Mild weather so far this year boosts Irish retailers A new report shows that the value of retail sales rose by 4.7% in the first quarter of the year, boosted by a mild winter … Business • 15 May 19
Blizzards and snow drifts - this day last year As Ireland basked in unseasonably warm weather this week, this time last year the country was hit with the heaviest snowfall in over 30 years. Weather • 01 Mar 19
FBD Holdings reports flat profits for 2018 Shares in insurer FBD Holdings rose today after it reported profits of €50m for 2018 and said its new business levels were strong despite competitive … Business • 27 Feb 19
Lidl store damaged during snow storm reopens A Lidl store that was closed because of vandalism during the snow storm in March has reopened. Dublin • 30 Aug 18
Q1 retail sales subdued after Storm Emma disruption A new reports reveals that the retail sector suffered sales losses of more than 30% in some instances during the week of Storm Emma. Business • 14 May 18
Storm Emma to cost FBD Holdings just under €7m Insurance firm FBD Holdings said that the recent Storm Emma is expected to have a net cost of marginally less than €7m - with 1,200 … Business • 04 May 18
Storm Emma drove March manufacturing growth lower The effects of Storm Emma saw manufacturing growth falling to a 12-month low in March, according to the latest Investec Purchasing Managers' Index for the … Business • 03 Apr 18
FBD Holdings sees net costs of €6-€8m from Storm Emma Insurance group FBD Holdings has said the overall net cost of Storm Emma earlier this month is expected to be in the range of €6m-€8m. Business • 22 Mar 18
'Red alert' compensation sought for council staff SIPTU has called for extra pay or compensation for local authority employees who work during extreme weather events in line with what has recently been … News • 14 Mar 18
Staff told to give up leave for days lost during storm Unions and politicians have criticised employers who say staff must give up annual leave for days they could not work during the recent snow storm. News • 13 Mar 18
Prime Time - Satchwell's Husband Interview, Maurice McCabe, Water Tina Satchwell has been missing from her home in Youghal, Cork since March 20 last year. An extensive Garda search of about 40 acres of … Prime Time • 16 Mar 18
Irish Water to end water restrictions in Dublin 'soon' Thousands of homes and businesses are still without water in Cork, Wexford, Tipperary and Limerick in the wake of Storm Emma, while restrictions remain in … Weather • 06 Mar 18
Varadkar again criticised in Dáil over role of SCU There were sharp exchanges in the Dáil between the Taoiseach and the Fianna Fáil leader after Micheál Martin accused Leo Varadkar of resisting the release … Politics • 06 Mar 18
Army sent to Wicklow to clear roads, assist residents Army snow ploughs have been deployed in west Wicklow to assist with the clearance of snow around Blessington and in more rural areas. Weather • 05 Mar 18
Schools may not be obliged to make up storm days Schools are unlikely to be obliged to make up the days lost as a result of Storm Emma. Education • 05 Mar 18
Dublin area 'in real trouble' with water supply The head of Irish Water has said the greater Dublin region "is in real trouble" in terms of its water supply following the recent bad … Weather • 05 Mar 18
Storm Emma: At a glance As the thaw begins and conditions begin to improve, here is the latest on how Storm Emma has impacted the country News • 05 Mar 18
Risk of flooding as Orange warning extended A Status Orange snow-ice warning has been extended until 12pm tomorrow for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. Weather • 05 Mar 18
Weather round-up after a day of dramatic conditions A late weather round-up from Karina Buckley after a day of dramatic conditions around the country. Weather • 03 Mar 18
Storm Emma: At a glance As the impact of Storm Emma is being felt across the country, here is what we know so far. Weather • 03 Mar 18
Schools set to re-open on Monday 'where possible' Follow live updates as clean-up operations continue across much of the country to deal with the aftermath of Storm Emma with widespread travel disruption expected Storm Emma • 03 Mar 18
Gradual thaw set to ease conditions across UK Icy roads and freezing temperatures will cause continued disruption across much of the UK, but the extreme conditions look set to ease for some. UK • 03 Mar 18
Status Orange warning extended until midday on Sunday A Status Orange snow and ice warning will remain in place for much of the country until midday on Sunday, as lying snow and ice … Ireland • 04 Mar 18
Connacht: What's happening in your area? Conditions have improved in many parts of the west this evening, as snow showers ease and temperatures edge up. Connacht • 02 Mar 18
Storm Emma: At a glance As the impact of Storm Emma is being felt across the country, here is what we know so far. News • 02 Mar 18
