Credit Unions are taking on the banksDozens of credit unions across the country are gearing up to take on the banks by offering current accounts for the first time.
GFA should be central in inter-govt talks - McAleeseThe former President Mary McAleese has stressed the need for the Good Friday Agreement to remain central in discussions between the Irish Government, the European Union and political parties in Northern Ireland.
Poles hold rally to defend sex educationSome 1,000 people have demonstrated in Warsaw against a Polish bill that proposes jail time for anyone who "promotes or approves underage sexual activity".
Trump wanted crash victim's parents to meet suspectThe parents of a British teen killed in a road crash involving a US diplomat's wife feel their meeting with US President Donald Trump was little more than a sloppy attempt at a photo op, their spokesman said.
Claims of institutional abuse of adults up - reportThere was a five-fold increase last year in the number of allegations to the HSE of institutional abuse of vulnerable adults, according to the service's National Safeguarding Office.
Bord na Móna announces staff redeployment plansBord na Móna has announced redeployment opportunities for up to 200 of its workers as well as the creation of up to 150 indirect construction jobs as part of its strategy to transition the company away from traditional peat-based activities.
106-year-old woman appeals for help for people in needA 106-year-old Co Meath woman who is celebrating her birthday today has called on the Government to provide proper homes for the homeless, as well as the poor and needy in society.
Woman at centre of 'Miss D' case speaks of anguishAmy Dunne, the woman who was a teenager when she was at the centre of the 'Miss D' case in 2007, says she is forever haunted by the fact that she did not get to hold her daughter after she ...
'Don't be a fool!': Trump sent letter to ErdoganUS President Donald Trump, in a letter to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan before Turkey launched an incursion into Syria, warned the Turkish leader "don't be a tough guy" and "don't be a fool!"
EU will seek Brexit deal 'to the last minute'Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil that the EU, including Ireland, will continue to search for a positive outcome in relation to Brexit until the "last minute".
Fire causes major damage at Dublin schoolBoth the junior and senior school at Scoil Chaitríona Cailíní in Coolock are to remain closed for the rest of the week following a fire early this morning.
Kim's horseback ride spurs policy shift speculationNew pictures of Kim Jong-un riding a white horse through a winter landscape to the summit of Mount Paektu, a sacred peak for North Koreans, have fuelled speculation that he may be set for a major policy announcement.
Brexit talks go down to wire as issues remainEU and UK negotiating teams are to work through the night to try to agree a final Brexit deal before tomorrow's leaders' summit in Brussels.
