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‘We have an obligation to do whatever we can’: TD Paul Murphy to join aid flotilla to Gaza

‘We have an obligation to do whatever we can’: TD Paul Murphy to join aid flotilla to Gaza

The first wave of the Samud Flotilla including Swedish environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg and Irish actor Liam Cunningham left Barcelona on Sunday

Sun Aug 31 2025 - 17:47
Catherine Connolly’s remarks on not trusting ‘US, UK, France’ were in ‘context of Gaza genocide’, she says

Catherine Connolly’s remarks on not trusting ‘US, UK, France’ were in ‘context of Gaza genocide’, she says

Independent TD’s bid for presidency won unanimous backing of People Before Profit party on Sunday

Sun Aug 31 2025 - 17:16
‘The whole house shook’: Brendan Courtney describes lucky escape after car crashes into home

‘The whole house shook’: Brendan Courtney describes lucky escape after car crashes into home

Driver ‘came very close to hitting lamp post’ near house, which would have a had a very different outcome, says broadcaster

Sun Aug 31 2025 - 17:14
Man (20s) to appear in court over  Temple Bar assault on tourist

Man (20s) to appear in court over Temple Bar assault on tourist

Victim of assault in critical condition at Beaumont Hospital

Sat Aug 30 2025 - 08:49
Jim Gavin wins backing of two FF ministers as Bertie Ahern declines to rule himself out

Jim Gavin wins backing of two FF ministers as Bertie Ahern declines to rule himself out

Billy Kelleher calls for ‘healthy’ contest as three candidates emerge for nomination

Fri Aug 29 2025 - 18:39
Microsoft users across Europe experience delays as Outlook email service goes down

Microsoft users across Europe experience delays as Outlook email service goes down

Dublin experiencing bulk of problems

Fri Aug 29 2025 - 15:53
Claire Byrne leaves RTÉ for Newstalk before expected pay cut

Claire Byrne leaves RTÉ for Newstalk before expected pay cut

Presenter ‘thrilled’ to be joining rival broadcaster as Pat Kenny makes way in schedule

Fri Aug 29 2025 - 13:42
Ryanair oversize bags clampdown: ‘Raising commission to catch people is scary’

Ryanair oversize bags clampdown: ‘Raising commission to catch people is scary’

Staff are to get €2.50 for every passenger they catch with cabin bags above strict size limits

Thu Aug 28 2025 - 18:56
Gay and lesbian children are more likely to be bullied, study finds

Gay and lesbian children are more likely to be bullied, study finds

ESRI report shows lesbian, gay or bisexual children and those with a disability are more likely to be bullied

Thu Aug 28 2025 - 00:01
Yellow rain warning in place for west as Met Éireann forecasts unsettled weekend weather

Yellow rain warning in place for west as Met Éireann forecasts unsettled weekend weather

Electric Picnic attendees in Stradbally on Friday would do well to pack their wellies and ponchos

Wed Aug 27 2025 - 12:15
Dublin’s Luas resumes service after major shutdown, with delays expected

Dublin’s Luas resumes service after major shutdown, with delays expected

Both the Red and Green lines are affected by the power outage

Wed Aug 27 2025 - 08:46
Laya Healthcare customer left baffled by company’s explanation of insurance price hikes

Laya Healthcare customer left baffled by company’s explanation of insurance price hikes

Health Information Authority encourages people to shop around and consider increasing hospital excesses on policies

Wed Aug 27 2025 - 06:58
VHI rolls out new price hikes, with almost 1m health insurance customers affected

VHI rolls out new price hikes, with almost 1m health insurance customers affected

Move from State’s largest health insurer follows similar announcements from Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health

Tue Aug 26 2025 - 16:48
Celebrity cook Donal Skehan issued with compliance notice over Instagram post

Celebrity cook Donal Skehan issued with compliance notice over Instagram post

Chef told to disclose if social media posts are paid promotions after commercial content for Howth-based business

Mon Aug 25 2025 - 15:09
Tesla refuses Dublin customer €500 referral discount despite assurances

Tesla refuses Dublin customer €500 referral discount despite assurances

Elon Musk’s EV company points to small print in denying John the discount he was twice told he was entitled to

Mon Aug 25 2025 - 14:28
Grocery prices up almost 6%, new figures suggest

Grocery prices up almost 6%, new figures suggest

Most households are worse off by well in excess of €3,000 a year as a result of higher priced groceries

Mon Aug 25 2025 - 12:47
More than €4,000 vanishes from account after Airtricity issues huge bill over incorrect reading

