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Sean Brown public inquiry
McEntee vows to press for answers in Sean Brown murder case
Helen McEntee said it was “absolutely essential” that the circumstances of the 1997 killing were fully investigated

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
President Connolly says recent lives lost in Venezuela ‘appalling’ and ‘overlooked’
President Connolly addressed the crisis in Venezuela as she gave a speech to mark the beginning of a Dublin exhibition of science and research projects undertaken by students

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch
Simon Harris says country not taking ‘soft’ approach on US
Simon Harris said he would not describe the Trump administration’s middle-of-the-night capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores as “kidnapping”

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Travel Stock - Israel
Ireland joins European countries in condemning new Israeli aid laws
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the legislation includes measures to “cut water, electricity and communications” to UNRWA

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Food bills
A quarter of parents struggling financially, survey finds
Parents were asked what they spend on groceries, and a quarter said they spend more than €200 a week, with 37% spending between €150 and €200.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Graham Norton Show - London
Jessie Buckley wins best actress prize at Critics Choice Awards for performance in Hamnet
The awards are seen as an early indicator in the Oscar race

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

‘It was a survival call’: Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment
‘It was a survival call’: Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment
Mohammed, aged six, is one of 19 children who have been evacuated from Gaza to receive treatment in Ireland since December 2024

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Soldier F court case
Government defends Legacy Bill after Veterans Commissioner criticism
David Johnstone said that the Government’s proposed legislation treats veterans 'worse than terrorists'

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

British ambassador to Ireland focusing on energy, infrastructure and security
British ambassador to Ireland focusing on energy, infrastructure and security
Kara Owen said she was 'really pleased' to be taking on the job in the context of improved relations between Britain and Ireland

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Smart sensor from Donegal helps protect clean water in Uganda
Smart sensor from Donegal helps protect clean water in Uganda
Technology developed in Donegal is helping to provide clean drinking water in Uganda and could be rolled out to other countries next year.

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Robots and AI could transform future of farming, says expert
Robots and AI could transform future of farming, says expert
The robotics expert, along with his team of 'enthusiastic young people', are working on a range of experiments to push the boundaries of modern farming at the Automating Regenerative Agriculture (Aura) project at Maynooth University

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Migrant health workers in Ireland living in fear of racist abuse, warns medic
Migrant health workers in Ireland living in fear of racist abuse, warns medic
In many towns across Ireland, Dr Liqa Ur Rehman says, migrant doctors have formed private WhatsApp groups to help ensure their own safety

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Reptile expert warns over ‘surprising’ lack of regulation on exotic pets
Reptile expert warns over ‘surprising’ lack of regulation on exotic pets
A gaboon viper and a puff adder, were discovered by a landlord after his tenant left the country and his animals

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

New Irish President
In Pictures: Change at the top for Ireland with new president and Taoiseach
The year started with MicheĂĄl Martin becoming Taoiseach again after agreement was reached following a strong performance by his Fianna FĂĄil party in the November 2024 elections.

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

State of the art research into ‘mini brains’ at University of Galway
State of the art research into ‘mini brains’ at University of Galway
Scientists in Ireland have discovered improvements in growing “mini brains” in laboratories, which could benefit studies into strokes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Fine Gael think-in
Ireland joins international condemnation of new West Bank settlements
A number of EU countries signed the statement along with Canada, Japan and the UK

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Grafton Street Christmas Eve annual busk 2025
Bono joins annual Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin city
U2 frontman Bono was one of the last to take to the stage

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Mary Lou McDonald interview
Voters thought Sinn FĂ©in was ‘pulling punches’ on immigration, McDonald says
In the wake of last year’s local and European elections, Mary Lou McDonald revealed that senior figures in Sinn FĂ©in were “disappointed” with her engagement with the party’s base and that she needed to offer more clarity on its policies, including on immigration

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Trillick v Crossmaglen Rangers - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final
New Gaelic football rules resulted in minor increases in player workload – study
New Gaelic football rules resulted in a minor increase in the workload for players, according to data analysis by Dublin City University (DCU).

