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Project Vigilant
Murder probe launched after discovery of woman’s body in Co Fermanagh
The woman, in her 20s, was found at an address in the Corban Avenue area of Enniskillen

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Revenue spent €2.7m destroying seized nitrous oxide, alcohol, and tobacco
Revenue spent €2.7m destroying seized nitrous oxide, alcohol, and tobacco
Cannabis, cocaine and heroin were among the contraband seizures last year, which also included weapons and ammunition, pepper spray, laughing gas, and vapes

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Electric vehicle misinformation
War in Iran could drive up food prices in Ireland, warns minister
Fuel and oil prices have surged in recent days following the US‑Israeli strike on Iran and subsequent retaliatory attacks

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Mother and baby home survivors see benefits cut in UK after accepting compensation
Mother and baby home survivors see benefits cut in UK after accepting compensation
Up to 13,000 of the survivors, who are living in Britain, risk losing access to essential means-tested benefits if they accept compensation, which can range from €5,000 to €125,000

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Elderly stock - London
Antidepressants linked to increased risk of death for dementia patients
As dementia is associated with age and the proportion of older people aged 65 years and over increases, the prevalence of dementia is also projected to increase

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Irish charity working to empower Rwandan women
Irish charity working to empower Rwandan women
An Irish charity is helping empower Rwandan women to become voices of change in their communities.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Garda stock
Man dies and two injured following single vehicle collision in Dublin 
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident at around 6pm, at Powerstown Road, Tyrrelstown

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands
Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands
It made a stop in Cairo and was carrying around 194 people

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

All-Ireland Fleadh to return to Belfast in 2027
All-Ireland Fleadh to return to Belfast in 2027
It comes as the Northern Ireland capital prepares to host the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture for the first time this summer

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Mary Robinson condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally
Mary Robinson condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally
Addressing an International Women’s Day rally in Belfast, she claimed the current United States administration is “flooding the atmosphere with lies”

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Charter flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East departs Oman for Dublin
Charter flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East departs Oman for Dublin
Government-assisted flight leaves Oman after delay, carrying 194 passengers home to Dublin via Cairo tonight

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Simon Harris visit to Lebanon
Martin and McEntee condemn attack on UNIFIL
The Taoiseach and the foreign affairs minister have both condemned the strike on a UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon that left several Ghanaian peacekeepers seriously injured.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Expanded range of supports for survivors of residential institutional abuse
Expanded range of supports for survivors of residential institutional abuse
Includes lifelong medical card and better access to counselling and physiotherapy

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

'More needs to be done' for endometriosis patients, says health minister
'More needs to be done' for endometriosis patients, says health minister
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill pledged to bring surgeons from abroad to work here, as well as providing additional funding

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Medical Council urged to take 'appropriate' action amid 'violent image' UCD backlash
Medical Council urged to take 'appropriate' action amid 'violent image' UCD backlash
UCD dean of medicine says statements made from doctors in a letter to the council were 'inaccurate'

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Recall of toys sold in Tesco due to asbestos fears
Recall of toys sold in Tesco due to asbestos fears
The products are Out to Impress Sand Art Creations, Creative Candles Craft Set Paw Patrol Sand Art Pictures  and Paw Patrol Bumper Craft Collection

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Government chartered flight from Middle East delayed until tomorow, McEntee confirms
A Government charter flight due to take 180 Irish citizens from Oman to Dublin has been delayed to Saturday afternoon due to “operational” difficulties, the foreign affairs minister has said.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Landlord withdraws eviction notices for 36 households at Wexford housing estate
Landlord withdraws eviction notices for 36 households at Wexford housing estate
Patchflow Ltd withdraws eviction notices at Hazelwood Estate, acknowledging ‘stress’ caused to tenants

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Climate change
EU scientists: 'Tackle air pollution to cut cancer rates'
It is estimated that lung cancer deaths would be reduced by more than 10% by meeting WHO guidelines for air pollution

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Heatwave Causes Wildfires Across Galicia
Humans heating the planet faster than ever before, new study finds
Global heating has increased to about 0.35C per decade over the past 10 years

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Fuel prices
Government warns against abuse of forecourt staff as fuel prices surge
Minister urges public not to target forecourt staff as fuel industry blames global commodity spikes for price rises

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Weight loss jabs could be made for $3 a month in the near future
Weight loss jabs could be made for $3 a month in the near future
“These low prices open the door to worldwide access to an essential medicine.”

