Two-month-old babies can categorise objects better than previously known, study finds

Study assisted by Coombe and Rotunda ‘highlights richness of brain function’ in infants

2nd, February 2026, 05:11pm

Interim flood defences to be put in place in Enniscorthy after river Slaney burst its banks

Enniscorthy residents told Government ‘will do all we can’ with aid and prevention measures

2nd, February 2026, 04:24pm

Pope apologises to Blackrock College abuse survivors David Ryan and his late brother Mark

‘I know it was genuine ... I really am so glad I’ve done it,’ says Ryan, who was abused at Blackrock College as a child

2nd, February 2026, 04:16pm

Defence Forces condemns Israeli chemical drop in southern Lebanon

Over 350 Irish troops serving as part of Unifil multinational deployment near ‘Blue Line’ border area

2nd, February 2026, 04:09pm

Man (40s) dies after collision between car and lorry in Co Cavan

Lorry driver taken to hospital for assessment

2nd, February 2026, 03:02pm

‘How dare you’: South Dublin residents vent at plan to redesignate golf amenities for housing

Majority of objections to council proposals relate to Stepaside driving range and Jamestown pitch and putt

2nd, February 2026, 02:05pm

Trial of Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson on child sex offences expected to begin in May

Proceedings expected to last four weeks after delays due to deterioration in the mental health of Eleanor

2nd, February 2026, 01:04pm

Queen’s University Belfast cuts ties with George Mitchell, denaming research centre

Broker of Belfast Agreement had name removed from prestigious US-Ireland scholarship

2nd, February 2026, 12:45pm

George Mitchell’s name removed from US-Ireland scholarship after Epstein files release

Scholarship was set up in name of Belfast Agreement broker

2nd, February 2026, 12:45pm

Flood risk ‘very high’ this week as heavy rain resumes on saturated ground

Council crews work to clear culverts and gullies as flood-hit towns watch water levels again

2nd, February 2026, 10:47pm