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Co Louth incident
Funeral for murdered Louth trio to be held on Tuesday
In an online funeral notice, Mark was described as well-known for his love of running and a “cherished member” of the local running club North East Runners Dundalk.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Tunisia Gaza Flotilla
16 Irish citizens held on Gaza flotilla taken to ‘detention facility’ in Israel
Simon Harris also said he believed Israel had breached international law in the detention of the 16 Irish citizens among hundreds of others.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course
Ryder Cup abuse of European players ‘crossed the line’ – PGA of America chief
European players were on the receiving end of heckling and abuse on their way to a 15-13 win at Bethpage Black in New York last week.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025
Irish singer CMAT postpones UK tour because of infected wisdom tooth
The musician was scheduled to start the shows in October following the release of her critically acclaimed third album, Euro‑Country.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Co Louth incident
Hundreds gather to remember father, mother and son killed in Co Louth
Flowers and messages expressing condolences have been laid outside the garda cordon.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Residential supports for older people need to increase 60% by 2040
Record numbers of older people seeking help from charity
Record numbers of older people are seeking support from Alone, according to the organisation’s annual report.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Labour Party conference 2025
British leaders ‘in discussion’ with Government over 'Brit-card' scheme
It is expected to be subject to consultation and may require legislation.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Boyzone in concert - Belfast
Boyzone to reunite for one-off stadium show
It will be the band’s first performance together since 2019

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Ryanair press conference
Ryanair will not restart Tel Aviv flights
The airline said it would only restart 22 routes when it receives guarantees over terminal costs and is provided with the same summer slots

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Explosion at Donegal service station
Creeslough investigation file forwarded to Director of Public Prosecutions
It comes almost three years after 10 people were killed in an explosion at a building complex in the Co Donegal village on October 7, 2022

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Day Two - Friday October 4th
Hollywood star Bill Murray golfs through Ireland in new series
The series will see Murray, who has Irish roots, joined by celebrity friends and long-time golfing companion Tom Coyne as they tee off around the Emerald Isle.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

River Barrow rescue
Tributes paid to fisherman after body found following three-day search at sea
A member of the public alerted search teams after the missing man, identified by industry figures as Kevin McCloskey from Killybegs, fell overboard from a vessel on Thursday evening

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Anti-racism carnival
Thousands march through Dublin for United Against Racism rally
The parade departed from Parnell Square at about 1pm on Saturday and made its way to Custom House Quay

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Catherine Connolly highlights need for ‘courageous and independent voice’
The left-wing independent spoke at a Sinn Féin event in Dublin, alongside the party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course
Rory McIlroy aims expletive at American fans and asks for respect at Ryder Cup
McIlroy hit back at American supporters after being subjected to heckling.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Royal Canal Greenway opening
Government keen for efficiency in immigration system, says Donohoe
Increasing allowances for asylum seekers who leave the country voluntarily could be a way to make the immigration system more efficient, Paschal Donohoe has said.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Barack Obama visits Dublin
Barack Obama accepts Freedom of the City of Dublin ‘with deep humility’
Mr Obama signed the Roll of Honour and was presented with a gift of a first edition of 'Ulysses', a bottle of Dublin Whiskey by Teelings, and a commemorative scroll with calligraphy by Aoife Lyons

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Event to mark Ryanair’s 35-year contribution to the economy
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary defends switch to digital boarding passes
Asked about criticism of the scheme from advocates for older people, Mr O’Leary told reporters in Dublin on Thursday that he was “amazed by the outrage”.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election
Race for the Áras: Candidates grilled on vision for presidency as contest begins in earnest
The election will take place on October 24

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out
Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out
Independent hopeful Maria Steen fell two signatures short of the 20 needed, leaving just three candidates on the presidential ballot

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Activity Card to support children's participation in sport and culture
Justice minister condemns 'Israeli attack on lawful flotilla' with Irish citizens on board
The Dáil heard on Wednesday that Senator Chris Andrews is on board the Spectre boat that was 'struck four times' on Tuesday night

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Harvey Morrison protest
HSE boss apologises to Harvey’s parents for being ‘let down’ by system
The case of the nine-year-old, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, has featured prominently in media reports and political debate over the summer and into the resumption of the Dáil

