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Medal for murdered Detective Garda
The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has received a special medal in his honour.
Oil laundering plant discovered
An oil laundering plant with the capacity to process more than 2.5 million litres of fuel a year has been discovered in Dublin.
Prison for death blaze landlord
A landlord has been jailed for violating fire safety regulations after a blaze that left two young jockeys dead, firefighters have confirmed.
Teaching unions to rejoin pay talks
Two teachers' unions have agreed to go back into talks on Croke Park II.
Schools 'shun special needs pupils'
Some schools put up barriers to stop parents from enrolling children with special needs, inspectors have claimed.
Men held after armed raid on store
Two men have been arrested over an armed hold-up at a suburban supermarket.
Laws 'could lead to abortion surge'
One of the country's most experienced maternity doctors has said proposed new abortion laws may lead to increased demand for terminations.
Alcoholic who lived in toilet will be buried in Ireland after efforts to repatriate body to Czech Republic failed
Josef Pavelka, who lived in a public toilet, is to be buried in Ennis, Co Clare, after efforts to repatriate his body to the Czech Republic failed.
Defamatory video must be removed
Global internet giants Google, YouTube and Facebook have been slapped down by a judge and ordered to remove a defamatory viral video from websites around the world.
Jobs boost from services company
Some 800 jobs are to be created as a services company plans to double its workforce.
Kenny refutes abortion law claim
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has refuted a claim from the Archbishop of Dublin that new abortion laws give less protection to the unborn than in liberal regimes.
Irish people in UK 'less likely to identify themselves as British' than other groups
Irish people in the UK are less likely to identify themselves as British than almost any other ethnic group, according to information released in the 2011 census.
Penalty points complain considered
One of the whistleblowers behind the penalty points controversy is considering asking the Garda ombudsman to launch an independent investigation into his allegations.
Ocean liner QM2 docks in Dublin
One of the world's largest ocean liners has berthed off the coast of Dun Laoghaire.
Bus Eireann reaches agreement with trade unions
Bus Eireann has reached agreement with unions on a new cost-cutting plan.
Senior employees to take pay cuts
One fifth of the five million euro savings at Bus Eireann will come from the top executives and management.
Man killed in 'hit-and-run crash'
A man has been killed in a suspected hit-and-run.
Savita Halappanavar's family 'will decide soon on lawsuit'
Savita Halappanavar's family will decide on whether to pursue a case in the European Courts by next month.
Further dissident republican violence is feared after bodybuilder shot in Dublin
Gardai fear a fresh outbreak of violence involving dissident republicans after a champion bodybuilder survived a bid to murder him outside his gym.
Young mother abducted, raped and beaten by gang over six days in Limerick
A young mother was repeatedly raped and beaten while being held captive by three men during a six-day ordeal.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Governor warning on housing package new
The outgoing governor of the Bank of England has warned that George Osborne's plan to boost the housing market is "too close for comfort" to a general state guarantee for mortgages.
Cameron 'losing control' of party new
Former foreign secretary Lord Geoffrey Howe has claimed David Cameron is losing control of his party as the Conservatives' "long, nervous breakdown" over Europe continues.
Stately home badly damaged in fire new
One of Northern Ireland's grandest stately homes has been badly damaged in a fire.
Latest Sport
Doyle downs hat-trick in Carlow success new
Substitute Craig Doyle came off the bench to fire in a spectacular hat-trick as Carlow powered to a 4-17 to 2-13 victory over London in the Leinster SHC at Dr Cullen Park.
Jones to pay for damaging Whelan's car new
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has apologised to team-mate Glenn Whelan after smashing his car windscreen in a mistaken act of retribution for a training-ground prank which went wrong.
Tuscan triumph Wexford new
There could be better to come from Tuscan Light judged on her manner of victory in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden at Wexford.
Latest Showbiz
Veteran actor takes Doctor Who role new
John Hurt has been unveiled as an incarnation of The Doctor as the latest series of Doctor Who reached its climax.
Kate Winslet speaks up for homeless new
A-lister Kate Winslet has ramped up the glitz and glam to address the "heartbreaking" situation of youngsters living rough.
Kristen Stewart ‘wants normal life with Pattinson’
Kristen Stewart is apparently dreaming about the "normal family life" she wants with Robert Pattinson.
