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Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal
Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal
Alan Kearney faced ‘a calculated, brutal withdrawal’ when he needed the Defence Forces the most, writes Mick Clifford

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' episode 7: Limerick father-and-son team's reign is over before it begins
'The Traitors' episode 7: Limerick father-and-son team's reign is over before it begins
Yeah, Irish dads think they know what's best for their offspring... Let's see how that works out

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Ricky Hatton File Photo
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton found dead at home age 46
Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde. Greater Manchester Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Daniel O'Donnell to close long-running fan club but singer has no plans to retire 
Daniel O'Donnell to close long-running fan club but singer has no plans to retire 
The 63-year-old's move to close down his fan club will mean that the next edition of his eponymous magazine will be his last

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

It's all coming together for Team Ireland as they head to world jigsaw championships
It's all coming together for Team Ireland as they head to world jigsaw championships
Siobhån Quinn from Tipperary tells Sarah Horgan how she got into puzzling and how her gym routine prepares her for the international competition in Spain 

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Emily & Ciaran
Wedding of the Week: ‘The ceremony really was the most beautiful part of our lives’
Emily Stolberg and CiarĂĄn Courtney exchange vows at Bellinter House Hotel and Spa, Co Meath

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

US-JUSTICE-WEAPONS
Ghost guns in Ireland: how criminals are using 3D printers to make untraceable weapons
Untraceable ghost guns, printed at home for a few hundred euro, are increasingly being seized by gardaĂ­ across Ireland

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing had become ‘more political’, authorities say
Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing had become ‘more political’, authorities say
Trump ally Charlie Kirk was killed by a single shot in what Utah’s governor described a political assassination

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Utah governor confirms suspect named Tyler Robinson, 22, arrested over killing of Charlie Kirk
Utah governor confirms suspect named Tyler Robinson, 22, arrested over killing of Charlie Kirk
Kirk's killer had eluded federal agents for about 33 hours after Wednesday's shooting, in which a sniper fired a single gunshot that killed Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

RTÉ says Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete
RTÉ says Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete
RTÉ says Ireland could withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes, citing Gaza civilian deaths and journalist killings

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

TOPSHOT-BELGIUM-NATO-FINLAND-DEFENCE-DIPLOMACY
ieExplains: What is Nato, and is Ireland a member?
Nato faces fresh scrutiny after Poland’s airspace was breached by Russian drones, raising questions about security, neutrality, and Ireland’s role

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Westlife 25th anniversary gets Irish stamp of approval as An Post launches limited edition
Westlife 25th anniversary gets Irish stamp of approval as An Post launches limited edition
The collection of exclusive stamps was created by Shaughn McGrath Creative who has worked closely with the group over the years

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Charlie Kirk Shot
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at university event in Utah
Kirk was giving a presentation when shots were fired and "to the best of our knowledge he was hit and taken with his security team away from the premises"

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Legal aid lawyers face chaos following cyber attack
Blackpool Credit Union members' data may be on the dark web
Credit union said it believed that some of the files accessed included personal data such as names of members, addresses, contact numbers, date of birth, and credit union account information

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Two Irish acts nominated for prestigious Mercury Prize in UK 
Two Irish acts nominated for prestigious Mercury Prize in UK 
The 12 nominees for the Mercury Prize were announced on Wednesday morning 

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' episode six: Anyone speaking in third person deserves a roulette table shoved up their arse
'The Traitors' episode six: Anyone speaking in third person deserves a roulette table shoved up their arse
"I survived and thrived in the shark tank." Calm down, Rainman. For all we know, you were serving drinks to little old ladies and sweeping out the casino coat rooms.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Second Asian hornet nest removed in Cork as NPWS rules out breeding risk
Second Asian hornet nest removed in Cork as NPWS rules out breeding risk
NPWS rangers removed two Asian hornet nests in Cork, saying no queens survived, preventing the invasive species from breeding

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail president
Jim Gavin wins vote to become Fianna FĂĄil nominee for president
The former Dublin GAA boss won 41 votes, compared to the 29 won by MEP Billy Keleher 

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' episode five review: Eamon's bull finally catches up with him
'The Traitors' episode five review: Eamon's bull finally catches up with him
Oyin, whose wig just might have psychic powers, cuts through all the noise: 'Is this a fight among Traitors?' Crown her President immediately

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Irish police
'Horrible' vitriol of a sexual nature towards gardaĂ­ lands Cork man in prison
The defendant had no memory of his drunken behaviour in the early hours of the morning and was horrified to hear what he had said

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Sarah Butler: My chicken tikka masala recipe is easy and tastes better than takeaway
Sarah Butler: My chicken tikka masala recipe is easy and tastes better than takeaway
Plus: home-baked muffins are the perfect snack for busy school mornings and lunchbox surprises.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint
Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint
Leo canonized Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006, during an open-air Mass in St. Peter’s Square before an estimated 80,000 people

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Heimir HallgrĂ­msson speaks to Nathan Collins after the match 6/9/2025
Szoboszlai bemoans red card decision as HallgrĂ­msson dismisses Hungarian complaints
The Boys in Green fought back from two goals down on Saturday evening. 

