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'Playing Russian roulette' with lives: Online trend blamed for Kildare crash
'Playing Russian roulette' with lives: Online trend blamed for Kildare crash
Five teens were killed in the horror crash after their vehicle collided with another car carrying four members of the same family

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Charging stations for electric cars at a parking lot
Number of electric cars still lags behind Government target despite surge in popularity
Grants and tax reliefs have contributed to the higher number of electric vehicles on our roads

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Afghanistan
Ireland did not take part in talks with Taliban — justice minister
Jim O’Callaghan confirms controversial meeting with Afghanistan's extremist leadership took place under auspices of previous EU presidency

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae: Danny's actions were 'like a scud missile'
Michael Healy-Rae: Danny's actions were 'like a scud missile'
Former junior minister tells RTÉ documentary on the crisis in the Kerry political dynasty that his brother 'effectively sacked' him

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Housing stock
Housing department rejects claim tenant-in-situ scheme has been 'demoted'
Green TD and councillor in war of words with Department of Housing which says local authority purchasing tool 'is not a scheme'

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 - Belfast
Sinn Féin condemns burning of images of Michelle O’Neill on Derry bonfire
Police said they are treating several incidents of items being placed on bonfires as 'sectarian-motivated hate crimes'

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

cars in the parking lot
Revenue from hospital car parks has more than doubled since 2020, HSE figures show 
The hospital with the highest revenue was Cork University Hospital, with a combined spend of €11.9m over 5 years

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare
Garda Commissioner condemns reckless behaviour for 'social media likes' in wake of horror crash
Two women are in critical condition in hopsital while another woman and a child suffered serious injuries in the M9 crash 

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Two men arrested as gardaí seize €233,000 worth of cannabis in Galway
Two men arrested as gardaí seize €233,000 worth of cannabis in Galway
Gardaí attached to the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit conducted searches of two residences in Galway on Saturday

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims Qatar holding pilots as UAE says ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has claimed Qatar is holding three of its pilots who have been missing since March.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

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People inside property during petrol bomb attack
A number of people were inside a property when it was targeted in a petrol bomb attack in Belfast. Police are investigating the incident at residential premises at the Hatfield Street area of the city in the early hours of Saturday.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Four arrested after €100k drugs seizure in Dún Laoghaire garda operation
Four arrested after €100k drugs seizure in Dún Laoghaire garda operation
Follow-up searches in Casement Villas and Patrician Park uncovered further drugs, cash and scrambler motorcycles during the operation

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

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Man arrested after suspected fatal assault on prisoner at Wheatfield Prison
Gardaí and prison authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, with an autopsy due to establish the cause

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Motorcyclist dies in Galway crash as road deaths rise to 116 this year
Motorcyclist dies in Galway crash as road deaths rise to 116 this year
The latest death comes as road fatalities continue to outpace last year, with 16 motorcyclists among those killed in 2026

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Garda
Man in critical condition following road crash in Meath
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a road crash in Co Meath. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the three-vehicle incident on the R132 at Smithstown, Julianstown, during the early hours of Saturday.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Minister faces potential High Court action over visa refusals for Gaza scholarship students
Minister faces potential High Court action over visa refusals for Gaza scholarship students
More than 30 scholarship students due to study in Ireland have had visa applications refused over documentary requirements, lawyers say

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Sad boy standing alone in the hallway
Emergency homelessness spending hits €449m as housing crisis deepens
Government figures show emergency accommodation costs have doubled since 2021 as thousands remain without permanent homes

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Details Of EURO Banknotes
Corporation tax receipts increased by 500% in past 20 years, figures show 
By contrast, Ireland’s overall tax take rose by just 171% in the same timeframe

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Winner of 2018 Rose of Tralee would not enter competition now due to level of racist sentiment in society
Winner of 2018 Rose of Tralee would not enter competition now due to level of racist sentiment in society
This year’s Rose of Tralee selection will take place on Tuesday night after two nights of televised interviews with Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Mary Lou McDonald interview
Further pressure on Taoiseach to intervene on provision of Skyclarys
Letters from 47 Fianna Fáil TDs, senators, and MEPs were sent on Thursday to Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Mr Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, and HSE chief executive Ann O'Connor

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

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Dublin Airport runway maintenance 'will mean no sleep' for nearby residents due to diverted flights
The airport has said that its south runway will shut for five nights next week for essential maintenance

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Petitions demanding more information about cancer screening near 20,000 signatures
Petitions demanding more information about cancer screening near 20,000 signatures
'We are not getting essential information. Therefore we cannot make informed decisions about our future health.'

