Bartering is back as Irish go swapping

Websites for bartering over goods and services are booming as thrifty internet users try to save money

Sarkozy wades into football row amid Irish fury

Diplomatic fallout grows as Ireland livid at Thierry Henry's handball which sent France on its way to the World Cup finals

Sleight of hand could cost Henry a fortune

Politicians and internet users called on Thierry Henry’s backers to dump him and threatened to boycott products he endorses

Research shows captive-bred salmon put their wild cousins at risk

The findings of a study by Irish scientists claim conservation strategies could put wild populations at greater risk

Irish retail staff top shoplifting league table

A survey has found that Irish shop workers are the worst offenders in Europe after helping themselves to €167m in goods

Liam Clarke: Nuclear option presses all the right buttons

Economic slump boosts Ireland’s libraries

Many have never been so busy as readers borrow rather than buy books during recession

Quango chief backs budget after 43% cut

New Equality Authority chief executive Renee Dempsey says the public had a right to demand value for money

Irish Times sues over ‘defective’ glass facade at Liffey House

The paper has filed proceedings after a number of issues relating to its Tara Street headquarters

The Secret of Kells hopes for Oscar glory

A new Irish film is aiming for award success after being released in America and making it on to the Academy Award list

Regine Kenny sues Chesterbridge Developments over death of son

Mother grieves after 11-year-old boy is killed by a protruding wire

Record number of drivers losing licences

Speeding remains the biggest offence on Irish roads as 314 drivers lose their licences so far this year

Portmarnock golf club to keep its tax status

The Revenue Commissioners decline to comment about golf club’s tax write-off after ruling over its primary purpose

M&S charges republic 25% extra at Christmas

Marks & Spencer is charging customers a quarter more for festive food than in Northern Ireland and the UK

Philippines rebels free Irish priest, 79

Father Michael Sinnott says he plans to continue missionary work as Dublin insists $32 million ransom was not paid

Paul Anthony McDermott: Lawyer seeks soulmate for a date in court

Could you sue a dating agency for defamation if they rule that you are unsuitable?

Briefing: Tiger kidnappers

Successive kidnap-robberies have led to government pressure on banks to alert gardai as soon as they realise a raid is under way. But is that really...

Matt Cooper: Put anger to one side. We all have to change

Emotion is important, it shows people care, but in the end hard-headed, intelligent and even ruthless decisions are needed

Brenda Power: Wanted: women politicians with good looks, thick skin and brass neck

A woman candidate has to be just as secure about her appearance and her dress sense as she does about her convictions