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Enjoy coastal living from €330k in these brand new family homes in Dublin

The show house at Knightsgate in Rush will be unveiled this weekend.

Thursday 14 March, 2019

Nationwide Protests This post contains videos

'We're going to go extinct if we don't do something': Irish school students on why they're striking for climate action

Mar 14th 2019, 6:10 AM 8,353 Views 28 Comments

Students from across the country are joining the global Schools Strike for Climate Action.

Sunday 10 March, 2019

Gaeilge This post contains videos

How tech could help students learn Irish more easily in school

Mar 10th 2019, 11:00 AM 9,398 Views 9 Comments

Oisín Ó Doinn was speaking at Lá na Meán Sóisialta as part of the Seachtain na Gaeilge festival.

Friday 8 March, 2019

Gender Violence This post contains videos

'We can't accept this as being the norm': USI President Síona Cahill on why she's calling for mass walkouts today

Mar 8th 2019, 8:30 AM 15,412 Views 79 Comments

Activists are calling for mass walkouts to mark International Women’s Day today.

Tuesday 5 March, 2019

Jack And Jill Foundation This post contains videos

'It means a huge amount to us as parents': How buying this Incognito artwork can help children in need

Mar 5th 2019, 7:00 PM 11,402 Views 2 Comments

You won’t know whose picture you have – amateur or world famous professional – until after the purchase, but all proceeds go to the Jack and Jill foundation.

Saturday 2 February, 2019

Political Crisis This post contains videos

'Your body is here in Ireland...Your mind is in Venezuela': Living in fear for those back home

Feb 2nd 2019, 9:00 AM 12,765 Views 47 Comments

The current political crisis has seen lack of food, medical supplies and major inflation directly impact the Latin American country.

Sunday 27 January, 2019

Lung Cancer Awareness This post contains videos

'All of a sudden she has a mass on her left lung': Former NFL player Chris Draft on losing his wife to lung cancer

Jan 27th 2019, 6:30 PM 18,966 Views No Comments

He was speaking as part of the Irish Cancer Society’s Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Tomi Reichental This post contains videos

As the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day, a survivor worries that history could repeat itself

Jan 27th 2019, 11:00 AM 14,326 Views 53 Comments

Tomi Reichental, who lives in Dublin, is a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

Saturday 26 January, 2019

Birds Of A Feather This post contains videos

This feathered creature could be the missing link between dinosaurs and birds

Jan 26th 2019, 10:00 AM 9,036 Views 8 Comments

The creature is part of Jurassic Skies exhibition at the National Musem of Ireland in Dublin that looks at the evolution of flight.

Tuesday 22 January, 2019

Relaunch This post contains videos

Watch the refurbished No 11 Liffey Ferry motor back into action after 35 years

Jan 22nd 2019, 8:00 PM 17,335 Views 9 Comments

The new service is phrase one of a maritime training programme that looks at handing down previous generations’ skills.

Monday 21 January, 2019

Sustainability This post contains videos

'All our electricity comes from the River Boyne': Irish companies get honest about their eco-journeys

Jan 21st 2019, 8:00 PM 10,027 Views 2 Comments

The companies were presenting at the Showcase international trade fair that looks at products made and designed in Ireland.

Sunday 20 January, 2019

Not Good Enough This post contains videos

Neil Fox's sister Donna was killed while cycling. He's calling for action from Shane Ross on an overtaking law

Jan 20th 2019, 9:30 PM 18,000 Views 60 Comments

A planned new law was abandoned at the start of the year.

Saturday 19 January, 2019

McAuley Place This post contains videos

A place to grow old where you're 'never short of company'

Jan 19th 2019, 8:30 PM 34,546 Views 10 Comments

McAuley Place is situated in Naas, Co Kildare and sees 53 apartments available to residents over 65 years of age.

