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Taoiseach: 'Housing is the defining issue for our people'

Taoiseach: 'Housing is the defining issue for our people'

The Government has launched its new housing plan, called Delivering Homes, Building Communities. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 13:54
Did Michael D Higgins change the nature of the presidency?

Did Michael D Higgins change the nature of the presidency?

Naomi O'Leary reports on how Michael D. Higgins challenged the non-political nature of the role of president during his 14-year term. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Mon Nov 10 2025 - 15:49
Irish Thalidomide Association meets with Taoiseach

Irish Thalidomide Association meets with Taoiseach

The Irish Thalidomide Association had a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris about a long delayed scheme to provide compensation.

Fri Oct 31 2025 - 08:42
President Higgins casts his vote in the Phoenix Park

President Higgins casts his vote in the Phoenix Park

President Higgins, accompanied by his wife Sabina, has cast his vote in the presidential election at St Mary’s Hospital in Dublin. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 11:49
Disturbed’s Dublin gig went ahead without incident despite singer’s divisive views on Gaza

Disturbed’s Dublin gig went ahead without incident despite singer’s divisive views on Gaza

David Draiman has faced a backlash since writing anti-Hamas sentiments on Israeli artillery shells

Thu Oct 23 2025 - 16:55
'I'd have walked it': Geldof sure he would have won presidency

'I'd have walked it': Geldof sure he would have won presidency

Bob Geldof, speaking at the unveiling of a Boomtown Rats plaque, has said that he would have won the presidential election, if he ran. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Thu Oct 23 2025 - 13:16
Garda Commissioner warns against repeated violence near Citywest

Garda Commissioner warns against repeated violence near Citywest

Justin Kelly, Garda Commissioner, has warned against a repeat of the violent scenes that took place near Citywest in Saggart, Co Dublin. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Wed Oct 22 2025 - 16:06
Protesters and gardaí clash near Citywest

Protesters and gardaí clash near Citywest

A garda car was set alight, while items were thrown at officers outside the Citywest hotel. Videos: Ronan McGreevy, Cian O'Connell and Conor Lally

Tue Oct 21 2025 - 20:37
Explainer: who was Catherine Connolly pictured with in Syria?

Explainer: who was Catherine Connolly pictured with in Syria?

In June 2018 Catherine Connolly was pictured with militia leader Saed Abd Al-Aal in Yarmouk, Syria. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Mon Oct 20 2025 - 11:57
Rory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster goes on display in Dublin

Rory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster goes on display in Dublin

Rory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster has gone on display at the National Museum after being purchased by the State. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 14:52
Catherine Connolly met militia leader behind war crimes in Syria, photos show

Catherine Connolly met militia leader behind war crimes in Syria, photos show

Group accuses presidential candidate of ‘misleading’ statements over meeting ‘Palestinians’ on 2018 trip

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 06:00
Rory Gallagher’s guitar and Michael Collins’s slippers among 250 objects in new exhibition

Rory Gallagher’s guitar and Michael Collins’s slippers among 250 objects in new exhibition

Eclectic mixture of old and new objects accompanied by several audiovisual displays at National Museum

Wed Oct 15 2025 - 13:34
Meet classically trained musician Rick Beato - one of music’s most influential YouTubers

Meet classically trained musician Rick Beato - one of music’s most influential YouTubers

The classically trained musician who went from signing a record deal to reshaping his approach to the industry through teaching

Tue Oct 14 2025 - 06:00
US construction giant was consulted on national children’s hospital ‘problems’

US construction giant was consulted on national children’s hospital ‘problems’

Irish-American Gilbane Building Company among largest healthcare contractors in United States

Mon Oct 13 2025 - 05:00
Photo essay: Shackleton museum in Athy reopens with some striking additions

Photo essay: Shackleton museum in Athy reopens with some striking additions

The crew did not succeed in quest to cross Antarctica but they achieved something more inspiring

Sun Oct 12 2025 - 09:54
Catherine Connolly hits back at ‘scurrilous’ claim in debate with Heather Humphreys

Catherine Connolly hits back at ‘scurrilous’ claim in debate with Heather Humphreys

Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys to have one-on-one debate this evening

Thu Oct 09 2025 - 22:01
€8.2 million of cocaine and heroin seized in Garda operation

