Brighter outlook from Central Bank
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 22:14
The Central Bank has raised its forecasts for the Irish economy this year, though it warns that unemployment will not start falling until next year More...
No evidence IRA killed Armstrong - Adams
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 22:14
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said he had no evidence to suggest that the IRA had been involved in the death of Charlie Armstrong who disappeared 29 years ago. More...
Warrant issued for O'Neill shooting suspect
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 22:15
A Spanish judge has issued an international arrest warrant for an English man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 40-year-old John O'Neill on the Costa del Sol. More...
IMPACT ballot 'regrettable' - Aer Lingus
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 20:36
Aer Lingus has described as ‘deeply regrettable’ the decision by cabin crew to ballot for industrial action. More...
Avaya cutting 64 jobs in Sandyford
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 20:20
Telecoms company Avaya is cutting 64 jobs at its operation in Sandyford in south Dublin. More...
Agreement reached on Maze development
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 17:19
The DUP and Sinn Féin have reached agreement on proposals to develop the site of the former Maze prison near Lisburn. More...
Concern over accidental poisoning cases
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 22:16
Concern has been expressed over the level of household products involved in accidental poisoning cases in young children. More...
Retail sales up 1% year-on-year
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 17:45
New figures show the volume of retail sales rose by 1% in June compared to the same time last year, while there was a monthly decrease of 0.2%. More...
Wicklow human skull to be examined
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 22:16
The human skull found on farmland in Co Wicklow has been removed to the State Laboratory for examination. More...
Two in Dublin court on drugs charges
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 15:58
Two people have appeared in court charged in connection with a drugs seizure in Dublin on Tuesday. More...
Church to release Ballymurphy documents
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 22:16
The Catholic Church is due to release documents that relatives claim will strengthen demands for a public inquiry into the killings of 11 people by British soldiers in 1971. More...
Woman injured in Carrauntoohil climb
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 21:03
A woman in her 20s has been airlifted to Kerry General Hospital in Tralee after she fell while climbing Carrauntoohil, near Killarney. More...
25 dead in Russian forest fires
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 17:30
Forest fires sweeping across Russia have killed 25 people, while 2,178 people have had their homes destroyed. More...
Sunday World privacy ruling due in October
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 20:24
The High Court will give its decision later this year in the defamation and breach of privacy case by the partner of Twink's ex-husband and her baby son. More...
Ex-students fined for racial abuse in S Africa
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 17:01
A South African court has fined four white men after they pleaded guilty to humiliating black university workers in a racist video. More...
FBI to investigate Afghan war leaks
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 17:02
The Obama administration has called in the FBI to help track down the source of leaked documents on the Afghan war. More...
Research questions calcium supplements
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 20:25
Medical research suggests that people taking calcium supplements have a higher risk of heart attack. More...
50 new jobs in Dublin promised by Kellogg's
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 17:45
Cereal company Kellogg's is to create 50 high-end jobs in Dublin, bringing staff levels to 250 by the end of the year. More...
Greek truck drivers remain on strike
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 17:52
Striking Greek truck drivers have defied a government order to get back to work, escalating the stand-off over reform to liberalise the debt-laden country's economy. More...
US closes consulate in Ciudad Juarez
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 16:51
The US government has closed its consulate in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez, which has been plagued by violence linked to drug wars. More...
Italy faces election amid political turmoil
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 16:48
Italy is in political turmoil after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi dramatically split with his one-time most powerful centre-right ally. More...
'Zonkey' born at Georgia wildlife park
Fri, 30 Jul, 2010 at 17:45
A female donkey gave her owners quite a surprise when she gave birth to a foal with striped legs. The foal’s father is a zebra. More...