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Medieval Irish manuscript should be returned to Ireland permanently, says Sinn Féin TD
Medieval Irish manuscript should be returned to Ireland permanently, says Sinn Féin TD
The Annals of Inishfallen is currently available to view at UCC library, and is on loan from the University of Oxford

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Electric vehicles growth forecasts
Level of EV grants for cars priced over €40k slated as strategy ‘flaw’
Sinn Féin transport spokesperson says figures show the scheme 'disproportionately benefits' more well-off families

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Gerry Adams civil court case
Sinn Féin TD unaware party MP was considered as legal representative for Daniel Kinahan
Matt Carthy also said he was unaware of reports that the Sinn Féin MP and solicitor met with Mr Kinahan while in prison.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Cork politicians deny fraud as gardaí send report to DPP
Cork politicians deny fraud as gardaí send report to DPP
Gardaí sent a file to the DPP this month over an alleged €200,000 fraud at a Cork company that both politicians formerly worked for

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

RSA to close Dublin driving test centre despite seven-month waiting list
RSA to close Dublin driving test centre despite seven-month waiting list
The Raheny centre will close in September as the RSA faces criticism over capacity and unauthorised driving test booking apps

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

‘It's an emergency’: More than 5,000 carers in Cork are over 65
‘It's an emergency’: More than 5,000 carers in Cork are over 65
Cork North Central Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould received HSE data which also show that 310 careers in Cork are aged over 85

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Grace Lynch funeral
Sinn Féin urges Taoiseach to ringfence funding to purchase Bessborough
Party leader Mary Lou McDonald: 'This cannot become a game of passing responsibility, passing liability, between central Government and Cork County Council'

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Cork City Council spent €6.2m to get out of 24-house deal amid 'contractual dispute'
Cork City Council spent €6.2m to get out of 24-house deal amid 'contractual dispute'
Council insists the €6.2m payout saved the taxpayer from a much bigger claim, estimated to be in the region of €83m

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Rural bus rollout slows to just four new routes in first six months of this year
Rural bus rollout slows to just four new routes in first six months of this year
An average of 24 new routes were introduced every six months between 2023 and 2025 — but just four were rolled out from January to June this year

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Government urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial
Government urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial
Politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trial

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Cross-party Cork politicians call on Government to acquire former Bessborough mother and baby home lands
Cross-party Cork politicians call on Government to acquire former Bessborough mother and baby home lands
Cross-party representatives want the former institution preserved as a site of national conscience following approval for a housing development

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Close up low angle view cropped shot of a man riding electro scooter at the street
Taoiseach says he is 'leaning towards' e-scooter ban amid safety concerns
Government is examining tighter regulations after concerns over public safety, criminal activity and serious injuries involving e-scooters

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Irish EU Presidency
Elaine Loughlin: United Ireland debate needs planning, not just political slogans
Elaine Loughlin says meaningful preparation requires greater public engagement with the practical realities of constitutional change across the island

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Sinn Féin's Lynn Boylan: 'I don’t understand how anybody could watch a hare being chased'
Sinn Féin's Lynn Boylan: 'I don’t understand how anybody could watch a hare being chased'
MP says her personal view on hare coursing is 'not hidden' and that she wants to see it banned

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald
Failing to plan for united Ireland 'a black mark on Taoiseach's legacy' – Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader hits out at Micheál Martin amid Government opposition to her party's bill on preparing for Irish unity

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Two thirds of Irish people would vote to remain in EU - survey
Two thirds of Irish people would vote to remain in EU - survey
'More In Common' poll: Irish voters favour stronger economic ties with the EU, and now regard several European countries — including the UK — as closer allies than the US

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Frustration in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as Martin and Harris set to back Sinn Féin abortion bill
The Dáil has debated Sinn Féin's bill which seeks to remove the three-day reflection period that a woman must wait between seeking an abortion and accessing the service

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Middle East conflict
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to back Sinn Féin bill removing three-day abortion waiting period
Free vote for Government TDs as legislation advances to remove mandatory delay before accessing abortion care.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Sinn Féin proposes bill to remove three-day wait for abortion
 is to bring forward legislation to remove a three-day wait period for abortions in early pregnancy. At present, there is a three-day waiting period between GP consultations prior to a termination.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
Taoiseach condemns Belfast violence and says no one has right to take law into their own hands
Political leaders condemn attacks on homes and warn against efforts to exploit tensions following Belfast unrest

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

People are holding banner signs while they are going to a demonstration against climate change
Climate change ranks behind housing, healthcare, and cost of living for voters – poll
Irish Examiner Ipsos B&A poll suggests we prioritise living costs, healthcare, and housing ahead of climate issues at elections

