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Tech

Irish social media ban for children would be ’embarrassing’ for EU – minister

Patrick O’Donovan said it would be embarrassing for the EU if Ireland introduced a ban because of a lack of progress at EU level.
16 Jun 2026
UK

Childcare worker describes tackling man during Parnell Square attack

The worker said she sustained multiple injuries and has not returned to work since the incident.
15 Jun 2026
Environment

Ireland sees new May high of 28.8C

Killarney and Clonmel automatic climate stations recorded 28.8C at about 3pm on Monday.
25 May 2026
Environment

Irish weather records could be broken as temperatures of up to 28C forecast

Long spells of sunshine are expected throughout the country.
25 May 2026
UK

Brothers’ Irish marathon challenge ‘inspiring’, says William

The Prince of Wales has written a letter to brothers taking part in a 33-marathon dementia fundraising challenge.
10 May 2026
Health

Authorities working to return Irish citizens from virus-hit cruise ship – Martin

The Taoiseach said the Irish Government will ‘do everything possible’ to bring Irish citizens home safely.
7 May 2026
Music

Celebrities and footballers call on FAI to refuse to play Israel

The letter is part of a campaign called Stop the Game organised by the group Irish Sport for Palestine.
6 May 2026
UK

Conservative Party apologises for Bloody Sunday social media video

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill was designed to repeal and replace the controversial Legacy Act introduced by the previous Conservative government.
1 May 2026
UK

Gordon Snell, author and Maeve Binchy’s husband, dies aged 93

Best known for his children’s books Gordon Snell was married to the Irish author Maeve Binchy.
29 Apr 2026
UK

Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian fathers now call each other brother

The two men are campaigning for peace after losing their daughters to the conflict between their two nations and spoke at an event in Dublin.
20 Apr 2026
UK

Opposition rounds on Government and ministers over handling of protests

Opposition TDs criticised the Government’s handling of fuel protests and their package of support measures.
14 Apr 2026
UK

Irish parliament prepares for motion of no confidence in the Government

Sinn Fein has tabled a motion of no confidence in the Government over its handling of fuel protests
14 Apr 2026
UK

Protesters ‘manipulated by outside actors’ like Tommy Robinson, says O’Callaghan

Roads and fuel depots across Ireland have been blockaded since Tuesday morning by demonstrations against the rising cost of fuel.
9 Apr 2026
UK

Fuel protest ‘an act of national sabotage’, says Micheal Martin

Hauliers and agricultural contractors staged a series of slow-moving convoys on motorways as well as blockades of fuel depots and major routes.
8 Apr 2026
UK

Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’

There are demonstrations over the cost of fuel at several locations across Ireland.
8 Apr 2026
UK

Irish leaders say Iran war cannot continue for three weeks

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste reacted to the US president’s suggestion the war could continue for two or three weeks.
1 Apr 2026
UK

Mourners at Amy Doherty’s funeral hear of her ‘magnetic personality’

The funeral of the mother-of-two took place in Londonderry on Thursday.
26 Mar 2026
Celebrity News

Down with this sort of thing – Father Ted star calls for ban on fox hunting

Actress Pauline McLynn joined an anti-fox hunting protest outside Leinster House in Dublin on Wednesday.
25 Mar 2026
UK

Irish Government to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel amid high energy prices

A diesel rebate scheme for hauliers and bus operators is also expected, which will be backdated.
23 Mar 2026
UK

Dolores Keane ‘brought joy to the hearts of so many’, funeral told

The singer’s funeral mass took place in Co Galway on Friday.
20 Mar 2026
Politics

Troubles sex crime victims deserve to have their stories told – Jess Phillips

The safeguarding minister appeared before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
18 Mar 2026