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Israel’s military announces start of ‘extensive’ new ground invasion of Gaza

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/israels-military-announces-start-of-extensive-new-ground-invasion-of-gaza/a181083600.html

Published: May 18, 2025 15:56

Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip while airstrikes in a new offensive killed at least 103 people, including dozens of children, overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said, and forced northern Gaza’s main hospital…

‘For a 16-year-old to hear that is sickening’ – Stephen Bradley reveals upset for Victor Ozhianvuna over racial abuse

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/for-a-16-year-old-to-hear-that-is-sickening-stephen-bradley-reveals-upset-for-victor-ozhianvuna-over-racial-abuse/a328482703.html

Published: May 18, 2025 12:00

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley says he was “sickened” by the racial abuse from a member of the crowd which was aimed at the Hoops’ teenage star Victor Ozhianvuna in Friday’s league win away to Waterford.

Eurovision scoring revealed: Ireland received just 28 points, while Israel got maximum points from the Irish televote in semi-final

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/eurovision-scoring-revealed-ireland-received-just-28-points-while-israel-got-maximum-points-from-the-irish-televote-in-semi-final/a1290110725.html

Published: May 18, 2025 10:39

It has been revealed that Ireland’s Eurovision entry Emmy and her song Laika Party ranked in the bottom four contestants in the second semi-final of this year’s song contest, when Ireland failed to qualify for the final for the eighth time in ten years.

Pope Leo XIV rides popemobile through St Peter’s Square ahead of his official installation this morning

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/pope-leo-xiv-rides-popemobile-through-st-peters-square-ahead-of-his-official-installation-this-morning/a1996219794.html

Published: May 18, 2025 07:58

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St Peter’s Square ahead of his installation on Sunday, waving from the back of the open-back vehicle to the crowd waving flags and cheering “Viva il Papa!”

Ireland's Best Employers 2025: Worker happiness, stability and pay — employer USPs that put them a cut above their rivals in attracting and keeping workers

https://www.independent.ie/business/irelands-best-employers/irelands-best-employers-2025-worker-happiness-stability-and-pay-employer-usps-that-put-them-a-cut-above-their-rivals-in-attracting-and-keeping-workers/a1139448492.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:31

What do Ireland’s best employers have that other companies don’t? Happier staff for one thing. Staying power is another.

Vogue Williams: ‘I don’t like the idea of throwing someone under a bus, but everything is there in the book. You can read between the lines’

https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/vogue-williams-i-dont-like-the-idea-of-throwing-someone-under-a-bus-but-everything-is-there-in-the-book-you-can-read-between-the-lines/a1723292153.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

Vogue Williams’ memoir Big Mouth begins, after a glossary of Irish terms explained (gas, sh**e and gee amongst them) with a preface that sets out the book’s stall. Titled Let’s Go, it explains why she wanted to write a book, and what the reader can expect.

Paul Kimmage: Is the Coolmore tail wagging the Government’s dog?

https://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/paul-kimmage-is-the-coolmore-tail-wagging-the-governments-dog/a1677380424.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

In Breeding the Racehorse — Federico Tesio’s celebrated book on the principles of breeding and inheritance — there’s a heartwarming story about a chance encounter between a stallion (Chaleureux), and a mare (Signorina), being paraded through the streets by…

My money: ‘I felt very poor when working as a stylist in Dublin in the 1980s and living over a joke shop in town’

https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/my-money-i-felt-very-poor-when-working-as-a-stylist-in-dublin-in-the-1980s-and-living-over-a-joke-shop-in-town/a26013832.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

Helen Cody is one of Ireland’s foremost fashion designers. After studying fashion and textiles at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, she went to work for French Vogue in Paris, where she styled supermodels such as Naomi Campbell.

RTE broadcaster Paul Cunningham on his family dog Luna: ‘My son came up with the name, it’s short for lunatic’

https://www.independent.ie/life/family/rte-broadcaster-paul-cunningham-on-his-family-dog-luna-my-son-came-up-with-the-name-its-short-for-lunatic/a721102519.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

Luna is a cocker spaniel – and she’s very lively. I remember taking her out for a walk one day, just a few months after we got her as a pup, and I met a man walking along with his very old cocker spaniel. He looked at Luna, and then at me. “The first three…

Eilis O’Hanlon: Social media is full of men like Gary Lineker, endlessly talking about things they don’t understand

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/eilis-ohanlon-social-media-is-full-of-men-like-gary-lineker-endlessly-talking-about-things-they-dont-understand/a1643179318.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

Journalists at RTÉ rarely make a good job of hiding their political biases; but at least they put in the effort of pretending not to have any. The UK’s national broadcaster must sorely wish Gary Lineker had the same cop on.