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Mental research concentrated on wealthy, industrial nations, study finds 
Mental research concentrated on wealthy, industrial nations, study finds 
One of the central ideas of the publication is that many countries in the Global South provide unique opportunities to understand how environment shapes mental health.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Friedrich Merz visit to Ireland
Taoiseach urged to act after HSE group recommends against funding Skyclarys for Friedreich’s Ataxia
The HSE Drugs Group cited uncertainties over efficacy and the drug's price ahead of a final reimbursement decision later this month

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Electric bill charges paper
Pinergy to hike electricity prices by almost 10% from September
Around 28,000 households will face higher bills from September as wholesale energy costs continue to rise and arrears reach record levels.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

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Record number of hate crimes reported to gardaí in 2025 as incidents rise 15%
Gardaí say increased reporting may have contributed to the rise, while warning hate crimes remain significantly under-reported in Ireland

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Hands of a mature woman or caregiver of care and support. Close-up.
Only 25% of targets to improve homecare assessments have been met
'Significant increase in activity of care needs assessments across all regions' expected

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Smiling retired man with female home carer
Teams looking after mental health of older people 'staffed at only a fraction of the required level'
Of five staffing categories disclosed covering more than 780,000 people aged 65 and above, just 377 of 627 whole-time equivalent roles are currently filled, a minimum shortfall of 250 — or just under 40%

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Thoughtful girl resting on bed in hospital
Children’s Health Ireland: 104 children on spinal surgery waiting list 
New data also shows that three children have been waiting over a year and a half

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Skyclarys: Senior Fianna Fáil members urge Government to overrule HSE on life-saving drug
Skyclarys: Senior Fianna Fáil members urge Government to overrule HSE on life-saving drug
Cork dad Craig Coady lost his son Rory (13) to Friedrich’s ataxia in September. His 16-year-old son, Paudie, also has the condition.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

'We need to wake up': Academic calls on Uisce Éireann to plan for climate crisis and water crisis
'We need to wake up': Academic calls on Uisce Éireann to plan for climate crisis and water crisis
'There is a limit to how much more an individual household can realistically achieve. The greater responsibility now lies with the water utility and the resilience of the system they are tasked with managing.'

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Young boy sitting outside holding a mobile or cellular smart phone. Connectivity, internet, millenial, screen time concepts.
Research to examine if 'the right to privacy trumps the right to protection' of children online
It comes just weeks after a decision by the European Council to extend a temporary measure until April 3 next year, allowing technology companies to detect and remove child sexual abuse material in private, non-encrypted communications

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

JNLR figures: RTÉ radio mainstays take a hit in listeners while Newstalk makes gains 
JNLR figures: RTÉ radio mainstays take a hit in listeners while Newstalk makes gains 
Patricia Monahan, director of audio at RTÉ, described the latest JNLRs as 'encouraging'

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Defence Forces recruitment advertising costs €2.3m as strength rises by just 200
Defence Forces recruitment advertising costs €2.3m as strength rises by just 200
Defence minister Helen McEntee said 790 recruits joined last year, but departures limited overall growth to nearly 200 personnel

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Minister warns booking driving tests through third-party apps is creating a backlog
Minister warns booking driving tests through third-party apps is creating a backlog
A Fianna Fáil TD said it is 'concerning' that third-party apps can charge 'extortionate' fees for a service that the RSA offers for free

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

More than half of young female athletes report pelvic floor symptoms, study finds
More than half of young female athletes report pelvic floor symptoms, study finds
Research involving almost 300 young athletes highlights gaps in female health support and challenges keeping girls involved in sport

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Temperatures of up to 31C expected as 13 counties remain under yellow warning
Temperatures of up to 31C expected as 13 counties remain under yellow warning
Thursday is expected to be humid and very warm across the country. 

