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Fundraiser for repatriation of woman who died in Limerick
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588934-limerick-cecil-street/
Published: August 23, 2026 18:34
A fundraising campaign is under way in Limerick to help the family of 33-year-old Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa with repatriation and funeral costs.
Calls for early intervention to tackle youth offending
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588923-intervention-youth-offending/
Published: August 23, 2026 15:23
The Director of Oberstown Children's Detention Campus has highlighted the importance of early intervention in tackling youth offending.
Cost of pause to excise duty hikes 'significant' - Burke
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588918-excise-duty-burke/
Published: August 23, 2026 14:38
The Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said the cost of not proceeding with planned increases to fuel excise duty will be "significant".
Slow online moderation 'endangering' society - Burke
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588912-social-media/
Published: August 23, 2026 13:33
Social media companies are "endangering" society by failing to remove content depicting dangerous and illegal activity, the Minister for Enterprise has said.
Iran-linked hackers 'shut down' small power plant in UK
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0823/1588910-uk-cyber-attack/
Published: August 23, 2026 12:50
A cyber attack shut down a small power facility in the UK last month following warnings about a pattern of disruptive activity by state and non-state actors.
Campaigners in final push for Skyclarys approval
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588906-friedreichs-ataxia-demonstration/
Published: August 23, 2026 11:03
A demonstration is being held in Dublin city centre calling on the HSE to approve reimbursement for Skyclarys, a drug used to treat Friedreich's Ataxia.
3D-printed patch aims to improve skin cancer treatment
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588904-3d-patch/
Published: August 23, 2026 10:12
A new dissolvable 3D-printed patch has been developed by researchers in Belfast with the aim of improving treatment for localised skin cancer.
Tributes to UK police officers killed in wrong-way crash
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0823/1588903-middlesbrough-crash/
Published: August 23, 2026 09:37
Tributes have been paid to two British police officers who were killed in a wrong-way collision in which five other people also died.
Zelensky says wartime elections would 'split' Ukraine
https://www.rte.ie/news/ukraine/2026/0823/1588900-ukraine-russia/
Published: August 23, 2026 08:17
President Volodymyr Zelensky said wartime elections would currently be too dangerous for Ukraine, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote.
IndyCars zip by Washington landmarks ahead of Freedom 250
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2026/0823/1588894-washington-indycars/
Published: August 23, 2026 07:32
Race cars roared across Washington city streets in the shadow of iconic landmarks as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, created by President Donald Trump, began with practice and qualifying.
Walk to mark 30 years since Fiona Pender's disappearance
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0823/1588877-fiona-pender-memorial-walk/
Published: August 23, 2026 06:44
A memorial walk will mark 30 years since Fiona Pender disappeared, as gardaí continue investigating her suspected murder.
Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0823/1588890-sydney-marathon/
Published: August 23, 2026 06:37
Organisers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked mirth online by unveiling a finishers' medal depicting a stadium in Munich, Germany.
Iran warns countries against joining in US sanctions
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0823/1588886-middle-east/
Published: August 23, 2026 06:03
Iran warned countries against participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies.
Public warned not to take unapproved weight-loss drug
https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0823/1588400-consultants-concerns-over-new-weight-loss-drug/
Published: August 23, 2026 06:01
A leading obesity consultant has said hospitals are seeing a rise in the number of patients presenting with side effects from taking weight-loss drug Retatrutide, which has not yet been approved for use.
Annual Michael Collins commemoration to take place
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588888-michael-collins-commemoration/
Published: August 23, 2026 01:39
The annual commemoration of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins will take place at Béal na Bláth in Co Cork, marking 104 years since his death during the Civil War.
Canada retaliates as trade 'war' with US escalates
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0823/1588887-canada-us-trade-deal/
Published: August 23, 2026 00:41
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States, after walking away from a "bad deal" on trade in a deepening rift between the longtime allies.
