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<p>Empty Lidl shelves in Co Monaghan as egg shortages become a reality on retailer shelves.</p>

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Warning that shortage of eggs on supermarket shelves now a reality

IFA warns of egg shortages on supermarket shelves, with Lidl already sourcing eggs from Poland to supplement supply

<p>Met Éireann said it is likely that weather warnings will be issued later in the week. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Met Éireann warns of stormy Easter weekend as nationwide weather advisory issued

<p>The M&S 'Outrageously Chocolately Custard Cream Biscuity Egg’.</p>

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Behind the scenes of the viral M&S custard cream Easter egg being made in Ireland

STerry Prone: GPO Museum communicates how memory of Easter Rising evolved

Ideals of 1916 leaders should 'continue to inspire us', says Higgins

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Ideals of 1916 leaders should 'continue to inspire us', says Higgins

Spring lamb costs up to €100 as butchers say Easter tradition may be priced out

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Spring lamb costs up to €100 as butchers say Easter tradition may be priced out

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‘They are trying to make it unbearable’: Jerusalem Christians face Easter under Israeli crackdown

Palestinians trying to access Christianity's holiest sites in the Old City of Jerusalem face restrictions and hostility

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

‘No garda wants to make that call’: Motorists urged to slow down ahead of Easter weekend

‘No garda wants to make that call’: Motorists urged to slow down ahead of Easter weekend

Gardaí urge drivers to slow down and stay sober as one-third of road fatalities involve people under 30

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

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Gardaí monitor dissident republican-linked Easter Rising parade in Dublin

Uniformed Garda members and detective colleagues were in attendance as participants in the event paraded up and down O’Connell Street before gathering to hear speeches and lay wreaths outside the GPO

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Clodagh Finn: Accidental Casement sighting upended Mary Gorman’s life

S Clodagh Finn: Accidental Casement sighting upended Mary Gorman’s life

At this time of year, I often think of Mary Gorman, a 17-year-old farm servant from Ardfert, Co Kerry, whose life was upended by what she saw in the early hours of Good Friday morning in 1916.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Colin Sheridan: Resurrection greatest story ever told, whether you believe or not

S Colin Sheridan: Resurrection greatest story ever told, whether you believe or not

While many of us claim to be Roman Catholic, church attendance has plummeted and the Easter story is a casualty of the Church's very brutal folly

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Easter travel breaks could lead to widespread measles outbreak, warns expert

Easter travel breaks could lead to widespread measles outbreak, warns expert

The risk of a widespread measles outbreak will be heightened in the coming weeks with increasing international travel over the Easter break, a leading public health doctor has warned.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Sao Paulo Easter Egg

Easter egg price hikes are just the start as cocoa soars

Cocoa has more than doubled in price already this year, making it the world’s hottest commodity

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

12 fun things to do with the family this Easter in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and more

12 fun things to do with the family this Easter in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and more

Egg hunts, Easter arts and crafts and much more

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids

Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids

The Easter break falls early this year so it’s time to get planning. There are some great hotel and self-catering deals available for families, writes Ciara McQuillan

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

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Parents should buy only one Easter egg per child, warns medic

HSE clinical lead on obesity Professor Donal O’Shea warned it was 'a flawed narrative' if parents think it is okay to indulge for one day

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Happy woman proposing to her boyfriend in a bar.

Everything you need to know about February 29, from cosmic alignments to proposals

Happy birthday to those born on February 29 — happy 21st birthday to all those Leap Day senior citizens!

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

10 rainy day art and science activities for kids to try

10 rainy day art and science activities for kids to try

Go back to your childhood with art from Mary’s Make & Do. Plus Mark The Science Guy shares his top experiments to try at home.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Darina Allen's Easter feast: How to make the perfect roast lamb with all the trimmings

Darina Allen's Easter feast: How to make the perfect roast lamb with all the trimmings

Gather round the table this Easter and enjoy your best ever Easter feast, created by Darina Allen

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

The great outdoors: Five long walks to enjoy with your family over the Easter holidays

The great outdoors: Five long walks to enjoy with your family over the Easter holidays

The Easter holidays are in full swing and the long weekend is a great excuse for your family to spend some time together outside

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Nine family-friendly activities to do with kids over the Easter holidays in Cork and beyond

Nine family-friendly activities to do with kids over the Easter holidays in Cork and beyond

The Easter holidays have finally arrived and there is no shortage of fun things to do — from egg-citing Easter egg hunts to workshops and wildlife