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Prop maker for 'Wednesday': That sword that killed somebody could be three weeks of work
Prop maker for 'Wednesday': That sword that killed somebody could be three weeks of work
Odyssey Studios specialise in creating miniature models, props, prosthetics, large-scale set pieces, costume, as well as custom special effects pieces for the film industry

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Asian hornet threat grows as second nest found in Cork, Dublin sighting also confirmed
Asian hornet threat grows as second nest found in Cork, Dublin sighting also confirmed
The invasive Asian hornet, first detected in Cork last month, poses a major threat to Ireland’s honeybee populations

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

45th Annual News Emmy Awards
Donie O'Sullivan: 'I forked out $700 for my Emmy Award statue the other day'
Conspiracies, conservatives and the art of live TV. Emmy-winning CNN correspondent Donie O’Sullivan on the journey from Caherciveen to Capitol Hill

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

US Students moving to Ireland
More US students coming to Ireland to escape Trump's America despite housing crisis
As more Americans pick Ireland over home universities, students face high rents and scarce housing alongside cultural and political change

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'
Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'
Mounjaro, which is currently being assessed for public funding in Ireland, is one of Eli Lilly's key revenue-raising drugs

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

'The secretaries and caretakers are not for stopping,' says Fórsa from protest at Taoiseach’s Cork office
'The secretaries and caretakers are not for stopping,' says Fórsa from protest at Taoiseach’s Cork office
The withdrawal of their labour is already pushing some schools to the brink of closure

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

No Repro FeeTaoiseach Bertie Ahern wishes former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds a happy birthday at the launch of the fourth edition
Mick Clifford: MicheĂĄl Martin sidelined Bertie Ahern just as Bertie ditched Albert Reynolds
Fianna Fáil’s decision to sideline Bertie Ahern for an outside candidate reflects Micheál Martin’s mastery of his mentor’s tactics

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary
Bertie Ahern rules out presidential bid as Fianna FĂĄil leadership backs Jim Gavin
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has confirmed he will not seek the presidency, citing Fianna Fáil’s backing of rival Jim Gavin

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Asian hornet from Catalonian Garden - Berga
Two more reports of possible Asian hornet sightings as rangers remove nest in Cork
Áinle Ní Bhriain of the Asian Hornet Management Group said there has been no confirmation or evidence of any other nests in Ireland

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Cork County Council concerned about halt in asbestos clean-up at demolished piggery
Cork County Council concerned about halt in asbestos clean-up at demolished piggery
It’s understood that a mechanism may be employed via existing legislation to force completion of the works with the resultant charges billed to the landowner

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Asian senior man with luggage walking in Airport Terminal.
Ryanair increases free carry-on bag size by 33% across all European airports
Ryanair expands free carry-on bag size to 40 x 30 x 20cm from September 4, giving passengers 33% more cabin space

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Cork Jazz Festival unveils further acts for 2025 event 
Cork Jazz Festival unveils further acts for 2025 event 
Details of the October event were unveiled at a launch on Wednesday evening 

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

US Stocks Set For Flat Month After Bear Market Scare
Redundancies planned at Irish base of US cloud giant Salesforce
Department of Enterprise received a collective redundancy notification from the company on Tuesday

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Sarah Harte: Older women are reinventing themselves and defying ageism stereotypes
S Sarah Harte: Older women are reinventing themselves and defying ageism stereotypes
From music festivals to new careers, Irish women are refusing invisibility, challenging ageism, and reshaping what life after 50 looks like

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

McCafferty’s bar in Dubai breaks record as biggest Irish pub in the world
McCafferty’s bar in Dubai breaks record as biggest Irish pub in the world
McCafferty’s in JVC, Dubai, has been certified by Guinness World Records as the largest Irish bar, spanning 32,000 sq ft

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Crackdown on dodgy boxes: 15 retail outlets targeted in nationwide piracy operation
Crackdown on dodgy boxes: 15 retail outlets targeted in nationwide piracy operation
FACT and Sky warn retailers that selling dodgy boxes fuels criminal profits and exposes customers to online fraud risks

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

‘He was the best person I’ve ever met’: Tributes to Limerick man who died after Co Louth crash
‘He was the best person I’ve ever met’: Tributes to Limerick man who died after Co Louth crash
Tributes have been paid to a Limerick man who died following a road crash in Co Louth. Pat O'Shaughnessy, aged in his 40s, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, surrounded by his family.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Sarah Butler: Two quick, delicious meals that don’t skimp on flavour
Sarah Butler: Two quick, delicious meals that don’t skimp on flavour
These two recipes are all about real ingredients, real flavour, and real-life convenience—because dinner should feel like a win, not a chore.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Thousands of children will be left without a hot lunch from today
Thousands of children will be left without a hot lunch from today
Suppliers claim changes to the Government’s school meals programme make providing to small schools financially unviable

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Garda probe underway as Simon Harris says threat against his children is 'cowardice'
Garda probe underway as Simon Harris says threat against his children is 'cowardice'
During previous incidents, masked men gathered outside his property and a bomb threat was directed at his house.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' review: CMAT will be writing songs about this in 10 years, mark my words
'The Traitors' review: CMAT will be writing songs about this in 10 years, mark my words
One of the contestants looked like an actual Bond villain. Another seemed to be wearing Tweety Bird's baby. I’m shouting at the telly and we’re only minutes in. I LOVE this show

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

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