Fota Wildlife Park closed until further notice as bird flu cases confirmed
Published: October 14, 2025 19:11
Fota Wildlife Park in Cork will stay closed until further notices after bird flu was confirmed in a number of captive birds.
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Ireland v Armenia â Boys in Green face must-win World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium
Published: October 14, 2025 18:00
Ireland face Armenia at the Aviva Stadium in a must-win World Cup Group F qualifier.
Martin Breheny: Gap is ever widening as even fewer counties win All-Ireland and league titles under changed formats
Published: October 14, 2025 18:00
The aim was threefold: to guarantee counties a minimum of two championship outings, to generate added interest in the All-Ireland series by almost doubling the number of games and to increase the chances of a wider title spread.
Grammy-winning R&B singer DâAngelo dies aged 51
Published: October 14, 2025 17:54
DâAngelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer who garnered mainstream attention with the Untitled (How Does It Feel) music video, has died. He was 51.
Highest side-earning MEP justifies working as barrister as secondary incomes of European politicians revealed
Published: October 14, 2025 17:24
Irelandâs highest-earning MEP outside of politics has defended his right to also make money as a barrister
Judge orders arrest of boy (14) charged over firebomb attack that destroyed family home and killed dog
Published: October 14, 2025 17:07
A judge has ordered the arrest of a 14-year-old boy who allegedly showed no remorse for a firebomb attack that destroyed a family's home in Dublin and killed their pet husky.
IMF upgrades growth forecasts but Central Bank here warns of tariffs hit
Published: October 14, 2025 17:03
The International Monetary Find (IMF) has upgraded near term growth forecasts for both the US and global economies despite disruptions caused by Donald Trumpâs tariffs.
Israel halves aid flow to Gaza over delay by Hamas in return of hostagesâ bodies
Published: October 14, 2025 16:50
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Man (20s) and juvenile charged in connection with death of Cork man
Published: October 14, 2025 16:25
Two men have been charged in connection with murder and remanded in custody, following the death of a man in Doneraile last weekend.
Jury in trial of Ruth Lawrence sent away as key witness âis in a medical situationâ
Published: October 14, 2025 15:55
The jury in the trial of a woman accused of murdering two men whose bodies were found on a lake island over a decade ago has been sent away until Thursday morning, having been told that a significant witness "is in a medical situation" and that all sidesâŠ
Three men accused of âbrutally and savagelyâ beating a Croatian man to death knew he was a foreign national, jury told
Published: October 14, 2025 15:00
Three men accused of "brutally and savagely" beating a Croatian man to death on a Dublin street knew that their alleged victim was a foreign national when they chased him down, a barrister has told a jury at the Central Criminal Court.
Two closure orders served on a SuperValu in Cork by FSAI last month after rodent droppings found
Published: October 14, 2025 14:10
A SuperValu store in Cork, which received two closure orders last month, was among several food businesses served with enforcement orders by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Gaza's Rafah border crossing will remain closed through Wednesday, Israel says, as Hamas did not hand over all hostage bodies
Published: October 14, 2025 14:07
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Coroner warns âno safe doseâ of cocaine after Dublin man (20) died at home of cardiac arrest
Published: October 14, 2025 14:01
A coroner has warned that there is no safe quantity of cocaine that can be consumed following the death of a young Dublin man two years ago from an overdose of the drug.
Taoiseach responds after energy firms accused of âprice gougingâ as report shows they fail to pass on lower costs
Published: October 14, 2025 13:45
Electricity companies in Ireland are failing to pass on falls in the cost of wholesale energy to consumers and businesses, a new report has found.
Enoch Burke in stand-off with security guard at school, High Court hears
Published: October 14, 2025 13:10
Sacked schoolteacher Enoch Burke was involved in a stand-off earlier today with a security guard who prevented him from gaining entry to a building at Wilsonâs Hospital School.
Simon Harris to face no confidence motion days before presidential election
Published: October 14, 2025 12:56
The Tanaiste will face a motion of no confidence over his handling of childrenâs healthcare.
TĂĄnaiste Simon Harris urged to increase pay for Defence Forces cadets earning below minimum wage
Published: October 14, 2025 12:51
Simon Harris will be urged to push up pay for cadets in the Defence Forces who earn below the âŹ13.50 an hour minimum wage at a conference today.
Paddy Jacksonâs father awarded âŹ115,000 over false claims by reality TV star relating to rugby playerâs rape trial
Published: October 14, 2025 12:50
The father of Paddy Jackson has been awarded ÂŁ100,000 (âŹ115,000) in libel damages for false claims he tried to pay off the complainant at the rugby playerâs rape trial, a judge in the North ruled today.
Tabitha Monahan: Latest presidential debate sees candidates offer rehearsed answers and fail to fully engage in a head-to-head
Published: October 14, 2025 11:43
Another day, another debate. Just 10 days left but still plenty of time for both candidates to give us the same answers and sidestep questions that really should be straightforward.
Damien Duff returning to football next month as Fifa technical advisor at U17 World Cup in Qatar
Published: October 14, 2025 10:59
Damien Duff is returning to work next month as a technical advisor for Fifa at the U17 World Cup in Qatar.
Megan Campbell announces retirement from football after career of grit and determination
Published: October 14, 2025 10:38
Megan Campbell has announced her retirement from football following 57 Irish appearances for the Ireland Womenâs national team and a successful club career.
Former Premier League referee David Coote pleads guilty to making indecent image of a child
Published: October 14, 2025 10:12
Former Premier League referee David Coote has pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court to making an indecent image of a child.
