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Public sector craft workers to take industrial action

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590659-craft-workers-acton/

Published: September 7, 2026 18:04

Craft workers in the public sector, who provide services in areas such as electrical and plumbing, are to take industrial action later this month in a dispute over pay.

Family 'failed' over man's death hours after discharge

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590649-inquest-michael-hanley/

Published: September 7, 2026 17:24

A jury has recommended an urgent review of legislation regarding the retention of adult mental health patients following the death of a man hours after he was discharged from a HSE mental health unit.

Behind The Story: Are higher prices here to stay?

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590650-behind-the-story-are-higher-prices-here-to-stay/

Published: September 7, 2026 17:16

Food and energy costs are just two of reasons why consumer prices in Ireland are up an average of 3.4% over the past year.

AGSI rejects new Garda travel and subsistence scheme

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590646-agsi-scheme/

Published: September 7, 2026 16:47

Members of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) have voted overwhelmingly to reject a new Garda travel and subsistence scheme.

Minimum pay rates for security workers to be increased

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590640-security-pay/

Published: September 7, 2026 16:19

Minimum rates of pay in the security sector are to be increased from 28 September.

'Concerns' over impact of 24/7 online bidding for homes

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0907/1590639-minister-homes-bidding/

Published: September 7, 2026 16:18

Psychiatrists are to be asked for their opinion on the impact of online bidding platforms for homebuyers.

Rare encounter with elusive ocean giant off Mayo coast

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0907/1590636-ocean-sunfish-achill/

Published: September 7, 2026 16:12

Passengers on a boat trip off Acaill, Co Mayo, recently enjoyed a rare encounter with an ocean sunfish.

Well known solicitor James MacGuill dies aged 63

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0907/1590638-james-macguill/

Published: September 7, 2026 16:11

Well known solicitor, James MacGuill, has died at the age of 63. He died in hospital following a short illness.

Issue of Orange march on Garvaghy Road 'closed' - O'Neill

https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2026/0907/1590633-drumcree-march-ni/

Published: September 7, 2026 15:59

The issue of Orange Order marches on the Garvaghy Road is "closed", First Minister for Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill has said.

Finland fences Russian border to foil 'hybrid warfare'

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590629-finland-russia-hybrod-warfare/

Published: September 7, 2026 15:29

Finland has unveiled a 200km fence erected in sections on its eastern border with Russia to dissuade Moscow from "instrumentalising" migrants to destabilise the Nordic country.

What is the AfD? Germany's far-right party, explained

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0907/1590625-germany-afd-explainer/

Published: September 7, 2026 15:18

In the weeks ahead of the German election, the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) consistently polled around 20%. For the first time, the AfD poses a challenge to mainstream parties' longstanding strategy of isolating the far right.

AI fraud scams Co Down victim out of £250,000

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590626-co-down-scam/

Published: September 7, 2026 15:08

A person in Northern Ireland was scammed out of £250,000 (approximately €291,000) by what police have described as a "sophisticated" AI-generated investment fraud.

Why breaking up was the best thing Oasis ever did

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/movie-reviews/2026/0907/1590451-why-breaking-up-was-the-best-thing-oasis-ever-did/

Published: September 7, 2026 14:49

Don't Look Back in Anger, the new film about the Oasis reunion hits real emotional high notes as it tells the story of their miraculous comeback tour. As Noel says, "It turns out that the Oasis thing never went away . . . "

Waste firm Panda faces trial over recycling plant death

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590620-waste-firm-panda-faces-trial-over-recycling-plant-death/

Published: September 7, 2026 14:40

Waste company Panda faces trial over a fatal workplace incident at a Dublin recycling plant.

Financial offer not enough to break NI budget impasse

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590618-stormont-budget/

Published: September 7, 2026 14:28

The British government has made an offer of additional cash for Stormont in a bid to break the political deadlock over a budget.

Thousands attend Bosnian Serb war criminal's funeral

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0907/1590610-belgrade-funeral-mladic/

Published: September 7, 2026 14:20

Thousands gathered in Belgrade today for the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, sparking condemnation from Brussels for the glorification of a man convicted of genocide during the 1990s war in Bosnia.