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Senior female friends having good time together
'They play a huge role in the community': Minister’s funding vow for Women’s Sheds
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor says she is working with ministerial colleagues to put funding for Women’s Shed on a par with Men’s Sheds.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

US and Israeli attacks on Iran
‘So happy to be home’: Passengers of second plane from Dubai return to Ireland
People who had been working in the United Arab Emirates for several years as well as holidaymakers were among the hundreds who landed home on Thursday evening.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

45% of those who spoiled their votes opposed all three presidential candidates – survey
45% of those who spoiled their votes opposed all three presidential candidates – survey
Electoral Commission chief says 'there is no cause for complacency amongst those with a role in protecting and promoting trust in elections and democracy in Ireland'

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

A large green plastic oil tank in a rural Cornish garden
Petrol, diesel, and home heating oil suppliers to be quizzed over price rises
Enterprise minister Peter Burke to question energy suppliers after sudden increases in petrol, diesel and home heating oil prices

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

A child using smart phone lying in bed
'Every day a dozen principals call us about the harm of social media on schoolchildren'
Teachers warn social media bullying is relentless, with children unable to escape harassment online even after the school day ends

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

University of Galway to conduct survey about online abuse of female academics
University of Galway to conduct survey about online abuse of female academics
It comes against a background of increasing gender-based online abuse of women in politics and journalism

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Military accident
Man, 80s, dies after single-vehicle crash in Louth
The scene is currently sealed off while garda forensics investigate.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

School stock
School set to reopen after repairs address safety concerns
Parents told the school will reopen after around 40 contractors were brought on site to carry out repairs

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Rare disease strategy launch
Endometriosis awareness programme set for nationwide rollout
Previously run by just two volunteers, the MISE (menstrual information specialising in endometriosis) programme is now being backed by the HSE

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Ireland urged to assist Cyprus if it invokes EU mutual defence clause
Ireland urged to assist Cyprus if it invokes EU mutual defence clause
Ahead of the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union, experts say Ireland should be ready to defend a fellow EU state under attack 

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

US and Israeli attacks on Iran
McEntee refuses to say if US breached international law with attack on Iran
Helen McEntee said: 'It’s very clearly outside of the UN mandate and in order for the conflict that we believe should be justified, there needs to be a UN mandate from the UN Security Council.'

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Man filling oil tank with domestic heating kerosene. England, UK
Government 'must act now' on 'extortionate' price of home heating oil, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane said the Government's response had been 'out of touch' as consumers had seen hundreds of euro added to the cost of heating their homes

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Doorbell video shows agent linking Wexford eviction notices to new rental rules
Doorbell video shows agent linking Wexford eviction notices to new rental rules
Doorbell footage showing agent citing new rental rules sparks political row as ministers seek RTB investigation into Wexford evictions

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

File Photo PEOPLE ARE BEING warned to be alert against a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails and texts
Revenue says proportion of bogus self-employment declarations came from public bodies
Revenue chair Niall Cody told Public Accounts Committee workers in question were public, as opposed to civil, servants

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Sexual assault survivors opting for counselling rather than criminal trial over fear of notes disclosure in court
Sexual assault survivors opting for counselling rather than criminal trial over fear of notes disclosure in court
One respondent to survey said: 'I am afraid to take my abuser to court in case my 10 years of counselling notes end up in court'

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

'Disgraceful': Some Cork roads still not repaired after Storm Babet 
'Disgraceful': Some Cork roads still not repaired after Storm Babet 
Senior council officials have estimated it would take €800m - €1bn to bring the county’s crumbling road network up to an acceptable standard

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Woman working from home enjoying coffee with husband
Remote working: Unions accuse Government of trying to 'fob off' workers with review
The Labour Party also said: 'There is no credible evidence that forcing people back into offices improves performance.'