Iran warns countries against joining in US sanctions
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0822/1588886-middle-east/
Published: August 22, 2026 22:50
Iran warned countries against participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies.
Just one in seven public consultants working Saturdays
https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0822/1588876-public-only-consultants/
Published: August 22, 2026 17:04
New figures from the HSE show that just one in seven hospital consultants on the new public-only contracts are working on a Saturday, while just one in three are working extended day shifts.
Murder probe launched after woman found dead in Limerick
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588874-murder-investigtaion-limerick/
Published: August 22, 2026 16:27
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a women's body in Limerick city.
Four men due before court after M50 containment operation
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588864-four-men-charged/
Published: August 22, 2026 14:51
Four men who were arrested after gardaí stopped a vehicle following a "managed containment operation" on the M50 in Dublin are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice this afternoon.
Wrong-way crash survivor can't believe it happened again
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588856-roisin-stakelum/
Published: August 22, 2026 12:12
A woman seriously injured in a wrong-way motorway crash three years ago has said the M9 collision last weekend has "brought it all back" for her.
Irish musician Eithne Vallely, 81, dies in NI collision
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588849-eithne-vallely-armagh/
Published: August 22, 2026 11:11
Tributes have been paid to renowned traditional Irish musician Eithne Vallely who has died following a road crash in Co Armagh.
Canberra to join Australia gun buyback after Bondi attack
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0822/1588847-australia-gun-buyback/
Published: August 22, 2026 10:55
Australia's capital will join a gun buyback as part of a response to a shooting spree that killed 15 at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Trump tariffs cool Quebec's push for independence for now
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0822/1588844-trump-tariffs-cool-quebecs-push-for-independence-for-now/
Published: August 22, 2026 10:20
Donald Trump's trade war is reshaping Quebec's independence debate, with economic uncertainty and fears of US pressure dampening separatist sentiment.
Man charged with murder of Irish woman in Melbourne
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588842-australia-melbourne/
Published: August 22, 2026 10:00
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of an Irish woman in Melbourne, in Australia.
Multiple deaths in collision involving UK police vehicle
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0822/1588836-uk-road-crash/
Published: August 22, 2026 08:35
Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle in the UK in the early hours of this morning.
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0822/1588833-middle-east/
Published: August 22, 2026 08:22
The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions .
Ireland's show jumping team secure Olympic qualification
Published: August 22, 2026 07:44
Ireland's show jumping team has secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after finishing seventh in the team final at the FEI World Championships in Aachen.
Inshore fishermen warn livelihood is on a tight line
Published: August 22, 2026 06:00
The day's catch on Leenan Pier in Inishowen, Co Donegal is sorted by hand: live crab for China and lobster for France - those landing it note margins are tightening.
HSE initiative aims to combat drug harm at festivals
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588719-volunteers-safer-nightlife/
Published: August 22, 2026 06:00
The HSE is encouraging festival goers to interact with its volunteers at upcoming events, as part of an initiative on reducing harm for people who take substances at events.
Leaving Cert 2026: Key dates to watch out for next
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0822/1588657-leaving-cert-2026-key-dates-to-watch-out-for-next/
Published: August 22, 2026 06:00
Now that the Leaving Cert results are out, what are the key dates to watch out for next?
From JADE to Geese: Ten acts to see at Electric Picnic
Published: August 22, 2026 06:00
With less than a week to go, music fans are primed for the annual pilgrimage to Stradbally in Laois for Electric Picnic
Wealth Club: Billionaires' big risks buying soccer clubs
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0822/1588817-soccer-owners-bezos/
Published: August 22, 2026 06:00
Jeff Bezos joins a long line of billionaires to buy into an English soccer club, but being a member of this elite comes with significant financial and reputational risk, writes Adam Maguire.