No decision on proposed discounted data centre gas tariff

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0907/1590611-data-centres-gas-usage/

Published: September 7, 2026 13:55

The energy regulator has said it has not yet made a decision on a proposal that would see data centres being offered discounted gas tariffs in return for accepting possible disruptions to their supply at times of high demand.

BT, Arnotts operator to pay €2,000 over spam marketing

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590608-brown-thomas-arnotts/

Published: September 7, 2026 13:42

The operator of the Arnotts and Brown Thomas department stores has been ordered to pay €2,000 for unwanted spam marketing emails.

Damaged clamps in city over three years cost up to €800k

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0907/1590606-dublin-clamps/

Published: September 7, 2026 13:33

The cost of replacing clamps that are damaged or illegally removed from vehicles on Dublin streets could potentially be almost €800,000 over a three-year period, according to Dublin City Council.

Border poll conditions 'have to be discussed' - Taoiseach

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0907/1590603-border-poll-taoiseach/

Published: September 7, 2026 13:08

The conditions for calling a border poll is "an issue that has to be discussed", Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Collector coins to be launched honouring U2, Maeve Binchy

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0907/1590598-u2-binchy-coins/

Published: September 7, 2026 13:00

The Central Bank has announced that two new coins honouring U2 and the late author Maeve Binchy will be launched this autumn as part of their commemorative coins programme.

Taylor's finale brings peak TV audience of 1.6 million

https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2026/0907/1590597-taylors-finale-brings-tv-audience-peak-of-1-6-million/

Published: September 7, 2026 12:43

Katie Taylor's final fight, which saw the Bray boxer become three-time undisputed champion of the world, drew an audience peak of 1.6 million on RTÉ television on Saturday night.

Iran vows response to US strikes, warns over energy sites

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0907/1590537-iran-us-war/

Published: September 7, 2026 12:42

Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that the energy production chain in the region was "sprawling, accessible and exposed".

CAO issues more than 3,000 Round Two course offers

https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2026/0907/1590596-cao-round-two/

Published: September 7, 2026 12:40

The CAO has issued 3,428 offers as part of Round Two of the CAO process.

Iarnród Éireann board to be updated on Indra contract

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0907/1590568-iarnrod-eireann-it-contract/

Published: September 7, 2026 11:26

The board of Iarnród Éireann will be updated on the status of the contract it has with Spanish group Indra which was hired to provide a rail traffic management system which was subsequently abandoned at a cost of €50m.

Ticketmaster accused of law breach over Oasis tickets

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0907/1590575-oasis-ticketmaster/

Published: September 7, 2026 10:32

Ticketmaster has been accused of breaching consumer law in connection with the sale of tickets for last year's Oasis concerts in Croke Park.

Language test to be part of new Irish citizenship rules

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590570-citizenship-changes/

Published: September 7, 2026 10:23

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said new rules for people seeking Irish citizenship - which will involve the undertaking of a language test - will help bring Ireland in line with other European countries.

UN chief demands accountability over migrant deaths in US

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590571-un-chief-demands-accountability-over-migrant-deaths-in-us/

Published: September 7, 2026 10:19

UN human rights chief Volker Turk has demanded accountability after four more people died in US immigration custody.

UK govt condemns 'thuggish' Portsmouth migration protest

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0907/1590562-portsmouth-asylum-seekers/

Published: September 7, 2026 09:48

Britain's government has condemned as "thuggish" hundreds of demonstrators who blocked roads vowing to prevent asylum seekers leaving the southern English city of Portsmouth after they arrived by small boat.

Gardaí, Colombian police sign drug trafficking agreement

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0907/1590561-gardai-colombian-police/

Published: September 7, 2026 09:39

An Garda Síochána has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Colombian national police as part of ongoing cooperation in tackling organised crime and international drug trafficking.

Reputation of State 'on the line' during Trump visit

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0907/1590549-trump-visit-security/

Published: September 7, 2026 08:50

A former assistant garda commissioner has said that the reputation of the State is "on the line" regarding the security operation surrounding the upcoming visit of US President Donald Trump.

Budget to support those 'who get up early every morning'

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0907/1590548-budget-harris/

Published: September 7, 2026 08:26

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said this year's Budget will support people "who get up early every morning and go to work".

