# Launch

All time

IRFU chief underlines importance of the GAA to 2023 World Cup bid

It is likely that venues such as Croke Park, the Gaelic Grounds, Casement Park and Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be part of the bid.

4.7k

Dec 5th 2014, 1:29 PM

# belief

'This is something we can actually win; this is a bid to win' - Enda Kenny

There was an air of confidence as the IRFU’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup was launched in Armagh.

3.1k

Dec 5th 2014, 11:07 AM

# New Stash

Ireland's new Canterbury home kit features a retro white collar

The IRFU and Canterbury have unveiled the playing kit, including the ‘bosphorus’ green home jersey.

12.0k

Sep 22nd 2014, 2:21 PM

# flanagan's field

Community garden turns derelict Fatima Mansions site green

The garden will be launched next week.

14.9k

Sep 14th 2014, 10:00 AM

# place to call home

Here's how you can make Dublin a City of Sanctuary

You can get involved – it’s simple, say the organisers, who hope it will spread throughout the country.

6.6k

Sep 13th 2014, 9:45 AM

# iphone 6

U2 to perform at the launch of the iPhone 6

Apple is expected to launch a range of new products today – and Bono’s is said to be involved.

12.3k

Sep 9th 2014, 7:24 AM

# the book centre

43-year-old bookshop launches its first online store

Waterfords’ the Book Centre is a hugely popular store – and now anyone can shop there without having to travel.

16.4k

Aug 4th 2014, 11:30 AM

# zeebs

Simon Zebo: 'If you’ve nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all'

The 24-year-old was happy with his performances in Argentina, but knows he has to keep impressing Joe Schmidt.

11.5k

Jul 30th 2014, 8:30 AM

# Homelessness

Decisions by Department of Social Protection have 'catastrophic results on peoples lives'

A new report by charity Crosscare identifies social welfare issues as a major factor in homelessness.

6.4k

Jul 23rd 2014, 6:00 PM

# cheap trip

Our new rocket cost less than the film 'Gravity', India's PM boasts

India’s domestically-produced Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle blasted off yesterday carrying satellites from France, Germany, Canada and Singapore.

4.2k

Jul 1st 2014, 7:33 AM

# Launch

Liverpool will wear their new away kit for the first time in Dublin tonight

The Reds take on Shamrock Rovers at Lansdowne Road and will debut their new second strip.

8.5k

May 14th 2014, 12:32 PM

# Election 2014

Gerry Adams - people are more concerned with water charges than my arrest

The Sinn Féin leader stated: “An arrest should not be taken as any indication of guilt.”

9.9k

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May 12th 2014, 4:16 PM

# Jean McConville

"The dark side fear him": McGuinness on Adams' arrest

Martin McGuinness was speaking at the official launch of a mural of Gerry Adams on the Falls Road in Belfast.

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May 3rd 2014, 6:48 PM

# Election 2014

Enda Kenny tells voters not to get 'carried away with fantasy politics’ before May’s election

The Taoiseach was speaking at the launch of Fine Gael’s European election campaign in Dublin this afternoon.

8.2k

Apr 28th 2014, 1:42 PM

# collared

Cavan give collars the heave-ho as they unveil new jersey

Sunscreen will be needed to avoid neck sunburn next summer.

6.3k

Dec 7th 2013, 11:12 AM

# Banking

Despite reports, Musgrave has 'no plans to launch a bank'

A Sunday Independent article today suggested that the Cork-based retail company was planning on setting up its own bank.

10.2k

Nov 24th 2013, 2:59 PM

# Awkward

Instagram launches on Windows Phone, but runs into problems already

The app launched in beta mode last night, but confusion over whether the app could take photos or not meant it was anything but smooth.

6.6k

Nov 21st 2013, 11:28 AM

# ten nine eight

NASA's MAVEN Mars mission launches from Kennedy Space Center

Arrival at Mars is scheduled for September 2014.

5.9k

Nov 18th 2013, 7:09 PM

# Playstation

6 things to worry about as the PS4 launches in the US

The console launched in the US at midnight.

