Ireland has successfully launched its first satellite into space in a 'remarkable first' for the country and its space sector

A week since the capital's main street was ripped apart by people hell-bent on rioting and looting, a display of peace saw parents and children stand with the local community in thoughts and prayers

Since the news of his death, there has been an outpouring of grief from family, friends, and fans the world over.

Once EIRSAT-1 reaches space, it will carry out three experiments into space and report data back to a command centre on the UCD campus

Researchers discovered that babies do not begin to process phonetic information—the smallest sounds of speech—until they are about seven months old

A veteran loyalist who was facing trial over two Troubles-related murders has died. Winston “Winkie” Rea from Groomsport in County Down, had denied a number of offences.

A FreeNow spokesperson said that any customers who were incorrectly allocated vouchers will be automatically entered into a new raffle

17 of the country's 19 maternity hospitals will now provide abortion services

Mary Lou McDonald announced the plan on social media on Friday, as Ms McEntee remains under pressure following the Dublin riots that broke out last Thursday.

Ms Munster, a TD for Louth, was seen as a certainty to retain her seat next time out, but has said she will step away from politics after 20 years of public representation

One yellow low temperature/ice warning will lift at midday today before another takes its place at 5pm

The Pogues star did a lot of living in his 65 years and he will long be remembered as one of Ireland's finest musicians

Shane MacGowan's death on Thursday was announced on Instagram by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke, his soulmate, spokesperson, confidante and carer since they first met in a North London pub in 1984.

Officials have been scrambling to secure extra space but sources say they have exhausted all possibilities and could not rule out refugees sleeping rough on the streets by the end of the week

On Thursday, parents gathered with their children for around an hour on O’Connell Street where they said prayers for the five-year-old girl and creche worker Leanne Flynn.

The unanimous verdict was issued by a jury before Limerick coroner John McNamara at Kilmallock Court

It is understood the Dáil's Business Committee has been told the party will put down a private members' bill for debate on Tuesday around the issue of justice and policing

Here is what happened at Cop28 on day one in Dubai

State agriculture agency's Dublin Declaration' was accused of having links to the livestock industry

Advocates welcome 'very important and valuable process'

The UN's climate change summit in Dubai began with an unexpected shot in the arm as the so-called "loss and damage" fund for poorer nations was agreed amidst the controversy surrounding the host nation.

The minister referred to the cost to the Exchequer of SUVs if Ireland doesn't meet our European commitments on climate change

Christmas road safety operation to begin on Friday and last until January 4

Number of births registered in Ireland per year has fallen by a fifth in the last decade, CSO data shows

The man was wrongly named across social media on Thursday following the anonymised publication of details surrounding his asylum application by the news website Gript

Submissions in a legal challenge to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act at Belfast High Court concluded on Thursday morning after eight days

A recent Bord Bia report found that people are cutting out spontaneous dining in favour of other activities and choosing to eat out just for special occasions

Shane MacGowan, one of the all-time great bandleaders, has died following a long period of ill health

Protests, organised by a group known as Dromahair Concerned Citizens, have been held outside the Abbey Manor Hotel in the village

Cop kicks off on Thursday. But what is it? 

A violent incident broke out at the pub where the reception of the funeral was taking place

'The Traveller community can’t wait any longer,' said Senator Eileen Flynn, calling on ministers for health and mental health to deliver the strategy promised in 2020

New data on rising rental costs gives Residential Tenancies Board 'a powerful tool' to ensure tenants are not subject to illegal rent hikes above the 2% Rent Pressure Zone limit

Leo Varadkar said: 'I look forward to Cop28 making progress on a new loss and damage fund. Ireland has committed to €225m a year from 2025 to climate finance, the highest ever in our history.'

Existing tenants are paying on average €242, or 18%, less than renters entering new tenancies, new data shows

State Examinations Commission is assessing the impact of holding Leaving Cert oral exams during the Easter break, following calls to return to pre-pandemic norms

The recruitment freeze has expanded from administrative staff to almost all HSE roles

Kilkee Coast Guard deputy chief said numbers in her unit had dwindled so much they had to seek help from other stations — including the Doolin unit, with which Ms Lucas was a volunteer

Officials are understood to have looked at using community centres, halls, and ships in their efforts to find more shelter

Caio Benicio told the Irish Examiner: 'The mother and father spoke to me, and they were so nice... I just worry for the child because she is very sick. I pray for her'

HSE recommends certain groups of more vulnerable people to avail of its free influenza and covid vaccination schemes

European Commissioner for Justice Deirdre Reynders said the new rules also meant the right for refund for passengers will now be 'bullet-proof'

The Deaf Café will provide members of the deaf community with a modern new space to connect, share experiences, and express their cultural identity

Under the plan, the country’s canals, rivers, walking trails, and cycling trails will be made more sustainable and accessible for watersports, angling, cycling, walking and boating

If racist 'foreigners go home' slogans chanted during the Dublin riots were to come true, we would have to shut down every single hospital in the country, health minister says