More than €4,000 vanishes from account after Airtricity issues huge bill over incorrect reading

Spending months trying to retrieve funds would most likely tip us all over the edge - but contact by Pricewatch here produces swift results

Mon Aug 25 2025 - 06:00
Irish language parts of Northern Ireland street signs vandalised in ‘hate crimes’

Irish language parts of Northern Ireland street signs vandalised in ‘hate crimes’

More than 200 signs have been defaced in Cookstown area over recent years

Sun Aug 24 2025 - 06:00
Hundreds gather in Dublin to remember Harvey Morrison Sherratt

Hundreds gather in Dublin to remember Harvey Morrison Sherratt

Anger directed at Simon Harris following death of nine-year-old boy with scoliosis

Sat Aug 23 2025 - 18:22
Mary Lou McDonald mulls presidential candidacy but party discussions continue

Mary Lou McDonald mulls presidential candidacy but party discussions continue

Sinn Féin must decide whether to field candidate or back another for November’s race

Sat Aug 23 2025 - 17:58
Young girl seriously injured in e-bike crash in Dublin

Young girl seriously injured in e-bike crash in Dublin

Man released without charge following incident on Friday

Sat Aug 23 2025 - 12:08
Man killed after truck overturns on N7 in three-vehicle collision

Man killed after truck overturns on N7 in three-vehicle collision

Five others are taken to hospital after crash near Rathcoole, Co Dublin

Sat Aug 23 2025 - 09:55
How to save on health insurance as prices continue to rise

How to save on health insurance as prices continue to rise

Shopping around for the most suitable cover can lead to big savings

Fri Aug 22 2025 - 13:04
Little Caesars becomes latest Dublin restaurant to close

Little Caesars becomes latest Dublin restaurant to close

‘Never just a business, it was a home built on community, laughter and love,’ say owners of Rathfarnham business

Fri Aug 22 2025 - 12:31
Hopes Irish tourism will win big from US College Football Classic in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

Hopes Irish tourism will win big from US College Football Classic in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

Kansas State University’s Wildcats take on Iowa State University’s Cyclones on Saturday

Fri Aug 22 2025 - 12:00
Irish Life Health increases prices for third time in 2025

Irish Life Health increases prices for third time in 2025

Move comes just six days after Laya Healthcare rolled out price increases

Thu Aug 21 2025 - 12:55
Noel Gallagher left ‘shaky’ after Oasis after-party in Dublin

Noel Gallagher left ‘shaky’ after Oasis after-party in Dublin

‘It was quite a night,’ recalls the songwriter, who also bestows rare praise on his younger brother, Liam

Wed Aug 20 2025 - 13:03
Ryanair most complained-about company to consumer watchdog in first half of 2025

Ryanair most complained-about company to consumer watchdog in first half of 2025

Airline was followed by Eir and Sky, while Ticketmaster appeared to put Oasis controversy behind it

Tue Aug 19 2025 - 00:01
Unwelcome car-hire experiences might prove enlightening for intending travellers

Unwelcome car-hire experiences might prove enlightening for intending travellers

One reader less than pleased when hire firm refused to accept printed, not embossed, credit card

Mon Aug 18 2025 - 13:00
Ryanair: ‘We don’t have time to waste with stupid follow-up questions from your readers’

Ryanair: ‘We don’t have time to waste with stupid follow-up questions from your readers’

The airline says under-16s now need to be accompanied by an adult when flying. Readers say it’s not that simple

Mon Aug 18 2025 - 06:07
Back to school costs: 20 ways to reduce the burden

Back to school costs: 20 ways to reduce the burden

Despite years of positive noises from government - and some positive moves - the financial burden of getting kids back to school continues to rise. But there are ways to ease that burden

Mon Aug 11 2025 - 06:04
Skerries football club faces closure over insurance dispute

Skerries football club faces closure over insurance dispute

The club claims structural defects are down to subsidence, however, their insurer says it is because of mica

Mon Aug 11 2025 - 06:00
‘Very difficult to contact’: Readers angered by order delays at large garden retailer

‘Very difficult to contact’: Readers angered by order delays at large garden retailer

Rathwood Garden & Living customers still frustrated despite business’s apology

Sat Aug 09 2025 - 11:56
Ryan Tubridy repays €150,000 to RTÉ following financial controversy

Ryan Tubridy repays €150,000 to RTÉ following financial controversy

‘I intended making this payment and I’m happy to have been able to do so today’ former Radio One broadcaster says in statement

Fri Aug 08 2025 - 17:51
Ryanair plays down prospect of Spanish baggage handler strikes impacting Irish travellers