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

European Parliament committee seeks report from minister on delays to assessments of need
European Parliament committee seeks report from minister on delays to assessments of need
A group of Irish mothers travelled to Brussels to argue their case

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Over half of men with prostate cancer say treatment had worse impact than expected on sex lives
Over half of men with prostate cancer say treatment had worse impact than expected on sex lives
Almost all the men, 80%, said 'a longer or clearer discussion' with doctors would have helped them prepare for this negative impact

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

TDs call on HSE Drugs Group to reveal why they decided not to fund Skyclarys
TDs call on HSE Drugs Group to reveal why they decided not to fund Skyclarys
It follows the story of the Coady family in Cork who lost their son Rory, 13, to Friedrich’s ataxia in September. Their 16-year-old son, Paudie, also has the condition

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

RSA to close Dublin driving test centre despite seven-month waiting list
RSA to close Dublin driving test centre despite seven-month waiting list
The Raheny centre will close in September as the RSA faces criticism over capacity and unauthorised driving test booking apps

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Staff exposed to asylum seekers' traumatic stories at risk of anxiety, depression and insomnia
Staff exposed to asylum seekers' traumatic stories at risk of anxiety, depression and insomnia
Internal documents said employees could be exposed to traumatic material while interviewing, reading case files, or viewing images

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Ryanair stock
Former Ryanair worker used AI to incorrectly claim airline owed him money, WRC rules
Mr Oliveira had previously lost a €170,000 discrimination case against Ryanair in October 2025, and had admitted to using AI at the hearing

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Three people arrested over brothel keeping and organised prostitution
Three people arrested over brothel keeping and organised prostitution
Three people have been arrested in relation to brothel keeping and organised prostitution in Dublin.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Deposit Return Scheme costing Dublin City Council €1,000 a day, waste management boss says
Deposit Return Scheme costing Dublin City Council €1,000 a day, waste management boss says
'Bin contents are being removed and deposited on surrounding footpaths so that returnable containers can be located and collected.'

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Hiqa launches analysis of tobacco affordability in Ireland
Hiqa launches analysis of tobacco affordability in Ireland
Health watchdog will compare tobacco affordability in Ireland with other countries and examine measures beyond income and GDP.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Irish fuel price protest
'Not the time to withdraw fuel supports' say haulage association ahead of annual conference
"Adding 30 cents back onto a litre of fuel will mean that many haulage businesses simply will not make it to Christmas," Irish Road Haulage Association president Ger Hyland said.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

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Met Éireann warns of heat stress as temperatures climb above 27C
Warm and humid conditions are expected across much of the country, with potential heat stress and water safety concerns

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

New autism protocol due to start in July is still at recruitment stage, HSE confirms
New autism protocol due to start in July is still at recruitment stage, HSE confirms
Protocol part of plan to address long delays facing families who want an assessment of need for a child with disabilities

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

More than 60% of river flows fell below normal range last month, EPA finds  
More than 60% of river flows fell below normal range last month, EPA finds  
The EPA said the exceptionally dry and warm weather experienced in July had a 'clear impact' on river flows

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Green Party calls for data centres to be taxed to pay for upgrades to national grid
Green Party calls for data centres to be taxed to pay for upgrades to national grid
Deputy leader hazel Chu said Irish households were subsidising the 'massive energy consumption of tech giants'

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Two engineers installing solar panels on roof.
Solar power hits record share of Irish electricity system in July 
EirGrid said it is making "significant progress" in integrating renewable energy

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh and his wife killed in Cavan crash
Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh and his wife killed in Cavan crash
Noreen McHugh, a passenger in the car, had been airlifted to Dublin’s Beamount Hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead on Tuesday night

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Man dismissed for using firm's account to buy drill and kegs of Guinness awarded compensation
Man dismissed for using firm's account to buy drill and kegs of Guinness awarded compensation
Sterling Taylor was dismissed in a disciplinary hearing labelled ‘biased and prejudged’ by the WRC

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

James McHugh celebrates 20/9/1992
Road deaths up 15 on same period last year as Micheál Martin leads tributes to Donegal GAA great
James and Noreen McHugh died following a collision in Cavan on Monday

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

'If it's down to money, shame on them': Bereaved Cork dad hits out at decision not to fund drug
'If it's down to money, shame on them': Bereaved Cork dad hits out at decision not to fund drug
HSE Drugs Group recommended against funding Skyclarys, a treatment for the rare genetic condition Friedreich's ataxia, despite hopes it could benefit around 200 patients in Ireland

