By Grinne N. Aodha
UK
Majority on the island in favour of Irish unity as part of EU – poll
European Movement Ireland’s all-island poll looked at EU satisfaction, defence cooperation and relations with the US.
6 May 2026
UK
English tourist in critical condition after assault in Dublin
The incident took place in Temple Bar Square in the early hours of Thursday morning.
21 Aug 2025
Crime
‘They are turning him into a hero’: Kneecap solidarity gig held in Dublin
Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, appeared in court in London on Wednesday.
20 Aug 2025
UK
Killing of Al Jazeera staff in Gaza ‘silencing journalistic voices’ – Tanaiste
Simon Harris extended Ireland’s sympathies to Al Jazeera over the deaths of five of its staff members in Gaza on Sunday night.
11 Aug 2025
UK11 Aug 2025
Paul Gallagher dropped from Oasis afterparty ahead of court appearance
Liam and Noel Gallagher’s brother was due to appear at The Grand Social this weekend to coincide with the Oasis reunion tour’s Dublin performances
UK
Murder probe may be linked to ‘brutal attack’ on priest, say police
A murder investigation has been launched and a man aged in his 30s is in police custody.
10 Aug 2025
UK
I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says
His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.
10 Aug 2025
UK
Priest in serious condition after ‘brutal attack’ in Co Down church
It was reported to police that a man walked into the church and hit the priest on the head with a bottle.
10 Aug 2025
UK
Woman, 74, arrested in Belfast for wearing Palestine Action T-shirt released
Police said she was arrested on suspicion of possession of an article that indicates support for a proscribed organisation.
10 Aug 2025
Politics
Rules on owning pets ease for families in 900 military homes in Northern Ireland
The change is part of wider reforms that will allow military homes to be more personalised.
10 Aug 2025
UK
Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast
Belfast West MLA Gerry Carroll called on Executive ministers to ‘speak up for the right to protest’.
9 Aug 2025
Film
Mel Gibson becomes emotional as he recalls ‘joy’ of making Braveheart
The Oscar-winning director and actor posed for selfies with fans and signed posters before attending a musical performance of movie songs in Co Meath.
9 Aug 2025
UK
Mel Gibson poses for selfies with fans to mark 30 years of Braveheart film
Fans of the epic film, which was mostly shot in Ireland, queued in Co Meath to get a chance to meet the Hollywood star.
9 Aug 2025
UK
Ireland intends to pass trade ban with Israeli settlements amid US pressure
Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris said Ireland was not alone in wanting to ban trade with the occupied Palestinian territories.
8 Aug 2025
UK
Detail still lacking ‘but Ireland would be worse off without EU-US deal’
Simon Harris said the EU tariff rate of 15% would come into effect from next Thursday.
1 Aug 2025
UK31 Jul 2025
McGregor loses appeal over civil rape case brought by Dublin woman
McGregor’s co-defendant James Lawrence also lost his appeal over not being awarded his legal costs.
Politics
Nobody is welcoming tariffs ‘with open arms’, says Irish premier
Micheal Martin said any effect the new trading arrangements would have on October’s budget would be decided closer to the time.
28 Jul 2025
Politics
Tariff of 15% ‘challenging’ but avoids a trade war – Irish enterprise minister
Peter Burke said ‘the devil is in the detail’ of the trade agreement finalised on Sunday.
28 Jul 2025
UK
Michael Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court told
The choreographer’s plans emerged during a High Court case.
25 Jul 2025
Music
BBC denies cutting Irish language part of CMAT single in first radio play
The Meath musician said she did not know who made the ‘crazy edit’ but said it was not her decision.
23 Jul 2025
UK
Man in his 70s appears in court charged with historical sex offences
The man made no application for bail.
22 Jul 2025