Dunnes Stores strikers of 1984 praised at launch of anti-apartheid exhibition ‘You will never be forgotten and you should never be’, Michael D Higgins says at Little Museum of Dublin eventWed May 13 2026 - 23:17
Campaigners highlight gulf between numbers of boys and girls cycling to schoolResearch commissioned by insurer finds that only 3% of Irish population cycles dailyTue May 12 2026 - 17:12
Risks to patients at University Hospital Limerick ‘intolerable’ despite numerous warningsMedical board again calls for establishment of development board for new acute hospital Mon May 11 2026 - 18:21
Further clashes in Strait of Hormuz as US awaits Iran response on proposals to end warAt least five killed by Israel in latest strikes on southern Lebanon with both countries to hold talks in WashingtonFri May 08 2026 - 21:56
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire began Oil prices drop sharply amid reports that US-Iran deal is closeWed May 06 2026 - 21:24
Driver travelling at 120km/h in 60km/h zone among 4,000 detected speeding Gardaí find more than 300 drivers holding a mobile phone or not wearing seat belt in roads policing operationTue May 05 2026 - 18:58
Number of marriages dropped by nearly 10% in last decadeAverage ages of brides and grooms have risenTue May 05 2026 - 14:02
Thunderstorm warning: Met Éireann predicts outbreaks of rain throughout weekendA yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo until 6pm on SaturdaySat May 02 2026 - 16:12
Over 1,200 drivers detected speeding in first 48 hours of Garda roads policing operationOne motorist in Co Donegal was caught driving 67 kilometres over the speed limitSat May 02 2026 - 11:25
Seven Irish activists on Gaza flotilla detained by Israel released in GreeceSeven Irish citizens are being held by Israel after boats from the flotilla were intercepted in international waters off of GreeceFri May 01 2026 - 21:55
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait; Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Spain and ItalyUS says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’; Trump hails ‘incredible’ blockade as oil prices surgeFri May 01 2026 - 18:42
Top Ukrainian official questions Irish move to phase out housing supportsGovernment move ‘will not solve problems that existed before’ people fleeing Russian invasion arrived, says deputy head of Zelenskiy’s officeWed Apr 29 2026 - 06:00
Luas Green Line reopens after pub fire in Dublin city centreTwo hospitalised after blaze, with single lane of Eden Quay currently open to trafficTue Apr 28 2026 - 17:16
Catholic weddings in Ireland drop by more than half in 10 yearsOverall marriages also declined since 2014, as civil registrations and humanist ceremonies growTue Apr 28 2026 - 13:12
Catherine Connolly’s sister joins flotilla bound for Gaza Margaret Connolly describes organisation as a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians Mon Apr 27 2026 - 21:11
Will the good weather continue? Met Éireann gives its verdictMet Éireann forecasts weather will become unsettled during the week with showers and cooler temperaturesMon Apr 27 2026 - 10:07
Molly the turtle begins journey to warmer waters after more than 20 years in Kerry Loggerhead first came to Oceanworld Aquarium in 2004 after she washed up at Castlegregory and is now heading for release off PortugalThu Apr 23 2026 - 11:00
Trump says he will extend ceasefire with Iran and continue blockadeDonald Trump says US will resume attacks on Iran if deal is not struck with Tehran soonTue Apr 21 2026 - 22:27
IFA rejects Varadkar comments that Ireland’s urban people are ‘paying all the bills’Francie Gorman says ‘idea you can have rural-based economy in Ireland and not have agriculture at backbone doesn’t stand up’Tue Apr 21 2026 - 11:08
Aer Lingus flight disruptions: Here’s what you need to know if you’re affectedIt may be the year to book with a tour operator and take out the most comprehensive travel insurance you canMon Apr 20 2026 - 17:35
Planning permission granted for a third time for 562 new homes in Dublin 6Milltown housing development to include 556 apartments and six three-bedroom courtyard housesFri Apr 17 2026 - 18:36
Cork woman Samantha Barry steps down as editor-in-chief at Glamour magazineJournalist who worked at RTÉ, BBC and CNN is leaving the magazine’s parent company Condé NastThu Apr 16 2026 - 23:28
US ‘feels good’ on prospects of Iran deal; Trump posts AI image of himself being held by JesusWhite House says US ‘feels good’ about prospects of Iran deal, as separate truce in Lebanon expected to come into effectWed Apr 15 2026 - 21:55
Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Minister of State after Government ‘let the people down’Coalition survives confidence motion in Dáil following handling of fuel protestsTue Apr 14 2026 - 21:52
Fuel protesters end Whitegate blockade; Garda chief signals further action against protestsFuel protests continue across Ireland with severe disruption on M50, Dublin Bus and LuasSat Apr 11 2026 - 22:05