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader clash over Cost of Disability payments
Mary Lou McDonald claimed the Government had made a “cruel decision” in October’s budget that left disabled people €1,400 'worse off'

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
Theresa Reidy: By-election results will be troubling for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin 
Sinn Féin has been positioning itself to lead a left government after the next general election. On these results, the party will be some way off the running

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
Paul Hosford: Mary Lou McDonald here for Sinn Féin 'on the good days and the bad'
While Dublin Central sparked questions about leadership, it is a perfect example of where the party is challenged and the answers it needs to find quickly

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Galway West by-election
As it happened: Both counts conclude as Fine Gael's Séan Kyne elected in Galway West
On the last count, Fine Gael's Sean Kyne overtakes Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas and becomes the new TD for Galway West.

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Galway West by-election
‘Pressure is for tyres’: Mary Lou McDonald rejects leadership speculation after by-election setback
Sinn Féin leader insists she faces no internal pressure despite disappointing by-election performances in Galway West and Dublin Central

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Dublin Central by-election
As it happened: ‘Emotional’ win for Soc Dems in Dublin Central and count to resume in Galway West
The eliminations have started in both Dublin Central and Galway West  — follow for tallies, transfers and race updates

Sat, 23 May, 2026

As it happened: Voters go to the polls in Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections
As it happened: Voters go to the polls in Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections
Hand counting of the paper ballots will begin at 9am on Saturday

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Ireland to vote
ieExplains: Everything you need to know about the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections
Voters in two constituencies will head to the polls this week to elect new TDs to the Dáil

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Different tactics for different parties in canvassing in Dublin Central continues
Different tactics for different parties in canvassing in Dublin Central continues
Constituents will vote this Friday

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Dáil row sees McDonald asked to retract comment during clash over rents 
Dáil row sees McDonald asked to retract comment during clash over rents 
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the Government is engaging in a 'very special kind of sleeveen politics'

Wed, 20 May, 2026

National Ambulance Service industrial action
Ambulance strike: What does it mean for patients and what happens next?
The Unions have said a 5% increase recommended under the benchmarking II process has not been delivered

Tue, 12 May, 2026

National Ambulance Service industrial action
Ambulance services ‘at breaking point’, Dáil told amid strike action
The Government has refused to resolve long-standing pay, conditions and staffing issues in , the leader of Sinn Féin has said.

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Paul Hosford: By-elections will highlight differing fortunes of government parties
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are not the only parties with high stakes in the next 14 days in Dublin Central and Galway West

Sat, 09 May, 2026

There was no previous falling out with Sinn Féin, says Janice Boylan 
There was no previous falling out with Sinn Féin, says Janice Boylan 
The candidate for Dublin Central addressed comments made in 2022 

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Cork City Council gives out thousands of free poop disposal bags to combat dog fouling
Cork City Council gives out thousands of free poop disposal bags to combat dog fouling
Dog faeces can carry the eggs of toxocara canis, or dog roundworm, and humans exposed to the larvae of these eggs can suffer extreme fever and illness, and severe damage to organs

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Budget will not include carbon tax reforms, minister says
Budget will not include carbon tax reforms, minister says
The environment minister said it helps continue the electrification of the country and reduces Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

IRISH US
Bacik: Incoherent, whack-a-mole Government approach to cost-of-living
The Labour leader said the Government should stop refusing to hold a mini budget, saying it has essentially unveiled similar in multiple parts

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Electric car purchase incentives
Government wants to 'do more' for small businesses by improving renewable energy grants
Climate minister Darragh O'Brien said he was working on improving grants for SMEs to help deal with soaring energy costs

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

SOCIAL DEMOCRATS NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Parents alarmed as early intervention classes for autistic children quietly phased out
In Cork, seven of the early intervention classes attached to primary schools open in 2020 have since been reclassified as autism classes. Just one new class has been added, in 2023.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2026
Louise Burne: Sinn Féin on road to being 'a normal party' as members row in behind Mary Lou McDonald
As discussions on Saturday between journalists and Sinn Féin members moved to Mary Lou’s leadership, Sinn Féin did what Sinn Féin does best.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2026
Mary Lou McDonald: 'People are fed up of broken promises from the Government'
The Sinn Féin leader said her party had 'forced the first cracks' between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2026
Mary Lou McDonald rejects claims of Sinn Féin leadership challenge at Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin leader dismisses speculation about her position, saying party debates reflect internal democracy ahead of key elections

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Israel-Hamas conflict
'People cannot wait': Sinn Féin calls for 'emergency budget' immediately
The Sinn Féin Ard Fheis started in Belfast on Friday evening and will continue throughout Saturday

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

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