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Iran War Strait of Hormuz
Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’
Oil rises above $100 as attacks on ships hit new high, amid reports Trump is discussing launching strikes before the US midterms

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Ireland’s carbon tax explained: What it costs motorists and households — and where €1.2bn goes
Ireland’s carbon tax explained: What it costs motorists and households — and where €1.2bn goes
The charge raised about €1.2bn last year, funding welfare and environmental measures while questions remain over its effectiveness

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

ISRAEL-SAUDI-UAE-TRANSPORT-AVIATION
Netanyahu: Too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel
Israeli prime minister cautions against early conclusions when asked if there were any signs of Iranian involvement

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Fairford incident
One suspect in RAF Fairford case called police to report incident 
Eighty-five households were forced to decamp to a leisure centre on Sunday as the bomb squad and counter-terror police descended on the village of Whelford, where five men were arrested.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz
Energy security in an age of disruption 
Every economy needs energy, but the resources that provide it are distributed unevenly

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Carbon tax changes under consideration as minister defends home energy grants
The Government is considering changes to carbon tax as rising energy and fuel costs put pressure on households and businesses

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Budget 2027: Tánaiste says help is on the way for households facing higher energy bills
The Tánaiste outlined measures being considered as opposition parties called for further support for households facing rising energy costs

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Rally Against Antisemitism Held Outside The United Nations During The UN General Assembly
Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation
Prime minister will ‘highlight Israel’s achievements’ as he heads towards his toughest re-election challenge

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

UN General Assembly Trump
Iran and US have held talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Donald Trump
Senior Iranian official indicates willingness to reopen strait of Hormuz if US takes steps to ease pressure on Tehran

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026
Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026
Cork and Dublin airports operator grows overall passenger numbers despite a slight decline in Cork

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly
Donald Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran if deal not reached
The US president said he believes Tehran will agree a deal after November’s midterm elections but warned of further escalation

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson 17/9/2026
Taoiseach says Israeli FA remarks about Ireland manager are ‘unacceptable’
The Taoiseach said Israel should withdraw its criticism of Hallgrímsson after the Ireland manager’s comments about playing against genocide

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Why don't Iranian people 'rise up and fight'? Because in Tehran, it's a different story
Why don't Iranian people 'rise up and fight'? Because in Tehran, it's a different story
If anything, the ongoing war is uniting a divided country against the foreign invaders. Washington seems a long way from grasping this point, writes Hossein Hamdieh

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to UK
Ireland and Britain have ‘very significant obligations’ to Good Friday Agreement, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin and Andy Burnham met in Manchester as they discussed the Good Friday Agreement, Ukraine, Gaza and Ireland-UK relations

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned
Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned
Cork City Council unanimously backed a motion opposing fare increases, while the Green Party is seeking €85 million in Budget funding

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Catherine Connolly visit to Scotland
Scottish first minister accuses Andy Burnham of ‘terrible ignorance’ over border poll comments
The Scottish first minister criticised the UK prime minister’s border poll comments during a meeting with President Catherine Connolly

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

National Ploughing Championships 2026
Home heating oil prices could be cut after Budget, Taoiseach indicates
Micheál Martin said the Government is examining measures to ease pressure on households facing high energy costs this winter

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Iran War Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz crisis: How danger and uncertainty can affect seafarers' mental health
Research links unsafe conditions, long hours and poor sleep with worse mental health at sea. Conflict can intensify each of these pressures

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Trump
Irish lawyers say Trump actions against Iran ‘may amount to war crimes’
More than 170 lawyers also urge the Government to prevent Irish airspace or airports being used to support ‘illegal international violence’

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Trump
Iran threatens US with new 'economic warfare' and missiles as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthi militia attacked several cities in Saudi ​Arabia, wounding 73 people.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong
S Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong
Ahead of Donald Trump’s Irish visit, a room of traditionally pro-American voters reveals growing unease about America’s direction

