Tourism numbers fall by 2% in June on last year – CSO
The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June was down 2% on the same time last year. New data from the Central Statistics Office shows that 654,000 tourists arrived in the
HHC drug banned by Government over youth mental health concerns
Synthetic cannabinoid HHC or Hexahydrocannabinol has been classified as an illegal drug by the Government. This means that the import, export, production, possession, sale and supply of products containing the man-made substance
All you need to know about planting a native wood on your land
Analysis: From why and how to plant, to grants, requirements and maintenance, here’s everything to know about planting on a pocket of your land There has never been a better time to
Ireland vulnerable to impact of gas supply disruption – study
Damage to Ireland’s subsea gas interconnectors would have a catastrophic impact on the country’s energy supply, Minister for the Environment Darragh O’Brien has been warned. The assessment is contained in briefing papers
Who’s really buried in Newgrange’s passage tombs?
Analysis: New research into ancient DNA shows that Newgrange’s tombs were not just the burial places for the elites of Neolithic Irish society The world heritage site of Brú na Bóinne is located in
Numbers seeking asylum in Ireland down 40% on last year
The number of people applying for international protection in Ireland has fallen by more than 40% over the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2024. The
Bird enthusiasts flock to take part in annual survey
Hundreds of bird enthusiasts will take to the Irish countryside over the next two months to count all the birds they can see and hear. The Countryside Bird Survey (CBS) takes place
Fines of up to €50,000 included in new Sex for Rent opposition bill
Landlords who ask vulnerable tenants for sex instead of rent could face fines of up to €50,000 under a new opposition bill seeking to ban the coercive practice. A technical group of
86 Ukrainians evicted from State accommodation for leaving without permission
A total of 86 Ukrainians were evicted from State-provided accommodation for leaving without permission in one year, between 9 October 2023 and 9 October 2024, after a change in policy meant that
Expect temperatures of up to 21C and ‘blue skies’ – Met Éireann
Blue skies and temperatures of up to 21C can be expected today and tomorrow, a senior forecaster with Met Éireann has said. Gerry Murphy said the highest temperature of the year so
Preview: Ireland must prove they can win without Katie McCabe
It’s back to Tallaght for round two against Greece as the Republic of Ireland look to dress their Nations League window with another three points. If February’s 4-0 hammering in Slovenia left
What are Irish people doing with their record savings of €163 billion?
Analysis: The challenge of making savings work harder for Irish households will persist unless consumer habits shift or new policies emerge At the end of January this year, Irish households held over €163
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