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US blockade of Iranian ports begins as Trump faces backlash over ‘blasphemous’ image

US blockade of Iranian ports begins as Trump faces backlash over ‘blasphemous’ image

Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ if they come close to blockade, says US president

Mon Apr 13 2026 - 22:31
Nationwide fuel price protests to continue on Friday

Nationwide fuel price protests to continue on Friday

Live updates with delays on multiple motorway routes as well as significant disruption on Luas and Dublin Bus

Thu Apr 09 2026 - 22:23
Israel carries out ‘largest ‌strikes’ in Lebanon ⁠since war ‌began

Israel carries out ‘largest ‌strikes’ in Lebanon ⁠since war ‌began

Israel carries out ‘largest ‌strikes’ in Lebanon ⁠since war ‌began; oil prices plummet amid US-Iran ceasefire

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 22:15
Trump agrees to suspend his bombing of Iran for two weeks

Trump agrees to suspend his bombing of Iran for two weeks

US president Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and attack its power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 23:37
Annual hospital car parking fee revenue almost doubles to top €15m in five years

Annual hospital car parking fee revenue almost doubles to top €15m in five years

Capped charges for patients undergoing treatment should be introduced, says Social Democrats TD

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Iran’s president rejects perception that country is a threat in open letter

Iran’s president rejects perception that country is a threat in open letter

Updates as the war in the Middle East continues: As it happened

Wed Apr 01 2026 - 22:31
Drowning of two men near Doonbeg described as ‘huge tragedy’

Drowning of two men near Doonbeg described as ‘huge tragedy’

Bodies of anglers recovered from sea by Aran Island Lifeboat following co-ordinated operation on Tuesday

Wed Apr 01 2026 - 08:39
Martin criticises Hungarian foreign minister’s ‘very sinister’ backchannel talks with Russia

Martin criticises Hungarian foreign minister’s ‘very sinister’ backchannel talks with Russia

The latest live updates as the war in the Middle East continues

Tue Mar 31 2026 - 22:26
Woman arrested as part of investigation into use of fake passports

Woman arrested as part of investigation into use of fake passports

Gardaí seized car and other evidence after searching a residential property in south Dublin

Tue Mar 31 2026 - 20:49
Teacher shortages: High cost of living creates Dublin ‘brain drain’

Teacher shortages: High cost of living creates Dublin ‘brain drain’

Urban allowance similar to London weighting could help alleviate difficulties in recruiting staff, figures in profession say

Tue Mar 31 2026 - 06:01
Doctor worried for family’s safety after brother was ‘headbutted and told to speak English’

Doctor worried for family’s safety after brother was ‘headbutted and told to speak English’

Fatima Abdullah’s siblings moved from Afghanistan to Ireland after the Taliban regained power

Mon Mar 30 2026 - 10:00
Royal Hospital Kilmainham site plan falls short of best practice, says Imma board member

Royal Hospital Kilmainham site plan falls short of best practice, says Imma board member

OPW ‘could take inspiration from Louvre’ amid row with Imma over Kilmainham site

Mon Mar 30 2026 - 08:55
‘Disappointing and embarrassing’: Launch of Kerry FC pitch ‘postponed at Minister’s request’

‘Disappointing and embarrassing’: Launch of Kerry FC pitch ‘postponed at Minister’s request’

Launch of new pitch in Tralee reportedly postponed because Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan could not attend

Sun Mar 29 2026 - 16:31
Atomic agency reports no increase in radiation following attack on nuclear facility

Atomic agency reports no increase in radiation following attack on nuclear facility

UN urges US to conclude investigation into deadly Iran school strike; Sinn Féin TD defends party stance on fuel cuts

Fri Mar 27 2026 - 21:59
Met Éireann forecasts wintry weather with sub-zero temperatures

Met Éireann forecasts wintry weather with sub-zero temperatures

Mix of sun and showers due in coming days, with similar weather expected for the weekend, says Met Éireann

Wed Mar 25 2026 - 10:38
US received ‘present’ worth a ‘tremendous amount of money’ from Iran, Trump claims

US received ‘present’ worth a ‘tremendous amount of money’ from Iran, Trump claims

US president says Iran has agreed never to make a nuclear weapon but Tehran denies any talks have taken place

Tue Mar 24 2026 - 22:59
‘Big ticket’ promises for children ‘yet to materialise’ almost 18 months after election