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

10 ways to save money on energy bills when working from home - as winter energy cap announced
Airtricity announces €310 average annual energy bill increase for 296,000 customers
Electricity-only customers could pay €172 more annually, while gas-only households face an average €139 increase.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Iran US Aircraft Carrier
USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew of 5,000 arrive in Thailand after 270 days at sea
Shore leave comes after reports of deterioriating living conditions on board the vessel during record stint

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Iran War Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran exchange more airstrikes, fuelling fears of wider return to hostilities
Attacks on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and reprisals against US bases in Middle East quash hopes that flare-up last weekend was limited in nature

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Trump
Trump posts AI video of Iran's Kharg in 'smithereens', no evidence of attack
Several hours after the post, there was no evidence Kharg had been attacked.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
Europe is on course to enter the cooler months with gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years, which has triggered “winter panic” among , experts have warned.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Obit Mladic
Colin Sheridan: Ratko Mladić is dead, but the lessons of Srebrenica remain as Gaza raises uncomfortable questions
Colin Sheridan says remembering Srebrenica means little if the West refuses to confront the suffering unfolding in Gaza today

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Fuel prices
Fuel sales accelerated in July as prices fell amid Middle East ceasefire
There was a ceasefire in place between the US and Iran up until July 8 during which oil prices dropped

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is the Government making it up on the hoof over fuel prices?
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is the Government making it up on the hoof over fuel prices?
Political editor Elaine Loughlin examines the fuel tax U-turn, fears of renewed protests and what rising oil prices could mean for Government

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European Union Flags
Irish Examiner view: 'Strength through unity' must have substance
The gap between European declarations and European action has often been glaring

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

APTOPIX Iran Khamenei Funeral
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent unveiled the measures on Monday but stopped short ‌of the most punishing sanctions

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Empty shelves in a grocery store, Hoarding food
John Gibbons: Ireland needs an emergency food stockpile
Climate change and supply chain threats to our import-dependent food system should impel us to stockpile food — just as we do with oil

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Michael Dell Gives $6.25 Billion To Trump Accounts For Kids
US says it is launching 'economic onslaught' against Iran's financial connections
Sanctions will target Iran’s "digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping".

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Fuel prices
Government could recall Dáil to delay September fuel excise hikes, minister says
Peter Burke says escalating Middle East tensions have prompted the Government to review the timing of planned fuel tax increases

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

APTOPIX Iran Khamenei Funeral
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
US president pivots towards ‘crushing’ economic operation against Iran and its trading partners as military strikes fail to bring Tehran to the table

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

Trump
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump’s closest and most devoted aide is in the spotlight
Speculation about US president’s executive assistant sparks furious backlash from White House

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Iran War Strait of Hormuz
UAE suspends trade with Iran after ballistic missiles detected
The missile launch comes as a 60-day window for ​US-Iranian peace talks expired on Monday without a breakthrough, raising fears of ​a new escalation in the conflict that has disrupted shipping through the Strait of ‌Hormuz ⁠since February.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Solar panels in Ireland: Could now be the time to cut your rising electricity bills?
Solar panels in Ireland: Could now be the time to cut your rising electricity bills?
Rising gas prices and record solar uptake are prompting Irish households to consider whether panels can deliver long-term savings

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Trump
Donald Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy ​position, not clear

Sat, 15 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

Air Force One Trump
Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says
A threat that Air Force ​One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump during a trip to Turkey ‌last month, a person briefed on the matter said on Wednesday.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Iran Protests US Military
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports
Aircraft carrier’s crew in ninth month at sea and has spent record 250 days consecutively without making land

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Ger Hyland who is President of the Irish Road Haulage Association said hauliers feel helpless as motor, employer liability and p
Farmers and hauliers seek delay in excise rate hike
According to AA Ireland, excise rates cuts has seen temporary reductions of 27c per litre on petrol and 32c on diesel

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Trump Air Force One
Donald Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers
Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

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