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Louis Walsh debuts his new boyband Hometown on The Late Late Show & other guests, Dublin, Ireland - 30.05.14. Featuring: Dolore
Dolores Keane ‘brought joy to the hearts of so many’, funeral told
The singer, who performed with the De Dannan group, died at home on Monday at the age of 72

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams civil court case
Evidence Gerry Adams behind IRA bombings 'bordering on non-existent'
Former Sinn FĂ©in president denies allegations and is defending the claim, telling court he had 'no involvement whatsoever' in the bombings and was never a member of Provisional IRA

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams civil court case
Being in Sinn FĂ©in not the same as being in the IRA, Gerry Adams tells court
Party’s former leader, who is being sued for symbolic damages, says opponents have repeatedly tried to conflate Sinn FĂ©in and IRA

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley arrives at the Oscars as her native Killarney beams with pride
The 36-year-old has bagged several significant awards for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet, making her possible win for best actress seem a daringly sure thing at the 98th Academy Awards

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Peaky Blinders: Series 2 Premiere - Birmingham
Cillian Murphy says Helen McCrory ‘one of the greatest actors’
Cork actor has said he appreciates how Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight has kept the late actress Helen McCrory’s memory alive in the new spin-off film.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Tanaiste visit to France
Simon Harris says Government’s role to address ‘fractured social contract’
Economic and social factors are contributing to people having children later in their lives, the Tanaiste has said, as he raised concern over a “fractured” social contract.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Winter weather Feb 18th 2026
Met Éireann issues status yellow wind and rain warnings
Met Éireann has issued the wind warning from midnight until 6pm on Thursday, and has forecast strong and gusty south-westerly winds

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Catherine Connolly visit to Northern Ireland
Government responds to President’s comments on international affairs
President Catherine Connolly said Ireland had an obligation to “speak plainly” about breaches of international law in the Middle East

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams civil court case
Gerry Adams ‘directly responsible’ for England bomb decisions, British High Court told
The three men are bringing legal action against the former Sinn FĂ©in president and are seeking ÂŁ1 in damages

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams legal action
British High Court trial against Gerry Adams set to begin
The trio are bringing legal action against the former Sinn FĂ©in president and is seeking just ÂŁ1 in damages

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Irish charity working to empower Rwandan women
Irish charity working to empower Rwandan women
An Irish charity is helping empower Rwandan women to become voices of change in their communities.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands
Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands
It made a stop in Cairo and was carrying around 194 people

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

All-Ireland Fleadh to return to Belfast in 2027
All-Ireland Fleadh to return to Belfast in 2027
It comes as the Northern Ireland capital prepares to host the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture for the first time this summer

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Mary Robinson condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally
Mary Robinson condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally
Addressing an International Women’s Day rally in Belfast, she claimed the current United States administration is “flooding the atmosphere with lies”

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

The Bride world premiere - London
Jessie Buckley says she is ‘lover of cats’ as actress clarifies earlier comments
She said in an interview last year that when she met her husband, she gave him an ultimatum that he had to choose either her or his cats.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Kildare-based jockey awaiting return from Bahrain recalls ‘very loud’ explosion
Kildare-based jockey awaiting return from Bahrain recalls ‘very loud’ explosion
Diego Lima was due to flu home on Sunday, but his flight was cancelled

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

TINTEÁN protest
Protesters demand action on housing in Gaeltacht areas
The housing crisis could lead to the “death” of the Irish language, protesters said outside Leinster House on Tuesday.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Lebanon Israel
War on Iran: Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon 'safe', minister says
Defence Forces personnel are deployed in the region as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

32nd Annual Actor Awards - Arrivals
Jessie Buckley wins Actor Award for lead role in Hamnet
The Kerry star's winning streak continued as she added an  Actor Award, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, to her collection for Hamnet 

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Dubai Iran US Israel
Irish citizens urged to 'shelter in place' as Limerick man in Dubai describes 'terrifying' missiles
Explosions have been heard in multiple Gulf states as Iran vowed to carry out its 'most intense operation' ever in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Emergency Services Stock
Man charged with murder of UK tourist in Temple Bar
A man has been charged with the murder of a UK tourist who died two months after an alleged assault in Dublin city. Darragh O’Brien, 22, with an address at Beechfield Heights in Dublin, appeared before the Dublin District Court on Friday morning.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Dundalk v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Minister slams ‘taxpayers’ money going up in smoke’ at new Louth soccer pitch
Patrick O’Donovan, who was at the match, said he was to meet with representatives of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the League of Ireland this week about the issue

