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There are almost two “near misses” at level crossings around Ireland every week, latest figures show. A study by Irish Rail of incidents last year showed 89 near collisions involving trains and people, cars or property.

The number of people seeing their family home repossessed has soared again this year to more than four a day. Figures at the end of last year suggested the crisis may have peaked but new data showed 411 struggling homeowners were forced to hand back their keys in the first three months of the year.

Almost 40% of men who have sex with men have never been tested for HIV or a sexually transmitted disease, an online survey has found. The research into sexual habits showed men who were least likely to have had the test were young, living outside Dublin, did not identify as gay, were out to few… Continue reading Survey highlights sexual habits of men who have sex with men

A woman who has won the support of the United Nations in the fight to relax Ireland’s abortion laws has called on the Government to find the courage for the reform. Amanda Mellet was found to have suffered discrimination and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment after being forced to go to the UK to terminate… Continue reading Woman who won UN support over Irish abortion laws calls for reform

President Michael D Higgins hopes Euro 2016 will bring the people of Northern Ireland and the Republic closer together and hailed Irish fans for their “great” reputation abroad. The President, a lifelong Galway United fan, sent his best wishes to the two teams ahead of NI’s game against Poland on Sunday and the Republic’s clash… Continue reading President cheers on Republic and Northern Ireland and calls for stronger bonds

President Michael D Higgins has hit out at the leaders of the UK, US, China, France and Russia for not attending a United Nations humanitarian summit. In an address on the migrant and refugee crisis, Mr Higgins warned some countries are not living up to their pledges for aid and funding for war-ravaged regions such… Continue reading Higgins attacks UK and other nations who failed to attend UN humanitarian summit

Two fishermen are said to be shaken but doing fine after being rescued from a life raft in the Atlantic after their trawler began sinking. The Spanish skipper, who has lived in Ireland for more than a decade, and his crew man from Crosshaven, Co Cork, were plucked to safety about an hour after raising… Continue reading Rescued fishermen 'shook up' after trawler sinks in Atlantic

A prehistoric 10 kilo lump of bog butter thought to have been a gift to the gods has been found by turf cutters. The creamy white dairy product, which smells like a strong cheese and is believed to be about 2,000 years old, was unearthed by Jack Conway, from Maghera, Co Cavan, while he worked… Continue reading Turf cutters unearth prehistoric lump of bog butter

American author Akhil Sharma has won the 2016 International Dublin Literary Award for his novel Family Life. Uniquely, the 100,000 euro award – organised and sponsored by Dublin City Council – receives its nominations from public libraries in cities across the globe.

Drivers speeding through the Dublin Port Tunnel will be caught from late this year after new cameras are installed to clock journey times. Motorists are being warned it should take them at least 3.30 minutes to travel the 4.5km route at maximum speeds of 80km/h and anyone going faster is liable for an 80 euro… Continue reading Cameras to be installed in Dublin Port Tunnel to catch speeders