Irish cinematographer Darran Tiernan among Emmy winners

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0907/1590545-irish-cinematographer-darran-tiernan-among-emmy-winners/

Published: September 7, 2026 08:24

Irish cinematographer Darran Tiernan was among the winners at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles at the weekend.

Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0907/1590543-nepal-mourning/

Published: September 7, 2026 07:45

Grief-stricken Nepalis entered the traditional Hindu last day of mourning for the hundreds who died in the catastrophic flood along the country's border with China even as the government kept search operations going after four miracle rescues in recent…

Fuel excise cuts should remain permanently, Tóibín says

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0907/1590540-aontu-party/

Published: September 7, 2026 07:22

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has said the Government needs to stop wasting taxpayers money and called for temporary cuts to fuel prices to be made permanent.

Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0907/1590532-indonesia-volcano-airports/

Published: September 7, 2026 06:52

Jakarta's main airport and three others have delayed reopening after halting operations due to a volcanic eruption and leaving hundreds of thousands stranded.

Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0907/1590525-germany-afd-election/

Published: September 7, 2026 06:09

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will huddle with his CDU party to discuss and digest their thumping defeat at the hands of the far-right AfD party in a state election in the ex-communist east.

Descendants call for recognition of Laois 1916 volunteers

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590509-1916-laois-descendants/

Published: September 7, 2026 05:49

On Easter Sunday 1916, a group of Laois volunteers demobilised a section of railway line under direct orders from Pádraig Pearse. 110 years later, their descendants have called for them to be awarded medals posthumously.

Presidential talks wedged within Trump's golf appearance

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590493-trump-connolly/

Published: September 7, 2026 05:00

Unlike US presidents who came before him, Donald Trump's visit to Ireland this week is about the fairways rather than searching for roots.

Fianna Fáil members to gather for annual think-in

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0907/1590524-fianna-fail-think-in/

Published: September 7, 2026 03:25

Members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary team will gather later in Co Offaly for the party's annual think-in.

Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0907/1590523-middle-east/

Published: September 7, 2026 01:28

The Israeli army demanded that residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific zone ahead of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah.

EU set to give Greenland funding boost amid Trump threats

https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2026/0907/1590522-eu-funding-greenland/

Published: September 7, 2026 00:28

The EU and Greenland will sign a new Joint Partnership involving a substantial increase in EU funding and investment.

Changes needed to British Govt's new legacy laws - report

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590506-britain-legacy-laws/

Published: September 6, 2026 23:00

The British government's proposed new legacy laws give it "maximum control" over public disclosure of sensitive information and that should be changed, according to a new report.

One in five people expect to retire fully - survey

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0907/1590505-retirement-expectations/

Published: September 6, 2026 23:00

Just one in five adults expect to fully retire and stop working in the traditional manner, according to new research from Irish Life.

US envoys have 'more effective proposals' - official

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0906/1590521-ukraine-witkoff-kushner/

Published: September 6, 2026 22:51

The United States envoys have brought new, "more effective" proposals on ending the war with Russia to Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian presidential official said.

The Traitors Ireland: Sheep, shields and betrayal

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0906/1590496-the-traitors-ireland-sheep-shields-and-betrayal/

Published: September 6, 2026 21:40

Another Traitor found themselves in serious trouble as The Traitors Ireland returned to Slane Castle, while a chaotic encounter with some decidedly uncooperative sheep offered a brief break from the tension.

At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes in US

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0906/1590515-us-cargo-plane-crash/

Published: September 6, 2026 21:32

At least five people have died after an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway as it landed in Miami, crashing into vehicles and catching fire, officials said.

Budget for youth justice rises by €14m in four years

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0906/1590489-youth-justice-measures/

Published: September 6, 2026 15:12

The budget for youth justice measures has increased increased by €14 million in the last four years.

European Commission to announce funding for Greenland

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0906/1590490-european-commission-funding-greenland/

Published: September 6, 2026 14:48

The European Commission is expected to announce a major funding package for Greenland tomorrow.

Gardaí looking for car occupants after Clare hit-and-run

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0906/1590488-clare-hit-and-run/

Published: September 6, 2026 13:31

Gardaí are searching for the drivers or occupants of a car they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Clonlara, Co Clare on Friday.

