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Iran gains concessions ‘not through talks but missiles’, says top negotiator

Iran gains concessions ‘not through talks but missiles’, says top negotiator

An average ‌of 11 children have been killed every ​24 hours in Lebanon, according to the UN children’s agency

Fri May 29 2026 - 15:22
The US ‌and Iran have reached a deal, but Trump needs to sign up - report

The US ‌and Iran have reached a deal, but Trump needs to sign up - report

Donald Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman, a long-time US ally, if it fails to ‘behave’

Thu May 28 2026 - 21:07
Met Éireann forecasts drop in temperatures and rain on the way for bank holiday weekend

Met Éireann forecasts drop in temperatures and rain on the way for bank holiday weekend

Met Éireann forecasts a drop in temperatures from Saturday

Thu May 28 2026 - 08:20
Gardaí renew appeal on 35th anniversary of Edward Fullerton murder

Gardaí renew appeal on 35th anniversary of Edward Fullerton murder

Donegal Sinn Féin councillor was shot dead at his home in Buncrana in 1991

Tue May 26 2026 - 09:48
‘Everyone’s happy, there’s no negativity’: Dubliners revel in hot Irish weather

‘Everyone’s happy, there’s no negativity’: Dubliners revel in hot Irish weather

On Drury Street and beyond, city dwellers enjoy the warm temperatures outdoors

Mon May 25 2026 - 16:30
‘She was always there to guide and help’: Active retirement champion Phyl McDonald dies aged 102

‘She was always there to guide and help’: Active retirement champion Phyl McDonald dies aged 102

‘Great person’ and ‘great leader’ first joined Active Retirement Association in 1978

Wed May 20 2026 - 16:54
Israel detains more Irish citizens on Gaza flotilla, bringing total to 13

Israel detains more Irish citizens on Gaza flotilla, bringing total to 13

Israeli ministry denies live ammunition used when two vessels were fired upon by its forces

Tue May 19 2026 - 19:23
Bureau to tackle invasive species set up in Waterford

Bureau to tackle invasive species set up in Waterford

New strategy for managing any future occurrence of Asian hornet in Ireland also established

Tue May 19 2026 - 07:00
President’s sister among Irish people detained by Israel after Gaza aid boats intercepted

President’s sister among Irish people detained by Israel after Gaza aid boats intercepted

Irish detainees preparing to go on hunger strike, says activist shortly before capture

Mon May 18 2026 - 18:28
West Bank bishop believes Israeli settlers not losing sleep over Occupied Territories Bill

West Bank bishop believes Israeli settlers not losing sleep over Occupied Territories Bill

Catholic cleric William Shomali says progress made in Northern Ireland offers hope for eventual peace between Israel and Palestine

Mon May 18 2026 - 10:00
Man (50s) hospitalised after firearm discharged at residence in Co Wexford

Man (50s) hospitalised after firearm discharged at residence in Co Wexford

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to incident which took place in Coolcotts area of Wexford town on Saturday night

Sun May 17 2026 - 16:30
Bohs fans take left-wing positions on Dublin Central byelection candidates

Bohs fans take left-wing positions on Dublin Central byelection candidates

Affordable housing was the top concern of voters heading into Dalymount Park for match

Sat May 16 2026 - 14:00
‘I’m finally being honest’: Tommy Fleming comes out as gay

‘I’m finally being honest’: Tommy Fleming comes out as gay

Sligo singer expressed regret for hurting those he loved after ‘hand was forced’ by leaked recording

Fri May 15 2026 - 19:42
Woman (60s) arrested in connection with murder of Donegal man in 2008

Woman (60s) arrested in connection with murder of Donegal man in 2008

Andrew Burns was shot twice in the back and was found on a roadway near Castlefin

Thu May 14 2026 - 22:24
Large number of chicken products sold by Lidl, Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Aldi recalled

Large number of chicken products sold by Lidl, Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Aldi recalled

Various affected batches sold by Lidl, Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Aldi

Thu May 14 2026 - 21:20
Two-thirds of 25-year-olds in Ireland report some type of discrimination

Two-thirds of 25-year-olds in Ireland report some type of discrimination

Gender the most cited ground by ESRI study participants, with spending more time online associated with higher scores

Thu May 14 2026 - 08:02
Mothers’ exposure to stress and chemicals at work linked to autism in offspring – study