Going back to Ardmore: From first love, lasagne and tinnies on the beach to cliff walks and five-star dining, the sunny south east still thrills

https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/going-back-to-ardmore-from-first-love-lasagne-and-tinnies-on-the-beach-to-cliff-walks-and-five-star-dining-the-sunny-south-east-still-thrills/a521868760.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

To get to Ardmore, Co Waterford, from Dublin in the 1980s and 1990s felt like a mammoth task. It meant driving through ­several towns and villages – ­Kilkenny (stopping in Langtons Hotel for a bowl of soup), through Thomastown, Callan, Knocktopher and…

Dear Mary: I sent my son to a Catholic school so he’d know people but now he wants to make his First Communion

https://www.independent.ie/style/sex-relationships/dear-mary-i-sent-my-son-to-a-catholic-school-so-hed-know-people-but-now-he-wants-to-make-his-first-communion/a2000714408.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

Question: I sent my only child to school with his cousins so he’d at least know someone when he first started. Now though it’s getting a bit difficult because it’s a Catholic school and all his class are starting to make their Communion.

‘I have to be seen to be objective’ – Pat Kenny vows to stay neutral on contentious wind-farm project off south Dublin coast

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-have-to-be-seen-to-be-objective-pat-kenny-vows-to-stay-neutral-on-contentious-wind-farm-project-off-south-dublin-coast/a1570015177.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

Presenter Pat Kenny is among residents in south county Dublin waiting to see if An Bord PleanĂĄla will grant permission for a massive and contentious wind-farm development off the coast of Dublin and Wicklow.

Brendan O’Connor: With the camels and sheikhs and ‘YMCA’, Baby Trump’s Big Day Out was a blessed relief

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/brendan-oconnor-with-the-camels-and-sheikhs-and-ymca-baby-trumps-big-day-out-was-a-blessed-relief/a1601820488.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

It was like high-end childcare. For the rest of the world, it was like if you were really struggling and someone surprised you by offering to take your toddler off your hands for a few days, to give you a break.

‘He’s not inspiring the same confidence as Jim O’Callaghan’ – Coalition unease over Minister James Browne’s ability to tackle housing crisis

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hes-not-inspiring-the-same-confidence-as-jim-ocallaghan-coalition-unease-over-minister-james-brownes-ability-to-tackle-housing-crisis/a256843684.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

Unease is growing within the Coalition over the performance of the Housing Minister James Browne, as an analysis by industry experts suggests that housing commencements, the strongest indicator of future supply, have dropped to a four-year low.

The most photographed thatched cottage in Ireland is snapped up already for the Ryder Cup in 2027

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-most-photographed-thatched-cottage-in-ireland-is-snapped-up-already-for-the-ryder-cup-in-2027/a442567749.html

Published: May 18, 2025 01:30

The cost of roof repairs is generally the last thing homeowners want to hear about. However, for Adare resident Eamonn Ryan restoring the roof on his thatched cottage in the picturesque Co Limerick village was a labour of love — even if it did cost more…

‘We love him, we’ll do everything we can for Michael’ – Stephen Bradley pays tribute to teen star on difficult day

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/we-love-him-well-do-everything-we-can-for-michael-stephen-bradley-pays-tribute-to-teen-star-on-difficult-day/a993703108.html

Published: May 17, 2025 17:00

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley paid tribute to the mentality and desire of Michael Noonan after the 16-year-old scored a decisive goal in Waterford after a difficult day for his family.

Angry parents of Ireland’s rugby sevens players call on IRFU to reverse decision to axe men’s programme

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/angry-parents-of-irelands-rugby-sevens-players-call-on-irfu-to-reverse-decision-to-axe-mens-programme/a143379629.html

Published: May 17, 2025 16:00

The fallout from the IRFU’s highly-controversial announcement to axe Ireland men’s sevens programme has been ramped up after a group of 27 parents of current and recently retired sevens players called on the union to convene an emergency meeting to reverse…

President Higgins says UN Security Council failing as Gaza suffers ‘forced starvation’; thousands march in Dublin protest

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/president-higgins-says-un-security-council-failing-as-gaza-suffers-forced-starvation-thousands-march-in-dublin-protest/a176864290.html

Published: May 17, 2025 14:22

President Michael D Higgins has accused the United Nations Security Council of failing “again and again” in response to current famines as he said the people of Gaza are enduring “forced starvation”.

Former Rihanna bodyguard who drew 'ancient symbols' outside garda station ‘to remove evil spirits' has conviction overturned

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/former-rihanna-bodyguard-who-drew-ancient-symbols-outside-garda-station-to-remove-evil-spirits-has-conviction-overturned/a947065758.html

Published: May 17, 2025 12:00

The one-time head of security for pop star Rihanna, who drew "ancient symbols" on the ground outside a garda station to "remove evil spirits", has had his conviction for criminal damage overturned on appeal.

‘We knew these girls had something special’ – Teenage robotics team from Co Offaly make history with their robot Agatha

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/we-knew-these-girls-had-something-special-teenage-robotics-team-from-co-offaly-make-history-with-their-robot-agatha/a1521053530.html

Published: May 17, 2025 11:41

Five teenage girls from Co Offaly and their robot Agatha have made history at the Robotics World Championships, becoming the first all-female team to win the prestigious judges award – the highest award ever won by an Irish team.

