Dublin 6 — which includes Ranelagh and Rathgar — is the most expensive place to buy a home in Ireland.

House prices are surging at double-digit rates in cities outside Dublin, while the capital’s housing market has stabilised, new figures show.

The latest house price trends could see Dublin becoming an enclave for the rich, an economist has warned.

The driver of a car that struck a man who later died said he was driving under duress.

Lack of interest may be a bigger factor than financial barriers in low third-level attendance in some areas, a study on college awareness suggests.

The introduction of post codes in Ireland next year could help track the worst geographical areas for students progressing to third-level.

Barnardos has confirmed it has decided to close its services for a week this month as a cost-saving measure — having taken a similar course of action last year.

BURGLARIES have increased by 4% within the last year, with an average of €1,870 stolen from each home burgled.

THREE men in their 20s have appeared in court following the shooting of a youth earlier this week.

Admission to third level education has tripled over the last 25 years, it emerged today