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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

Three injured after three-car crash in Donegal 
Three injured after three-car crash in Donegal 
The collision occurred at around 2.10pm on Saturday in Lissacholly on the N3 Ballyshannon to Belleek Road. 

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Tuam babies film to get Irish cinema release next month
Tuam babies film to get Irish cinema release next month
The Lost Children of Tuam, which is directed by Frank Berry and produced by Liam Neeson, won Best Irish Film at the Galway Film Fleadh in July

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

OPW pays more than €31m in office rent this year as calls grow for value-for-money review
OPW pays more than €31m in office rent this year as calls grow for value-for-money review
Detailed lease figures reveal millions spent on rented government offices, with several buildings costing taxpayers more than €1m annually

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

'It is disgraceful': Showing rape victims' clothes in court 'weaponising against women'
'It is disgraceful': Showing rape victims' clothes in court 'weaponising against women'
Organisations supporting victims of sexual assault react to the Irish Examiner report clothing worn by a 15-year-old on the night she was raped was produced during the rape trial of 24-year-old

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Happy family on train station
Taoiseach urged to fully fund ‘gamechanger’ homeless centre in Dublin
The Dublin Simon Community, which runs the facility at Usher’s Island, has argued that at full capacity it can 'save up to 36,500 inpatient bed days each year'

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Researcher holding a petri dish in a laboratory for research of fungi and bacteria
Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
Researchers say breakthrough offers hope for new medicines but also raises urgent biosecurity questions

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Dry weather, bright sunny spells to dominate weekend
Dry weather, bright sunny spells to dominate weekend
However, outbreaks of rain and drizzle will come in later on Sunday before it starts to clear again

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

New National Children's Hospital may miss 20th deadline
New National Children's Hospital may miss 20th deadline
Building contractor BAM has been asked for 'a robust timeline' to fix outstanding issues and to nail down a completion date

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature
Heatstroke may be contributing to hospital overcrowding in Ireland
Almost 9,500 people aged 75 or over waited longer than 24 hours to get a hospital bed this year 

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Budget 2027: Simon Harris urges caution despite €60bn tax take in first seven months this year
When the Apple tax case money is excluded from the 2025 figures, Ireland's 2026 tax receipts are up €3.4bn (6%) on last year

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

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Gardaí have 'no update' on investigation into distressing phone calls made to female councillors
It is understood it was the same man phoning all of the councillors. He encouraged them to 'challenge' him about being a paedophile after he made his 'confession'

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games - Day Four
Scientists find window of opportunity to attack aggressive brain cancer
Instead of waiting for a few weeks after surgery to start chemotherapy, early research suggests that the treatment could be most impactful in the minutes and days after an operation to remove a glioblastoma

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

'Simply no words to describe the heartbreak': Tributes to girl, 16, who died during LGFA match
'Simply no words to describe the heartbreak': Tributes to girl, 16, who died during LGFA match
As Aoibheann Clarke's funeral details are published, her school and the GAA and soccer clubs she played with joined her family members in expressing their heartbreak

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

School stock
Review of primary school hours may lead to changes in time children spend in classroom
The review will examine the shorter school day for junior and senior infants, who typically finish an hour earlier than older primary pupils

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Government publishes strategy aimed at tackling effects of porn and 'tradwife influencers'
Government publishes strategy aimed at tackling effects of porn and 'tradwife influencers'
Young men are at risk of being 'indoctrinated into ideologies that do not accept gender equality and instead seek to normalise discrimination and violence against women'

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

New housing development
Housing delivery forecasts becoming harder to predict, minister told
In June, Housing minister James Browne was told the time between a commencement notice being signed and a dwelling being completed is getting longer

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

National Symphony Orchestra musician, 71, claims discrimination on age grounds
National Symphony Orchestra musician, 71, claims discrimination on age grounds
John Finucane has had a contract of 'indefinite duration' with the RIAM since September 2011, which states that the normal retirement age is 65

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Ambulance response times decline despite fewer emergency calls
Ambulance response times decline despite fewer emergency calls
Just four targets were met across the six health regions in the first quarter of the year