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

NCSE chief apologises for handling of 'botched' SNA review
NCSE chief apologises for handling of 'botched' SNA review
The chief executive of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has apologised for the handling of a "botched" review of how special needs assistants are allocated which causes uproar among parents and educators.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Irish housing charity project
Government misses social housing target despite ‘record’ delivery, figures show
Government falls short of social housing target again as opposition warns missed goals have created a growing deficit in homes

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Soldier who blew whistle on bullying left to man phone that never rings
Government plan to abolish Triple Lock not a 'done deal' opponents claim
The Government's plan to abolish Ireland's  Triple Lock is not a “done deal” and can be stopped, according to speakers at a webinar organised by the campaigning platform Uplift.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Couple not speaking after an argument on the couch
Third of Gen Z men believe 'wife should obey husband'
A third also said a husband should have the final word on important decisions

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Rain alert issued for six counties as Met Éireann warns of flooding risk
Rain alert issued for six counties as Met Éireann warns of flooding risk
Blustery rain, possible spot flooding and hazardous travel conditions expected as weather warning takes effect in six counties

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Kildare-based jockey awaiting return from Bahrain recalls ‘very loud’ explosion
Kildare-based jockey awaiting return from Bahrain recalls ‘very loud’ explosion
Diego Lima was due to flu home on Sunday, but his flight was cancelled

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Minister rejects ‘shakedown’ claim over €800 evacuation flight from Dubai
Minister rejects ‘shakedown’ claim over €800 evacuation flight from Dubai
Neale Richmond defends €800 evacuation flight cost as Ireland organises charter services to bring citizens home from the Middle East

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down
Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down
Some were too overcome to speak as they arrived, while others described alarms in the middle of the night and seeing missile trails in Dubai

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

More gardaí and mental health services 'key' to safety
More gardaí and mental health services 'key' to safety
University of Limerick report highlighted lack of mental health, disability, and youth services

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

No Government funding to build €70m children’s museum planned for Christmas 2029
No Government funding to build €70m children’s museum planned for Christmas 2029
OPW chair calls for public expenditure minister to intervene to 'proactively protect public funds'

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Weight-loss medication
Patients regain nearly two-thirds of weight within a year after stopping obesity jabs, study finds
Researchers have warned that if regained weight is mainly fat, people could 'be worse off than before' they started the jabs

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

File Photo PEOPLE ARE BEING warned to be alert against a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails and texts
Revenue collects €27m in taxes relating to misclassification of workers as self-employed
Voluntary disclosure process opened last September

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Another 400 to fly from Dubai to Dublin as €800 Oman charter prioritises vulnerable passengers
Another 400 to fly from Dubai to Dublin as €800 Oman charter prioritises vulnerable passengers
Government prioritises vulnerable citizens for Oman charter as commercial and direct Dubai flights continue

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Iranian engineer in Ireland: 'We have buried our bravest, but Iran still lives'
Iranian engineer in Ireland: 'We have buried our bravest, but Iran still lives'
Dr Nasim Soleimanian feels deeply conflicted about US president Donald Trump saying: 'He is a neo-fascist. I’m hugely anti-Trump.'

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Construction starts for Army Special Forces HQ
Construction starts for Army Special Forces HQ
Government has signed a contract worth almost €18m for construction of the first stage of a modern facility for elite armed intervention unit

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Patient information sheet with a stethoscope
Children's ombudsman calls for urgent reform of assessment of need system
Children waiting 27 months, despite a legal requirement for assessments to be completed within six months

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Back to school shopping
Kildare primary school closes temporarily over fire and structural safety concerns
Board moves to close 19-year-old prefab school building following fire safety and structural compliance concerns

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Government may set Rotunda Hospital as critical infrastructure to be rushed through planning
Government may set Rotunda Hospital as critical infrastructure to be rushed through planning
Minister Jack Chambers wants the critical infrastructure legislation to 'change the risk-averse nature of how decisions have been made across the public service'

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Minister’s hope of 60 million Dublin Airport passengers per year a 'political opinion', committee told
Minister’s hope of 60 million Dublin Airport passengers per year a 'political opinion', committee told
One TD told the Oireachtas committee that there is an onus to ensure the balanced development of Ireland's regional airports of Shannon, Cork and Knock