What joyriding videos reveal about Ireland's car theft subculture
Published: August 22, 2026 06:00
RTÉ Clarity analysed 51 joyriding videos to identify what the material reveals about the online subculture surrounding the behaviour
Fresh Russian strikes kill at least two people in Ukraine
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0822/1588824-russia-strikes/
Published: August 22, 2026 02:13
Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least two people this morning, local authorities said, a day after a deadly attack on a busy shopping centre.
Judge narrows Ben & Jerry's 'silencing' lawsuit
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0822/1588823-ben-jerrys-lawsuit/
Published: August 22, 2026 01:10
A federal judge on has dismissed major portions of a Ben & Jerry's lawsuit accusing its former parent company Unilever of trying to silence the ice cream maker's social activism, dismantle its board and stop funding its namesake foundation.
Canadian official says 'more work to do' on US trade deal
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0822/1588822-canada-us-trade-deal/
Published: August 22, 2026 00:35
Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc said that a US trade deal was not finalised, with just hours left until a midnight deadline when steep new tariffs are set to come into force.
Two dead in Croatia small plane crash
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0822/1588821-croatia-plane-crash/
Published: August 22, 2026 00:09
Two people were found dead late last night after a small plane flying from the Czech Republic crashed close to the coastal city of Zadar, Croatia, the authorities said.
TikTok to pay $400m settlement in children's privacy case
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0822/1588820-tiktok-case/
Published: August 21, 2026 23:00
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department has announced.
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0821/1588815-us-white-house-ballroom/
Published: August 21, 2026 20:00
The US Supreme Court allowed construction of a $400 million White House ballroom to continue for now, giving President Donald Trump a temporary victory for his renovation project.
League of Ireland Men's Premier Division live updates
Published: August 21, 2026 18:30
Four games in the top flight as the battle for Europe - and to avoid the drop - continues apace.
Ruth Negga withdraws from Dublin Theatre Festival production
Published: August 21, 2026 18:21
Actor Ruth Negga has announced her withdrawl from Radio Bette, a new show which is due to open at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre next month as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival.
Man in court after two garda cars damaged in chase
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588772-laois-garda-car/
Published: August 21, 2026 18:08
A man who was arrested in connection with a garda pursuit which resulted in damage to two garda cars was granted consent to bail at a court.
Hundreds attend vigil held for family injured in M9 crash
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588810-carlow-vigil-m9/
Published: August 21, 2026 17:42
Hundreds of people are attending a prayer vigil for four members of a family injured in in last weekend's crash on the M9 in Co Kildare.
Podcast: 'Reverse Megxit' as Sussexes return to UK
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588800-behind-the-story/
Published: August 21, 2026 17:41
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK later this month, more than six years after they relocated to California.
Kelly urges TikTok to reconsider committe invitation
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588811-tiktok-kelly/
Published: August 21, 2026 17:13
Alan Kelly has responded to TikTok's decision to reject an invite to the committee to discuss the posting of illegal criminal videos by saying the platform, Google, Meta and X must now attend.
Travellers targeted online after M9 crash - Pavee Point
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588808-collins-pavee-point/
Published: August 21, 2026 16:52
Pavee Point has said that a significant number of people on social media have targeted Travellers for abuse following the M9 crash in Co Kildare.
Dutch regulator fines Uber €825m over driver account bans
Published: August 21, 2026 15:47
Uber is to appeal a €825m Dutch fine over driver account deactivations.
Students at Dublin special school celebrate results day
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588795-special-school-results-day/
Published: August 21, 2026 15:29
Students at St John of God Special School in Islandbridge gathered to find out their marks this Leaving Cert results day.
12 countries in Europe report cases of West Nile virus
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588798-12-countries-in-europe-report-cases-of-west-nile-virus/
Published: August 21, 2026 15:08
Twelve European countries have reported locally acquired West Nile virus cases this year, prompting calls for stronger mosquito-control measures across the continent.