€8.2 million of cocaine and heroin seized in Garda operation

Man arrested following garda raid on 16 premises

Wed Oct 08 2025 - 22:01
Live: A ‘lot of damage and hurt’ in Fianna Fáil over the failed presidential race, says Kelleher

Live: A ‘lot of damage and hurt’ in Fianna Fáil over the failed presidential race, says Kelleher

Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

Wed Oct 08 2025 - 18:55
‘Highly unlikely’ Martin will lead Fianna Fáil into next election, says Ó Cuív

‘Highly unlikely’ Martin will lead Fianna Fáil into next election, says Ó Cuív

Fianna Fáil did not know about Gavin’s specific issue with tenant until Saturday, says Taoiseach

Tue Oct 07 2025 - 19:42
Barack Obama in Dublin: There is ‘no military rationale for continuing to pummel Gaza’

Barack Obama in Dublin: There is ‘no military rationale for continuing to pummel Gaza’

Former US president tells a capacity crowd at 3Arena that both sides are in a ‘prison of the past’

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 23:51
Four rescued after fishing boat sinks off Donegal coast

Four rescued after fishing boat sinks off Donegal coast

Separate search under way for fisherman believed to have fallen overboard near Mullaghmore Head

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 14:51
RTÉ ‘pauses’ Late Late Toy Show pyjamas deal with Penneys amid China worker concerns

RTÉ ‘pauses’ Late Late Toy Show pyjamas deal with Penneys amid China worker concerns

Retailer says there is no connection between it and cotton sourced from forced labour in China

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 12:44
Catherine Connolly doubles down on warning about German rearmament

Catherine Connolly doubles down on warning about German rearmament

Presidential candidate describes US as an ‘imperial power’ when questioned about Russian threat to Europe

Thu Sept 25 2025 - 22:36
What’s happening with Ryanair’s paperless boarding passes?

What’s happening with Ryanair’s paperless boarding passes?

Can I still use a paper boarding pass and will I be charged? What can I do if I do not have a smartphone?

Wed Sept 24 2025 - 21:13
Bringing back the dodo: Dublin display reveals rare description of bird before extinction

Bringing back the dodo: Dublin display reveals rare description of bird before extinction

HMDODO

Wed Sept 24 2025 - 18:30
‘It’s not about me’: Michael Flatley reflects on failed presidency bid

‘It’s not about me’: Michael Flatley reflects on failed presidency bid

Irish-American dancer launches show to mark 30th anniversary of Lord of the Dance

Wed Sept 24 2025 - 16:48
Ryanair passengers must use digital boarding passes from next month

Ryanair passengers must use digital boarding passes from next month

Airline will cease use of paper boarding passes from November 12th

Wed Sept 24 2025 - 13:20
From predators of pests to a calm presence on warships, cats have done some service

From predators of pests to a calm presence on warships, cats have done some service

In Chinese mythology, cats were appointed by the gods to oversee the Earth, but they preferred snoozing to organising

Tue Sept 23 2025 - 19:00
Almost one-third of young adults approached to become money mules

Almost one-third of young adults approached to become money mules

Amounts involved typically range between €5,000 and €10,000, new estimates show

Mon Sept 22 2025 - 00:01
Dublin Fringe Festival 2025 award winners revealed

Dublin Fringe Festival 2025 award winners revealed

Fringe director says this year 'marked an increased commitment to making sure the festival is open to all'

Sun Sept 21 2025 - 21:30
English tourist in hospital after being stabbed in Dublin’s Temple Bar

English tourist in hospital after being stabbed in Dublin’s Temple Bar

Man in his 20s assaulted on Saturday night in popular tourist spot

Sun Sept 21 2025 - 18:10
Gardaí investigate suspected arson attack at Dublin city centre cocktail bar

Gardaí investigate suspected arson attack at Dublin city centre cocktail bar

The fire at Peruke and Periwig halted early morning Luas services for a time

Fri Sept 19 2025 - 08:35
Best brown bread winner crowned on final day of ploughing championships

Best brown bread winner crowned on final day of ploughing championships

Tullamore event ends with total visitor numbers hitting 225,000

Thu Sept 18 2025 - 20:45
Tigh TikTok and the ‘Slurry King’: teenage clicks at the National Ploughing Championships

Tigh TikTok and the ‘Slurry King’: teenage clicks at the National Ploughing Championships

