7 h. ago Belfast Irish teacher says leaflets made students more determined

Belfast Irish teacher says leaflets made students more determined  BBC

Society

8 h. ago Joe Brennan: Rent reforms will pull up the drawbridge on future renters

Most studies show rent controls depress development

Politics

8 h. ago Political nerves jangle over rent reforms: ‘We’re out defending something without any real evidence it’s going to make a difference’

Some in the Coalition parties fear the costs could outweigh the gains regarding changes to rent pressure zones regime while others point to the longer-term electoral picture

Politics

17 h. ago BBC will not appeal against Gerry Adams’s defamation case victory

Former Sinn Féin president calls for ‘substantial reform’ of broadcaster

Politics

21 h. ago Identity of Tattle Life publisher revealed as Irish couple wins £300k damages in legal battle

The High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland today granted an application to lift reporting restrictions and to reveal the operator of the controversial website after a two-year legal battle.

Events

24 h. ago Leaving Cert German: a demanding exam which pushed students to ‘think outside the box’

Linguistic challenges posed by novel topics posed steep challenges for weaker students in particular

Politics

33 h. ago PIAA Class 5A baseball championship: Shaler's stellar season ends with silver after 8

PIAA Class 5A baseball championship: Shaler's stellar season ends with silver after 8-2 loss against Upper Dublin  Pittsburgh Union Progress

Politics

44 h. ago Portadown: Housing association tells residents to leave homes ahead of protest

Portadown: Housing association tells residents to leave homes ahead of protest  BBC

Politics

45 h. ago €5m makeover of Penneys in Dublin is 'vote of confidence in high street'

€5m makeover of Penneys in Dublin is 'vote of confidence in high street'  The Irish Post

Politics

46 h. ago Live reaction: A ‘thrilling’ start to Leaving Cert art exam, but essays challenged many students

Junior Cycle students have German and wood technology exams while it is business and art papers for Leaving Certs

Politics

47 h. ago Leaving Cert business papers 'nice' while Junior Cert German was 'approachable exam'

Studyclix subject expert and German teacher Geraldine Dwyer said the Junior Cert German exam was "pleasant" and covered a range of topics.

Politics

56 h. ago ‘I don’t know what happened my money’: Students who paid to study in Ireland left in limbo

More than 150 students affected by closure, leaving some facing losses of thousands of euro

Politics

67 h. ago Ecocide series: It's only a matter of time before Algal Blooms impact our water supply

Environmental campaigner and teacher, Brian Murray looks the damaging effects of algal blooms and the reasons we’re not stopping outbreaks.

Politics

67 h. ago Reaction to day six of the State exams: tricky tests for Leaving Certs in French and history

Almost 100,000 students are completing papers on day six of the State exams

Politics

67 h. ago Ireland ‘silent’ on watering down of European Union’s sustainability rules for companies

Ireland ‘silent’ on watering down of European Union’s sustainability rules for companies  The Irish Times

Politics

69 h. ago Live reaction to Leaving Cert history exam: ‘Some will be bitterly disappointed’

Almost 100,000 students are completing papers on day six of the State exams

Politics

3 d. ago Bulgarian mother leaving Ballymena 'to save my children' from attacks

Bulgarian mother leaving Ballymena 'to save my children' from attacks  BBC

Events

3 d. ago Another bid to halt Ballyraine cycle lane plans defeated in vote

Another attempt to overturn a section of active travel plans at Ballyraine in Letterkenny was outvoted in a meeting of… The post Another bid to halt Ballyraine cycle lane plans defeated in vote appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

3 d. ago Annie Mac: ‘I still struggle sometimes being the centre of attention’

The Irish DJ chats to Lauren Taylor about sober DJing, weight training and life since leaving Radio 1.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘My husband is obsessed with exercise and sports ... it feels a bit like an affair’

Tell Me About It: He would rather leave the house for a run, cycle or swim than spend time with me and the children

Politics