By 1901, there was one nun per 400 members of the Irish population and many of these women left the country for missionary work overseas ...

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Red Forest Fire warning, in advance of hot weather ...

Pre-tax profits at the main Irish unit of US telecommunications giant, Verizon Communications last year increased by 52% to $1.44bn (€1.23bn) ...

The EU is considering giving its backing to member states that wish to block imports from illegal Israeli settlements at a national level, under measures set to be considered by the bloc next week.

Once only consumed on special occasions, ice cream has gone from being a luxury and to becoming a regular summer treat for the masses ...

MEATH HAVE NAMED the same starting side that defeated Galway in the All-Ireland quarter final, as they face Donegal in Croke ...

The Oliver Callan Show on RTÉ Radio 1 is hitting the road and heading Northwest for three outside broadcasts next week. On Monday (July 14), Oliver Callan will broadcast from Bundoran Beach in Co.

Meath have been the surprise packet of an enthralling football championship so far this season. But if they're to finish the ...

Kerry have two changes to their team for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC meeting with unchanged Tyrone, while Donegal and Meath ...

RTÉ football analyst Paul Flynn gives his verdict on the All-Ireland semi-finals and the Tailteann Cup decider between Kildare and Limerick ...

The bathing water quality at your local swimming spot is an important factor in ensuring a safe experience on these hot days ...