‘The case shattered my life’: Calls for public inquiry 50 years on from Sallins train robberyThose wrongfully convicted of 1976 crime fear they will die before an inquiry can be held or State apology is grantedSun Mar 29 2026 - 16:43
‘I had to lose my daughter for everyone else to gain’: Students told of consequences of Coco’s LawSome pupils were surprised to hear that the law also applies to minorsFri Mar 27 2026 - 17:24
Minister for Education defends projected department overspend of up to €700mHildegarde Naughton makes ‘absolutely no apologies around the need to make sure we are adequately funded’Fri Mar 27 2026 - 14:04
Inquest into death of prisoner with mental illness adjourned over CCTV footage requestFather of four Ivan Rosney (36) died in Cloverhill Prison in 2020 after becoming unwell while being restrained by prison officersWed Mar 25 2026 - 16:41
‘I worked ‘cash in hand’ for years. Will I qualify for the full State pension?’ Work Q&A: How will the changes affect us? Wed Mar 25 2026 - 07:00
US received ‘present’ worth a ‘tremendous amount of money’ from Iran, Trump claimsUS president says Iran has agreed never to make a nuclear weapon but Tehran denies any talks have taken placeTue Mar 24 2026 - 22:59
Irish priest moves closer to sainthood after being declared venerable by Pope LeoFr Edward Flanagan, born in 1886, has passed the second of four steps to canonisationMon Mar 23 2026 - 23:23
Israel launches new attacks on Iran shortly after Trump spoke of ‘productive’ discussionsMixed messages on resolution as Iran’s foreign ministry says no talks have taken placeMon Mar 23 2026 - 21:46
‘I don’t envisage lying in front of bulldozers’: Man seeks reprieve for €300k Sutton extensionPhilip Farrelly did not seek planning permission, has been ordered to demolish development in SuttonMon Mar 23 2026 - 06:00
Iran’s ability to threaten Strait of Hormuz ‘degraded’; Trump considers ‘winding down’ warUS temporarily eases sanctions on Iranian oil shipments in bid to stem a global supply crisisSat Mar 21 2026 - 16:47
Harry Clarke plaque marks birthplace of Dublin ‘genius of light and colour’Stained-glass artist’s work spans more than 130 windows across Ireland and internationallySat Mar 21 2026 - 13:48
Met Éireann predicts ‘wintry’ conditions next week with near gale-force windsMet Éireann forecasts highest temperatures of 18 degrees on FridayFri Mar 20 2026 - 11:23
‘I returned to work after maternity leave and was issued with a notice of redundancy’Work Q&A: I was told by HR there was a vacancy and it was being held for me. But this has been filled. Is this legal?Wed Mar 18 2026 - 07:00
Micheál Martin argues against Donald Trump’s tariffs at shamrock ceremonyTaoiseach is in Washington to meet the US president for the traditional Shamrock ceremony while joint US-Israel assault on Iran continues Tue Mar 17 2026 - 22:29
Irish woman who fled ‘very wealthy’ husband in UAE over alleged abuse granted safety orderHusband alleges woman ‘wrongfully’ took child to Ireland and is seeking their return to Gulf stateTue Mar 17 2026 - 06:00
Woman in fear of ‘abusive’ daughter refuses offer of interim barring orderParent withdraws application after hearing daughter would be removed from home by gardaí: ‘She will be homeless’Sun Mar 15 2026 - 06:00
Anti-war demonstration at US embassy in Dublin is met by Iranian counter-protestersAngry scenes as peace groups demand end to attacks on Iran, but Iranian group chants ‘Thank you, Trump’Thu Mar 12 2026 - 21:06
‘I want to move to part-time due to a lack of childcare options. Should my employer allow this?’Work Q&A: I’m nervous about asking to move part-time, as it might not be looked upon favourably. Are there other options?Wed Mar 11 2026 - 07:00
Academic staff ‘blindsided’ by plan to reform arts at University of GalwayThe Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has warned of a potential dispute due to a ‘lack of engagement’Tue Mar 10 2026 - 11:12
Number of CAO applicants hoping to study veterinary medicine almost triplesArts degrees at Trinity College Dublin see 6.5 per cent increase in applicationsTue Mar 10 2026 - 00:01
Irish troops in Lebanon ‘well and accounted for’ as hostilities rage between Israel and HizbullahUS says it struck Iranian drone carrier at sea; more than 200 killed in Israeli air strikes on BeirutFri Mar 06 2026 - 22:05
More than 1,300 applications received for 56 cost-rental homes in DublinSuccessful applicants will pay €1,547 per month for two-bed units allocated in first phase of Oscar Traynor Woods housing developmentWed Mar 04 2026 - 18:04
RTB opens investigation into 36 evictions in Wexford housing estateHousing Minister denies evictions are connected to new tenancy rulesWed Mar 04 2026 - 13:10
I felt I had no alternative but to resign following racist abuse from customersWork Q&A: My concerns about racism, unequal treatment, and racist abuse from customers were consistently ignoredWed Mar 04 2026 - 07:00
Iran: Hundreds of Irish citizens to leave UAE on charter flights; drone strike near US consulate in DubaiTrump ‘not happy’ with UK and threatens to cut all trade with Spain; Strikes hit building in Tehran where clerics deciding on new supreme leaderTue Mar 03 2026 - 23:17
