All studies of participation rates in third-level education show disproportionate numbers of college students come from better off socio-economic groups.Second level students make decisions about whether or not to go on to college based on school experie
TOURISM chiefs are hoping a new heritage trail will draw cash-rich tourists to the capital. The trail, stretching from the gates of Trinity College Dublin to Kilmainham Jail and called the "golden mile", is being developed by Failte Ireland.The Departmen
THE Dooley family are selling their car rental premises in the high profile location on Westland Row, near Pearse Station in Dublin 2. It has a €2.8m price tag.Dan Dooley car hire continues to operate from Dublin Airport.With its relatively wide frontage
The chief executive of another public hospital is receiving a salary top-up of more than €25,000 a year, it was learned yesterday.Brian Conlan, chief executive of the Mater Hospital in Dublin, is getting an annual €25,625, in addition to a salary of arou
The downturn in the development process provides a timely opportunity to review future planning and development of Ballsbridge. There has been much controversy in recent years, particularly in relation to the proposals for the former Jurys and Berkeley C
THE SON of Independent TD Mick Wallace is one of four students who have been expelled from a well known southside Dublin school for posting abusive sexual allegations about their teachers on Facebook.The incident at Oatlands College, in Stillorgan, an al
TRINITY College Dublin (TCD) has been told to reinstate three staff members that it made redundant last year, writes Katherine Donnelly.The Labour Court has ruled that the redundancies were a breach of the Croke Park agreement, which guarantees no compul
THE country's newest bank -- which actively encourages new members to get into debt -- is going nationwide.However, no money will change hands. Instead, time will be the currency used.The Clonakilty Favour Exchange in west Cork -- which describes itself
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