‘Big ticket’ promises for children ‘yet to materialise’ almost 18 months after election

Children’s Rights Alliance report gives Government a ‘D grade’ on social housing among other issues

Tue Mar 24 2026 - 11:52
Dan Flinter, former chairman of The Irish Times, dies at 75

Dan Flinter, former chairman of The Irish Times, dies at 75

Kildare native had varied career in public, private and non-profit sectors

Mon Mar 23 2026 - 15:35
Judge says Irishman trying to locate his daughter in Poland is in ‘terrible situation’

Judge says Irishman trying to locate his daughter in Poland is in ‘terrible situation’

Child’s parents have been involved in legal battle for more than a year over where she should receive medical treatment

Fri Mar 20 2026 - 15:19
‘They will be believed’: Survivors of abuse at Spiritan schools urged to share experiences

‘They will be believed’: Survivors of abuse at Spiritan schools urged to share experiences

New project, Hear Me Now, will gather testimony of former pupils and staff of multiple schools in Dublin and Tipperary

Thu Mar 19 2026 - 18:53
Micheál Martin argues against Donald Trump’s tariffs at shamrock ceremony

Micheál Martin argues against Donald Trump’s tariffs at shamrock ceremony

Taoiseach is in Washington to meet the US president for the traditional Shamrock ceremony while joint US-Israel assault on Iran continues

Tue Mar 17 2026 - 22:29
Family of woman murdered by husband in Dublin ‘distressed’ after killer granted day release

Family of woman murdered by husband in Dublin ‘distressed’ after killer granted day release

Siobhán McLaughlin was killed by her husband in ‘savage, torturous’ attack 20 years ago at her family home in Goatstown

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 19:09
Wintry showers due in parts with chilly weekend ahead

Wintry showers due in parts with chilly weekend ahead

Forecasters expect St Patrick’s Day to be cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle and best conditions in the east

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 08:09
Major gaps in mental health services for older people, figures show

Major gaps in mental health services for older people, figures show

‘Remarkable deficit’ in services for people over 65, TD says, 20 years on from Department of Health document

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
Thousands of Irish workers affected by cyberattack on US medtech firm Stryker

Thousands of Irish workers affected by cyberattack on US medtech firm Stryker

Stryker, which employs over 5,000 people in Ireland, says ‘no indication’ ransomware or malware involved in disruption claimed by Iran linked hackers

Wed Mar 11 2026 - 17:19
War will end when Trump deems Iran in place of ‘unconditional surrender’

War will end when Trump deems Iran in place of ‘unconditional surrender’

‘Most intense day of strikes’ yet, says Hegseth, as death toll from Iran war ‘nears 1,900’

Tue Mar 10 2026 - 22:25
Oil prices fall sharply after Trump says Iran war ‘pretty much’ complete

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump says Iran war ‘pretty much’ complete

President Donald Trump had said on Monday that the war would be over ‘very soon’

Tue Mar 10 2026 - 16:06
McEntee asked to intervene in case of Irish citizen imprisoned in Russia

McEntee asked to intervene in case of Irish citizen imprisoned in Russia

Dmitry Simbaev was detained last August after ‘anti-Russian’ messages were found on his phone

Tue Mar 10 2026 - 12:14
Airlines hike ticket prices as Iran war propels fuel costs

Airlines hike ticket prices as Iran war propels fuel costs

Global airlines are struggling to cope with soaring fuel costs

Tue Mar 10 2026 - 11:52
Three cultural institutions struggle to pay their pension costs

Three cultural institutions struggle to pay their pension costs

Situation impacting institutions’ capacity to deliver programmes

Mon Mar 09 2026 - 06:00
Senior Apple leaders ‘alarmed’ by Jim O’Callaghan’s comments on data security

Senior Apple leaders ‘alarmed’ by Jim O’Callaghan’s comments on data security

Tech giant told officials data privacy and security are ‘core values for the company’

Sat Mar 07 2026 - 06:00
CMAT wins Choice Music Prize Album of the Year for Euro-Country

CMAT wins Choice Music Prize Album of the Year for Euro-Country

Singer thanks Bertie Ahern in her acceptance speech

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 23:32
Man in his late 80s dies in crash in Co Louth

Man in his late 80s dies in crash in Co Louth

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to come forward after single-vehicle crash in Ardee

