'I think my future plans are things like going to the pub': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
Your Seanad election guide: How you can (or why you can't) vote for the next batch of senators
Here’s what you need to know.
'Remember, these names, they were all real people': Vigil marks 39 years since the Stardust disaster
A permanent plaque listing all 48 names was unveiled.
Former health minister James Reilly is retiring from politics
The Fine Gael politician ran unsuccessfully for the third time in Dublin Fingal.
Social Democrats’ Gary Gannon takes final seat in Dublin Central battleground
The constituency takes in a broad stretch of Dublin’s northside, from the inner city out to Smithfield, and north towards Ashtown and Drumcondra.
Let's keep this as simple as possible: Should you vote all the way down the ballot paper?
We offer two takes on it from election experts.
'Please sit down and put your flags away': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
'This was an accident but it was an accident waiting to happen': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
The Explainer: What is going on between Harry, Meghan and the British Royal Family?
In an almost unprecedented move, Prince Harry and Meghan announced last week that they plan to step back as senior members of the family – but what happens now?
Bacteria and turbidity: Young Scientists develop solution to monitoring private wells
Currently, the EPA recommends that wells are tested once a year, but there is no legal requirement to do so.
This Young Scientist hopes to prevent slurry pit deaths with infrared beams and mobile alerts
The device sends an alert to people nearby if a person falls into a slurry pit.
FactCheck: Does this image show an Iranian ballistic missile launch?
Iran launched missile attacks on military bases housing US troops last night – but was this one of the missiles?
'There will be many, in every part of Irish life, who will miss Marian’s voice': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
Poll: Are you bringing your Christmas tree to a disposal facility?
Or will it linger in your back garden for the next decade?
More than 18,000 bikes were stolen over three years - but just 11% were retrieved
There are calls for the gardaí to do more to tackle bike theft.
'Thumper': The life-saving device that allows the Coast Guard to start CPR while a patient is being winched to safety
The Thumper is attached to a stretcher, meaning chest compressions can begin as soon as the patient is strapped in.
'We're saving lives several times a week': Cork air ambulance risks being grounded after funding shortfall
Irish Community Rapid Response requires in the region of €400,000 to continue operating the air ambulance.
The first weekend of 2020 will be... dull and drizzly
There will be some windy conditions in coastal areas.
The Explainer: How does Met Éireann decide on weather warnings?
Forecasting the weather is a complicated business, so this week on The Explainer we’re looking at how Met Éireann decides on whether a warning should be status yellow, orange, or red.
Quiz: Are these real or fake New Year's traditions?
Do people actually do any of these?
'Someone definitely knows something': Non-profit Cork motorsport club extensively vandalised
Mallow Autograss Club estimates the bill for repairs could run into thousands.
'It doesn't have to be a morbid conversation': Mother of infant organ donor makes public appeal
Rebecca Maher’s daughter died at just eight months old, but was able to give a new life to someone waiting on a kidney transplant.
'Significant' increase in the number of over-75s attending emergency departments
There has been marked increase in general in the number of people attending EDs and being admitted to hospital compared to the same time last year.
Mandatory brown bin collections could be introduced under new waste strategy
The government will also examine expanding the range of items allowed in the green bin and banning bulky waste from landfill.
Built in the year 5618* and neglected for years, this Dublin landmark is slowly being restored
*Or 1857 in the Gregorian calendar.
Quiz: How well do you remember these 2019 animal stories?
From the death of internet legends to rats in bread, it was a big year for the animal kingdom.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here’s what made the news today.
Gardaí investigate after body of man found in Cork city
The discovery was made at around 4pm outside a house on Boreenmanna Road in Cork city.
Fair City actress Jean Costello dies aged 76
She starred as Rita Doyle in Carrigstown until 2013.
Gardaí appeal for help in finding man (27) missing since Christmas Eve
Pawel Walkowiak was last seen in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
Temperatures could reach as high as 14 degrees as mild weather continues
It will be ‘drier and milder than average’ heading into 2020.
Need a new podcast for over the holidays? Here's how to listen to TheJournal.ie's Stardust
In a six episode series described as ‘devastating and important’ by The Guardian, TheJournal.ie will take you through the story from the start to the current day.
'Say a PRAYER': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
Quiz: Can you name these Irish rivers from above?
The past 30 years have seen a sharp decline in the quality of Ireland’s rivers, according to a new report.
'Instead of seeing a tragedy, Boris Johnson saw an opportunity': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
'You’re a damn liar, man': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
The Explainer: What is happening with the white-water rafting plan for Dublin's city centre?
Where will it be built? How much will it cost? And why white-water rafting in the first place?
'I didn’t sweat at the time': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
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