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Garda
Man dies following road crash in Co Westmeath
Two cars were involved in the collision shortly before 2.15pm on the Royal Canal Way at Cushinstown, Killucan.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict
Nativity scene recreated by activists in Dublin ‘in solidarity with Gaza’
The Gaza Solidarity Nativity, organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, was enacted beside the Molly Malone Statue in the capital less than a week before Christmas

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Irish presidential election
Taoiseach tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride
Mr Martin met Irish troops who will be serving at Camp Shamrock close to the border with Israel over Christmas during a visit to the country

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Connor Pollock
Man charged over cross-border terror plot to attack Galway mosque denied bail
Connor Pollock, 38, from Croob Park, in Ballynahinch, Co Down, appeared via videolink from HMP Maghaberry for a bail hearing at the Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Columba McVeigh search
Latest search for Disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success
The ICLVR said it still believes the information it was given that Mr McVeigh’s body is there was given in good faith

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Omagh Bombing Inquiry
Government prioritising Bill to let gardaĂ­ give Omagh inquiry evidence
Legislation to allow for oral testimony of Irish police and other officials to be provided to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry has been given priority by the Government.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Garda
Gardai appeal for information after Dublin shooting
They were called to reports of a shooting in Coultry Terrace, Ballymun, just after 7pm on Sunday.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Dublin Airport incident
Cannabis with street value of €3m discovered at Dublin Airport
More than €3m euros worth of cannabis was discovered in boxes labelled as “Kitchen Hoods” at Dublin Airport on Saturday.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Gardaí to increase patrols at centres for Irish Jewish community after Bondi Beach shooting 
Gardaí to increase patrols at centres for Irish Jewish community after Bondi Beach shooting 
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly is scheduled to speak to Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder to express his sympathies to the Irish Jewish community and speak about these measures

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Marianne Smyth court case
Man remanded in custody charged in connection with mosque burning plot
Connor Pollock, 38, from Croob Park, in Ballynahinch in Co Down, appeared before a district judge in Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Eurovision 2025
Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026
The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna in May

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

PSNI stock
Three arrests in cross-border probe into violent right-wing extremism
Three people have been arrested in Northern Ireland as part of a cross-border police investigation into violent right-wing extremism. Two men were detained in Co Down and a woman was detained in Co Armagh.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty doorstep
Government accused of ‘two-fingered salute’ over youth housing video
Sinn FĂ©in finance spokesman Pearse Doherty said the video, created by the SpunOut youth organisation and shared by the Department of Housing, was 'patronising'

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Freddie Scappaticci's will
Stakeknife: British government challenged to name agent planted in Provisional IRA
Operation Kenova found in its interim report that more lives were probably lost than saved through the operation of Stakeknife

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Guinness opening ÂŁ73m London brewery venue this week
Guinness is to open its latest brewery in London later this week after a £73m (€83,548,465) investment.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Trevor Deely missing
New appeal for information 25 years after disappearance of Kildare man in Dublin
The 22-year-old originally from Co Kildare was last seen on December 7, 2000, as he attended his work Christmas party at the Hilton Hotel

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Over the shoulder view of a child using a smartphone in a home environment
Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under-16s
An update on whether a ban on social media for under-16s is possible is expected at Cabinet next week, the Tánaiste has said. EU member states are examining restricting young people’s access to social media platforms.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Falling masonry brings down Drogheda Christmas lights
Falling masonry brings down Drogheda Christmas lights
A junction in the centre of Drogheda is closed after building masonry fell, pulling down Christmas lights.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fail Enterprise Roundtable
Social welfare payments: Here's when people will receive the Christmas bonus
Pensioners, carers and people with disabilities will be among those receiving the bonus on the same day they usually receive their weekly pension or other primary payment

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Coronavirus - Tue Jan 19, 2021
Bus Éireann coach involved in serious crash in Co Fermanagh
The road was closed for a time but has since reopened, the PSNI said

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Stag killed
GardaĂ­ issue appeal following decapitation of stag in Co Dublin
The headless body of the stag, which was part of the deer herd at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, was found on Thursday morning

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Peter Augustine court case
Robber who fatally kicked and punched Irish pensioner in London jailed for 23 years
A robber who fatally kicked, punched and stamped on a vulnerable pensioner before taking off with a box of cornflakes and a cottage pie has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Palestine Action ban legal challenge
Sally Rooney books may be pulled from UK sale due to Palestine Action ban, court told
Normal People author Sally Rooney’s books may have to be withdrawn from sale and none of her new works published in the UK due to “uncertainty” caused by the ban on Palestine Action, the British High Court has been told.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Celebrity Traitors
Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd reveals she has had second leg amputation
The 29-year-old had one leg amputated when she was 23.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Garda
Pensioner dies after road crash in Co Kildare
A pensioner has died after a road crash in Co Kildare. The man, in his 80s, was involved in a single-vehicle incident on the Curragh Road in Kildare town at around 1. 35pm on Wednesday afternoon.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

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