39 m. ago How a handy Wicklow couple saved money with their extension: ‘We both work from home and needed more space’

‘We wanted open plan spaces, big windows taking in the views, polished concrete floors and tactile pieces of furniture’

Economics

5 h. ago After years of waiting, the work to excavate the unmarked burial site at the Tuam home is starting today

Many babies and young children were buried without a proper funeral or marked grave at the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home.

Politics

10 h. ago TDs and senators question if €7m Dáil broadcasting contract is value for money

‘Extremely concerning working conditions and pay issues’ outlined in letter from 125 public representatives

Economics

18 h. ago Is there any tax disadvantage to gifting my children money now rather than as inheritance?

Where financially possible, a gift to adult children starting out in life can be even more valuable than an inheritance

Economics

20 h. ago Girl pierced by needle used by father to take drugs in potentially ‘catastrophic’ incident, judge told

Woman secures temporary protection order after telling court her drug addicted partner’s behaviour ‘scares the children’

Events

23 h. ago 'Discarded here': Tuam excavation uncovers dark history of children's burial

'Discarded here': Tuam excavation uncovers dark history of children's burial  NZ Herald

Politics

37 h. ago More than 60 officers injured after five nights of disorder in Northern Ireland, says PSNI

Assistant Chief Constable appeals to parents and guardians to speak to children about impact of their behaviour on communities

Events

41 h. ago Thousands claiming Child Benefit for children living overseas

Thousands claiming Child Benefit for children living overseas  Dublin Live

Politics

44 h. ago Incredible Michael Murphy painting to be raffled for Mary’s Meals

A stunning celebratory painting of Michael Murphy is set to help feed children worldwide. The painting by local artist Paul… The post Incredible Michael Murphy painting to be raffled for Mary’s Meals appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

47 h. ago Miriam Lord’s Week: ‘As Timmy Mallett said to me...’ Leinster House mystery VIP visitor revealed

The 1980s children’s show presenter has been cycling around Ireland in memory of his late brother, and recently met Micheál Martin in Cork

Politics

47 h. ago Children play among bones as Syria faces ‘enormous challenge’ of what to do about mass graves

Six months after the fall of Syria’s Assad regime, mass burial sites of the war’s victims are still not cordoned off or protected

Politics

57 h. ago Leinster v Bulls preview: If Leinster are on it, they’re good enough to win

URC Grand Final: Aerial contest promises to be worth the entry money alone and could well prove pivotal

Politics

57 h. ago Ballymena: Week of violent attacks on Northern Ireland’s small immigrant community ‘akin to 1930s Germany’

14 families burnt out of their homes and children forced to hide from mobs

Events

62 h. ago Parents of 25 children given leave to legally challenge failure of special school places

Parents of 25 children given leave to legally challenge failure of special school places  BreakingNews.ie

Society

67 h. ago ‘Behind each figure is a vulnerable child in care’: Court kept in dark about 395 children without social workers

‘Behind each figure is a vulnerable child in care’: Court kept in dark about 395 children without social workers  The Irish Times

Events

67 h. ago ‘Behind each figure is a vulnerable child in care’: Court kept in dark about 400 without social workers

Judge Conor Fottrell said Tusla’s ‘unprecedented’ failure to alert the courts has broken trust

Events

67 h. ago ‘Behind each figure is a vulnerable child in care’: Court kept in dark about 395 without social workers

Judge Conor Fottrell said Tusla’s ‘unprecedented’ failure to alert the courts has broken trust

Events

3 d. ago No extra money yet for council to roll out actions put forward by Taoiseach’s Taskforce for Dublin

No extra money yet for council to roll out actions put forward by Taoiseach’s Taskforce for Dublin  Dublin InQuirer

Events

3 d. ago Child (12) seeking international protection was missing for 18 months from State care, Hiqa report

Hiqa recently inspected the Tusla welfare service for unaccompanied and separated children seeking international protection

Society

3 d. ago Unclear whether child (12), missing from State care since 2023, has been located

Hiqa recently inspected the Tusla welfare service for unaccompanied and separated children seeking international protection

Society