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Shona Murray
Shona Murray: European leaders lack backbone when dealing with Israel
Donald Trump
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days
Earlier, the US president had urged Iranian leaders to negotiate an end to the near-month-long war

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Irish farmers warn of price war after Lidl cuts milk and butter prices amid rising costs
Irish farmers warn of price war after Lidl cuts milk and butter prices amid rising costs
Retailers cut milk and butter prices nationwide, but farm groups warn rising costs mean producers face mounting financial strain

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Trump
Donald Trump says Iran deal close despite Tehran denying talks to end war
US President Donald Trump said that a deal to end the war is near, after and issued its own sweeping demands to stop fighting as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Iran war to have greater impact on fuel prices than invasion of Ukraine, ESRI warns
Iran war to have greater impact on fuel prices than invasion of Ukraine, ESRI warns
The research institute has also warned against cutting indirect taxes such as excise duties, which disproportionately impact higher income households 

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

US-POLITICS-TRUMP
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say
Such an escalation could dramatically raise the stakes in the conflict

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Trump
Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, as Israel and Iran launch airstrikes
Donald Trump claimed the US was in negotiations to end the war 

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Lebanon Israel Iran US
An Iranian woman's war diary: 'The fighter jets were like vultures circling their prey'
A young Iranian woman in Karaj, near Tehran, describes the devastating impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran on ordinary people. She sends fully verified daily updates when she can get online. Here, in the final of a four-part series she tells of a drone attack that reduced a house to powder

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Israel US Iran
Air strikes batter Tehran as Trump claims Iran 'agreed they will never have nuclear weapons'
Thousands more US marines on their way to the Gulf amid intense barrages from both sides

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Young woman refilling petrol in gas station
Government accused of doing 'bare minimum' in measures to address spiralling fuel prices
Opposition says Government has 'abandoned' households who rely on home heating oil

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Paula Hynes: We are all paying the price for a war we didn't want
Paula Hynes: We are all paying the price for a war we didn't want
Nobody wanted this war in the Middle East, yet we are all getting sucked into it, writes Paula Hynes

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fertiliser shortages expected on Irish farms amid Middle East conflict
Grass and forage expert Dr Patrick Cashman on expected fertiliser shortages and the knock-on effects of price hikes on farming margins and the rural community

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Israel Iran War
Iran fires more missiles at Israel and Gulf states after Trump’s claim of talks
Mr Trump also delayed a deadline for Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz for shipping or see its power stations targeted by air strikes, briefly driving down oil prices and boosting stocks

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Israel US Iran
Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fighting
Mr Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, saying the US will hold off striking Iranian power plants for five more days to allow US envoys to hold talks with a “respected” Iranian leader

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Iran Daily Life
An Iranian woman’s war diary: 'The hellish sounds have become normal'
A young Iranian woman in Karaj, near Tehran, describes the devastating impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran on ordinary people. She sends fully verified daily updates when she can get online. Here, in the third of a four-part series, she tells of listening to somewhere being bombed nine times in a row on the 12th day of the war

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Government leaders agree cuts of 15c on petrol and 20c on diesel 
Government leaders agree cuts of 15c on petrol and 20c on diesel 
The Government has stressed that any measures taken to address spiralling fuel prices will be 'time-bound'

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

APTOPIX Lebanon Israel Iran War
Middle East latest: Trump extends Iran deadline by five days and claims ‘productive’ talks
Following the threat, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency published a list of such facilities, including the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power plant

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Wholesale electricity prices were down over 23% prior to Iran war, CSO says
Wholesale electricity prices were down over 23% prior to Iran war, CSO says
Brent crude oil rose above $113 (€97.52) a barrel, up for a fifth day, while West Texas Intermediate was near $100

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Hacker group behind Stryker attack forced to 'reorganise' after key figures killed in military action
Hacker group behind Stryker attack forced to 'reorganise' after key figures killed in military action
The most recent statement from Stryker said its teams have 'continued to work around the clock' with external partners to make 'significant progress' on restoring systems

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Israel US Iran
Top US commander says campaign against Iran ‘ahead or on plan’
As US President Donald Trump’s deadline on opening the Strait of Hormuz approaches, Iran on Monday threatened to attack Middle East electrical plants powering American military bases

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Hand refilling the car with fuel at the gasoline station
Excise duty and levy cuts set to be agreed on to help with fuel prices
Simon Harris said the war has already impacted Ireland's finances, adding that he expects the economy 'to continue to grow this year, albeit at a slower pace than previously envisaged' 

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Iran US Israel
An Iranian woman’s war diary: 'The news called it carpet bombing'
A young Iranian woman in Karaj, near Tehran, describes the devastating impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran on ordinary people. She sends fully verified daily updates when she can get online. Here, in the second of a four-part series, she explains how the current conflict has reawakened the terror she felt in January when thousands of protesters were killed

