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worker rights

Opinion: Has the long weekend had its day, or do we get too few?

Dr Laura Bambrick

2 Feb

23

Your Say

Should we get two extra bank holidays?

31 Jan

86

Roads policing

Driver found travelling at 167km/h in an 80km/h zone in Meath

27 Oct 2024

80

Your Say

Poll: Are you going away this bank holiday weekend?

1 Aug 2024

35

Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about June flowering plants?

3 Jun 2024

2

drink driving

Almost 200 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the Bank Holiday weekend

7 May 2024

54

summer rush

Warnings that parking will be 'tight' as Dublin Airport prepares for busy Bank Holiday weekend

4 May 2024

11

Mixed Bag

The May Bank Holiday weekend is set to be cloudy with a mix of rain and sunshine

3 May 2024

Long Weekend

The May Bank Holiday weekend looks like it could be mild, dry and sunny ... with a bit of rain

29 Apr 2024

31

Your Say

Poll: Are you travelling this bank holiday weekend?

2 Feb 2024

35

Your Say

Poll: Should drivers committing traffic offences get more penalty points on bank holidays?

17 Oct 2023

155

Bank Holiday travel

Iarnród Éireann announces revised bank holiday services

5 Aug 2023

18

Your Say

Poll: Are you going away this bank holiday weekend?

3 Aug 2023

54

SEVEN DAY ROSTER

TDs praise officials for ensuring HSE wasn't 'falling over' after Bank Holiday weekend

15 Jun 2023

24

Sunshine

Current spell of warm and settled weather to continue over June bank holiday weekend

31 May 2023

9

Road Safety

Almost 200 people arrested for driving under the influence during St Patrick's weekend

23 Mar 2023

15

Quiz

QUIZ: How much do you know about bank holidays?

5 Feb 2023

16

Road Safety

18 lives lost: Highest January death toll on Irish roads in a decade

Updated 3 Feb 2023

14

st brigid's day

New public holiday could cost Exchequer between €220m and €300m, says Varadkar

20 Jul 2022

42

Road Safety

182 arrests over Bank Holiday weekend for driving under influence of drugs or alcohol

10 Jun 2022

14

Road Safety

Gardaí, RSA ask motorists to exercise caution on bank holiday weekend

Updated 5 Jun 2022

Delays

Dublin Airport sees busy morning 'with none of the delays of last week'

Updated 5 Jun 2022

29

sunny

Met Éireann forecast warm and dry bank holiday weekend

4 Jun 2022

60

Your Say

Poll: Are you going away this Bank Holiday weekend?

3 Jun 2022

36

slow down

Gardaí clamp down on speeding ahead of bank holiday weekend with 24-hour enforcement campaign

2 Jun 2022

10

water safety

Water safety appeal issued ahead of bank holiday weekend

30 Apr 2022

5

typical

A mix of drizzly, cloudy and sunny weather in store for long weekend

29 Apr 2022

0

drive safe

Motorists urged to slow down and take extra care ahead of long bank holiday weekend

17 Mar 2022

9

bank holliers

Explainer: What does Ireland's new public holiday actually mean for workers and employers?

20 Jan 2022

20

pandemic

Extra public holiday to take place on 18 March and healthcare workers to get €1,000 bonus

Updated 19 Jan 2022

240

Bank Holiday

Double bank holiday earmarked for St Patrick's Day weekend next year, says Varadkar

25 Nov 2021

45

Mixed Bag

The Bank Holiday weekend is going to be wet and windy, but there will be sunny spells at times

23 Oct 2021

3

Your Say

Poll: When should the extra bank holiday be (if we get one)?

28 Sep 2021

108

Bank Holiday

‘Covid bonus’ would ideally be paid before end of year, Varadkar says

28 Sep 2021

70

Long Weekend

Quiz: How much do you know about bank holidays?

31 Jul 2021

31

Mixed Bag

Mostly dry and warm this Bank Holiday weekend but showers to return by midweek

31 Jul 2021

5

Bank Holiday

Calls for three extra bank holidays in February, September and November

30 Jul 2021

77

Your Say

Poll: Are you taking a trip somewhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend?

30 Jul 2021

44

Rain Rain Go Away

Bank Holiday weekend off to rainy and thundery start but dry conditions are on the way

30 Jul 2021

16

Bank Holiday

Gardaí restrict access to Dublin streets and arrest 10 people for public order incidents

6 Jun 2021

96