Taoiseach to address global issues with Trump in Dublin

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0906/1590487-taoiseach-donald-trump/

Published: September 6, 2026 13:15

The meeting between the Taoiseach and the US President in Dublin next Saturday will address global issues according to the Minister for Public Expenditure.

US envoys arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0906/1590482-ukraine-kushner-witkoff/

Published: September 6, 2026 11:27

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv as the Trump administration renewed its push to end Russia's four-and-a-half-year war in Ukraine.

Courts at a 'standstill' amid criminal legal aid dispute

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0906/1590481-legal-aid-dispute/

Published: September 6, 2026 11:02

More than 25 bench warrants were issued by a single judge in under two hours, as the impact of the defence solicitors' strike continues to be felt by court users.

Germany's far-right AfD seeking victory in state election

https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2026/0906/1590479-germany-vote/

Published: September 6, 2026 10:24

Voting in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt is under way in a closely watched election that could see the Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War II.

Life of Irish folk musician Barry honoured in Co Down

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0906/1590476-folk-musician-commemoration/

Published: September 6, 2026 08:56

Musicians, including members of the Traveller community, have gathered to commemorate an Irish folk musician cited as an influence by singers like Bob Dylan and Luke Kelly of the Dubliners.

'Did ya enjoy that?' - Taylor revels in perfect ending

https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2026/0906/1590467-did-ya-enjoy-that-taylor-revels-in-perfect-ending/

Published: September 6, 2026 07:32

Katie Taylor reflects on a career where she has no regrets and is looking forward to enjoying the fruits of her labour

Boy, 2, killed in Limerick hit-and-run named locally

https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2026/0906/1590474-rathkeale-limerick/

Published: September 6, 2026 07:30

A two-year-old boy, who died in a hit-and-run incident in Co Limerick, has been named locally as Peter Mulcaire.

Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2026/0906/1590473-iran-united-states/

Published: September 6, 2026 07:04

Iran said its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil tankers.

Doonbeg set for 'momentous' Irish Open and Trump visit

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2026/0906/1590466-trump-doonbeg/

Published: September 6, 2026 06:29

Doonbeg is set to welcome some of the world's best golfers as well as the president of the United States as it prepares to host the Irish Open this week.

Trump visit a diplomatic high-wire act for Government

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0906/1590458-donald-trump-ireland-visit/

Published: September 6, 2026 06:00

Donald Trump visit to Ireland is short and informal but still a diplomatic high-wire act for the Government, writes Micheál Lehane.

Financial controversies continue to follow Farage

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0906/1590456-farage-reform-finances/

Published: September 6, 2026 06:00

"I cannot be bought," were the opening words of Nigel Farage at the Reform UK conference, to get the audience energized for the main event, the leader's speech.

Israel launches fresh strikes on southern Lebanon

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0906/1590470-middle-east/

Published: September 6, 2026 04:38

The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched drones at its soldiers, and urged residents of the town of Arab Salim to evacuate.

EU chief due in Greenland to boost Arctic ties

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0906/1590469-eu-greenland/

Published: September 6, 2026 04:09

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen heads to Greenland for a two-day visit aimed at reaffirming the bloc's support for the Danish autonomous territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.

Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were 'useful'

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0905/1590463-ukraine-russia-talks/

Published: September 5, 2026 22:46

Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of "highly useful" talks with two US envoys seeking a deal to end the Ukraine war, a Kremlin aide said, but he gave no indication of any breakthrough.

Taylor's Croker farewell fight ends in triumph

https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2026/0905/1590460-taylors-croker-swansong-ends-in-triumph/

Published: September 5, 2026 22:32

Katie Taylor's groundbreaking career ended on a grand stage as she defeated Flora Pili in front of a sellout crowd in Croke Park.

Man hospitalised after stabbing on O'Connell Street

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0905/1590453-oconnell-street-stabbing/

Published: September 5, 2026 19:31

A man is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed on O'Connell Street in Dublin city centre this afternoon.

Two remanded in custody over firearms possession

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0905/1590452-court-firearms-ballymun/

Published: September 5, 2026 18:20

Two men have been remanded in custody, charged with possessing firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances in Ballymun earlier this week.

Sinn Féin most popular party among voters - opinion poll

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0905/1590449-sinn-fein-opinion-poll/

Published: September 5, 2026 16:57

Sinn Féin is currently the most popular party among voters, the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll has suggested.

