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September 2023

# Irish

'I don’t see us leaving any time soon... I'm absolutely stoked with how it’s gone'

James Lowe and Finlay Bealham will be proud to wear the green jersey at the World Cup.

24.6k

Sep 4th 2023, 6:30 AM

# energy price cuts

Energia announces energy price cuts for domestic customers this October

Their standard electricity rates will drop by 15%, leading to a saving of €305 annually based on the average annual bill.

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Sep 1st 2023, 2:21 PM

This year

2023

# adventure

'My entire world has changed through my move to Munster'

Second row Jean Kleyn is enjoying the new attacking approach in the province this season.

55.1k

Jan 21st 2023, 10:00 AM

Last year

2022

# long-term leases

Taoiseach dismisses concerns about investor funds selling homes between each other for €1.7m

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the solution is ramping up supply.

24.3k

Oct 4th 2022, 5:28 PM

Voices

Opinion: The last thing this housing market needs is a subsidy for developers

The Social Democrats are asking the government to scrap the subsidy for developers – Cian O’Callaghan explains why.

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May 18th 2022, 12:18 PM

# Renting

First purpose-built cost-rental homes costing €1,200 per month open in Stepaside

18,000 cost-rental homes will be provided between now and 2030, said the housing minister.

50.6k

Apr 13th 2022, 5:56 PM

# fed up

I just want to go home, says Lewis Hamilton

The Brtish star finished 10th in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

14.6k

Mar 28th 2022, 8:23 AM

# Back Home

Irish student Racheal Diyaolu reunited with family after journey across Ukraine

The 19-year-old from Carlow escaped Ukraine with the help of two Scottish landscapers.

28.9k

Mar 11th 2022, 8:56 AM

All time

# Home

Aussie centre Godwin returns to Western Force after Connacht departure

The 27-year-old spent two seasons with the western province.

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Jun 15th 2020, 2:44 PM

# WFH

Here's how Connacht are making the best of training from home

The province’s head of athletic performance, David Howarth, explains the new norm.

12.6k

Apr 1st 2020, 7:30 PM

# Fire

Home of Ryder Cup winning captain Davis Love III burns to the ground

The 55-year-old and his family were not injured in the early morning blaze, fortunately.

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Mar 27th 2020, 6:45 PM

# covid19 facts

'It's all about assessing risk': How to protect yourself and family at home from the coronavirus

We look at the latest advice and speak to a virologist.

66.6k

Mar 16th 2020, 3:54 PM

# Home

A new RTÉ documentary wants people to share what 'home' means to them during Ireland's housing crisis

RTÉ is asking for submissions on what home means to Irish people in the middle of a housing crisis.

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Jul 15th 2019, 8:00 PM

# where the heart is

'You hear about lads being depressed and all they want to do is kick a soccer ball... I love being home'

Over a year on from his retirement, former Ireland international Kevin Doyle couldn’t be happier.

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Apr 8th 2019, 5:10 PM

# interiors

10 ways to introduce this interiors trend into your gaff... and from just €8

Insert pun about feeling the blues here.

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Mar 24th 2019, 8:00 PM

# Home

'It will be hard to say goodbye': Schmidt's final Six Nations game in Dublin

The Ireland head coach is ready for his last competitive game in charge at the Aviva Stadium.

7.6k

Mar 8th 2019, 4:32 PM

# gaff inspo

11 Irish Instagram accounts to follow if you're looking for some interior inspo

Jazz up that gaff.

20.9k

Nov 28th 2018, 3:40 PM

# Eamon Lillis

Minister to support 'Celine's law' proposals to prevent killers profiting from their crime

The Law Reform Commission recommended changes after the Eamonn Lillis trial.

16.5k

Oct 2nd 2018, 6:00 AM

Voices

'Home is just a word. But in Ireland the word home has always been different to home somewhere else'

Writer Colm Keegan examines what is home to us here in Ireland – is it a feeling, is it a right?