Saturday 12 January, 2019

The Food Chain

Meet the Young Scientists tackling microplastic pollution on Irish farms

Jan 12th 2019, 4:00 PM 12,122 Views 3 Comments

Their projects were part of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

First Fortnight This post contains videos

'I tried those quick solutions...they tend not to work': Ex-Cavan footballer Alan O'Mara on taking care of your mental health

Jan 12th 2019, 9:00 AM 11,461 Views 4 Comments

Alan O’Mara is hosting a Real Talks discussion with members of the female Dublin All Ireland football as part of the First Fortnight mental health and arts festival.

Thursday 10 January, 2019

BT Young Scientists This post contains videos

Inspired by the Coast Guard, this young scientist from Clare hopes to develop an improved life jacket

Jan 10th 2019, 7:00 PM 11,048 Views 2 Comments

The 16-year-old wants to redesign life jackets to improve them for volunteers.

Saturday 5 January, 2019

Life On Standby

'It brought out that voice and helped connect me to others': This Cork radio station is helping asylum seekers tell their stories

Jan 5th 2019, 7:00 AM 12,068 Views 3 Comments

The two-part series titled ‘Life on Standby’ will explore the stories of those living in Direct Provision and local Irish advocates.

Friday 4 January, 2019

On The Rise

HIV diagnoses reached a record high last year in Ireland

Jan 4th 2019, 1:18 PM 50,112 Views 39 Comments

531 cases were diagnosed last year – an 8% increase from 2017.

Killygordan

Death of woman being investigated by gardaí in Co Donegal

Jan 4th 2019, 12:03 PM 22,812 Views 7 Comments

A man in his 20s has been arrested and detained by gardaí.

Study

Guide suggests not enough evidence that screen time is harmful to children's health

Jan 4th 2019, 9:58 AM 11,114 Views 20 Comments

Published by the RCPCH the guide consulted 109 children and young people across the UK.

Thursday 3 January, 2019

IDA Ireland

More than 55 Brexit-related investments were won by Ireland in 2018

Jan 3rd 2019, 4:44 PM 13,103 Views 19 Comments

The investments added more than 4,500 Irish jobs as employment numbers rose.

Metoo

'Because of her I was never a victim': Saoirse Ronan says her mother protected her from abuse in Hollywood

Jan 3rd 2019, 9:53 AM 49,697 Views 21 Comments

The three-time Oscar nominee credits her mother’s presence with keeping her away from abusive behaviour in the industry.

Lough Ramor This post contains videos

'I'm going to fish all over the world - that's my dream': Darndale kids on learning angling skills at the Cavan lakes

Jan 3rd 2019, 6:30 AM 10,124 Views 9 Comments

We went along with a youth group and some members of Inland Fisheries Ireland to see why these trips are important.

Wednesday 2 January, 2019

No Protest

Pro-Life Campaign has 'no plans' to protest outside hospitals or GP services over abortion services

Jan 2nd 2019, 2:55 PM 15,525 Views 115 Comments

The campaign said it will instead focus on details of the bill and assist women in vulnerable situations by offering alternatives to abortion.

Overcrowding

Worst year on record: Almost 110,000 patients went without hospital beds last year

Updated Jan 2nd 2019, 2:35 PM 10,562 Views 60 Comments

The INMO says its a 9% increase on 2017 – itself a record high – and nearly double the number in 2006 when records began.

Benburb Street

Man dies after New Year's Day apartment fire in Dublin

Jan 2nd 2019, 11:27 AM 21,382 Views 1 Comment

Residents of the apartment complex off Benburb Street alerted fire crews just before 9pm and the fire was quickly extinguished.

Tuesday 1 January, 2019

Community

Ireland's Church leaders speak about 'glimmers of hope' admit the many uncertainties of the new year

Jan 1st 2019, 3:15 PM 14,796 Views 76 Comments

A statement sees the leaders of Ireland’s different churches discussing topics like Brexit and the lack of a functioning government in Northern Ireland as causes for concern in 2019.