Former rugby international was speaking at Asthma Society of Ireland event

Seán Ó Fearghaíl said that he believed it would be 'inappropriate' to fly either the Palestinian flag or the Israeli flag at Leinster House

Justice Minister said while other social media platforms responded, X, formerly Twitter 'did not fulfil their own community standards'

“Even though we found no evidence to suggest a long-term relationship between cannabis and opioid use, I wouldn’t make any conclusions around the efficacy of cannabis as a treatment for pain,” the lead author of the study said

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is due to appear before the Oireachtas justice committee at 1.30pm and will outline a timeline of the garda response to Thursday’s riots

All five major teaching unions, including the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), were all on strike together for only the second time

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Mary Butler faced questions on how the agreement was reached with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) on funding

About 20,000 of arrivals to April this year were returning Irish emigrants

Documents show industry intends to go ‘full force’ in arguing meat is beneficial to the environment at climate summit

Emily turned nine while being held hostage by Hamas, and while she may have lost more than half a stone during her time in captivity, her father is determined to help her heal

Critics say the justice minister's decision is a step backwards

Tánaiste Micheál Martin ‘very conscious’ some may be targeted while in tents

Commission for Regulation of Utilities said it was seeking 'external support' to deal with 'substantial increase in the volume of complaint cases'

There is a sense of national pride among the team behind Ireland's first satellite, EIRSAT-1, with those involved hoping Friday's planned launch is not the last but instead a catalyst for an expanding industry in Ireland

Far-right threat is now 'centre stage' for the Government, says Taoiseach

Review of world breastfeeding rates found Ireland scored 57th out of 99 countries

The corporate travel tender had been mistakenly labelled as €1

Concerns raised at the Oireachtas Housing Committee over the potential for 'incitement' to hatred online

The trust is due to provide a detailed plan for the future by February next year, according to a Government spokeswoman

Justice minister says the Policing Authority will now provide clarity on what is permitted

Taoiseach responds to Tipperary TD Michael Lowry's call to 'modify and rebalance' immigration policy

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said fiscal challenges for Northern Ireland are growing and a restored Assembly is needed to tackle them

The person in England found to have swine flu experienced a mild illness and has fully recovered

The Sinn Féin leader said the only people who didn't see the unrest in the capital coming were 'those in charge'

Clare women had been taking part in a search operation for a missing man in September 2016 when she and two other volunteers were catapulted into the water

Ageing population and keeping retirement age at 66 will put pressure on funding State pension, Parliamentary Budget Office says

Government sources have said there are now “serious concerns” about the safety of international protection applicants who will arrive into the country this week and they may end up sleeping on the street

Mr Dunne’s son, Mark, who was with his father in Dubai when he died suddenly, paid tribute to his 'generous' and 'ambitious' father but noted a particularly difficult period in his life

The nine-year-old Irish-Israeli girl was one of several hostages released by Hamas last Saturday as part of a truce deal between the group and Israeli authorities

The fire is understood to have been behind Caio Benicio’s decision to move abroad to find work so he could continue to be the breadwinner for his family 

The targets Ireland must meet by 2025 include a recycling rate of 50%, reaching a rate of municipal waste recycling of 55%, and recycling of packaging waste much reach 60%

His death at the age of 63 came just days after he attended court in Belfast as part of a long-running claim for damages on behalf of victims

The Irish Examiner first reported that Mr Cowen was likely to run in the Midlands-North West constituency in July

In Cork, there has been a road traffic incident on the N40 Westbound between Mahon and Bloomfield Interchanges blocking one lane

Is the finish line finally coming into focus for the National Children's Hospital? Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin reports from the beleaguered site

Addressing the Assisted Dying Committee on the topic of safeguarding medical professionals, the Irish College of General Practitioners will say it has engaged with members to try to identify their perspectives on the important issue

Help needed trawling the sheer volume of CCTV footage from last week's riots

The bill proposed that those accused of rape would have to convince a jury they took steps to get consent — but that section has now been dropped

The European Commission will include Irish grass-fed beef in the EU register

Protestors stopping cars entering the village of Dromahair 

More than 50 people attended the meeting which was organised by Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Parnell Street in Dublin’s north inner city

A vote of no confidence is unlikely to be tabled but the Justice Minister is under sustained pressure from the opposition

Romanian bus driver tells migrant workers solidarity vigil that last week's Dublin riots have left him 'deeply concerned' for his safety 

Gardaí have issued an appeal for any witnesses

Mr O'Dowd has become the latest of several Fine Gael TDs who have announced the will be not contesting the next election. 

Review launched after the 89-year-old was fatally injured in a general ward of Mercy University Hospital last January should have been completed by May

It is understood that the party is aiming for a gender-balanced ticket with nominations closing on Wednesday

BBC report revealed president of Cop28, Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, has been planning secret deals to vastly expand oil and gas production at the event

Former president calls for heavy taxation on the 'disgusting amount of profit' generated by fossil fuel companies

It costs around €5.8m to fund the ISPCC/Childline each year

In total, nine lump sum payments will be paid from November of 2023 through to January of 2024.