Luke O’Neill: Sorry Denis, working from home isn’t necessarily as bad for business as you might think

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/luke-oneill-sorry-denis-working-from-home-isnt-necessarily-as-bad-for-business-as-you-might-think/a1395645403.html

Published: May 17, 2025 11:06

Businesspeople like ­Denis O’Brien think working from home is a bad idea. He claimed, at the Irish Investor Awards in Dublin recently, that it’s a threat to our economy as it makes businesses less competitive, with those who work from home ­being less…

Israeli bombing kills at least 146 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, local health authorities say

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/israeli-bombing-kills-at-least-146-palestinians-in-gaza-in-24-hours-local-health-authorities-say/a869754822.html

Published: May 17, 2025 10:46

Israel's airforce killed at least 146 Palestinians in new attacks on Gaza over the past 24 hours and injured many more, local health authorities said on Saturday, as the country appeared set to press ahead with a new ground offensive.

Your Money: Holidays for those who want a break from normal life but not their passions

https://www.independent.ie/business/money/your-money-holidays-for-those-who-want-a-break-from-normal-life-but-not-their-passions/a2006627024.html

Published: May 17, 2025 01:30

While the staple of the travel industry is the family holiday, one burgeoning market is combining a bit of sun and fun with whatever passion you most enjoy – whether it’s painting, cookery, religion or hiking to birdwatching or golf, you can share your…

Tears, frustration and shame – emotions ran high in Richard Satchwell’s garda interviews after they told him wife Tina’s body had been found

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/tears-frustration-and-shame-emotions-ran-high-in-richard-satchwells-garda-interviews-after-they-told-him-wife-tinas-body-had-been-found/a1730868238.html

Published: May 17, 2025 01:30

Murder accused Richard Satchwell told gardaí his memory was not like a film that could be rewound for extra details about the circumstances of his wife Tina’s death.

Portiuncula maternity unit reported 69 ‘clinical incidents’ early this year as tenth external review into care gets under way

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/portiuncula-maternity-unit-reported-69-clinical-incidents-early-this-year-as-tenth-external-review-into-care-gets-under-way/a857272144.html

Published: May 17, 2025 01:30

Up to 69 clinical incidents were reported by maternity services in Portiuncula University Hospital in Galway in the first two months of the year, new figures show.

Irish M&A activity has slowed dramatically: ‘This pent-up capital needs to be deployed at some point’

https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/irish-manda-activity-has-slowed-dramatically-this-pent-up-capital-needs-to-be-deployed-at-some-point/a1657511883.html

Published: May 17, 2025 01:30

Mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity in Ireland has recently experienced a sudden lull – as dealmakers contend with higher financing costs, geopolitical uncertainty and a more cautious investment climate.

Gavan Reilly: ‘It’s really odd to get a letter out of the blue to say, ‘Oh, your child is disabled and she’s on our books now with a charity’’

https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/gavan-reilly-its-really-odd-to-get-a-letter-out-of-the-blue-to-say-oh-your-child-is-disabled-and-shes-on-our-books-now-with-a-charity/a230267147.html

Published: May 17, 2025 01:30

Let’s begin with what really matters — the Dáil Bar. And the fact that there are not one, but two.

‘I still feel like I’ve unfinished business’ – Roscommon’s Jenny Higgins determined to get back after second ACL injury

https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/ladies-football/i-still-feel-like-ive-unfinished-business-roscommons-jenny-higgins-determined-to-get-back-after-second-acl-injury/a1363711628.html

Published: May 17, 2025 01:30

It is close to three years since she last donned the primrose and blue in a competitive game, but as she continues to recover from her latest injury set-back, Jenny Higgins is hopeful of lining out for Roscommon again in the future.

Mary Regan: Children’s Minister has admitted the assessment of need system is broken – so where is the urgency to fix it?

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/mary-regan-childrens-minister-has-admitted-the-assessment-of-need-system-is-broken-so-where-is-the-urgency-to-fix-it/a1810984768.html

Published: May 17, 2025 01:30

It was a stunning admission from the Children’s Minister Norma Foley when she told this newspaper last month that the assessment of need system is “broken” and “not fit for purpose.”

‘We had Michéal Martin in to congratulate the lads... Peter asked him to fix the road again’ - Munster have feel good factor back

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/munster-rugby/we-had-micheal-martin-in-to-congratulate-the-lads-peter-asked-him-to-fix-the-road-again-munster-have-feel-good-factor-back/a1834904457.html

Published: May 16, 2025 22:17

Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited the Munster dressing-room to congratulate Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray and Stephen Archer on their careers, but the three veterans have a few weeks to go yet.

How Crystal Palace have taken over from their London rivals to become the city’s ‘Irish’ club

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/how-crystal-palace-have-taken-over-from-their-london-rivals-to-become-the-citys-irish-club/a111178630.html

Published: May 16, 2025 18:30

The emotional sight this week of a grainy video of Bob Dylan singing Rainy Night In Soho at a gig gave weight to the belief that it took an Irishman, Shane MacGowan, to write the songs that say more about the capital of England than any pure-bred Londoner…

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