Resolution This post contains videos

'It's not unusual to make six or more attempts': Dr Patrick Doorley on how to quit smoking in 2019

Jan 1st 2019, 1:00 PM 11,038 Views 27 Comments

Quitting smoking can be difficult, but having clear goals and support networks to help with motivation can help chances for success.

Saturday 29 December, 2018

Greek Wildfires This post contains videos

'He showed people how to be a human being': His Blood Bikes East colleagues pay tribute to Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp

Dec 29th 2018, 6:00 PM 14,967 Views 3 Comments

O’Callaghan-Westropp died after being caught up in the Greek wildfires this summer.

Wednesday 26 December, 2018

Citizen's Chorus This post contains videos

'I'm beginning to find my voice again': how this theatre project is giving local people the confidence to sing

Dec 26th 2018, 10:00 PM 8,271 Views No Comments

Clamour and Roar – A Citizens Chorus is set to explore the landscape and stories of the people from South County Dublin using the area’s own community members.

Show Time This post contains videos

Meet the family who turned the Christmas panto into their business

Dec 26th 2018, 6:00 PM 11,411 Views 3 Comments

Claire Tighe started TheatreworX Productions at the beginning of the recession – 10 years on and the Helix Panto shows by her company have become an annual highlight.

Mental Health This post contains videos

'Sometimes they're just lonely and want a chat': What it means to volunteer at Childline

Dec 26th 2018, 9:00 AM 7,303 Views 1 Comment

Childline saw it’s seventh millionth phone call earlier this year – we sat down with some volunteers to see what Childline means to them.

Monday 24 December, 2018

Get Stuffed This post contains videos

On chef duty this year? Here's everything you need to know to cook a perfect turkey (safely)

Dec 24th 2018, 11:00 AM 11,343 Views 7 Comments

Chef Adrian Martin has some top tips on how to cook a delicious Christmas roast.

Sunday 23 December, 2018

Kavanagh Christmas Trees This post contains videos

The life of an Irish Christmas tree: Fourteen years from planting to your living room

Dec 23rd 2018, 4:00 PM 8,245 Views 4 Comments

Ever wonder where your Christmas tree came from?

Thursday 20 December, 2018

Cruising This post contains videos

€144 million WB Yeats cruise ferry sails into Dublin Port

Dec 20th 2018, 2:29 PM 30,081 Views 22 Comments

The new ferry can hold 1800 passengers and will see passages to Holyhead in Wales and Cherbourg in France.

Saturday 8 December, 2018

Opinion This post contains videos

'They are doing their very best to build a future': Filmmaker Greg Byrne on working with undocumented teenagers in Ireland

Dec 8th 2018, 7:30 AM 6,876 Views 42 Comments

The filmmaker collaborated with undocumented youth who had grown up in Ireland to help tell their story.

Friday 30 November, 2018

Switched On This post contains videos

The Christmas window displays are back at the Clerys building - take a look

Nov 30th 2018, 4:06 PM 20,316 Views 8 Comments

The windows look back at various decades throughout the history of Clerys, from the 1850s to the 1980s.

Sneak Peek This post contains videos

'An antidote to the Kardashianisation of this generation': A sneak peek of tonight's Toy Show

Nov 30th 2018, 6:00 AM 10,057 Views 15 Comments

This year’s theme is inspired by the 2017 Hugh Jackman musical The Greatest Showman.

Wednesday 28 November, 2018

Non-stop Christmas This post contains videos

'People thought we were mad': We went behind the scenes as Christmas FM prepares to launch for its 11th year

Nov 28th 2018, 12:30 PM 12,139 Views 14 Comments

The station has a year-round permanent set-up at Dublin 4′s Ballsbridge Hotel.

Sunday 25 November, 2018

Saturday 24 November, 2018

On The Road This post contains videos

'It's been absolutely overwhelming': After being forced to close its doors, the Lambert Puppet Theatre heads on tour

Nov 24th 2018, 6:00 PM 15,707 Views 6 Comments

It was confirmed earlier this year that the iconic venue was to close – but Liam Lambert says the show will go on.

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