‘We grieve for what could have been’: Navan mourns at Mia Lily Keogh O’Keeffe funeralFamily, teenage friends and wider community attend emotional funeral for girl hit by carFri Feb 27 2026 - 14:49
University of Galway plans to replace arts course due to fall-off in interest ‘Urgent’ reform aims to meet changing needs of students as they seek ‘direct routes to employment’Fri Feb 27 2026 - 06:00
Seán Rooney inquest: Media asked to leave hearing due to ‘sensitive’ informationDefence Forces previously argued that putting certain information into the public domain puts Unifil troops at riskThu Feb 26 2026 - 17:54
‘Shocking and wrong’: Taoiseach issues State apology to institutional abuse survivorsIt’s a busy day at Government Buildings, follow our live updatesWed Feb 25 2026 - 18:31
‘He was failed when he needed help the most’: Calls for separate units for mental health emergenciesJoe Loughnane says his brother Alan died in 2025 after being let down by an inadequate system Wed Feb 25 2026 - 09:04
I have a highly respected degree but can’t get a decent job. AI might be the problemWork Q&A: How can every single application be rejected?Wed Feb 25 2026 - 07:00
People thought I had a stroke or Alzheimer’s, Gisèle Pelicot tells RTÉ’s Prime TimeShe says could not recall being raped by dozens of men for years as she had been druggedTue Feb 24 2026 - 23:24
Shortage of new homes ‘affecting take-up of First Home Scheme incentive’Initiative aims to assist purchase of 8,000 new-builds within five yearsMon Feb 23 2026 - 06:00
Girl (16) killed in Co Meath hit-and-run is namedTeenager one of seven killed on Irish roads over the weekend Sun Feb 22 2026 - 19:50
Schools and families warn of ‘breaking point’ over possible cuts to SNA allocationsCo Wexford school principal said special needs assistants provide a vital backbone of careSun Feb 22 2026 - 06:00
Rathgar residents ‘devastated’ after case against school’s ‘own private Aviva’ is dismissedLocal opinion divided, with rival group of St Mary’s College parents backing planSat Feb 21 2026 - 10:00
SNA reallocation ahead of schedule despite pause, Micheál Martin saysThe Taoiseach defended Michael Moynihan, saying the Minister of State was ‘extremely hard-working’ and committed to his briefFri Feb 20 2026 - 10:37
Seven arrested as part of ‘significant’ Garda investigation targeting organised crime groupTwelve vehicles seized from group suspected of drug-related intimidation attacksThu Feb 19 2026 - 15:16
‘Dream on’: Moore Street trader not expecting completion of long-mooted 1916 centre soonMinister for Housing James Browne announces opening of tender process but says it is ‘very difficult’ to provide a completion dateThu Feb 19 2026 - 13:15
Gen Z culture clashes and a push back to the office: work trends to expect in 2026 When it comes to looking for new roles, the strongest opportunities this year will be for those who can combine technical expertise with communication skillsWed Feb 18 2026 - 07:00
AI-produced material online threatens to ‘erode the foundations of democratic life’Director of Trinity College Dublin’s AI Accountability Lab says tools such as ChatGPT and Grok are a ‘social disaster’Tue Feb 17 2026 - 15:38
Larry Murphy linked to search over disappearances of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo DullardGardaí receive information of alleged burial at now disused quarry near Wicklow-Kildare border close to Murphy’s former homeMon Feb 16 2026 - 20:48
Disappearances of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob continue to confoundGardaí to conduct new searches to learn fate of the two young women who disappeared in the 1990sMon Feb 16 2026 - 19:00
Met Éireann issues new snow, rain and wind warnings for several counties for coming daysFrost expected on Monday with cold spells early in week but temperatures to grow milder by Friday, forecaster saysMon Feb 16 2026 - 16:17
New Garda search connected to disappearances of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob welcomedSearch of area of land near Wicklow-Kildare border in progress and expected to continue over coming daysMon Feb 16 2026 - 11:46
Avoid non-essential travel to Cuba, Irish citizens told‘Serious and potentially life-threatening risks’ associated with travelling to Cuba, says Department of Foreign AffairsMon Feb 16 2026 - 11:04
Nearly 20,000 uninsured vehicles seized by gardaí in 2025, new figures showMotor insurance head ‘very pleased’ to see impact of introduction of new databaseMon Feb 16 2026 - 08:31
Residential Tenancies Board grants almost 1,000 applications for legal help over three years Body has increased annual funding to enforce cases, including unlawful tenancy terminations, overholding and rent arrearsSun Feb 15 2026 - 10:00
Wintry conditions expected in coming days with further flooding possible, Met Éireann saysConnacht, alongside counties Cavan, Donegal and Longford, under yellow rain and snow warning until midnight Sunday Sat Feb 14 2026 - 22:39
Iranians in Ireland call for Pahlavi, son of the former shah, to bring change As US pressure mounts on the regime, many young Iranians believe Reza Pahlavi is their best hopeSat Feb 14 2026 - 17:59
