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The Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Grim year in courts for crimes against women

Despite strong judiciary comments in support of women, 2022 was a grim year for crimes against women in courts.

2022 in Review • 07 Jan 23

Inflation reached a 38 year high in 2022

Inflation hit a 38 year high in 2022 but economy strong

The Central Statistics Office has published an online compilation of significant statistics about the economy and business recorded last year.

Business • 05 Jan 23

22 of the best films of 2022

Another quick year made better by the movies...

Movies • 06 Jan 23

In October, local people protested in October until a decision to transfer Ukrainian families from Killarney to Westport was reversed

Irish response to war provides 2022's highs and lows

2022 in Review • 01 Jan 23

A shopper with a Union Jack flag walks in Southend

UK enters new year amid air of Brexit disenchantment

After a disastrous year for British politics, 2023 will see attempts by the government to turn things around on several fronts including how to navigate the post-Brexit maze.

2022 in Review • 01 Jan 23

During the Covid crisis people saw that they could carry out their jobs from their kitchen tables, spare bedrooms or local remote working hubs

Remote working, new laws and pay claims - 2022 at work

The Covid pandemic led to a reimagining of the concept of work.

Business • 01 Jan 23

NI politics saw seismic shift in 2022 - but no change

The political landscape of Northern Ireland experienced truly seismic and historic change, yet nothing changed.

2022 in Review • 01 Jan 23

Ukrainians standing in line at passport control after arriving on the evening train from Ukraine to Przemysl in Poland

The war next door: Poland remains close ally of Ukraine

Many Poles will remember 2022 as the year when Russian militarism once again threatened the stability of their state.

2022 in Review • 31 Dec 22

The tech world was transfixed by Elon Musk's on-again-off-again efforts to buy Twitter during 2022

Musk, job losses, data breaches - a year of tech tumult

What a year it was for the tech sector in 2022.

Business • 31 Dec 22

Ten candles on the church altar in Creeslough in the days after the explosion

The most heartbreaking year for Creeslough

Ireland • 30 Dec 22

The Women's Aid Helpline responded to 41% more calls in 2020

Response to domestic violence to be assessed in 2023

In Spring 2023, a delegation will touch down in Dublin to assess how Ireland is preventing and combating domestic violence under the Istanbul Convention.

2022 in Review • 31 Dec 22

Cork-born photographer Rhiannon Adam could travel around the Moon (Courtesy: dearMoon)

Photographer hopes to be first Irishwoman in space

Award-winning Cork-born photographer Rhiannon Adam has been chosen to be one of eight crew members on board the first civilian quest into space to orbit the Moon for seven days.

2022 in Review • 31 Dec 22

The skills shortage due to the lack of qualified teachers looks set to be a factor across all sectors of Irish education

Challenges and changes for the education sector in 2023

2022 in Review • 30 Dec 22

Movements in the property market in 2022 were dictated by a lack of supply and pent-up demand for housing

2022 a turning point for the property market?

Steep price increases were registered across the residential property market for most of this year. But as the year came to an end, there were signs of a slowdown. Is it just a temporary phenomenon or is the market on course for slower price growth in 2023 and the years ahead?

Business • 30 Dec 22

Micheál Martin speaks during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 September

Ireland ends term on UN Security Council

A diplomatic charm offensive, topped off with a U2 concert and Riverdance show for UN ambassadors in New York, helped secure Ireland's seat on the Security Council from 2020-2022, which comes to an end this week.

Ireland • 30 Dec 22

For the year, the Frankfurt DAX was down more than 12% and the Paris CAC lost 9.5%

Equities suffer worst performance in years in 2022

Stock markets wrapped up their worst performances in years this evening before heading into 2023 under recession fears following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, high inflation and rising interest rates.

Business • 30 Dec 22

Covid-19 pandemic hit the arts world particularly hard

2022 saw income lifeline for artists introduced

2022 in Review • 30 Dec 22

Covid-19, inflation and staff shortages were among the top challenges for hospitality and retail businesses in 2022.

Costs and staffing test retail and hospitality in 2022

2022 got off to a rocky start for many businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors.

Business • 23 Dec 22

First flight takes off from Dublin Airport's new runway in August

2022 - The year aviation and tourism took off again

Passengers returned to the skies in huge numbers in 2022, after two years of travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic which grounded the aviation industry.

Business • 28 Dec 22

As it has always said, the Government is not looking to directly cut bovine numbers, but many of its proposed actions would in effect reduce numbers on a gradual basis (Stock image)

A year in agriculture that couldn't have been predicted

Everyone thought they knew what was ahead for Irish farming, then the war in Ukraine started and everything changed, writes Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Joe Mag Raollaigh.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Dec 22

The war in Ukraine and high energy costs curbed global farm production this year

Tight grain, oilseed supplies to keep prices elevated

Drought or too much rain, the war in Ukraine and high energy costs look set to curb global farm production again next year, tightening supplies, even as high prices encourage farmers to boost planting.

Business • 28 Dec 22

Major change the predominant theme in banking in 2022

If 2021 was an earthquake year in Irish banking, when two banks stunned consumers by announcing plans to leave the market, then 2022 might best be characterised as a year of aftershocks.

Business • 27 Dec 22

Nine-year-old Artem was among the first Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Ireland

'We'll never forget this year' - Ukrainians in Ireland

2022 in Review • 27 Dec 22

Floral tributes at the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam

Will there be peace for mothers, babies cast aside?

Our Western Correspondent Pat McGrath reflects on ongoing efforts to secure a final resting place for the hundreds of infants buried at the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam.

2022 in Review • 27 Dec 22

Cooper joined the Neary family when Cian was undergoing treatment

Cian's Kennels reunites sick children with their pets

2022 in Review • 27 Dec 22

2022-in-review

Grim year in courts for crimes against women

Inflation hit a 38 year high in 2022 but economy strong

22 of the best films of 2022

Irish response to war provides 2022's highs and lows

UK enters new year amid air of Brexit disenchantment

Remote working, new laws and pay claims - 2022 at work

NI politics saw seismic shift in 2022 - but no change

The war next door: Poland remains close ally of Ukraine

Musk, job losses, data breaches - a year of tech tumult

The most heartbreaking year for Creeslough

Response to domestic violence to be assessed in 2023

Photographer hopes to be first Irishwoman in space

Challenges and changes for the education sector in 2023

2022 a turning point for the property market?

Ireland ends term on UN Security Council

Equities suffer worst performance in years in 2022

2022 saw income lifeline for artists introduced

Costs and staffing test retail and hospitality in 2022

2022 - The year aviation and tourism took off again

A year in agriculture that couldn't have been predicted

Tight grain, oilseed supplies to keep prices elevated

Major change the predominant theme in banking in 2022

'We'll never forget this year' - Ukrainians in Ireland

Will there be peace for mothers, babies cast aside?

Cian's Kennels reunites sick children with their pets