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

'You must speak up': Defence Forces launches campaign to tackle 'unacceptable behaviour'
'You must speak up': Defence Forces launches campaign to tackle 'unacceptable behaviour'
It follows an Independent Review Group report which included allegations of the rape of both male and female soldiers

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

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Advertising creates 'strong international interest' in doctors' and nurses' roles in Ireland
Doctors' jobs in Ireland attract the most interest from Pakistan, the UK, and US, while nursing roles are most popular with applicants in India

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Garda stock
Garda loses discrimination claim over being forced to return to frontline duties despite asthma
Garda claimed he had been ordered back 'on the streets' during covid-19 pandemic despite suffering from chronic asthma

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Brenda Fricker funeral
Brenda Fricker's funeral: 'The curtain has fallen on this life, but what a performance it was'
Fricker, 81, died in Our Lady’s Hospice in Dublin’s Harold’s Cross on July 16 after a period of ill-health

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Brenda Fricker with her Oscar
Funeral for Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker to be held in Dublin
Fricker, 81, died in Our Lady’s Hospice in Dublin’s Harold’s Cross on July 16 after a period of ill-health

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

'The BMW that Shook the Barley': Gardaí arrest motorist travelling at 172km/h on M7 motorway 
'The BMW that Shook the Barley': Gardaí arrest motorist travelling at 172km/h on M7 motorway 
The motorist was arrested at the scene on August bank holiday Monday and has been charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Ireland 'decades-behind' Europe in intelligence-gathering and contribution to EU security
Ireland 'decades-behind' Europe in intelligence-gathering and contribution to EU security
Irish publics has been led to believe neutrality is a 'shield against all foes' but this is not the case and Ireland is vulnerable to 'insidious threats' from malign actors, including cyber-attacks, political interference, industrial espionage, and online disinformation, security experts say

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Housing assistance payments
Simon Communities: Budget 2027 must raise Hap limits as use of the housing scheme falls
'Locked Out of the Market' report found just 20 properties available to rent within Hap limits in the 16 areas it surveyed

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Shane Patrick Lysaght McGowan lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues.
Shane MacGowan's father Maurice passes away after short illness
Maurice MacGowan died on Monday surrounded by his family at University Hospital Limerick

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Connacht GAA extends special invite to boy who offered birthday money to help rebuild Air Dome
Connacht GAA extends special invite to boy who offered birthday money to help rebuild Air Dome
he new Air Dome was inflated in June and went into operation once again last week.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Isme: Ireland's reliance on multinationals is 'a national emergency'
Isme: Ireland's reliance on multinationals is 'a national emergency'
Business group says Ireland's reliance on foreign direct investment has left us exposed to decisions made by large multinational firms

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

'Tribute to organ donors' as 20 Irish athletes head to British Transplant Games 
'Tribute to organ donors' as 20 Irish athletes head to British Transplant Games 
West Cork athlete Val Weblin said 'The day that call came changed my life and I’ve never looked back,' as he heads to Sheffield for the games

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Fuel station in daytime with graphs and arrow
Fuel tax cuts could be extended if pump prices stay high, says Jack Chambers
Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers warns fellow ministers that new budget measures must be funded through savings elsewhere

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

El Niño could push 50 million people into acute hunger before end of next year
El Niño could push 50 million people into acute hunger before end of next year
UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurity

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

More than 5,000 motorists caught speeding during bank holiday roads policing operation 
More than 5,000 motorists caught speeding during bank holiday roads policing operation 
The operation commenced on Thursday and concluded yesterday in a bid to ensure road safety during the bank holiday weekend.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Close-up of a Man's Hand Reaching for a Chilled Bottle of Wine Inside a Refrigerator
Irish consumers influenced to buy less or no alcohol after seeing health warning labels, study finds
Study found 25% of consumers who noticed the health warnings said they influenced their decision to buy less or no alcohol on that shopping trip, while 22% said they were discouraged from purchasing the labelled product