Eoin Lynch (18) has been enjoying fame since a video proclaiming his love for slurry went viral last year

Wed Sept 17 2025 - 19:27
Ireland still hopeful of EU coalition to block Mercosur trade deal with South America

Ireland still hopeful of EU coalition to block Mercosur trade deal with South America

Poland and Austria oppose agreement while France and Italy are sceptical, says Minister for Agriculture

Wed Sept 17 2025 - 18:24
Meet the travelling cleaner army working 12-hour days at Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships

Meet the travelling cleaner army working 12-hour days at Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships

Seasonal workers are the backbone of operations at festivities like the National Ploughing Championships

Wed Sept 17 2025 - 16:00
National Ploughing Championships: Sun and crowds out for first day of action in Screggan

National Ploughing Championships: Sun and crowds out for first day of action in Screggan

Some 78,500 people attended the opening day of the event, up 3,000 on last year

Wed Sept 17 2025 - 06:00
President says Israeli counterpart misled him on Irish aid being delivered to Gaza

President says Israeli counterpart misled him on Irish aid being delivered to Gaza

Michael D Higgins believes Israel and those who support it with armaments should be excluded from United Nations

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 20:26
Harsh life of soldier Johnnie Haughey bore privileged fruit in son Charles

Harsh life of soldier Johnnie Haughey bore privileged fruit in son Charles

One hundred years on from his birth, all the late former taoiseach’s biographers have speculated on the impact of his impoverished childhood

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 19:00
President Higgins suggests Israel should be excluded from the UN

President Higgins suggests Israel should be excluded from the UN

While attending the Ploughing Championships President Higgins spoke about Gaza, suggesting Israel should be excluded from the UN. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 17:43
Barne Estate: Bitterness over sale of historic Co Tipperary farm

Barne Estate: Bitterness over sale of historic Co Tipperary farm

High Court dispute centred on meeting at billionaire John Magnier’s home in August 2023

Mon Sept 15 2025 - 18:35
John Magnier loses high-profile court case over failed Barne Estate purchase

John Magnier loses high-profile court case over failed Barne Estate purchase

Billionaire businessman John Magnier sued the owners and trustees of the 751-acre estate in 2023

Mon Sept 15 2025 - 15:07
Nicky Ryan, producer behind Enya’s global success, dies aged 79

Nicky Ryan, producer behind Enya’s global success, dies aged 79

Nicky Ryan and his wife Roma helped Enya to become a hugely successful recording artist in 1980s and 1990s

Fri Sept 12 2025 - 20:55
Erase me up: An Post omits Brian McFadden from Westlife stamp

Erase me up: An Post omits Brian McFadden from Westlife stamp

Original member not included in series of stamps marking 25 years of boyband

Thu Sept 11 2025 - 06:00
Leo Varadkar considers a political life at Dublin book launch

Leo Varadkar considers a political life at Dublin book launch

Event for Ireland’s youngest ever taoiseach attended by Mick Wallace and Clare Daly, among other politicians

Wed Sept 10 2025 - 22:53
Mamma Mia restaurant blames nearby asylum-processing centre for its closure

Mamma Mia restaurant blames nearby asylum-processing centre for its closure

Mamma Mia closes after 16 years, citing lack of support from Dublin City Council and State bodies

Mon Sept 08 2025 - 09:00
Teen accused of murdering Irish Rail worker he met on dating app is refused bail

Teen accused of murdering Irish Rail worker he met on dating app is refused bail

Nathan Hanlon (19) is charged with the murder of Ian Walsh (49)

Fri Sept 05 2025 - 18:17
NFL flag football comes to 60 Irish schools and plans to reach 50,000 pupils in two years

NFL flag football comes to 60 Irish schools and plans to reach 50,000 pupils in two years

Non-contact version of American football comes to Ireland as sport’s popularity at all-time high here

Thu Sept 04 2025 - 18:09
American tourist in serious condition after falling from cliff in Howth

American tourist in serious condition after falling from cliff in Howth

Man (20s) rescued by coastguard and being treated in Mater Hospital for his injuries

Thu Sept 04 2025 - 10:36
Search for missing boy ‘traumatic’ for local Donabate community

Search for missing boy ‘traumatic’ for local Donabate community

Local woman could not understand how a child could be missing for so long without people noticing

Wed Sept 03 2025 - 19:02
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