Nationwide fuel price protests to continue on FridayLive updates with delays on multiple motorway routes as well as significant disruption on Luas and Dublin BusThu Apr 09 2026 - 22:23
New master plan keeps animal welfare culture central at Dublin Zoo Building upon its 2020 policy, zoo aims to implement strategy by its 2031 bicentennial Wed Apr 08 2026 - 19:43
Trump agrees to suspend his bombing of Iran for two weeksUS president Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and attack its power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not reopenedTue Apr 07 2026 - 23:37
Appeal for information on Emer O’Loughlin, 21 years after murderYoung woman’s remains found in burned-out mobile home in Co Clare Tue Apr 07 2026 - 22:18
Man released after arrest over attempted murder of Charles Dooher last yearFive masked men entered Dooher’s Donegal home in January 2025 and assaulted him and his fatherTue Apr 07 2026 - 19:37
Trump urges Iran to make deal ‘before it is too late’; China repeats calls for ceasefireUS president on Wednesday declared the month-long war a success ‘nearing completion’Fri Apr 03 2026 - 06:27
Irish-language Bluey actor had never heard of hit show before its turn as Gaeilge Global smash Australian kids show to begin airing in Irish next week Fri Apr 03 2026 - 06:03
Tracy Clifford dropped from 2FM slot after 10-year run to make way for new line-upIn a statement, RTÉ said new schedule ‘reinforces 2FM’s position as the original and collective voice of young Ireland’Thu Apr 02 2026 - 13:59
Two men who drowned while fishing in Co Clare named as Afghan brothers based in LimerickTajuddin Safi (30s) and Salahuddin Safi (20s) were ‘well-regarded members of community’Wed Apr 01 2026 - 19:00
Cyclist (20s) dies after collision with truck on Dublin’s Abbey StreetWoman (70s) seriously injured after being struck by bus in CorkWed Apr 01 2026 - 18:05
Martin criticises Hungarian foreign minister’s ‘very sinister’ backchannel talks with RussiaThe latest live updates as the war in the Middle East continuesTue Mar 31 2026 - 22:26
‘There is a treatment and she’s not getting it’: Calls for HSE to fund drug for rare disease Emily Felix, 28, and her family were ‘killed’ by the news that a drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia may not be considered for reimbursement by the HSETue Mar 31 2026 - 06:00
Two Unifil peacekeepers killed in LebanonAs it happened: No direct US-Iran negotiations have taken place, says Iranian foreign ministry spokespersonMon Mar 30 2026 - 22:51
‘Behind one there is 10 more coming’: A corner of Dublin shares its pride in Troy Parrott Along Portland Row, home to Kellie Harrington and Barry Keoghan, they are used to celebrating young success Fri Mar 27 2026 - 17:29
Met Éireann forecasts chance of thunderstorms, hail and sleet as road works to affect M50Weather and travel: Weekend forecast mixed; road works to affect M50; bus replacements for some rail servicesFri Mar 27 2026 - 11:31
Irish-American duo with ‘scary’ MS diagnosis to attempt Cork to Donegal ultra-marathon challengeMatt Knaggs and Colin Goodman will meet in person for the first in Ireland, having made contact through a support group for multiple sclerosis sufferersFri Mar 27 2026 - 08:00
‘You don’t realise how much independence you’ve lost until you gain it back’Woman paralysed in fall at 22 among 12 people with spinal injuries benefiting from pioneering surgery at Mater hospitalFri Mar 27 2026 - 06:00
Health service has improved ‘beyond recognition’ in past 20 years, Taoiseach saysMartin opens new Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland facilities following €95m investmentWed Mar 25 2026 - 21:50
Iran threatens to completely shut Strait of Hormuz; UAE dealing with missile attack Meanwhile, about 100 injured in IsraelSun Mar 22 2026 - 18:28
Wave of attacks in Saudi, Qatar and UAE; latest from Netanyahu and Trump EU leaders meet today to seek ways to curb the jump in energy prices triggered by the Iran warThu Mar 19 2026 - 22:14
Jeffrey Epstein-themed parade float showed ‘lack of understanding’ around sexual violence Dublin Rape Crisis Centre criticises St Patrick’s Day float that brought sexual violence theme through three towns Wed Mar 18 2026 - 21:06
Iran to continue attacks on US bases; fresh missile and drone attacks in Gulf statesLive updates as Israel and the US continue their strikes on IranThu Mar 12 2026 - 21:33
Dead mouse and rodent droppings led to closure of Letterkenny retailerInspectors found droppings on food packaging and food itself, with gaps noted at rear of premisesTue Mar 10 2026 - 18:33
New Year’s Eve most popular date for weddings in Ireland, CSO findsNo marriages were recorded on Christmas Day between 2011 and 2024Tue Mar 10 2026 - 17:30
Met Éireann forecasts a drop in temperatures with possible snow and ice later in weekA mix of rain, low temperatures and windy weather is expected Tue Mar 10 2026 - 11:08