14.5k

Sep 20th 2018, 9:30 PM

# Hard Times

‘I had to hand over my home... But I would walk up to Tallaght Stadium, and it would all be forgotten about’

The story of a die-hard Shamrock Rovers fan Mick McCarthy who got back ‘up the ladder’ again after a difficult period.

33.3k

Sep 20th 2018, 8:37 PM

# Architecture

'How I created my dream home from a house that hadn't been renovated since 1934'

Home renovations often take more time and money than planned.

63.7k

Apr 1st 2018, 8:30 PM

# Inappropriate

Spurs apologise for sexist survey question

A screengrab of the email, complete with a club crest at the top, said Tottenham wanted to find out about fans’ views.

5.8k

Mar 14th 2018, 12:33 PM

# Disaster

'They have nowhere else': Sierra Leone mudslide victims move back to homes in danger zone

The August mudslide killed more than 1,000 people and there are fears for another landslide in the next rainy season.

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Jan 7th 2018, 12:00 PM

# Home

'They were hell on earth': Global efforts to get kids out of orphanages are paying off

The number of children in Romania’s orphanages has plummeted from more than 100,000 in the 80s to about 7,000.

16.9k

Dec 25th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Donegal

'I can't deal with this anymore': Mother-of-two shares footage of rat infestation in council house

Denise Gibson said she has been dealing with this problem for the last four years.

48.3k

Nov 17th 2017, 4:54 PM

# Bills Bills Bills

It costs about €16,000 per year to run a house - just under half the average wage

However, it’s about €5,000 less than during the boom.

33.5k

Nov 6th 2017, 6:15 AM

# Back Home

'I'm very happy, it's great': Ibrahim Halawa has arrived home to Dublin

The Dubliner has been speaking to the media at Terminal 1.

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Oct 24th 2017, 11:59 AM

# Conflict

Those on frontline of homeless crisis say the Housing Minister won't meet them

The criticism comes a week after the minister announced a number of new measures to address the crisis.

8.8k

Sep 17th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Home

'I was told it'd only be for four weeks': Ireland's older people describe life in a nursing home

A major study has highlighted the need for residents to be more involved in decision-making.

30.6k

Sep 13th 2017, 6:30 AM

# get organised

Kitchen wrecking your head? How to organise it and have an easier life

We asked an expert for some simple tips.

20.1k

Jul 11th 2017, 6:00 PM

# Courts

Limerick man attacked and sexually assaulted his elderly neighbour

He will be sentenced next week.

16.5k

Jun 27th 2017, 6:00 AM

# property ladder

One in four adults are living in an unsuitable home but can't afford to move

Some are planning to extend or convert their home for more space.

11.1k

Jun 1st 2017, 9:52 AM

# marching on

Erasmus hopes Munster draw on home comfort in Dublin against Saracens

The Munster director of rugby is delighted with the influence of Tyler Bleyendaal at out-half.

6.2k

Apr 3rd 2017, 6:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you plan to buy your own home?

The average list price of a house is now €230,000.

23.0k

Apr 2nd 2017, 9:41 AM

# Pyrite

'Our home is crumbling into the ground': Family in Mayo forced to abandon house

Thousands of houses around the country are affected by pyrite and mica.

116k

Mar 12th 2017, 8:00 PM

# Maynooth

Kym Owens recovering at home after being released from hospital

The 18-year-old had been in an induced coma after suffering serious injuries.

46.9k

Feb 24th 2017, 11:27 AM

# home of st patrick

This festival wants to show a totally new side to St Patrick

The festival will include elements of music, art, film and spirituality.

11.3k

Feb 12th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Home Not Under the hammer

Twink avoids having her home sold after paying off €18,000 arrears

The proceedings were struck out today.

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Jan 11th 2017, 1:33 PM

# preview 2017

5 trends coming down the tracks in the 2017 property market

Economist Ronan Lyons gives us his take on what to expect.

58.4k

Dec 31st 2016, 11:00 AM

# Housing Crisis

Cap on Dublin and Cork rent increases in place from today

The 4% cap will apply for a three-year period.

15.8k

Dec 24th 2016, 6:05 AM