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary
O’Callaghan wants fewer than 10,000 asylum seekers per year
Before the pandemic there were typically 3,000 to 5,000 applications for international protection in Ireland each year

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Home heating grants
First of winter’s Fuel Allowance Scheme payments to start this week
The means-assessed payment will be paid for 28 weeks to 410,000 households across the state

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Balloons released in memory of young boy after remains found in search
Balloons released in memory of young boy after remains found in search
Daniel Aruebose had not been seen for several years, and would have been seven if he had lived

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Ireland v England - Third Men's International Twenty20 - Malahide Cricket Club
England clinch T20 series win over Ireland 
Ireland's total of 154 for eight was never likely to be enough in Malahide

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

New Taoiseach appointed
Ceann Comhairle urges action on fake social media accounts and false narratives
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy described an increase in the number of, veracity and severity of threats against elected representatives

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

American Airlines flight diverted to Dublin
Disruption continues at Dublin Airport following alleged cyber attack
Some 13 flights, nine inbound and four outbound, had been cancelled at the airport by noon on Sunday

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland Troubles framework
Sinn Féin to set out position over presidential contest
The republican party has so far refused to clarify whether it will run its own candidate in the contest or support independent Catherine Connolly

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Take That bringing Circus Live tour from 2009 to Dublin next summer
Take That bringing Circus Live tour from 2009 to Dublin next summer
Nearly two decades later, the group will return to perform the original 2009 set list with a few surprises along the way.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election 2025
Jim Gavin submits nomination papers for presidential race
Mr Gavin was accompanied by Fianna Fáil deputy leader Jack Chambers as he submitted the paperwork at the Customs House in Dublin on Friday

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of Northern Ireland Troubles
The new framework will raise expectations that the Irish Government is moving closer to dropping its interstate legal case against the UK

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig
Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig
Thursday’s concert coincided with the final day of the US president’s visit, a week after Mr Starmer met with Israel president Isaac Herzog at Number 10

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Sally Rooney attends a photocall during the Edinburgh International Book Festival on August, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sally Rooney: I cannot safely enter UK without facing arrest over Palestine
Normal People author Sally Rooney has been advised she “can no longer safely enter the UK without potentially facing arrest” due to her support for banned organisation Palestine Action.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

National Ploughing Championships 2025
‘Huge issue’ of trespassing and dog attacks discussed at Ploughing Championships
Trespassing and dog attacks on livestock have become a “significant issue”, a farming organisation has said at the Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

National Ploughing Championships 2025
Michael D Higgins says UN should exclude Israel and allies
It comes after a team of independent experts commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Dublin and Cork city councils opt not to nominate presidential candidate
The presidential election will be held on Friday October 24

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Meath footballer with MS urges people to support readathon
Meath footballer with MS urges people to support readathon
Royals forward Cillian O’Sullivan has been living with multiple sclerosis, which he said came as a 'bolt out of the blue' in late 2023

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Heather Humphreys recalls attending Orange Order parades at campaign launch
Ms Humphreys launched her campaign in her home county of Monaghan on Saturday, close to the border with Northern Ireland.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Heather Humphreys launches presidential campaign in Monaghan
Heather Humphreys launches presidential campaign in Monaghan
Heather Humphreys has said she wants to use the to “facilitate reconciliation and understanding”. The Fine Gael candidate launched her campaign in her home county of Co Monaghan on Saturday.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Garda
Cyclist killed in collision with car in Co Carlow
A cyclist has died after a road crash in Co Carlow. Gardai have appealed for information about the collision with a car, which occurred on the N80 in Kilmeany at 11pm on Friday. A man in his 20s died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Explosion at Donegal service station
Man released in probe into Creeslough service station explosion
A man arrested by gardai investigating an explosion at a service station in Co Donegal that killed 10 people has been released without charge.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Garda
Cyclist, 80s, dies following hit-and-run incident in Co Meath
The crash happened Batterstown, Ballivor on Friday morning

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Donabate missing boy
Search continues in Dublin for missing boy, feared dead
On Friday, excavators were seen digging at a field in Donabate which has been fenced off with hoarding, erected by contractors

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

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