19.8k

Nov 15th 2013, 6:13 PM

# Energy

Bord na Móna wind farm construction launched in Co Tipperary

The 40 megawatt farm is to be based at Bruckhana.

9.4k

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Oct 24th 2013, 10:18 PM

# job fairy

Eishtec creates 250 jobs in Waterford and Wexford

The new positions will support UK customers on T-Mobile plans and tariffs.

10.6k

Oct 24th 2013, 2:52 PM

# Rugby

Pic: Are these the greatest sideburns in the world of sport?

Step forward Paul Griffen.

5.1k

Oct 7th 2013, 6:10 PM

# Pensions

Cut in private pension tax break could facilitate universal pension for all over 65s

A study by Social Justice Ireland was launched earlier today.

6.2k

Sep 16th 2013, 8:16 AM

# mind our men

New campaign aims to curb suicides amongst farmers

The campaign is being launched by Pieta House as part of its Mind Our Men initiative.

4.0k

Sep 10th 2013, 2:27 PM

# New Territory

So Jose Mourinho has his own cartoon now

The Chelsea coach is fully behind the show and spoke at its launch.

1.6k

Aug 30th 2013, 6:01 PM

# Doctors

Doctors to be balloted on industrial action over "dangerous" working hours

The Irish Medical Organisation says that non-consultant hospital doctors are “routinely forced” to work “dangerously long” hours in Ireland.

5.8k

Jul 15th 2013, 12:06 PM

# Instagram

Now you can take videos on Instagram

The company said today that it had a big announcement – so here it is. Will it challenge Vine?

4.6k

Jun 20th 2013, 9:43 PM

# Jobs

Government launches €175m seed and venture capital scheme

The scheme is aimed at providing additional funding for high-growth Irish companies.

5.4k

May 31st 2013, 11:32 AM

# North Korea

North Korea launches three short-range missiles

They were fired as part of a military drill, landing in the Sea of Japan.

7.6k

May 18th 2013, 12:59 PM

# flood prevention

New website monitors 'real time' water levels

The site was launched by Minister of State Brian Hayes TD, as part of flood risk management in Ireland.

12.1k

Apr 4th 2013, 6:27 PM

# irish sign language

Irish sign language website for parents launched

The site is designed for parents of deaf or hard of hearing children

11.1k

Mar 28th 2013, 6:45 AM

# Suicide

Campaign to reduce male suicides to be launched

Pieta House is to launch the Mind Our Men campaign next week, which will “equip the public with the skills needed to reach out to the men in their lives during times of crisis”.

7.8k

Mar 21st 2013, 6:45 AM

# supervalu tidytowns

Do you live in Ireland's tidiest town?

The Minister for the Environment officially launched the competition, saying that it is important to present Ireland “in the best possible light”.

8.6k

Mar 20th 2013, 6:45 AM

# Domestic Violence

Safety app for women to be launched tomorrow

The app is from SAFE Ireland for android phones and contains information on services available to keep women and children safe from abuse.

12.5k

Mar 6th 2013, 5:58 PM

# Respite

Government to launch needs assessment of respite services for children

It will contain a national overview of the current provision and future need for respite care for children with life-limiting conditions.

4.2k

Feb 27th 2013, 9:17 PM

# Scholarship

Scholarship for brain aneurysm research launched in memory of Texas Rose

A Rose of Tralee group approached the University of Limerick to set up the research scholarship.

14.2k

Feb 24th 2013, 4:53 PM

# BlackBerry

Long-overdue Blackberry makeover to be unveiled

Most analysts consider a BlackBerry 10 success to be crucial for the company’s long-term viability.

7.2k

Jan 30th 2013, 8:41 AM

# Emergency Services

Drivers advised on how to share the road with emergency service vehicles

A new booklet is being launched tomorrow that aims to advise motorists how to behave when they see emergency services dealing with an incident on the road.

10.7k

Dec 5th 2012, 7:30 AM