Six killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping mall
https://www.rte.ie/news/ukraine/2026/0821/1588794-russia-ukraine-war/
Published: August 21, 2026 14:53
Six people were killed and more than 90 were wounded when a Russian strike hit a busy shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rig, authorities said.
'Robust' reply to Israeli settlement plan needed: McEntee
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588790-robust-reply-to-israeli-settlement-plan-needed-mcentee/
Published: August 21, 2026 14:40
Ireland will press for a stronger international response to Israel's plans for 1,200 settlement housing units in the West Bank.
Rise in farm payment schemes to tackle fodder shortages
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588791-farming-supports-fodder/
Published: August 21, 2026 14:36
Payments given to farmers under a number of schemes will see an increase from 70% to 75% as part of a plan to alleviate the effects of fodder shortages.
Three Argentina players banned over World Cup final brawl
Published: August 21, 2026 14:31
Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month's World Cup final against Spain, while the South American nation have been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.
Prince Harry and others to pay over £9.5m in Mail's costs
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588783-prince-harry-and-others-to-pay-over-l9-5m-in-mails-costs/
Published: August 21, 2026 14:03
Britain's Prince Harry and six others must pay more than £9.5m (€11.1m) to the Daily Mail's publisher which welcomed the ruling as "another overwhelming victory for the Mail and its journalism".
Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish school
https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2026/0821/1588785-sweden-sword-attack/
Published: August 21, 2026 13:50
Several people were injured today at a Swedish secondary school by a person armed with a sword, the Fagersta municipality in central Sweden said in a statement.
World Rugby loses bid to throw out concussion lawsuits
Published: August 21, 2026 13:26
Hundreds of claims against rugby's governing bodies from players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their careers can continue to trial, the London High Court has ruled.
New acts added to Electric Picnic line-up
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0821/1588779-new-acts-added-to-electric-picnic-line-up/
Published: August 21, 2026 13:23
Belters Only, Damien Dempsey, and Mick Flannery are among seven new acts added to the final Electric Picnic bill ahead of the event next weekend in Co Laois.
World's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588777-word-oldest-person-birthday/
Published: August 21, 2026 12:55
The world's oldest person has celebrated her 117th birthday in the UK today, attributing her longevity to moderation.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo 'growing exponentially' - UN
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0821/1588776-drcongo-ebola-cases/
Published: August 21, 2026 12:40
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease has said.
Iran vows 'devastating' response to US economic threats
https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0821/1588775-iran-us-war/
Published: August 21, 2026 12:14
Iran has said that its response to any new US threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.
First funeral takes place of teenagers killed in M9 crash
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588769-funeral-m9-crash/
Published: August 21, 2026 12:04
The first of the funerals has taken place of the teenagers killed in last weekend's crash on the M9 in Co Kildare.
State 'made mistakes' over Galway Ring Road CPOs - Canney
Published: August 21, 2026 10:36
Minister of State Seán Canney has said the State "made mistakes" in its handling of families facing CPOs of their homes to make way for the Galway City Ring Road.
Wholesale electricity prices up 56% in 12 months to July
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0821/1588760-cso-wholesale-prices/
Published: August 21, 2026 10:18
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices rose by 14.8% in July when compared with June and were 56.2% higher than July of last year.
Call for technology to prevent Luas dragging passengers
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588758-luas-anti-drag/
Published: August 21, 2026 10:02
Railway accident investigators have called for all Luas trams to be fitted with new anti-drag technology after a series of incidents where passengers were dragged along station platforms after they, or their belongings, were caught in doors.
'Tough day for Carlow and wider area', says bishop
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588752-carlow-bishop/
Published: August 21, 2026 09:10
The Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin has said that today is a "very tough day for Carlow and the wider area".
Late Late Toy Show kicks off search for this year's stars
Published: August 21, 2026 09:03
The Late Late Toy Show team has started the search to find the next generation of youngsters to feature on this year's show.
