# facilities

All time

'Upset' Connacht players call for investigation into conditions at women's interpros

In a statement released today, the players say they ‘sincerely hope something like this will never happen again, for any team’.

5.4k

Sep 15th 2021, 3:59 PM

# safety measures

GAA facilities and dressing rooms to remain closed until further notice

The association’s Covid Advisory Group has decided that they will not reopen on 20 July.

6.6k

Jul 14th 2020, 2:44 PM

# facilities

The CSO has measured how far Irish people live from schools, bus stops and GPs

There is a large difference in distances between rural and urban settings for all services.

15.1k

Nov 27th 2019, 9:35 PM

# Toilets

Bus drivers 'resort to urinating in bottles' due to lack of toilet facilities

Flyers placed on buses across the country are calling on commuters to support drivers’ demands for sanitary facilities.

22.5k

May 14th 2019, 2:53 PM

# Vision

Connacht must make progress across the board after Keane sacking

The westerners haven’t performed as expected on the pitch but have strides to make off it too.

13.8k

May 2nd 2018, 8:30 AM

# loo-king good

Angry tourists have sparked a 'toilet revolution' in China

Over 70,000 public toilets are being upgraded after there were complaints at tourist sites.

34.8k

Jun 4th 2017, 8:45 AM

# Rained Off

Ireland's Euro 2016 training pitch was under water days before their arrival

The Stade de Montbauron will be ready to host the Boys in Green from today thanks to the efforts of ground staff, however.

5.6k

Jun 9th 2016, 6:00 AM

# moveable poo

Japan might put toilets in lifts in case people get stuck during earthquakes

Definitely qualifies as an emergency.

9.2k

Jun 7th 2015, 4:30 PM

# no voice

Concerns for Deaf man jailed over Dawson St bus death

At Edward Connor’s sentencing this week, the court heard specific rehabilitation services for Deaf people will not be put in place until next year.

19.3k

Feb 25th 2015, 4:02 PM

# Donegal

Local GAA club offer hand of friendship to Orange Lodge after vicious arson attack

The Naomh Comcille GAA club has offered their facilities to the Newtowncunningham Orange Lodge after their hall was burnt down last month.

12.7k

Oct 24th 2014, 10:59 AM

# Mount Trenchard

Extra services put in place at Direct Provision centre after protests

A small number of residents at the Limerick centre had gone on hunger strike.

7.4k

Aug 30th 2014, 12:35 PM

# Drugs

Sniffer dog unit at Wheatfield Prison 'compromised' after false indications – report

The sniffer dog unit are used to detect the presence of drugs on any visitors to the prison.

15.5k

Aug 18th 2014, 4:37 PM

# facilities

This modest looking shed houses some of Ireland's most dedicated young Olympians

Come on into to see how our pentathletes roll.

23.2k

Aug 2nd 2014, 12:00 PM

# green space

Dublin council supports proposal to turn derelict site into park

The site between Cork Street and Chamber Street in Dublin 8 could now become recreation space for Dublin 8 residents, pending a planning report.

11.3k

Nov 30th 2013, 8:45 AM

# Dublin

Port company proposes giving Bull Island land to council

Members of the public are being asked to give their say on the proposal.

3.2k

Sep 18th 2013, 11:08 AM

# Reports

Prison reports: Improving facilities, some violence and concerns about lock-ups

Food, education, solitary confinement and slopping out were among the issues discussed in the reports.

5.7k

Sep 12th 2013, 12:31 PM

# clean up

Creating culture amidst the rubbish in Temple Bar's lanes

How the Icon Factory is battling waste. Also – can Temple Bar’s lanes be reclaimed? A new project aims to do just that.

22.8k

Sep 7th 2013, 8:30 PM

# INspections

Minister to be quizzed on childcare concerns

Also attending the meeting will be the CEO of the Child and Family Support Agency and representatives from Early Childhood Ireland.

3.3k

Jun 11th 2013, 6:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should businesses open their toilet facilities to the public?

Businesses in Dublin are being asked to allow the public use their toilets – even non-paying customers – because of a lack of facilities in the capital.

15.4k

Oct 8th 2012, 9:51 AM