Ryanair plays down prospect of Spanish baggage handler strikes impacting Irish travellers

Union representing some baggage handlers has called a series of strikes over alleged breaches of labour rights

Fri Aug 08 2025 - 16:28
Future of retailer Claire’s in doubt as US parent files for bankruptcy protection

Future of retailer Claire’s in doubt as US parent files for bankruptcy protection

Restructuring firm Interpath recently tasked with finding a buyer for the European operation, including the 20 Irish stores

Wed Aug 06 2025 - 16:10
Garden centre apologises over delayed orders after supplier goes into administration

Garden centre apologises over delayed orders after supplier goes into administration

Rathwood Garden & Living ‘fixing problems’ caused after one of firm’s main suppliers entered administration

Wed Aug 06 2025 - 06:00
Cost of starting secondary school in Ireland now tops €1,100

Cost of starting secondary school in Ireland now tops €1,100

Many parents worried about costs, with only 34% saying they will be manageable

Wed Aug 06 2025 - 06:00
Status Yellow wind warnings lifted across the State with power restored to thousands

Status Yellow wind warnings lifted across the State with power restored to thousands

Eight counties under alerts amid forecasts of dangerous driving conditions, flooding and structural damage

Mon Aug 04 2025 - 16:21
‘I was delighted with the big, happy head on him’: Stories of soundness restoring readers’ faith in humanity

‘I was delighted with the big, happy head on him’: Stories of soundness restoring readers’ faith in humanity

From Ryanair and Decathlon to Stena and Dublin Bus, here are some happy-ending tales of sound customer service

Mon Aug 04 2025 - 06:00
Water supply for Greater Dublin Area replenishing after Uisce Éireann completes major pipe repairs

Water supply for Greater Dublin Area replenishing after Uisce Éireann completes major pipe repairs

Extensive repairs scheduled this weekend as demand for water is typically lower on bank holidays

Sun Aug 03 2025 - 11:39
One Night in Dublin ... with the bouncers at Copper Face Jacks: Once you’re gone, you’re gone

One Night in Dublin ... with the bouncers at Copper Face Jacks: Once you’re gone, you’re gone

On the door with security staff and management of ‘the most famous nightclub in Ireland’

Sun Aug 03 2025 - 06:00
How to make a customer complaint: The consumer rights you have, and the ones you don’t

How to make a customer complaint: The consumer rights you have, and the ones you don’t

Awareness of what protections you have as a consumer, but also of when the law isn’t on your side, can ultimately benefit your blood pressure

Mon Jul 28 2025 - 08:00
How to get children saving early – and why prize bonds aren’t the answer

How to get children saving early – and why prize bonds aren’t the answer

There are smarter options than leaving your child’s allowance or gift money in a deposit account

Fri Jul 25 2025 - 10:17
Ryanair’s changed policy on minors leaves children’s travel plans up in the air

Ryanair’s changed policy on minors leaves children’s travel plans up in the air

When it comes to accompanying children, a 16- or 17-year-old is no longer an adult

Tue Jul 22 2025 - 06:00
‘The worst customer service experience of my life’: Tales of Aer Lingus travel trouble

‘The worst customer service experience of my life’: Tales of Aer Lingus travel trouble

More readers have been dismayed by poor Aer Lingus customer care

Mon Jul 21 2025 - 06:00
Ryanair looking to boost staff commission to tackle ‘scourge’ of oversized bags

Ryanair looking to boost staff commission to tackle ‘scourge’ of oversized bags

Airline wants to address issue caused by ‘tiny number of passengers’ who don’t abide by rules

Sun Jul 20 2025 - 16:05
Irish public’s caution on Occupied Territories Bill reflects ‘considered’ view – Taoiseach

Irish public’s caution on Occupied Territories Bill reflects ‘considered’ view – Taoiseach

Irish Times poll suggests voters are becoming more concerned about proposed legislation

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 19:47
Hundreds of potentially unsafe baby products removed by top online retailers after consumer protection sweep

Hundreds of potentially unsafe baby products removed by top online retailers after consumer protection sweep

Officials across European Union even found recalled products listed for sale during their safety and compliance checks

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 15:59
Liveline contenders: ‘Crazy levels of speculation’ about who will step in to replace Joe Duffy

Liveline contenders: ‘Crazy levels of speculation’ about who will step in to replace Joe Duffy

Candidates remain tight-lipped, but sources suggest there could be an overhaul of radio show and RTÉ’s afternoon schedule

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 08:30
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