Why are we talking about building nuclear reactors?
Reactor construction was outlawed in 1999, but changing technology, and circumstances, have reopened the debate
Irish flotilla activist claims she was grabbed by the hair and cable-tied by Israeli commandos
Catriona Graham alleges Israeli forces used violence with impunity when intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla
Veronica Guerin: ‘We still miss her so much. It’s unbelievable to think it’s been 30 years’
Family to host fundraising event to mark anniversary of murder of campaigning journalist
Man (22) charged with two offences over fatal Edenderry house fire
Tadgh Farrell (4) and his great-aunt Mary Holt were killed in the blaze last December
Seven Irish citizens held by Israel after Gaza aid flotilla intercepted in international waters
President’s sister, Margaret Connolly, among 22 Irish on vessels taking part in attempt to break Israeli blockade of Palestinian territory
Met Éireann issues rain warning for two counties with possibility of ‘thundery rain’
Status yellow notice issued by forecaster for counties Cork and Waterford for Thursday
Rare copy of oldest poem in English language discovered by TCD researchers
Caedmon’s Hymn was written in the late seventh century in Old English by the English monk, author and scholar Bebe
Germany’s Merz says Iran is ‘humiliating’ US as talks stall
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says it’s too early to lift sanctions on Iran
Hegseth tells US allies ‘time for free-riding is over’; White House confirms fresh talks with Iran to take place
IDF and Hizbullah accuse each other of violating Israel-Lebanon ceasefire which Trump says will be extended
Almost 19,000 applications received from US citizens for Irish passports last year
Many Americans seeking ‘Plan B’ to leave Trump’s America, says immigration lawyer
Girl airlifted to hospital after being struck by car in Co Westmeath
Gardaí appealing for witnesses after incident on Wednesday
Iran gives positive signal on taking part in peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline
Tehran had said US is ‘not serious’ about negotiations
The surprise findings from Census 1926: Only 1% returns in Irish and ‘so many nuns’ living to 100
The census includes a list of professions which are almost extinct such as lamplighter, umbrella fixer and knitter
How to search the 1926 census: Top tips and how to find your family tree
Interest in the first census records for the independent Irish State is expected to be huge
Catalpa flag from rescue of Fenian prisoners in 1876 to go on display
The American flag from the Catalpa, a ship used to rescue six Fenian prisoners in 1876, is to go on display at the National Museum. Video: Ronan McGreevy