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

'I'm just so excited': Foo Fighters fans rush to buy tickets for surprise Dublin gig
'I'm just so excited': Foo Fighters fans rush to buy tickets for surprise Dublin gig
Tickets for the Dublin gig were snapped up quickly by eager Irish fans as the group also performed a more intimate gig in Dingle over the weekend

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Thousands march through Dublin in rally for Palestine
Thousands march through Dublin in rally for Palestine
She was one of thousands who marched through Dublin city centre on a rainy Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Irish cabinet
'Clear as muck': Government slammed for confusion over SNA roles
There is “no point” in announcing a target completion for a review of special needs assistant (SNA) allocations, a minister with responsibility has said.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Deportation of Irishman detained by Ice delayed until next month
Deportation of Irishman detained by Ice delayed until next month
Seamus Culleton, originally from Kilkenny, has been in the US for almost 20 years and is married to a US citizen

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Teenager injured as shots fired in north Dublin
Teenager injured as shots fired in north Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the incident in St Margaret’s Park, Ballymun, on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group F - Aviva Stadium
Irish team would 'miss out' if Israel matches were boycotted, says Simon Harris
The two teams are due to play each other in the autumn: the away leg on September 27 and the home fixture on October 4

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Feb 13th 2026
Temperatures to plunge to -4C as fresh rain and snow warnings issued
Heavy rain, sleet and icy conditions set to cause travel disruption across several counties this weekend

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

SHOWBIZ Pogues
The Pogues announce death of drummer Andrew Ranken with ‘deep sadness’
Nicknamed 'The Clobberer' Ranken also played on some of their most critically acclaimed albums

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Aptamil infant formula recall
Food Safety Authority stands by formula recall statement
At the time, the authority advised the public that Danone had informed it that while the implicated products were manufactured in Ireland

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Housing update at Churchfields development in Dublin
‘Medical lifeline’ between Donegal and Dublin will be cut, campaigners says
Changes to a public service air route are down to “people in Dublin making decisions that have no idea what it’s like living in Donegal”, a campaigner has said.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Woman arrested after heroin worth €1.7m seized following house search 
Woman arrested after heroin worth €1.7m seized following house search 
In a search of a house in Carlow Town, 12kg of suspected heroin was found alongside cannabis and tablets

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Graham Norton Show - London
'A massive deal': Graham Norton on starring in the new Taylor Swift music video
Cork star Graham Norton said he had struggled to keep the video a secret, having worked on it in November

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Government Trade Forum
Harris backs Taoiseach’s Trump visit, as engagement ‘more important than ever’
Simon Harris has expressed his support for the Taoiseach’s meeting with US president Donald Trump, saying “it’s more important than ever” to engage.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Newborn baby in the arms of his mother drinking from the feeding bottle
More batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant and follow-on formula recalled
The affected products relate to specific batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate formula which may contain cereulide, which can cause food poisoning.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Michael Flatley civil court case
Michael Flatley ‘full of joy’ as Dublin Lord Of The Dance show to go ahead
Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said he is “full of joy” that the Lord Of The Dance show in Dublin this week is able to go ahead.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Mark Hehir interview
'Hero' Irish bus driver says he did not tell his family about employment tribunal
In an interview with this week, Mr Hehir said that he would like an apology from Metroline as well as compensation for lost earnings, but did not want his job back

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Catherine Connolly visit to Northern Ireland
Catherine Connolly: North a ‘beacon of light’ showing world ‘peace is possible’
President acknowledged that across the island of Ireland there are 'different aspirations for the future' and an 'unfinished story'

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Enoch Burke court case
Enoch Burke calls appeals process ‘a shambles’ after two resignations
The High Court was told on Wednesday that two members of the disciplinary appeals panel (DAP) had resigned

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Mark Hehir employment tribunal
Irish bus driver in London says he wants apology after he was sacked after catching thief
Mr Hehir, who worked in north-west London but is originally from Limerick, said the support from the public has been “incredible” since an employment tribunal upheld Metrolink’s decision, a ruling first reported by the Press Association.

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Showbiz stock
Dermot O’Leary plays tribute to Terry Wogan on 10th anniversary of his death
Terry Wogan died on January 31, 2016

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Michael Flatley civil court case
Michael Flatley lived ‘lifestyle of a Monaco millionaire’ by borrowing money, court told
Belfast court hears starkly conflicting accounts of Michael Flatley’s finances in dispute over control of The Lord of the Dance

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Government turns to TikTok to highlight risks of cosmetic surgery abroad
Simon Harris calls for social media ban for under-16s
Simon Harris said there had to be a 'baring of teeth' and enforcement of the age of digital consent

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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