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

the notice of eviction of tenants hangs on the door of the house
Housing minister refers Wexford evictions to tenancies board to establish if they are legal
James Browne said the the Residential Tenancies Board would ensure 'tenants' rights are protected'

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch
Chambers rules out energy credits and excise cuts amid fuel price surge
Minister rejects immediate fuel relief measures and warns retailers against opportunistic price increases amid global tensions

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Thousands protest at UCD over 'naked, bruised' images shared of student
Thousands protest at UCD over 'naked, bruised' images shared of student
Protest follows circulation of explicit image as student alleges lack of university support after reported assault

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

TikTok App, social network, app icon, display on display of mobile phone, smartphone, detail, full format
Media watchdog to spend €3m on consultants to provide expertise on holding tech firms to account
Coimisiún na Méan has tendered for consultancy service to 'provide expert advice to implement, supervise and enforce the regulatory framework' 

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Girl over eating and snacking on unhealthy food
More than 220 million children will be obese by 2040 without drastic action, report warns
World Obesity Federation says half a billion children will be overweight and calls on governments to act to create healthier environments

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Lebanon Israel Iran
Flight from Dubai to Dublin to depart tonight as Middle East conflict continues
Approximately 24,000 Irish citizens are currently in the region

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Departments scramble to change St Patrick's Day plans to avoid travelling over Middle East
Departments scramble to change St Patrick's Day plans to avoid travelling over Middle East
Several ministers have had their flights changed, cancelled, rebooked, and rerouted in recent hours

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Ireland among most religious countries in Europe, new study finds
Ireland among most religious countries in Europe, new study finds
New research shows Ireland remains highly religious, with notable growth in faith practice among young adults

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Priest stabbed in Galway
Defence Force's chaplain stabbed in knife attack urges parents to monitor children's online activity
A 16-year-old boy, a convert to Islam, carried out a sustained attack on Fr Murphy using an eight-inch serrated hunting knife

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Asylum seekers describe 'prison-like' conditions in emergency accommodations
Asylum seekers describe 'prison-like' conditions in emergency accommodations
Doras research highlights overcrowding, isolation and lack of oversight in emergency accommodation for international protection applicants

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Mid adult professor teaching a lecture from desktop PC at computer lab.
One in five schools dropped a subject due to teacher recruitment crisis, TUI survey finds
Widespread vacancies leave schools reliant on student teachers, with key subjects hardest hit by staffing shortages

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Shannon Airport, Ireland - December 27th 2016: Shannon Airport is Irelands 2nd largest airport in Ireland County Clare. A key ai
Government urged to ban US military from using Shannon Airport as a stopover 
Shannonwatch, which tracks US military stopovers through the airport, said there were a number of such flights over the weekend

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Garda lantern sign
Garda who loaned bike to elderly man during Covid awarded damages after being 'pursued like a criminal'
The garda took an unclaimed bike from the ‘lost and found’ section in the garda station for the man

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Plans seek to right 'imbalance' between savings and investments, committee told 
Plans seek to right 'imbalance' between savings and investments, committee told 
spending increases will be weighted towards capital expenditure, with investment under the NDP set to average 5% of national income

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Matternity hospital rents hotel beds for pregnant women
Fresh €100m critical care plan aims to halt Rotunda Hospital relocation
New application for expanded critical care and sexual assault unit could secure Rotunda’s future at city centre site

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Newly-qualified parademics given 16-week contracts despite promise of permanent roles
Newly-qualified parademics given 16-week contracts despite promise of permanent roles
In past years graduates were offered permanent jobs on their training bases. 

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Emirates Iran US Israel
Government to charter jet to bring Irish people home from Middle East — McEntee
Government to charter evacuation flight via Oman as thousands of Irish seek to leave escalating Middle East conflict

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Government agrees bill to ban sale of nicotine pouches to U-18s
Government agrees bill to ban sale of nicotine pouches to U-18s
A bill to ban the sale of nicotine pouches to under-18s has been agreed by government.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Met Éireann: 19% more rainfall than normal in February
Met Éireann: 19% more rainfall than normal in February
Cork Airport experienced the highest number of daily sunshine hours in February

