Met Éireann raised concerns that storm names might be shared with presidential candidates

UK forecasters were worried about using the Irish name ‘Fíadh’ for a storm because they thought it sounded too much like ‘fear’

2nd, October 2025, 12:04pm

Storm Amy could damage power lines and topple trees with ‘severe and potentially damaging gusts' predicted

Met Éireann issues various warnings, with orange alert currently affecting Co Kerry

2nd, October 2025, 08:56pm

Gardaí hope reconstruction image of deceased woman will lead to information from public

Renewed appeal relates to skeletal remains found in Cork

2nd, October 2025, 08:44pm

Metrolink rail line gets green light

An Coimisiún Pleanála approves 19km line in full which could airport to city journeys of 20 minutes

2nd, October 2025, 08:20pm

Two consortiums will bid to build long-awaited MetroLink

Dublin line expected to begin operating in mid-2030s, providing 20-minute airport-to-city journeys

2nd, October 2025, 08:20pm

Irish unification can offer ‘new rising tide of energy and momentum’, McAleese says

Former president of Ireland spoke at launch of book on unity by the Belfast-based writer Ben Collins

2nd, October 2025, 08:00pm

Storm season is upon us and Amy is first up. Here’s why the naming scheme is so effective

Severe weather events such as storms Éowyn and Desmond memorable for more than their destruction

2nd, October 2025, 07:00pm

Inland Fisheries Ireland concedes it will never catch Blackwater fish-kill perpetrator

Deputy CEO of organisation says incident may have happened 72 hours before first dead fish seen

2nd, October 2025, 07:00pm

Weather warnings in force for 14 counties, including orange alert for Kerry

Met Éireann expects flooding and very difficult travelling conditions in southwest

2nd, October 2025, 06:21pm

Doctors sanctioned overseas able to retain licences to practise in Ireland

Investigation identifies 11 doctors who faced disciplinary action in UK, but who remain registered in State

2nd, October 2025, 06:00pm