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Irish Budget 2026
Callers from ‘squeezed middle class’ quiz finance ministers over Budget 2026
Finance minister Paschal Donohoe and public expenditure minister Jack Chambers responded live to questions from listeners on radio 

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Bellator 275 - 3Arena
Conor McGregor accepts 18-month ban for UFC anti-doping violation
McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he suffered a badly broken leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election 2025
Tenant issue was raised with Jim Gavin in early September — Jack Chambers
Jack Chambers said he would urge Jim Gavin to repay any funds still owed to his former tenant and that he had not spoken to him since Sunday

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict
Tadhg Hickey: Israeli treatment was the most 'inhumane that he had ever seen'
'For the crime of trying to get baby formula into a besieged population to try and feed starving babies, we were brought to effectively a terrorist prison camp'

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

House of Guinness premiere - London
Anthony Boyle: Say Nothing inspired family discussions on the Troubles
The series won four gongs at the Irish Film and Television Academy awards earlier in the year, with Boyle, 31, who played Brendan Hughes, taking home the rising star prize

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Halo World Snooker Championship 2025 - Day Thirteen - The Crucible
Ronnie O’Sullivan makes century on return at Xi’an Grand Prix
The 49-year-old was last in action at the Saudi Arabia Masters, where he was beaten in the final by Neil Robertson.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
ieExplains: Will Jim Gavin's name stay on the presidential election ballot paper?
The former Dublin football manager dropped out of contention late on Sunday night

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Garda stock
Two men arrested for suspected money laundering in two counties
Two men have been arrested for allegedly facilitating money laundering on behalf of an organised crime group after gardaí recovered bank notes made up of £185,000 and €48,700 in Co Louth and Co Dublin.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

‘So much more to unite than divide us’ – Heather Humphreys
‘So much more to unite than divide us’ – Heather Humphreys
Ms Humphreys spent the day in the Northern Ireland capital after the number of candidates shrank to two following the withdrawal of former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Haughey's papers received by university
Martin Mansergh showed ‘boundless commitment to very end’, funeral told
Martin Mansergh was a key figure during the Northern Ireland peace process, before joining Fianna Fáil and becoming a senator and TD

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Graham Norton Show - London
Graham Norton agrees three-series deal with BBC for flagship chat show
Norton continues to draw a string of A-list talent to his sofa.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Daughter of flotilla detainee calls for sanctions on Israel
Daughter of flotilla detainee calls for sanctions on Israel
Jenna Almai said her mother, Maureen, had been detained while sailing on board the Paola I, which was one of more than 40 vessels intercepted

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Garda stock
Gardaí probe discovery of man’s body in Meath
His body was discovered in the Agher area shortly before 10am on Friday

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

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

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