer sympathy and to hear the personal tales of loss and bereavement

Libyan community gather in Dublin following floods

Relatives of some of the victims of the devastating floods in Libya gathered at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin to receive condolences.

Ireland • 17 Sep 23

Musicians at the National Stadium in Dublin celebrate Brazil Day

Hundreds attend 11th Brazil Day celebrations

Hundreds of people have attended Brazil Day celebrations in Dublin today.

Dublin • 02 Sep 23

Electric Picnic festival goers enjoy a performance by Niall Horan

Day one of Electric Picnic under way

Ireland's largest music festival Electric Picnic is under way in Co Laois today, with 70,000 people expected to attend the three-day festival in Stradbally.

Leinster • 01 Sep 23

Flooding in Cork this evening (Pic: Dave Johnston)

Storm Betty leads to flooding in Cork

Several parts of Cork city and county are dealing with flooding this evening.

Weather • 18 Aug 23

The skipper was on a routine trip to lift, bait and shoot lobster pots in Dingle Bay

Marine Casualty Board issues warning over fishing alone

The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has recommended that the Minister for Transport issue a notice reminding operators of fishing vessels of the dangers of fishing alone.

Ireland • 09 Aug 23

The man's body was discovered at Inch Beach this morning

Man's body discovered on Inch Beach in Co Kerry

An investigation is under way after the body of a man was discovered on a beach in Co Kerry.

Regional • 09 Aug 23

The PAC wants a further hearing with RTÉ once documents and the Grant Thornton report have been received

PAC seeking further witnesses, documents from RTÉ

The Public Accounts Committee has said it is seeking further information from RTÉ in connection with its probe into undeclared payments to presenter Ryan Tubridy.

Politics • 21 Jul 23

The incident occurred on 21 January last year in Hosey's post office in Carlow

Two men appear in court over post office deception

Two men have appeared before Carlow Circuit Court charged with the attempted deception of a post office worker and the attempted theft of a pension.

Courts • 18 Jul 23