Cyclists want cycle lane scheme halted
Lobby group explains why Government’s plan to spend €4m on cycle and walking paths outside Dublin is “a poor use of public money”…
View ArticleThe burning question*: Is this a ‘press’ or a ‘cupboard’?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
View ArticleAll the single ladies: those in urban areas more likely to be unmarried
Altogether, there are 1.5 million single people living in Ireland.
View ArticleThe 9 worst councils in Ireland’s planning system
An Taisce has rated planning systems in 34 city and county councils. Nine of them got an ‘F’ grade.
View ArticleFrom the archives: Photos of life in early 20th century Ireland
Can you identify the unknown locations of these images depicting daily life in Ireland in the early 1900s?
View ArticleRegistration for septic tank inspections begins
It will cost €5 to register a septic tank between now and 28 September, and €50 after that date, until 1 February 2013.
View Article1.65 per cent of septic tanks registered within first four weeks
The number of registrations for mandatory inspections remains low, almost a month into the special €5 window.
View ArticleLast weeks to register your septic tank for €5
If you don’t register your septic tank before or on 28 September, the price jumps from €5 to €50.
View ArticleCoroner calls for greater advertising of suicide helplines in pubs
Six out of eight cases at the Killarney coroner’s court today dealt with suicide – the highest number ever.
View ArticleTwo viable explosive devices discovered in Limerick
The Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were discovered on a rural road outside Limerick City late last night.
View ArticleRail timetable changes ‘will make rural lines unviable’
That is according to the Green Party, who says that the proposed Irish Rail timetable changes for 2013 are pushing some lines “toward collapse”.
View ArticleKerry councillors back plan to allow drink-driving ‘in moderation’
Councillor Danny Healy-Rae, who put forward the motion, told TheJournal.ie that it would help people who are isolated and can’t leave their homes to go to the pub anymore.
View ArticleGovernment dismisses Healy-Rae’s bid to relax drink-driving limit in rural areas
Responding to the Department of Transport’s dismissal of his idea, Kerry county councillor Danny Healy-Rae told TheJournal.ie: “We’ll see about that.”
View ArticleCouncil sends letter to Minister calling for drink-driving limit to be relaxed
Kerry County Council has confirmed that it has sent a letter to Alan Shatter on foot of the controversial motion passed by the council last week.
View Article“No plans” to abolish Rural Transport Scheme
However, the scheme is to undergo a number of changes – although Minister Varadkar said that no decision has been taken on the issue.
View ArticleCalls for rural schools to be protected
The Green Party has called on the Education Minister to avoid implementing recommendations that may lead to the closure of rural schools.
View Article“One moment off-balance and my leg was gone”
Farmers involved in agricultural accidents tell their stories to warn others of work hazards.
View ArticleSharp increase in suicidal farmers calling helpline over financial troubles
Financial woes and the fodder shortage has left many farmers in an extremely difficult situation, says suicide prevention charity Console.
View Article80km speed limit on country roads to be scrapped
An average speed on motorways and a removal of signs at inappropriate locations are also suggested by the Speed Limits Working Group.
View ArticleOutgoing IFA president says he has the skills for MEP job
John Bryan is expected to run for Fine Gael in the European elections this summer.
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