Mothers’ exposure to stress and chemicals at work linked to autism in offspring – study

Observational study noted increased incidence of ASD in children whose mothers were employed in particular fields

Wed May 13 2026 - 23:30
Dunnes Stores strikers of 1984 praised at launch of anti-apartheid exhibition

Dunnes Stores strikers of 1984 praised at launch of anti-apartheid exhibition

‘You will never be forgotten and you should never be’, Michael D Higgins says at Little Museum of Dublin event

Wed May 13 2026 - 23:17
Campaigners highlight gulf between numbers of boys and girls cycling to school

Campaigners highlight gulf between numbers of boys and girls cycling to school

Research commissioned by insurer finds that only 3% of Irish population cycles daily

Tue May 12 2026 - 17:12
Risks to patients at University Hospital Limerick ‘intolerable’ despite numerous warnings

Risks to patients at University Hospital Limerick ‘intolerable’ despite numerous warnings

Medical board again calls for establishment of development board for new acute hospital

Mon May 11 2026 - 18:21
Further clashes in Strait of Hormuz as US awaits Iran response on proposals to end war

Further clashes in Strait of Hormuz as US awaits Iran response on proposals to end war

At least five killed by Israel in latest strikes on southern Lebanon with both countries to hold talks in Washington

Fri May 08 2026 - 21:56
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire began

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire began

Oil prices drop sharply amid reports that US-Iran deal is close

Wed May 06 2026 - 21:24
Driver travelling at 120km/h in 60km/h zone among 4,000 detected speeding

Driver travelling at 120km/h in 60km/h zone among 4,000 detected speeding

Gardaí find more than 300 drivers holding a mobile phone or not wearing seat belt in roads policing operation

Tue May 05 2026 - 18:58
Number of marriages dropped by nearly 10% in last decade

Number of marriages dropped by nearly 10% in last decade

Average ages of brides and grooms have risen

Tue May 05 2026 - 14:02
Thunderstorm warning: Met Éireann predicts outbreaks of rain throughout weekend

Thunderstorm warning: Met Éireann predicts outbreaks of rain throughout weekend

A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo until 6pm on Saturday

Sat May 02 2026 - 16:12
Over 1,200 drivers detected speeding in first 48 hours of Garda roads policing operation

Over 1,200 drivers detected speeding in first 48 hours of Garda roads policing operation

One motorist in Co Donegal was caught driving 67 kilometres over the speed limit

Sat May 02 2026 - 11:25
Seven Irish activists on Gaza flotilla detained by Israel released in Greece

Seven Irish activists on Gaza flotilla detained by Israel released in Greece

Seven Irish citizens are being held by Israel after boats from the flotilla were intercepted in international waters off of Greece

Fri May 01 2026 - 21:55
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait; Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Spain and Italy

UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait; Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Spain and Italy

US says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’; Trump hails ‘incredible’ blockade as oil prices surge

Fri May 01 2026 - 18:42
Top Ukrainian official questions Irish move to phase out housing supports

Top Ukrainian official questions Irish move to phase out housing supports

Government move ‘will not solve problems that existed before’ people fleeing Russian invasion arrived, says deputy head of Zelenskiy’s office

Wed Apr 29 2026 - 06:00
Luas Green Line reopens after pub fire in Dublin city centre

Luas Green Line reopens after pub fire in Dublin city centre

Two hospitalised after blaze, with single lane of Eden Quay currently open to traffic

Tue Apr 28 2026 - 17:16
Catholic weddings in Ireland drop by more than half in 10 years

Catholic weddings in Ireland drop by more than half in 10 years

Overall marriages also declined since 2014, as civil registrations and humanist ceremonies grow

Tue Apr 28 2026 - 13:12
Catherine Connolly’s sister joins flotilla bound for Gaza

Catherine Connolly’s sister joins flotilla bound for Gaza

Margaret Connolly describes organisation as a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians

Mon Apr 27 2026 - 21:11
Will the good weather continue? Met Éireann gives its verdict

Will the good weather continue? Met Éireann gives its verdict

Met Éireann forecasts weather will become unsettled during the week with showers and cooler temperatures

Mon Apr 27 2026 - 10:07
Molly the turtle begins journey to warmer waters after more than 20 years in Kerry

Molly the turtle begins journey to warmer waters after more than 20 years in Kerry