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

APTOPIX Lebanon Israel Iran War
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Iran’s parliament speaker has said Tehran would also retaliate against US and Israeli energy and wider infrastructure

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs
Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs
Fish shortages likely if Government fails to support industry, processors warn

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Trump
Trump warns Iran to reopen Hormuz or face strikes on power plants
The developments signalled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Fuel prices
Government finalising support package as Middle East crisis continues to send fuel prices soaring
Measures to include targeted supports for those most at risk of fuel poverty, and assistance for key sectors such as haulage

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Iran US Analysis
An Iranian woman’s diary: ‘It feels as if we are trapped in a massive, lethal video game’
An Irishwoman’s Diary is dedicating this week’s column to ‘M’, who is offering unflinching testimony of the reality of war at a human level, starting today with some extracts, which show the fear, stress, and anxiety being experienced by one woman, on the situation and life near Tehran.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Donald Trump
Trump’s mixed messages on Iran: ‘Winding down’ war and easing sanctions but adding more troops
In the past 24 hours, Trump has sent a torrent of mixed signals about the Iran war that raise more questions about the direction of the conflict

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf
Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf
Washington considers Kharg Island takeover as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for refusal to ‘help open’ strait of Hormuz

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Iran Daily Life
Iran says a strike hit a key nuclear facility as Mideast war enters week 4
There was no radiation leakage, it said, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

HSE Temple Street spinal surgery review
Irish Examiner view: Another CHI apology inevitable
Revelation that a private contractor provided €30,000 for a Christmas party for Children’s Health Ireland has raised quite a few questions

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Iran US Israel
Colin Sheridan: US military may well overwhelm Iran but any victory will be Pyrrhic as history has shown us
US president Donald Trump and Israel's  Benjamin Netanyahu may have made a big miscalculation in attacking Iran by thinking that force alone can defeat belief. 

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Government to tackle fuel prices, help the vulnerable and hauliers next week, TĂĄnaiste confirms
Government to tackle fuel prices, help the vulnerable and hauliers next week, TĂĄnaiste confirms
However, Simon Harris has also warned that any measures announced on Tuesday could be for short periods of time

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Ukraine using drone expertise to help countries against Iran attacks – Zelenskyy
Ukraine is also looking into whether it can have a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, he said

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

In an era of drone attacks on data centres, digital resilience is key
In an era of drone attacks on data centres, digital resilience is key
As digital infrastructure becomes a target in modern conflict, countries like Ireland that depend heavily on shared digital systems must begin treating resilience as national infrastructure

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Israel Iran US
Middle East latest: Iran hits Kuwaiti refinery and explosions sound over Tehran from Israeli attack
The refinery, which can process 730,000 barrels of oil per day, was already damaged on Thursday in another Iranian attack

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Pumps at a petrol station, close up
Fuel costs may be reduced next week with hauliers set for talks on finer details
Representatives from the Irish Road Haulage Association are to meet with officials from the Department of Transport over the weekend to discuss the finer details of government support

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Stryker hack impact deepens as Cork facilities struggle to restore systems
Stryker hack impact deepens as Cork facilities struggle to restore systems
Global disruption continues as staff face wiped systems, halted production and slow recovery following major cybersecurity breach

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Hauliers to get fuel excise relief and diesel rebate boost under Government plans
Hauliers to get fuel excise relief and diesel rebate boost under Government plans
Fuel excise relief and enhanced diesel rebates form part of wider Government measures responding to rising energy costs

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

APTOPIX Belgium EU Summit
EU leaders resist joining Middle East fight amid concern over high energy prices
European leaders have deflected entreaties from US president Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Emirates Iran US Israel
Middle East war: why attacks on gasfields like South Pars are a major escalation
The strikes were the first time facilities associated with the production of fossil fuel energy had been hit in the conflict, rather than sites associated more generally with the oil and gas industry

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Israel Iran US
Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits gas field
The attacks represent a major escalation in the Middle East war that has sent global fuel prices soaring.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Lebanon Israel Iran US
Middle East latest: Donald Trump says the US will retaliate if Iran attacks Qatar again
Mr Trump made his threat on his Truth Social site as the war roiled global energy markets and Iranian missiles hit Qatar

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Paul Hosford: Taoiseach emerges as EU’s unlikely hero
After his success navigating the Donald Trump Show, MicheĂĄl Martin arrived in Brussels as a potential bridge-builder between the EU and US

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Government plans 'appropriate intervention' on rising fuel prices
Government plans 'appropriate intervention' on rising fuel prices
'This Government understands the pressures families and businesses are under,' says Simon Harris 

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

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