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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

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey UK premiere - London
Colin Farrell says he would ‘love’ to work with ‘magic’ Margot Robbie again
The Irish actor was speaking at the European premiere of the Kogonada-directed film

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Donabate missing boy
Gardaí ask drone operators to keep away from search for missing boy
Investigators have been examining an area of open ground in Donabate, Dublin, since September 1

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Taoiseach: Trump would be 'welcomed' as Doonbeg confirmed as 2026 Irish Open venue
The event will be held between September 10-13, according to the schedule

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael think-in
Russian drones over Poland ‘wake-up call for the West’, Harris says
Russia’s incursion into Polish airspace “has to be a wake-up call for the West”, the Tánaiste has said. It comes Polish leaders said over its territory overnight, in a move the EU foreign policy chief said seemed “intentional”.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Irish Budget 2025
Watchdog says Budget being planned with no ‘clear roadmap’ on fiscal policy
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has also recommended a reduction in the planned Budget package amid “high uncertainty”.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

European and local elections
Presidential race to heat up as third candidate to be confirmed
Polling day has been confirmed as Friday October 24 and nominations for candidates will close a month before that

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group F - Aviva Stadium
Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser
The Corkman came off the bench to clinch the leveller. 

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Pro-Palestine march
Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across the country
Protests were held in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Carlow and Navan, organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC)

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
Graham Linehan says he may never come back to Britain after arrest
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has said he may never return to Britain as he told of being arrested at Heathrow Airport.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary
Kelleher and Gavin to go head-to-head for Fianna Fail presidential nomination
The party had opened a nomination process which required a potential candidate to secure support of at least five members of the parliamentary party

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

US import tariffs
Drinks sector ‘next major priority’ for EU on tariff talks says Tánaiste
Mr Harris said there was a “genuine expectation” within the bloc that the sector would have received a carve-out from the sweeping 15% tariffs on most exports to the US

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
New Troubles legacy framework 'effectively there', says Tánaiste
Simon Harris said the two Governments are 'on the verge' of developing a framework that will be compliant with the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), as he criticised 'dangerous rhetoric' around the international treaty.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan wanted to 'destroy' anonymity of trans activist
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan said he wanted to “destroy” the anonymity of an “abusive” trans activist, a court in England has heard.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
Grabbing trans activist’s phone was ‘reflex’ response to ‘taunting’ – Linehan
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan told police that he grabbed a transgender activist’s phone in a “reflex response” to “taunting” about his family life, a court has heard.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria - UEFA Nations League Play Offs - Second Leg - Aviva Stadium
The key talking points: Can Ryan Manning step up for Ireland?
It's Hungary first up for Ireland in Dublin. 

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan called trans activist 'deeply disturbed sociopath'
The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Blue charity collection tin
Survey reveals high levels of trust in charities but concerns over duplication
However, the nationally representative survey of 1,000 people found that large portions of the population believe there is possible duplication of services and potential for mergers to cut costs and avoid overlaps

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan’s trans activist posts were 'oppressive', court told
The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Tánaiste speaks to 'brave' Gena Heraty who was kidnapped in Haiti
Tánaiste speaks to 'brave' Gena Heraty who was kidnapped in Haiti
Heraty was one of eight hostages — including a three-year-old child — who were kidnapped from an orphanage in Kenscoff on August 3

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan court case
Father Ted creator Linehan arrives at court for trans activist harassment trial
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court where he faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Ireland sending €500,000 for Afghanistan earthquake relief
More than 1,000 people died and thousands more were injured when the magnitude 6.0 quake struck close to the border with Pakistan

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Search for missing boy feared dead prompts review of closed child agency cases
Search for missing boy feared dead prompts review of closed child agency cases
Gardaí are investigating the disappearance and whereabouts of the boy, who would be seven years old if still alive

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

US import tariffs
Tánaiste warns Ireland could face tragedy if rising threats and toxic discourse are ignored
Simon Harris warns that rising threats and toxic online discourse must be taken seriously before tragedy occurs

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Donabate missing boy
Taoiseach warns against a ‘jump to conclusions’ on missing boy feared dead
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned people against “rushing to conclusions” in the case of a boy who has been missing from north Dublin for several years and is feared dead.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Simon Harris threatened
'No room for antisemitism' in Irish society, says Tánaiste
Mr Harris was speaking after meeting with members of the local Jewish community

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Graham Linehan charges
'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan arrested on suspicion of inciting violence online
Graham Linehan said after questioning by police his blood pressure had reached 'stroke territory', and he was taken to hospital and kept under observation, before being released on bail

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Majority of AI firms working on unhelpful 'generic' tools
Many election candidates experienced negative online behaviour, survey shows
Almost 60% of general election candidates and nearly half of local election candidates surveyed experienced negative online behaviour during the recent general and local elections, research has revealed.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Background image of fresh vibrant succulent spinach.
Spinach and mixed leaves products recalled over listeria fears
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said that recall notices will be displayed at point of sale

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Background image of fresh vibrant succulent spinach.
Spinach and mixed leaves products recalled over listeria fears
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said that recall notices will be displayed at point of sale

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Graham Norton Show - London
Julia Roberts to narrate BBC adaptation of Irish novel Leonard and Hungry Paul
Produced for BBC Northern Ireland by the Irish production company Subotica, Leonard And Hungry Paul will be available to watch later this autumn

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Ashling Murphy death
Man, 51, appears in court following seizure of drugs and firearms in Dublin
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the seizure of more than €750,000 worth of cannabis, following a garda operation in which two “military-grade” assault rifles were also uncovered.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

School secretaries and caretakers begin indefinite strike action
School secretaries and caretakers begin indefinite strike action
They are campaigning for 2,600 school staff to be included in the public service pension scheme and other entitlements

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Breast cancer study
HSE says ‘problem’ with viewing BreastCheck register will be fixed next week
The HSE said that these details are on the system despite the register 'not showing your correct details'

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Ryanair business update
Ryanair to raise bonuses for employees catching passengers with oversized bags
The airline’s chief executive Michael O’Leary said he makes 'absolutely no apology' for catching people who are 'scamming the system'

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Bloom festival 2025
EU damaged by lethargic response to daily horror in Gaza says President Higgins
He said too many European leaders 'have stayed silent', and those who have begun to speak up are not using 'appropriate' language

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

National Children's Hospital Ireland
BAM's claims on National Children's Hospital 'not credible', says minister
The Health Minister has described claims by BAM that large sections of the new National Children’s Hospital are complete as “not credible”, as doubts remain over when the facility will open.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict
Vigil held to show solidarity with journalists working in Gaza
The Dublin protest was organised after five journalists were killed in an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza on Monday.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

‘Military-style’ assault rifles and drugs valued at almost €775,000 seized
‘Military-style’ assault rifles and drugs valued at almost €775,000 seized
Gardaí seized two assault rifles, ammunition, and €775,000 cannabis in north Dublin, arresting two suspected gang leaders

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Columba McVeigh search
New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh
A new dig is taking place at Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan to search for the remains of Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh. The 19-year-old from Donaghmore was abducted by the Provisional IRA, killed and secretly buried in 1975.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Kneecap gig at London's Finsbury Park
Kneecap performing at Electric Picnic is really important, organiser says
The inclusion of Kneecap on the Electric Picnic lineup is “really important” for the Irish festival, organisers have said.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

British Irish Council summit
Fine Gael minister backs Harris amid resignation call
Nine-year-old Harvey Morrison, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died on July 29

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

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