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Met Éireann: Last month marked the driest July on record and second hottest in 126 years
Met Éireann: Last month marked the driest July on record and second hottest in 126 years
The national mean July temperature was 17.25C. Some 25 weather stations had dry spells. Another 20 reported having absolute droughts, and 15 reported partial droughts

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Man arrested following discharge of firearm at residence in Galway
Man arrested following discharge of firearm at residence in Galway
A young man, also aged in his 20s, was injured during the incident, which happened at Dunlo, in Ballinasloe, at around 3.15am

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Met Éireann forecasts mixed conditions across the coming days 
Met Éireann forecasts mixed conditions across the coming days 
While some dry weather is expected, the weekend could see heavy, persistent falls with thundery downpours.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

‘Nobody wants to help,’ claims mother of boy reliant on nasogastric feeding 
‘Nobody wants to help,’ claims mother of boy reliant on nasogastric feeding 
Alfie, aged 19 months, needs nasogastric tube feeding as he cannot take food by mouth

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

At least 30 key positions in child mental health remain unfilled for more than a year, figures show
At least 30 key positions in child mental health remain unfilled for more than a year, figures show
Some 14 psychology, social-work, and occupational-therapy posts within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services have been vacant since 2023 or earlier

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Group of cheerful students
New bill targets loophole in student accommodation service charge
Legislation aims to stop students being hit with compulsory charges on top of rent by requiring all mandatory fees to be included in the headline rental price

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

In pictures: Music stars and fans gather for funeral of Glen Hansard
In pictures: Music stars and fans gather for funeral of Glen Hansard
Hundreds of people have also gathered outside St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, where large screens have been erected to screen the service

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Garda police car at Pearse Street Garda Station in Dublin, Ireland
Two fatalities and speeds of 151km/h seen during garda road policing operation
Last year saw 188 people lose their lives on Irish roads overall. In 2024, there were 174 road deaths

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Glen Hansard death
Bono, Eddie Vedder and Markéta Irglová among singers at Glen Hansard's funeral
The singer was killed in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin, hours after taking part in a trad session at The Wren’s Nest pub

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Spain Ceuta
European ministers agree to tackle online misinformation in wake of Ceuta crisis
The EU's commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, also called for international co-operation to dismantle powerful smuggling networks

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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Major retailer must repay €8.87m in covid wage subsidy payments
The retailer received the €8.872m across 10 months from September 2020 to June 2021 - which worked out at an average €887,281 per month.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Sawn-off shotgun, scramblers and e-scooters among items seized by gardaí during ‘high impact’ policing operation
Sawn-off shotgun, scramblers and e-scooters among items seized by gardaí during ‘high impact’ policing operation
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s who is currently being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against that State Act at a garda station in the Dublin region.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Coronavirus - Tue Jan 26, 2021
Irish prison looked at introducing special 'prison vape' after staff complained of breathing in second-hand smoke 
Wheatfield Prison also upgraded ventilation system following nicotine testing that found levels just 4.1% below the occupational exposure limit

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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Prices of olive oil, wine and fruit expected to rise due to extreme heat and wildfires in Europe
Farmers warn of slump in food production and rising prices as many foods have been lost amid soaring temperatures

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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Ireland misses deadline to expand human trafficking laws
Forced marriage, surrogacy exploitation, and illegal adoption should have been recognised as exploitation, according to advocates

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Fire officer gives update following Dublin Mountains blaze 
Fire officer gives update following Dublin Mountains blaze 
Darren O'Connor, district officer with Dublin Fire Brigade, said this summer has been one of the busiest periods Dublin Fire Brigade has experienced in recent years with the prolonged hot weather making working conditions “very arduous” for firefighters.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for several counties
Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for several counties
The forecaster has warned of heavy downpours and lightning, but also warned of potential spot flooding, difficult travelling conditions, lightning strikes and poor visibility.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Funeral of Glen Hansard to take place today at Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral
Funeral of Glen Hansard to take place today at Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral
His family has requested that any donations be made to either the Simon Community or Ukrainian Action.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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'Abhorrent and barbaric': Calls for sexual assault treatment unit in Mid-West after rape victim had to travel to Galway 
Absence of a dedicated SATU in the Mid-West has come under renewed scrutiny after a court heard a rape victim travelled to Galway for treatment following an attack