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Close Up Of Woman Opening Euro Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Crisis
More households in energy arrears than ever before, CRU figures show
The amount of money owed on electricity arrears has climbed to an average of €512.02, while the amount for gas arrears figure has climbed to €223.57

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT; M50; JUNCTION 12 M50; KNOCKLYON FIRHOUSE
M50 crash: Mother of injured driver says ‘someone has to face consequences’
Mother of seriously injured driver says he remains in shock after his car was struck head-on by a vehicle travelling the wrong way

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Call for tax on overtime earnings to be capped at 20% in budget measure
Call for tax on overtime earnings to be capped at 20% in budget measure
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae said move was part of drive to 'make working more worthwhile for the people who are prepared to work more'

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Pupils with additional needs face further wait for purpose-built school accommodation
Pupils with additional needs face further wait for purpose-built school accommodation
Children with special educational needs who have spent the past year attending classes for just two hours a day in a local hall face further delays before moving into purpose-built accommodation

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Saving and pension planning
Large companies tried to put staff in pension schemes with little return
Plan was introduced late last year as the Department of Social Protection finalised plans for an auto-enrolment system for workers.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Solar eclipse
Viewing events across Ireland for ‘deepest eclipse until 2090’
The Moon is set to cover more than 90% of the Sun in a partial solar eclipse

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Ryanair aircraft tyres burst on landing after braking system fault, investigation finds
Ryanair aircraft tyres burst on landing after braking system fault, investigation finds
Investigation found crew training and unclear aircraft manual instructions contributed to serious incident at Milan Bergamo Airport

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature
High-temperature warning issued for Leinster and Tipperary as mercury hits 29C
Leinster and Tipperary face several days of high temperatures, with warm nights, humidity and possible water safety concerns

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Elderly cyclist dies following Kildare collision 
Elderly cyclist dies following Kildare collision 
The collision occurred at approximately 9.50am on Monday. 

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Communal Living Room in the Care Home
Just two of seven promised nursing homes have opened amid concern over beds shortage
A plan to deliver 530 nursing home beds by 2024 remains largely unfinished, as experts warn the country is falling well short of future demand

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Preschool teacher in classroom greeting new student
'Children should learn about consent from pre-school age'
Children should be taught they have a choice about whether to hug someone, says leading advocate against sexual violence

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Oberstown faces further work stoppage due to concerns over resources and staffing
Oberstown faces further work stoppage due to concerns over resources and staffing
Fórsa trade union members plan to stage an eight-hour work stoppage from 9am on Tuesday

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Irish organ recipients and living donors win 22 medals at British Transplant Games
Irish organ recipients and living donors win 22 medals at British Transplant Games
Transplant Sport Ireland team included three living donors. And one young athlete and her living donor — her aunt — both won medals in Sheffield

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Irish Police, Garda, motorcycle on a street in Dublin
Man, 60s, killed in collision between car and van as two others hospitalised
A man in his 60s has died and a woman has been seriously injured following a collision involving a car and van on the N3 in Co Cavan

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

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Government departments deny using AI to answer questions from TDs or the media
Departments have said while civil servants can use certain AI tools, they remain forbidden from using AI systems to generate answers

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

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HSE immigrant staff reluctant to report racist abuse because action from managers 'ineffective or non-existent'
Internal document said ethnic diversity was increasing rapidly across most clinical services in the HSE, but not all managers had experience in dealing with issues around race

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

National Novena to mark 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica
National Novena to mark 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica
Novena marks anniversary of apparition of Mary, St Joseph, and St John the Evangelist experienced by 15 local people in 1879

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Garda
Garda Ombudsman investigating motorway head-on collision
Nine people were injured

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Elderly cyclist seriously injured in Kildare collision
Elderly cyclist seriously injured in Kildare collision
The road is currently closed pending technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Watch: Tour de Munster cyclists take on St Patrick's Hill
Watch: Tour de Munster cyclists take on St Patrick's Hill
Riders finish the Tour de Munster charity cycle with a gruelling climb of St Patrick’s Hill in Cork as supporters cheer them on.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Harry Potter fans force relocation of cable linking Ireland and UK to avoid Dobby's 'grave'
Harry Potter fans force relocation of cable linking Ireland and UK to avoid Dobby's 'grave'
Project manager Simon Ludlam said: 'We went quite close to some real Bronze Age remains, but we avoided Dobby’s grave'