US strikes hit three Iranian oil tankers off Kharg Island

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0905/1590444-us-iran/

Published: September 5, 2026 16:07

US forces have struck three Iranian oil tankers, US Central Command said, including one off the coast of Kharg Island, near Iran's key oil export hub.

Death toll in Cyprus ferry disaster rises to 13

https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2026/0905/1590436-cyprus-ferry/

Published: September 5, 2026 12:09

Rescuers recovered another body today from a ferry disaster off Cyprus last week, raising the death toll to 13, while 15 people remain missing, officials said.

Masked protesters hold 'anti-illegal migrant' demo in UK

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0905/1590433-protest-dover-uk/

Published: September 5, 2026 11:22

A "co-ordinated" protest in the UK that appears to be "illegal migration-related" has seen hundreds of black-clad, masked demonstrators block roads in Dover, a local councillor said.

Journalist, author Frank McDonald dies aged 76

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0905/1590424-frank-mcdonald-death/

Published: September 5, 2026 10:06

The journalist, author and environmental campaigner, Frank McDonald, has died after a brief illness. He was 76.

Chinese national rescued from hydropower tunnel - army

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0905/1590422-nepal-rescue-efforts/

Published: September 5, 2026 08:56

A Chinese national has been rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal, 10 days after catastrophic flooding, the Nepali Army said.

Teenage boy on e-bike dies in hit-and-run in Co Clare

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0905/1590419-fatal-crash-clare/

Published: September 5, 2026 08:05

A teenage boy has died following a hit-and-run incident in Co Clare last night.

Fuel supports among main topics of IRHA annual conference

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0905/1590418-irha-annual-conference/

Published: September 5, 2026 06:36

Fuel supports, transport regulation, decarbonisation and the future of Ireland's supply chain are set to be the focus of the second day of the Irish Road Haulage Association's (IRHA) annual conference.

Is Russia's alleged hybrid war on EU a genuine threat?

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0905/1590402-russia-eu-hybrid-attacks/

Published: September 5, 2026 06:00

Is Russia's alleged hybrid campaign against Europe a genuine threat, and, if so, what has Europe's response been?

Lost its Shein? Why the fashion giant's value has slumped

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0905/1590411-shein-fast-fashion/

Published: September 5, 2026 06:00

The slump in Shein's valuation represents doubts about the Chinese firm's ability to grow rapidly into the future rather than an expectation that consumers are abandoning fast fashion, writes Adam Maguire.

Bray ready to cheer on Katie Taylor in final fight

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0905/1590378-katie-taylor/

Published: September 5, 2026 06:00

Excitement is reaching fever pitch in Bray as Katie Taylor prepares to hang up her gloves.

State memorial 100 years after Dromcollogher cinema fire

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0905/1590395-dromcollogher-cinema-fire/

Published: September 5, 2026 06:00

A State commemoration for the 48 people who died in the Dromcollogher cinema fire takes place today, marking the centenary of one of the deadliest disasters in Irish history.

Hugh Jackman delighted to have Irish damp in his bones

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0905/1590245-hugh-jackman-delighted-to-have-irish-damp-in-his-bones/

Published: September 5, 2026 05:01

Hugh Jackman has told RTÉ Entertainment that his experience making The Death of Robin Hood in Antrim, Down, and Tipperary was "a gift" and something he will never forget.

Lebanese ministry says three killed in Israeli strikes

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0905/1590417-middle-east-lebanon-israel/

Published: September 5, 2026 03:28

Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon have killed at least three people and injured 23, the Lebanese health ministry said.

US envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine with new peace plan

https://www.rte.ie/news/ukraine/2026/0905/1590416-ukraine-russia/

Published: September 5, 2026 03:09

US President Donald Trump has said he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan to end more than four years of war in Ukraine.

Farage to address Reform event again amid donations row

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0905/1590415-uk-reform-nigel-farage/

Published: September 5, 2026 00:55

Nigel Farage is to close Reform UK's conference as the party finds itself embroiled in a row about political donations.

