Colman O'Sullivan

A group of Orangemen arrive at Hillsborough

Drumcree parade dispute talks end without agreement

Talks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute have broken up without agreement, while the Garvaghy Road residents have temporarily postponed their court case challenging the parade.

Ulster • 9 hrs

Protesters gather on Garvaghy Road with two cars blocking a parade route

Large police operation as protesters block parade route

A stand-off in Co Armagh continued this evening as hundreds of protesters blocked the route of an Orange Order parade.

Ulster • 27 Sep

The EPA says nitrogen levels at monitoring sites remain above the 8 milligrames a litre maximum for healthy river systems (File Pic)

Nitrate pollution rises in Ireland's major rivers - EPA

Nitrate pollution levels have risen again in Ireland's major rivers, according the latest figures from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Ireland • 16 Sep

Martin Heydon and Christophe Hansen at the farming meeting

Farmers promised flexibility but no new money at meeting

European farmers have been promised flexibility but no new money to help cope with the effects of record-breaking droughts and heatwaves this summer.

EU Presidency • 08 Sep

Ormond Quay, Dublin, Ireland, October 3rd 2024

Plans to examine possible geothermal energy under Dublin

The Geological Survey Ireland has said efforts will get under way next year to see if there is geothermal energy underneath Dublin city.

Dublin • 03 Sep

Vigil held by Nepalese community for flood victims

Around 100 members of Ireland's Nepalese community have held a candle lit vigil at the Spire on Dublin's O'Connell Street.

Asia • 30 Aug

€1 invested in active travel returns €4 to economy - NTA

Every euro invested in active travel produces almost €4 in economic benefits, according to a report commissioned by the National Transport Authority.

Ireland • 26 Aug

Person using mobile phone and computer at night with glowing blue screen light

Journalists allege Garda surveillance over sources

Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources.

Ireland • 20 Aug

view of the sign outside Wheatfield Prison

Probe after inmate dies in assault at Wheatfield Prison

An investigation is under way after a prisoner died following an assault at Wheatfield Prison last night.

Crime • 14 Aug

Scientists preparing for an aerial mission during the solar eclipse

Scientists aim to solve solar mystery during eclipse

A group of Irish scientists are preparing for an aerial mission during tomorrow's solar eclipse that will gather new information about the Sun.

Ireland • 11 Aug