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Online Safety Act
Giving smartphones to children as young as seven 'a scandal', Cork conference hears
Irish Internet Hotline chief Mick Moran said giving children smartphones at a young age was leaving them open to being targeted online by predators

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Stardust nightclub fire inquest
Stardust survivors highlight unjust flat payment system after nearly 100 people paid
It comes as the High Court last week heard that one of the survivors was left 'aghast' after hearing that the Government intends to offer just €20,000 compensation to those injured in the disaster

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Women of Honour group
Legal aid impasse likely to keep Women of Honour out of next Defence Forces Tribunal module
As a result of the legal aid impasse, the Women of Honour were not involved in the first public module

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Ireland v Scotland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship
Rugby tickets and piece of Valentia subsea cable among gifts presented to Government ministers
Under legislation, any gift valued at more than €650 cannot be accepted by TDs and ministers, but any gift valued at less than €650 can be accepted

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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Children injured in racially motivated attack in North
'This appalling incident left a young family terrified and distressed'

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Glen Hansard death
Thousands turn out to pay tribute to 'trailblazer' Glen Hansard at public wake 
The frontman of Irish band The Frames was killed in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin last week. 

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Large data centres must be forced to cover rising cost of electricity, says environmental body
Large data centres must be forced to cover rising cost of electricity, says environmental body
Data centres now consume approximately 23% of Ireland’s electricity, one of the highest proportions anywhere in the world

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Watch: Glen Hansard felt small venues were 'magical' 
Watch: Glen Hansard felt small venues were 'magical' 
Edel Curtin of Coughlans Bar reflects on her memories of Glen Hansard. Hansard played at the Douglas Street venue occasionally from 2016. 

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Garda Covid-19 Checkpoint - N7 Motorway, Dublin
Gardaí make more than 100 arrests for driving under the influence during bank holiday policing operation 
A garda roads policing operation is taking place throughout this August bank holiday weekend, and will be in effect until Tuesday. 

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Garda lantern sign
Man, 20s, hospitalised after firearm discharged at residence in Galway
The man has been taken to University Hospital Galway.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Glen Hansard death
Public wake to be held today to honour Glen Hansard
The life of The Frames frontman and Commitments actor will be celebrated at the Baroque Chapel of the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Met Éireann alerts public to 'risk of spot flooding' and potential thunderstorms
Met Éireann alerts public to 'risk of spot flooding' and potential thunderstorms
The national outlook says it will be a “mixed and unsettled” week ahead, turning cooler from midweek.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Ireland should push for teenager social media ban during EU presidency, says French children's commissioner
Ireland should push for teenager social media ban during EU presidency, says French children's commissioner
Sarah El Haïry was speaking in Dublin after France adopted laws banning access to social media for children under the age of 15

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Ireland's CCTV cameras vulnerable to hacking, warns global cyber firm
Ireland's CCTV cameras vulnerable to hacking, warns global cyber firm
Warning comes after Dutch intelligence agencies issued a public warning Russian security services were 'systematically conducting' digital espionage operations via cameras that are connected to the internet, writes security correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Men to have more access to free counselling through 'Men Connect' project 
Men to have more access to free counselling through 'Men Connect' project 
The programme hopes to better support men aged 30 to 50

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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Ireland's first defence attachés announced for US, UK, and France
The three officers, who will work directly with ambassadors, are expected to take up their appointments this autumn

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Cabinet briefing - Dublin
Government 'avoiding the issue' of assisted dying legislation 
A 2024 poll of people living in rural Ireland found that the majority of people would support legislation to enable assisted dying or euthanasia

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Schools should be mandated to provide classrooms for after school childcare, education minister told
Schools should be mandated to provide classrooms for after school childcare, education minister told
Provision of classrooms could also bring in much-needed income

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Naval Service applications grow but numbers remain short of target
Naval Service applications grow but numbers remain short of target
The number of people applying to join the Naval Service has increased by 64% in the past year.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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