Loggerhead first came to Oceanworld Aquarium in 2004 after she washed up at Castlegregory and is now heading for release off Portugal

Thu Apr 23 2026 - 11:00
Trump says he will extend ceasefire with Iran and continue blockade

Trump says he will extend ceasefire with Iran and continue blockade

Donald Trump says US will resume attacks on Iran if deal is not struck with Tehran soon

Tue Apr 21 2026 - 22:27
IFA rejects Varadkar comments that Ireland’s urban people are ‘paying all the bills’

IFA rejects Varadkar comments that Ireland’s urban people are ‘paying all the bills’

Francie Gorman says ‘idea you can have rural-based economy in Ireland and not have agriculture at backbone doesn’t stand up’

Tue Apr 21 2026 - 11:08
Aer Lingus flight disruptions: Here’s what you need to know if you’re affected

Aer Lingus flight disruptions: Here’s what you need to know if you’re affected

It may be the year to book with a tour operator and take out the most comprehensive travel insurance you can

Mon Apr 20 2026 - 17:35
Planning permission granted for a third time for 562 new homes in Dublin 6

Planning permission granted for a third time for 562 new homes in Dublin 6

Milltown housing development to include 556 apartments and six three-bedroom courtyard houses

Fri Apr 17 2026 - 18:36
Cork woman Samantha Barry steps down as editor-in-chief at Glamour magazine

Cork woman Samantha Barry steps down as editor-in-chief at Glamour magazine

Journalist who worked at RTÉ, BBC and CNN is leaving the magazine’s parent company Condé Nast

Thu Apr 16 2026 - 23:28
US ‘feels good’ on prospects of Iran deal; Trump posts AI image of himself being held by Jesus

US ‘feels good’ on prospects of Iran deal; Trump posts AI image of himself being held by Jesus

White House says US ‘feels good’ about prospects of Iran deal, as separate truce in Lebanon expected to come into effect

Wed Apr 15 2026 - 21:55
Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Minister of State after Government ‘let the people down’

Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Minister of State after Government ‘let the people down’

Coalition survives confidence motion in Dáil following handling of fuel protests

Tue Apr 14 2026 - 21:52
Fuel protesters end Whitegate blockade; Garda chief signals further action against protests

Fuel protesters end Whitegate blockade; Garda chief signals further action against protests

Fuel protests continue across Ireland with severe disruption on M50, Dublin Bus and Luas

Sat Apr 11 2026 - 22:05
Nationwide fuel price protests to continue on Friday

Nationwide fuel price protests to continue on Friday

Live updates with delays on multiple motorway routes as well as significant disruption on Luas and Dublin Bus

Thu Apr 09 2026 - 22:23
New master plan keeps animal welfare culture central at Dublin Zoo

New master plan keeps animal welfare culture central at Dublin Zoo

Building upon its 2020 policy, zoo aims to implement strategy by its 2031 bicentennial

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 19:43
Trump agrees to suspend his bombing of Iran for two weeks

Trump agrees to suspend his bombing of Iran for two weeks

US president Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and attack its power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 23:37
Appeal for information on Emer O’Loughlin, 21 years after murder

Appeal for information on Emer O’Loughlin, 21 years after murder

Young woman’s remains found in burned-out mobile home in Co Clare

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 22:18
Man released after arrest over attempted murder of Charles Dooher last year

Man released after arrest over attempted murder of Charles Dooher last year

Five masked men entered Dooher’s Donegal home in January 2025 and assaulted him and his father

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 19:37
Trump urges Iran to make deal ‘before it is too late’; China repeats calls for ceasefire

Trump urges Iran to make deal ‘before it is too late’; China repeats calls for ceasefire

US president on Wednesday declared the month-long war a success ‘nearing completion’

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 06:27
Irish-language Bluey actor had never heard of hit show before its turn as Gaeilge

Irish-language Bluey actor had never heard of hit show before its turn as Gaeilge

Global smash Australian kids show to begin airing in Irish next week

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 06:03
Tracy Clifford dropped from 2FM slot after 10-year run to make way for new line-up

Tracy Clifford dropped from 2FM slot after 10-year run to make way for new line-up

In a statement, RTÉ said new schedule ‘reinforces 2FM’s position as the original and collective voice of young Ireland’

Thu Apr 02 2026 - 13:59
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