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Ireland's favourite fish recipes: Seven delicious fish suppers for Good Friday

Ireland's favourite fish recipes: Seven delicious fish suppers for Good Friday

From fish tacos and curry to the classic fish and chip — we have a host of recipes to make it a very Good Friday indeed

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Easter sunshine? Here's what the weather will be like for the bank holiday weekend

Easter sunshine? Here's what the weather will be like for the bank holiday weekend

Good Friday looks set to be the best day in terms of weather this Bank Holiday weekend.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Chocolate and daffodils among Easter staples toxic for dogs, charity warns

Chocolate and daffodils among Easter staples toxic for dogs, charity warns

'Hot cross buns are ones to be mindful of, as they contain raisins and of course, Easter eggs need to be kept well away from curious canines'

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Anti-drone equipment won't be in place at Dublin Airport in time for busy Easter period

Anti-drone equipment won't be in place at Dublin Airport in time for busy Easter period

'We are currently working through regulatory approvals before we are allowed use it,' said a daa spokesperson

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

Easter weekend set to bask in spring sunshine

Easter weekend set to bask in spring sunshine

The weekend may be dry but the same cannot be said about the days leading up to it.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Let's get cracking: Four delicious chocolate cake recipes to make as an Easter showstopper

Let's get cracking: Four delicious chocolate cake recipes to make as an Easter showstopper

Make chocolate the centrepiece of your Easter baking

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Arbour Hill Commemoration Ceremony

President and Taoiseach attend Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill

The executed leaders of the rising are buried in Arbour Hill cemetery on the north side of Dublin.

Wed, 04 May, 2022

Happy dog with bunny ears surrounded by Easter eggs

Five ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter

From free gardening packs to new movies and virtual baking classes, we round up the best ways to pass the time during the school break

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Kinder Surprise eggs recall

Parents urged to keep Kinder eggs from their kids on Easter Sunday

Dr Paul McKeown, a consultant in public medicine with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, said the “timing is terrible” for such products to face a recall

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Afternoon pints on Good Friday as Easter drinking laws relaxed in Northern Ireland

Afternoon pints on Good Friday as Easter drinking laws relaxed in Northern Ireland

Changes to the licensing laws mean pubs and bars can open as normal this Easter after decades of limitations

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

'Culture and religion are going in different directions': How Easter has changed in Ireland

'Culture and religion are going in different directions': How Easter has changed in Ireland

In 2022, Joyce Fegan looks at how Easter has changed in Ireland, from how we celebrate it now to food and family, and from church to alcohol.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Wish List: Eight fun and fab ideas for your home this Easter

Wish List: Eight fun and fab ideas for your home this Easter

Esther N McCarthy is hopping with excitement for the Easter celebrations

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Ten family-friendly movies to stream on Disney+ and Netflix over the Easter holidays

Ten family-friendly movies to stream on Disney+ and Netflix over the Easter holidays

Factor a few movie nights into your Easter break with our pick of the best flicks for the whole family

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Easter recipes: eight easy main courses that are not roast lamb

Easter recipes: eight easy main courses that are not roast lamb

You don't need lamb to make a spectacular Easter feast. Here are eight alternatives to lamb for Sunday

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Crispy Golden Roast Potatoes

How to cook the perfect roast potatoes and the common mistakes to avoid

The best part of a roast dinner, they should be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Easter recipes: Starters, main courses and desserts for your Easter feast

Easter recipes: Starters, main courses and desserts for your Easter feast

From roast lamb to rhubarb tart and everything in between

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Easter baking: eight easy bakes to make with the kids during the holidays

Easter baking: eight easy bakes to make with the kids during the holidays

Rainy days are made for baking with your children

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster

10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster

The best family-friendly walks, cycles and outdoor adventures from coastal routes to forest walks across the province

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

Kids in the Kitchen: Five no-bake treats to make today

Kids in the Kitchen: Five no-bake treats to make today

Let the children loose in the kitchen today with these easy treats with no oven involved

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

10 great day trips to take with the family

10 great day trips to take with the family

Melanie Mullan explores the best family-friendly excursions

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Easter hunt

Follow the Easter Bunny's trail: Five egg hunts to enjoy with your family

Bring your child to an Easter egg hunt to make sweet memories

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Weekend Loves: the paint colour of the year; award-winning gin; and vegan Easter eggs

Weekend Loves: the paint colour of the year; award-winning gin; and vegan Easter eggs

Ruth O'Connor's weekly guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

Sat, 20 Mar, 2021