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Ireland’s culture of objecting to housing developments comes at a high cost to young people

Post-election, the new government must sweep away any impediments constraining development. Land must be made available to build on, and builders must be encouraged to build

2024-08-24 05:00

Paralympics 2024 - Meet Team Ireland

From archery to triathlon, the Irish team is full of talent and looking for medals in Paris

2024-08-24 05:00

‘To get that first win in Croke Park… I think we were just delighted’ – Joanne Doonan on Fermanagh’s Junior title win

While it isn’t the main reason she found herself back on home soil, Joanne Doonan is glad she decided to make a return to the Fermanagh fold this year following an extended stint in the southern hemisphere.

2024-08-24 01:30

‘People call it a party drug, but there’s no party involved’: the rise of ketamine in Ireland

After an operation left her within sustained chronic pain, Christine* went to see a specialist to discuss symptom control.

2024-08-24 01:30

Revealed: The counties with the highest rate of parking fines last year after councils increased traffic wardens

The number of parking fines issued to motorists around the country soared last year after local authorities recruited more traffic wardens in a bid to crack down on illegal parking.

2024-08-24 01:30

‘I’ve never had someone so young come in and do so well before’ – Stephen Kenny hails Saints’ rising star Mason Melia (16)

Most 16-year-olds across Ireland are preparing to start transition year this week – but for St Patrick’s Athletic’s teenage star Mason Melia make the adjustment to adult football has come naturally.

2024-08-24 01:30

Storm Lilian: Rain and wind warnings issued for much of the country with gales expected

The 12th named storm of the season marks the most named storms in a season since system was introduced

2024-08-22 13:18

Storm Lilian: High winds and heavy rain to hit Ireland as Met Éireann issues weather warnings for 21 counties amid risk of power outages

Storm Lilian will soon hit Ireland and the United Kingdom with weather warnings now in place for 21 counties in the Republic of Ireland.

2024-08-22 12:32

Mags McLoughlin appointed new head of Irish Writers Centre

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and events and a preview of Saturday’s pages

2024-08-22 11:03

Storm Lillian: High winds and heavy rain to hit Ireland as Met Éireann issue weather warnings for 21 counties amid risk of power outages

Storm Lillian will hit Ireland and the United Kingdom with weather warnings now in place for 21 counties in the Republic of Ireland.

2024-08-22 10:40