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 22:24
US House of Representatives backs Trump in Iran as Irish people return from Dubai

US House of Representatives backs Trump in Iran as Irish people return from Dubai

Air strikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plan to mobilise Kurds gathers pace

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 22:11
The changing face of addiction: ‘Some people were first using drugs in their 50s and 60s’

The changing face of addiction: ‘Some people were first using drugs in their 50s and 60s’

The prevalence of multiple addictions makes supporting people much more complex

Mon Mar 02 2026 - 09:00
Family at centre of Department of Justice protest  deported to South Africa

Family at centre of Department of Justice protest deported to South Africa

Members of south Dublin community ‘shocked and saddened’ by development on Saturday

Sun Mar 01 2026 - 08:32
‘I was speaking with my mother and we heard the rockets’: Iranians in Ireland react

‘I was speaking with my mother and we heard the rockets’: Iranians in Ireland react

Dozens of Iranians attended a protest in Dublin on Saturday

Sat Feb 28 2026 - 16:58
Jack knocked off top spot in Ireland’s most popular baby names for first time since 2016

Jack knocked off top spot in Ireland’s most popular baby names for first time since 2016

Rían and Lily top 2025 list with a number of newcomers

Fri Feb 27 2026 - 11:10
Almost 320,000 customers unable to pay energy bills last December

Almost 320,000 customers unable to pay energy bills last December

Sinn Féin calls for Government to reintroduce energy credits

Fri Feb 27 2026 - 09:01
Palestine protester charged with trespass after disrupting Google event in Dublin

Palestine protester charged with trespass after disrupting Google event in Dublin

Man shouted ‘shame on Google’ as he ran on to stage at 3Arena in reference to company’s systems being used by Israeli military

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 18:11
Short absences from school linked to lower Leaving Cert grades, study finds

Short absences from school linked to lower Leaving Cert grades, study finds

Chronic absences at ages nine and 13 linked to depression and higher stress levels in early adult years

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 10:04
An Post announces 300 new jobs in postal delivery staff

An Post announces 300 new jobs in postal delivery staff

‘Capacity is the major issue’ as ecommerce continues to grow, says CEO

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 08:52
Winning ticket sold in €11m Lotto draw

Winning ticket sold in €11m Lotto draw

Winner urged to contact National Lottery offices to claim prize

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 08:21
Imma seeks legal advice amid escalating row with OPW over Kilmainham plans

Imma seeks legal advice amid escalating row with OPW over Kilmainham plans

Minister asked to intervene in row which museum says threatens to overlook its contribution to Irish life

Wed Feb 25 2026 - 12:48
South Dublin creche worker accused of assaulting children to appear before Circuit Court

South Dublin creche worker accused of assaulting children to appear before Circuit Court

Woman charged with offences over alleged incidents at Dundrum, Co Dublin, last summer

Tue Feb 24 2026 - 15:27
Scabies outbreak at Kilkenny nursing home exacerbated by infection control failures

Scabies outbreak at Kilkenny nursing home exacerbated by infection control failures

Various levels of non-compliance found in half of 50 residential centres inspected by Hiqa

Mon Feb 23 2026 - 11:03
‘Preventable’ prison deaths highlight serious systemic failures, says Irish Penal Reform Trust

‘Preventable’ prison deaths highlight serious systemic failures, says Irish Penal Reform Trust

Series of reports published by Minister for Justice ‘lay bare cracks in system that continue to widen, with devastating consequences’

Sat Feb 21 2026 - 10:58
Hoxton Hotel says it doesn’t want Yamamori Izakaya to close amid noise row

Hoxton Hotel says it doesn’t want Yamamori Izakaya to close amid noise row

Legal case adjourned to allow time for mediation as protesters voice concern over threat to Dublin nightlife

Fri Feb 20 2026 - 18:23
Family facing deportation to South Africa ‘relieved’ by temporary reprieve

Family facing deportation to South Africa ‘relieved’ by temporary reprieve

Hundreds of people attended protest in Dublin in support of Oyekanmi family last week

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 11:46
Weather warnings coming to an end but Met Éireann forecasts more rain

Weather warnings coming to an end but Met Éireann forecasts more rain

Temperatures set to increase in the coming days as wet conditions look set to persist

Thu Feb 19 2026 - 06:00
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