Panama Canal begins reducing crossings due to El Niño

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0905/1590414-panama-canal-el-nino/

Published: September 5, 2026 00:37

The Panama Canal has begun to reduce the number of ships passing through due to a drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Parrott the match-winner as Real Betis upset Real Madrid

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/0904/1590408-parrott-the-match-winner-as-real-betis-upset-real-madrid/

Published: September 4, 2026 21:08

Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott made it a home debut to remember for Real Betis with the match-winning goal against La Liga giants Real Madrid.

Friday Night Football updates

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/0904/1590401-friday-night-football/

Published: September 4, 2026 18:37

It's a busy evening of football with fixtures in the FAI Cup, Men's Premier Division, Women's Super League, Premier League and Troy Parrott's home debut in La Liga.

Taylor makes weight for Croke Park finale

https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2026/0904/1590397-taylor-makes-weight-for-croke-park-finale/

Published: September 4, 2026 18:15

Katie Taylor successfully made weight ahead of her upcoming undisputed title fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park, hitting the scales during the official weigh-in at Trinity College, Dublin.

UN adopts map reform to show true scale of continents

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0904/1590398-un-map-world/

Published: September 4, 2026 18:12

The United Nations General Assembly voted for a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt a map that makes their continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe - aiming at "a more accurate representation" of world geography.

Podcast: New drama 'The Murder of Mr Moonlight'

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0904/1590391-behind-the-story/

Published: September 4, 2026 17:51

A new five-part drama 'The Murder of Mr Moonlight' has been commissioned by RTÉ and is expected to be broadcast next year.

Call for universal road safety programme in Irish schools

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0904/1590393-road-education-politics/

Published: September 4, 2026 17:19

Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has said it is time to introduce universal road safety and driver theory test programmes in schools across the country.

German power grid sabotage suspect a climate activist

https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2026/0904/1590390-germany-power-europe/

Published: September 4, 2026 16:33

German authorities said they believe a militant climate activist was behind a spate of sabotage attacks on the power grid and are hunting for the 48-year-old suspect.

Davids art thief absent from court after bag mishap

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0904/1590382-edgar-davids-art-thief-absent-from-court/

Published: September 4, 2026 16:10

A fraudster who pawned former Premier League star Edgar Davids' £188,000 modern art collection failed to turn up to court to be sentenced, claiming she had been struck with a bag on her way to the airport.

Turkey prosecutors indict comic for Erdogan insult

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0904/1590379-turkey-erdogan-world/

Published: September 4, 2026 16:02

Turkish prosecutors said they had charged a popular comedian with insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance in June that, if proven, could see him jailed for years.

SSE Airtricity announces gas, electricity price rises

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0904/1590377-sse-price-rise/

Published: September 4, 2026 15:52

SSE Airtricity has announced a price increase which will see its average customers' energy bills increase by around 9%.

Judge says he must declare mistrial in Clancy trial

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0904/1590370-lindsay-clancy-trial/

Published: September 4, 2026 15:45

A judge said he has no choice but to declare a mistrial after the jury deadlocked in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy for the killing of her three young children at her home in 2023, a tragedy her attorney said occurred while she was suffering from…

'No relevant information' in Stormont Donaldson review

https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2026/0904/1590373-donaldson-stormont-ulster/

Published: September 4, 2026 15:41

No relevant information was uncovered in a review carried out by the Northern Ireland Assembly following the conviction of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson for historical sex offences.

NTA invited to appear before cttee over fare increases

https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0904/1590365-nta-transport-committee/

Published: September 4, 2026 15:00

The National Transport Committee has been asked to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee over increases in public transport fares.

More than 120 dead in Yemen's worst clashes in years

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2026/0904/1590368-120-killed-in-yemen/

Published: September 4, 2026 14:53

A major offensive by Yemen's Houthis to seize control of the gateway to the Red Sea has left more than 120 people dead in the country's deadliest clashes in years, sources said.

Taoiseach accepts high corporate tax proportion a concern

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0904/1590363-corporation-tax/

Published: September 4, 2026 14:25

The Taoiseach has said he accepts that the proportion of taxation coming from corporation tax is a concern.

Cistercian College welcomes first female students

https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2026/0904/1590360-cistercian-college-roscrea/

Published: September 4, 2026 14:13

Cistercian College Roscrea has welcomed female students for the first time in its 120-year history, marking the beginning of its transition to co-education.