2010 in Photos: May
In May, an explosion at BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed 11 people and kicked off one of the worst oil spills in history; Israeli commandos stormed a flotilla of ships attempting to break the Gaza...
View ArticleBecause we’re worth it – Hairdressing championships come to Dublin
European competition will feature over 5,000 participants from over 40 different countries.
View ArticleSummer, it's literally not what it used to be
Most of us learnt in school that summer was in May, June and July but that’s not what Met Éireann says…
View ArticleMotorists urged to take extra care on roads over bank holiday weekend
Garda tips for travelling over the holiday weekend.
View ArticleNew Philadelphia - Shannon air route welcomed
US Airways has announced that the new route will commence on 23 May next year.
View ArticleFourth person released in Galway murder investigation
The woman was one of four people arrested in connection with the murder – the other three people have been released.
View ArticleSinn Féin won't be waiting for the re-drawing of boundaries to pick its EU...
The party is pre-empting the decision of the Constituency Commission and choosing candidates for next year’s vote.
View ArticleRyanair publishes complaints email address after NCA action
The carrier confirmed yesterday it was dropping a court action challenging the agency’s order.
View ArticleIncrease of 5 per cent in people using Passport Express
A total of 631,186 passports were issued in 2013 – and 5 per cent more people used Passport Express.
View ArticlePoll: Do you plan to vote in the local elections?
The local elections will be held in May – will you head to the polling stations?
View ArticleDáil to debate Sinn Féin bill on charities regulator
The bill would see the Charities Regulatory Authority up and running by mid-2014.
View ArticleThe Rosie Hackett LUAS bridge will open on 20 May
The new structure will be the 24th Liffey crossing… and the first to be named after a woman.
View Article‘Too early to say’ whether by-election for Nulty seat will happen in May
The Independent TD resigned yesterday after it emerged he had sent inappropriate messages to a teenage girl.
View ArticleColumn: Voting down a plebiscite for a directly-elected Dublin mayor would be...
All four local authorities in the country have to agree on whether to put the issue to the people on the same day as the local and European elections.
View ArticleIs this that thing they call "summer"? Temperatures to soar to 20 degrees
However, there will be moderate winds in some areas. Sorry.
View ArticleA tale of two parties: Here's how the Euros are shaping up, four days ahead...
Politicians will be blitzing the country this week. But after a raft of polls in the last few days, certain patterns are becoming clear….
View ArticleSME focus: Everything you need to know about starting a business
For our first month of in-depth coverage of Irish small businesses, we looked at everything you need to know about getting up and running.
View Article'It's been about so much more than water': Right2Water groups are planning...
Politicians, NGOs, academics and others will be invited to attend a two day ‘May Day Conference’.
View ArticleA massive marriage equality mural is going up on George's St tonight
Artist Joe Caslin has a big job ahead.
View ArticleNew Zealand could have chosen itself a pretty crazy flag design
The people picking the short list were clearly no craic at all.
View ArticlePoll: When does summer start?
Sure, Met Éireann says not till June. But what does your heart tell you?
View ArticleMeath man convicted after dog Coco left emaciated and barely able to walk
The ISPCA says the dog had a chronic skin condition all over the lower half of her body.
View ArticleSenator declares Mayo home is now 200m closer to Leinster House so will...
Michelle Mulherin told relevant authorities that route changes knocked her travel distance just below the 240km threshold for greater allowances.
View ArticleScottish lawmakers back independence on eve of Brexit
The Edinburgh parliament voted by 69 votes in favour and 59 against.
View Article'If Theresa May holds on to power, it will be the end of the NHS and the...
Corbyn’s Labour provides the only hope for those who wish to improve living standards for the majority in the UK, writes Rob Winkel.
View ArticleMay accused of 'broken promises', but defends 'having the balls to call...
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, meanwhile, was criticised over his “letter to Santa Claus” – also known as his party’s spending manifesto.
View ArticleThe Tories and DUP: 'A messy and weak parliamentary rule of the hard right...
The British Labour party is on an upwards trajectory and its supporters will feel emboldened, writes Rob Winkel.
View ArticleNational commemoration day for the Great Famine set for May 2019
The memorial day is due to be held over the third weekend in May every year.
View ArticleIt will clear up later today and the weather will stay fine for the week
Temperatures will reach the high teens on most days this week.
View ArticleReferendum on divorce could be delayed, warns Taoiseach
It was due to be held in May, but Varadkar said the woman in the home referendum might take its place.
View ArticleWarm weekend on the way as temperatures to hit 20 degrees next week
It’s nearly time to ditch your coat!
View ArticleTemperatures of up to 21 degrees and sunny skies in store for most of the week
It will be pleasant all week – but the weekend is looking a little rainy.
View ArticleTheresa May has announced that she will step down as Conservative Party...
May broke into tears at the end of a statement announcing her departure date.
View Article'There is no silver bullet,' says Murphy as homeless figure above 10,000 for...
There are still 1,700 families homeless in Ireland.
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