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Daniel Kinahan court case
Watch: Daniel Kinahan appears in court after extradition from Dubai
On Sunday morning, the Government jet involved in the extradition of Daniel Kinahan from Dubai landed at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel on the outskirts of Dublin just after 6. 30pm.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

An Ice Cream Cone
Temperatures to rise as high as 29C this week as warm weather returns, says Met Éireann
Current indications show a mostly settled but cooler end to the week.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

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Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record 
Exceptionally high temperatures were also recorded across a large part of the tropical Pacific

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Heat Pump System Installed on Modern Building Exterior
Heat pump installations at less than 5% of target, new figures reveal
If the Government is to hit its targets, 404,000 homes will need to be retrofitted to a B2 rating in the next three and a half years

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Almost 160 staff left jobs in Tusla's special care service over four-year period 
Almost 160 staff left jobs in Tusla's special care service over four-year period 
A high court ruling in July found Tusla to be in contempt of court over its failure to secure special care accommodation for three children  

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

National Rehabilitation Hospital to trial fold-out beds for parents
National Rehabilitation Hospital to trial fold-out beds for parents
Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson David Cullinane warned 'temporary fixes' and chair beds are not acceptable for parents 

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Drugs seizure at Dublin Airport
€950,000 worth of crystal meth and cannabis seized at Dublin Airport
A woman has been detained after the drugs were discovered, vacuum-packed in the baggage of a passenger who had got off a flight from Canada

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Daniel Kinahan court case
Convoy carrying Daniel Kinahan arrives at Special Criminal Court
It comes after the arrest in April in the UAE of the Dublin boxing promoter who is an alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime group

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT; M50; JUNCTION 12 M50; KNOCKLYON FIRHOUSE
Eight youths from one vehicle hospitalised and man injured after head-on M50 crash
Gardaí said a vehicle was spotted travelling north on the southbound carriage near junction 12 at Firhouse at about 5.30am on Sunday

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Friedrich Merz visit to Ireland
Budget 2027 will 'reduce cost for families', says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said once again on Sunday that Budget 2027 will be a 'cost of living budget'

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Spain Europe Wildfires
Ireland cannot be 'complacent' when  responding to threats such as wildfires, says Micheál Martin 
The Taoiseach said he will convene a meeting at the end of August to evaluate how authorities responded recent fires

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Funeral of David Byrne
Daniel Kinahan extradition from Dubai shows there is 'no safe haven from justice' for gangland criminals
Fight carrying Daniel Kinahan back to Ireland scheduled to land at Casement Aerodrome at approximately 6.45pm on Sunday, sources say

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

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More than €36m spent sending public patients to private hospitals in Northern Ireland
The National Treatment Purchase Fund spent a total €226.8m on inpatient and outpatient services for waiting list patients last year

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Over 40 items recalled from Dunnes and SuperValu over salmonella risk
Over 40 items recalled from Dunnes and SuperValu over salmonella risk
Baxter & Greene salad and pre-packed products, along with SuperValu and Gem sesame seed products among those recalled

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Shane Patrick Lysaght McGowan lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues.
Shane MacGowan's sister pays heartfelt tribute to father Maurice after his death
Maurice MacGowan, who died aged 96, was remembered as a gifted scholar, musician and devoted father who inspired his family

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Ireland's next generation passport
Irish passport renewal reminder service to begin next year
But, due to data protection rules, the opt-in service will only apply to passports issued from 2027

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 - Belfast
Success of Belfast Fleadh ‘a dream come true’ for organisers
Visitor numbers were estimated to have topped one million by Friday evening, already exceeding the 800,000 expected by Sunday

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Glen Hansard death
Colm Mac Con Iomaire shares 'special' moment from inside Glen Hansard's wake 
Mr Hansard's wickerwork casket lay in repose as thousands of members of the public came to pay their respects. No cameras were allowed inside on the day

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Military accident
Four people hospitalised following serious two-car crash in Kildare 
A man in his 20s, a man and a woman in their late teens, and a woman in her 50s were all injured 

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

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