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Education minister cancels St Patrick's Day visit to South America amid SNA controversy
Education minister cancels St Patrick's Day visit to South America amid SNA controversy
Hildegarde Naughton was expected to travel to Chile and Argentina but as confirmed she will not now travel

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Housing minister's concerns over evictions 'disingenuous', opposition claims  
Housing minister's concerns over evictions 'disingenuous', opposition claims  
eviction notices were issued to tenants in a Wexford on Friday, two days before new rental rules were introduced

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Man 'frozen in grief' among bereaved calling for wider and more public covid inquiry
Man 'frozen in grief' among bereaved calling for wider and more public covid inquiry
Care Champions held a memorial outside the Dáil on Tuesday to mark six years since care centre lockdowns started

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

TINTEÁN protest
Protesters demand action on housing in Gaeltacht areas
The housing crisis could lead to the “death” of the Irish language, protesters said outside Leinster House on Tuesday.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach 'genuflecting before Trump' instead of 'condemning military aggresion'
Micheál Martin was asked to condemn outright the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, but he declined to do so

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Bloom 2015
RTÉ to spend €30m to continue video streaming services from 2028
The broadcaster is currently entering the second year of its three-year, €725m Government bailout which ends in 2027

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Brexit
Government nominates Phil Hogan as candidate for senior UN position 
The nomination was brought to Tuesday's Cabinet meeting by agriculture minister Martin Heydon

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Lebanon Israel
Middle East: All Irish troops 'well and accounted for' as 900 citizens caught up in travel chaos
All 16 flights scheduled between Dublin Airport and airports in the Middle East have been cancelled again on Tuesday

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Proposal for Tusla welfare checks on 18,000 young people whose cases were closed during covid
Proposal for Tusla welfare checks on 18,000 young people whose cases were closed during covid
Government to consider legislation — but opposition TD says new law might not be needed, and that another agency could carry out the work

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Knife crime sentencing
'I won't stand for it': Minister vows to probe Wexford eviction notices ahead of new rental rules 
James Browne said he 'won’t stand for it' after dozens of notices of termination were issued

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Gardaí have yet to discharge tasers three months into pilot project, justice minister confirms
Gardaí have yet to discharge tasers three months into pilot project, justice minister confirms
Jim O’Callaghan said tasers were used as a de-escalation tool on three occasions in February

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

An Ozempic needle injection pen is seen in this illustration photo in Warsaw, Poland on 03 September, 2023.
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic 'could cut risk of heart attack damage'
Drugs found to have a powerful effect in preventing tissue damage, offering potentially 'life-saving solution' researchers found

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Almost 14,000 children await hearing assessment — and deaf adults bear huge cost burden
Almost 14,000 children await hearing assessment — and deaf adults bear huge cost burden
'Working adults who are deaf are being penalised', and long waiting lists for children will have 'a massive developmental impact'

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Iran
Government to monitor oil prices amid war in Middle East, Tánaiste says
Sinn Féin said the Government 'need to have a contingency plan on the cost of petrol and diesel as well as home heating oil'

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Labour launches bill which could reopen Rotunda Hospital planning appeal
Labour launches bill which could reopen Rotunda Hospital planning appeal
New bill would compel the Government to clarify its position on co‑location — and if it says the Rotunda should remain at Parnell Square, the law would allow planning appeal to be reopened

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

'Piercing alarms' and deserted streets: Irish in Middle East describe 'surreal' experience
'Piercing alarms' and deserted streets: Irish in Middle East describe 'surreal' experience
Foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee said plans are under consideration for evacuation, if needed

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Watch: 'Freezebury', raising over €4,000 by swimming every cold February day
Watch: 'Freezebury', raising over €4,000 by swimming every cold February day
Cork photographer Joleen Cronin and RNLI volunteer Shane McAuliffe take to the sea for one of the final days of their month-long “Freezebury” challenge in support of the RNLI, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Emirates Iran US Israel
Evacuation flights for Irish in the Middle East under consideration
There are an estimated 22,000 Irish citizens living across the Middle East

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

'Deep concern' over rise in anti-semitic incidents in Ireland 
'Deep concern' over rise in anti-semitic incidents in Ireland 
Between July and January , 143 incidents were recorded by members of the Irish Jewish community, which numbers some 2,200 people

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

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