'A concern' that teen killed in M9 crash in Tusla care
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588747-tusla-m9-crash/
Published: August 21, 2026 08:04
The CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance has said that it is a concern that one of the five teenagers killed in the M9 crash last weekend was in the care of Tusla.
Ukraine peace plan must reflect 'realities', says Russia
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588731-ukraine-peace-plan-must-reflect-realities-says-russia/
Published: August 21, 2026 06:41
Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the "realities on the ground".
Fewer top LC marks awarded as grade deflation continues
https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2026/0821/1588724-leaving-cert-ireland/
Published: August 21, 2026 06:09
Follow live updates on this year's Leaving Cert results, with guidance and advice throughout the day.
Panama Canal cuts shipping over El Niño-fuelled drought
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588720-el-nino-panama/
Published: August 21, 2026 05:15
The Panama Canal will reduce shipping volumes from next month because of a drought fueled by the El Niño phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans said.
Over 70,000 Leaving Cert students to receive exam results
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588702-leaving-cert-results/
Published: August 21, 2026 05:01
Over 70,000 Leaving Certificate students will receive their exam results later today, with the overall trend showing fewer top marks awarded, as the impacts of grade deflation continue.
Motorcyclist, 30s, dies in Co Cork road collision
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588716-n71-fatal-collision/
Published: August 20, 2026 23:06
A motorcyclist in his 30s has died in a collision with a car on the N71 at Caha Pass, Co Cork.
Four arrests over burglaries as gardaí contain car on M50
https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2026/0821/1588718-four-arrests-m50-dublin/
Published: August 20, 2026 23:05
Four men have been arrested after gardaí stopped a vehicle following a "managed containment operation" on the M50 in Dublin yesterday morning.
Irish excise on alcohol second highest in Europe - study
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588710-excise-duty-budget/
Published: August 20, 2026 23:01
Irish consumers pay the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe, according to new research.
McDonald calls for early Dáil recall over fuel measures
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588712-fuel-prices-dail/
Published: August 20, 2026 23:01
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin asking him to recall the Dáil next week so it can vote to delay the first stage of the planned fuel excise duty cuts reversal.
Motorcyclist, 30s, dies in Co Cork road crash
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588716-n71-fatal-collision/
Published: August 20, 2026 22:06
A motorcyclist in his 30s has died in a collision involving a car on the N71 at Caha Pass, Co Cork this afternoon.
Belgian defeat sees Ireland's World Cup dream come to end
Published: August 20, 2026 20:41
Ireland's Women's World Cup dream is over after a 2-1 defeat to host nation Belgium following a gutsy display in the Belfius Hockey Arena.
Woman charged with plot to blow up New York State Capitol
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588709-new-york-plot/
Published: August 20, 2026 20:28
US authorities have charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State (ISIS) group with a terrorism offense after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed.
Maradona trial on hold amid suspected kidney test mix-up
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0820/1588707-maradona-trial/
Published: August 20, 2026 19:51
The trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been suspended following claims that kidney tests presented to the court belonged in fact to the player's father.
Waterford hosts U-17 European Inline Hockey Championship
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2026/0820/1588705-u17-hockey-championship/
Published: August 20, 2026 19:38
While both the women's and men's hockey world cups are currently in full swing in Belgium and the Netherlands, it is Waterford that will play host to the "inline" or "roller" variation of the sport at an underage level this weekend.
Wicklow special school pupils relishing results day
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588674-wicklow-special-school-results-day/
Published: August 20, 2026 19:32
Students with special educational needs will receive their Senior Cycle Programme results tomorrow, on the same day that tens of thousands of pupils will get their Leaving Cert results.
Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru: USGS
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0820/1588706-peru-earthquake/
Published: August 20, 2026 19:26
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake has struck southern Peru, US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Ireland striker Parrott completes transfer to Real Betis
Published: August 20, 2026 18:59
Troy Parrott has sealed a move to Spanish side Real Betis from AZ Alkmaar, it has been confirmed.
