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Gambling addiction among young adults has ‘exploded’, support group warns
Support services say smartphone betting and online gambling have driven a sharp rise in young people seeking help

Thu, 14 May, 2026

More than half a million euro wagered on Gerry Hutch to win Dáil seat
More than half a million euro wagered on Gerry Hutch to win Dáil seat
Polymarket has taken $1.1m in bets on the outcome of the Dublin Central by election — including $180,000 on campaigner Gillian Sheratt who is not a candidate

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
No constraints exist on election wagers, says watchdog, as by-elections attract $1m in bets
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland said a new licensing regime is being rolled out under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Local elections 2026
S Fergus Finlay: Young people must be taught to think critically or we are doomed
We’ve just witnessed a set of local elections in the UK that represent, at least for now, a seismic change in public opinion, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 12 May, 2026

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Gambling ads on social media target young men as study reveals 12.6 million male views
Research highlights how algorithms amplify betting adverts to younger male audiences, raising concerns about harm and regulation gaps

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Lotto bosses call for ban on bookies as 'bets divert €289m a year from good causes'
Lotto bosses call for ban on bookies as 'bets divert €289m a year from good causes'
Ireland's National Lottery operator has urged the State to ban secondary betting on its draws

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

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Irish men encounter 'dizzying' number of gambling ads on social media, research finds
The report said gambling firms are reaching young men, the group most likely to experience problem gambling, on social media at more than double the rate of women

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

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Principal stole over €100k from school to feed gambling addiction
One-month Teaching Council suspension for principal as conduct 'incompatible with teaching'

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

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Uninformed influencer endorsement of products a  problem, says ad watchdog
Complaints to Ireland’s advertising watchdog about influencer endorsements are increasing, with more companies using content creators to promote their products, the chief executive of the Advertising Standards Authority has said.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Letters to the Editor: Protests create a shift in political landscape
One reader writes in to say the departure of the two Healy-Raes and the emergence of younger deputies finding their voices signals a realisation that the social contract is nearing — or has already reached — a breaking point

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Colin Sheridan: We’ve turned everything into a market — even human suffering
Colin Sheridan: We’ve turned everything into a market — even human suffering
From crypto hype to betting on global crises, speculation is evolving — and ordinary investors are still losing out

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Cork man admits using tweezers to steal money from collection box at UCC's Honan Chapel
Cork man admits using tweezers to steal money from collection box at UCC's Honan Chapel
The heroin and gambling addict has an extensive history of committing exactly this type of offence at churches around Cork

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

The 85th Annual Peabody Awards - Arrivals / Cocktails
Patrick Radden Keefe on human stories, tracing Irish family, and Russian espionage
Say Nothing author Patrick Radden Keefe has penned another gripping non-fiction classic. He tells Richard Fitzpatrick what drew him to the story of Zac Brettler

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre
The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre
Brian Fenton talks theatre revenues, diversifying its programme, and events centre plans

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Solid as a rock: Former stonemason Mick Flannery hands-on in development of his musical stage show 
Solid as a rock: Former stonemason Mick Flannery hands-on in development of his musical stage show 
The House Must Win was developed with Julie Kelleher, and stars Tommy Tiernan in a show that opens in Dublin and Cork in the coming weeks  

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

West Ham United v Brentford - Emirates FA Cup - Fifth Round - London Stadium
Nine Premier League clubs face season without shirt sponsor
12 clubs have not yet signed front of shirt sponsor deals for next season

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Person using smartphone while relaxing on a comfortable striped bed
S Jack Anderson: Time for sports fans to cash out on excesses of modern gambling
Gambling today is a digital drug that we all carry in our pocket.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Gambling sites with ‘fake’ licences are targeting Irish users — and influencers are helping promote them
Gambling sites with ‘fake’ licences are targeting Irish users — and influencers are helping promote them
Offshore operators and social media influencers are driving the rise of unregulated gambling platforms among Irish users

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

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Man jailed for smashing two TVs and a protective screen in Cork City betting office
Cork District Court heard the man 'feels he should be hospitalised because of his psychotic disorder'

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Judge wishes Cork man well in his future as she convicts him of stealing from his employer
Judge wishes Cork man well in his future as she convicts him of stealing from his employer
The court heard that the man had rehabilitated, had repaid the loss in full, had new employment, and had no previous convictions

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and crowbar, judge says
Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and crowbar, judge says
Accused found trying to open till at Flannerys of Glasheen in the early hours of Saturday morning, court heard

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Close Up Of Person With Addiction To Online Gambling Or Shopping Using Credit Card And Mobile Phone
Sean Murray: Government must take steps to stop problem gambling
With interventions like this and the one by the Oireachtas justice committee, a clear message is being sent to the Government — Ireland’s new gambling laws must have teeth

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Paddy Power owner bets on US, Latin America, and mainland Europe expansion to offset Covid threat
Paddy Power owner bets on US, Latin America, and mainland Europe expansion to offset Covid threat
The betting company turns their attention to global expansion to ease recovery from Covid-19 setbacks 

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

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