Eithne Dodd

Rob Murphy (Left) as Buffy and Seamus Power (right) as Belle's father, of the Cheerios Panto Beauty And the Beast in 2015

Pantomimes take centre stage in theatres across country

In the weeks running up to Christmas, pantomimes take centre stage in theatres across the country.

A photograph of Anne Marie Farrell and Professor Keelin O'Donoghue

Calls for better public awareness of stillbirths

A national pregnancy loss group is calling for better public awareness of stillbirths and research into reducing the number that occur in Ireland each year.

Ireland • 30 Nov

a turkey bird is standing on the street in the rays of the sun

Will bird flu mean there won't be turkeys for Christmas?

Poultry farmers say there are under a "mental stress that can't be underestimated" due to the bird flu outbreak.

Agriculture • 11 Nov

Image of MKN Property site in Hollystown in Dublin

Rate of judicial review in Ireland 'off the charts'

The rate of judicial review in Ireland is "off the charts," the Director of Housing and Planning at the Construction Industry Federation has said.

Ireland • 02 Nov

'Our youngest has never had a home', says father

A father living in emergency accommodation for more than two years has described the difficulty of living in a single room with his wife and three children all aged under ten.

Ireland • 02 Nov

Women report more stress in work after cancer treatment

Women returning to work after breast cancer treatment report experiencing unfair expectations, increased stress and even discrimination.

Health • 26 Oct

People stand in front of a burning police van

'I felt fear' - Saggart locals reflect on unrest

Steel barriers and a visible garda presence remain in Citywest days after the violent protests that erupted in the southwest Dublin village of Saggart.

Dublin • 26 Oct

Local Property Tax likely to increase next year

Local Property Tax is likely to increase next year for the majority of homeowners.

Ireland • 05 Oct

The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing against the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park

Is it good economics to pay €10 million for an NFL match?

Thousands of American tourists came to Dublin this weekend to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers challenge the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park.

Business • 29 Sep

Lorraine Heskin, in her Gourmet Food Parlour restaurant in Dun Laoghaire

Should restaurant sector VAT rate be reduced in Budget?

When Budget 2026 is announced on 7 October, it will be the first time the current government will have an opportunity to show the people where its priorities lie when money is on the line.

Ireland • 22 Sep