Teen killed in M9 crash was 'in the care of Tusla'
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588703-tusla-m9-crash/
Published: August 20, 2026 18:34
Tusla has confirmed that one of the young men killed in the M9 crash on Sunday morning was "in the care of Tusla", and two more of the five teens who died were known to the agency.
Rare disease drug recalled in Ireland after Japan deaths
https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0820/1588700-drug-recall/
Published: August 20, 2026 18:13
A drug used to treat rare autoimmune diseases has been pulled from shelves in Ireland after it was linked to 20 deaths in Japan.
At least 50 drown as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0820/1588699-nigeria-boat-accident/
Published: August 20, 2026 18:02
At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria's northwest Sokoto state, witnesses said.
Campaigners make final appeal to HSE over Skyclarys drug
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588696-friedreichs-ataxia-meeting/
Published: August 20, 2026 16:55
Campaigners advocating for those affected by Friedreich's Ataxia have again appealed to the HSE to approve the Skyclarys treatment ahead of a final decision next week.
Arts Council names Shona McCarthy as new Director
https://www.rte.ie/culture/2026/0820/1588688-arts-council-names-shona-mccarthy-as-new-director/
Published: August 20, 2026 16:13
The Arts Council has announced the appointment of Shona McCarthy as its new Director.
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0820/1588692-nathan-cofnas-suspended/
Published: August 20, 2026 16:01
An academic who made plagiarism allegations against Professor Jason Arday before his death has been suspended by a university.
The countries affected by Trump's Iran economy threats
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588687-iran-trade/
Published: August 20, 2026 15:52
A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose unprecedented economic warfare on Iran could have implications for countries that trade with it.
Tea trolleys return to Dublin/Galway train on trial basis
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588683-galway-train-trolley/
Published: August 20, 2026 15:44
Tea trolleys will return to Dublin/Galway trains as part of a six-month pilot service.
Journalists say they were under surveillance over sources
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588680-journalists-surveillance/
Published: August 20, 2026 14:58
Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources.
Men's Hockey World Cup: Ireland v Spain updates
https://www.rte.ie/sport/hockey/2026/0820/1588664-mens-hockey-world-cup-ireland-v-spain-updates/
Published: August 20, 2026 14:55
Ireland take on Spain in their third Pool C match at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Belfast...
Man sent forward for trial over Dublin mosque arson
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588672-mosque-arson-trial/
Published: August 20, 2026 14:31
A man has been sent forward for trial, accused of carrying out an arson attack at a Dublin mosque and putting lives at risk.
Dáil recall over fuel interventions under review - Burke
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0820/1588669-fuel-prices/
Published: August 20, 2026 14:00
An early recall of the Dáil is "under review" by the Government leaders, a Cabinet minister has said, as measures designed to keep fuel costs down are due to be withdrawn.
Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control'
https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2026/0820/1588667-belgium-wildfires/
Published: August 20, 2026 13:49
Belgium's largest wildfire in a century has been brought "under control" after a seven-day fight involving hundreds of firefighters in the boggy terrain of the High Fens nature reserve.
Delays for rail commuters after major signalling fault
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588660-rail-delays-fault/
Published: August 20, 2026 12:51
Iarnród Éireann passengers have been warned to expect delays of up to 90 minutes on train and DART services after a "major signalling issue" in Dublin.
Dangerous motorway driving akin to attempted murder - MEP
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588655-motorway-kelleher/
Published: August 20, 2026 12:31
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said deliberately driving down the wrong side of a motorway is akin to attempted murder.
File on death of man, 85, in Dublin bus crash sent to DPP
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588652-dublin-bus-crash-inquest/
Published: August 20, 2026 12:23
A file is expected to be sent to the DPP over the death of a pensioner who was killed when a bus crashed through a pedestrian area in Dublin city centre earlier this year, an inquest has heard.
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