Woman (40s) in critical condition after car collides with horse in Co Clare crash
Published: October 14, 2025 09:21
A woman has been left in critical condition in hospital following a collision between a car and a horse in Co Clare.
âIâm living the lifeâ â Dublin runner Ann Woodlock (86) wins gold at European Masters Championships
Published: October 14, 2025 08:35
A Dublin woman who is a few weeks from turning 87 years old continues to defy her age after taking gold in her category in the 1,500m race at the European Track and Field Championships in Madeira.
âIâll love you foreverâ â Sister pays tribute to young mum as police say death not being treated as murder
Published: October 14, 2025 07:43
The sister of mother of two Mary McAdorey, who was found dead at a Co Antrim property on Sunday, has paid an emotional tribute to her, saying she will âlove you foreverâ.
Property tax valuation deadline: When is it and how do I pay my tax?
Published: October 14, 2025 07:15
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Race to the Ăras: Humphreys says she âabhors animal crueltyâ as Connolly says country needs presidential voice different from that of Government
Published: October 14, 2025 07:00
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VoteSmart: Take our test to find out whether Catherine Connolly or Heather Humphreys best aligns with your views
Published: October 14, 2025 06:00
Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza despite ceasefire as IDF say they crossed boundary line
Published: October 14, 2025 05:30
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Heartbroken father: âI phoned police about tractor dangers just days before my wife and daughter were killedâ
Published: October 14, 2025 05:14
A heartbroken father and husband has told an inquest how the constant trauma of living at the scene where both his wife and daughter died âtakes a tollâ.
Lucinda OâSullivanâs restaurant review: The food was so-so and the service slow-slow at this Dublin ode to a French classic
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
No sooner had the buzz died down about whether Ashtonâs in Clonskeagh was a dupe of Londonâs Devonshire Pub than similar talk began about the âarrivalâ of EntrecĂŽte to Clarendon Street in Dublinâs âCreative Quarterâ â the D2 version of Temple Bar!
Homeowners fearful that 36pc jump in house prices will see them hit with huge Local Property Tax bill
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
The surge in the value of homes has triggered fears among households that their property tax bills will shoot up, a leading tax expert said.
Ireland set to provide tens of millions of euro in further aid for Gaza, as Simon Harris hails peace âbreakthroughâ
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
Ireland will have to commit millions of euro in further aid for Gaza, TĂĄnaiste Simon Harris will tell the Cabinet.
âIt was like looking at myself as a childâ: Venetia Quick on finding out she had a half sister at 52
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
Whether you have four brothers, two sisters, one of each or no siblings at all, most people are pretty sure of the make up of their family by the time they reach adulthood.
Lender threatened to collapse Patrick McKillen Jrâs property firms, court told
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
The CEO of a group of finance companies threatened to collapse property firms related to businessman Patrick McKillen Jr unless he agreed to new loan agreements and leases, it has been claimed in Commercial Court proceedings.
Legal advice: âOur brother is blocking the sale of the family farm, what can we do?â
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
Query: Dear Mary Frances, Iâm hoping you might be able to shed some light on a very difficult and upsetting situation for our family. My mother died last year, and although we knew there might be some tension around sorting out the estate, none of usâŠ
Colm Keys: Disputes over two-pointers becoming a heated theme
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
To be fair to the ref Martin McErleane in Sundayâs second Derry senior football semi-final, he had the perfect position, in line with the arc just as Shane McGuigan wound up to kick Slaughneil into the lead as the clock in Owenbeg ticked into injury-time.âŠ
Catherine Connolly defends her decision to vote against EUâs Lisbon and Nice treaties
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has defended her decision to vote ânoâ to the Lisbon and Nice treaties.
Senan Molony: Heather Humphreys must believe in the story of the tortoise and the hare to realise presidential dream
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
Heather Humphreys must be hoping itâs a case of the tortoise and the hare.
Energy firms accused of âprice gougingâ as international report shows they fail to pass on lower costs
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
Electricity companies in Ireland are failing to pass on falls in the cost of wholesale energy to consumers and businesses, a new report has found.
âHis death has left a void that can never be filledâ â brutality of Tom Nilandâs killing completely at odds with Sligo farmerâs peaceful, rural life
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
The obscene brutality of the attack that led to the agonising and slow death of Tom Niland was laid bare at the ÂCentral Criminal Court yesterday.
âThey commented on my weight. I hated every minute of itâ â West End star Susan McFadden on surviving Simon Cowell reality show
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
West End star Susan McFadden was just 24 when she got her âbig breakâ winning ITV reality show Grease is the Word, but the show does not bring back happy memories almost 20 years later.
âThey are turning to the Catholic faithâ â Cork bishop sees revival of interest in religion among Gen Z
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
The Catholic Bishop of Cork has said he is ânot surprisedâ by the findings of a new poll indicating there is a revival of interest in religion among members of Generation Z.
Ireland v Armenia preview: Reputations on the line as Boys in Green face last chance to inject life into campaign
Published: October 14, 2025 04:30
The longer-term legacy of Irelandâs humbling in Yerevan will become clear in November but there has been one shorter-term upside.
Water quality continues to decline as Ireland currently set to miss 2027 goals
Published: October 13, 2025 22:55
Water quality is continuing to decline across the country, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warning that Ireland is currently set to miss EU and national water quality goals.
Mary Regan: MicheĂĄl Martin lives to fight another day as Jim OâCallaghan expected to wait for âbloodless coupâ
Published: October 8, 2025 21:50
And so, MicheĂĄl Martin â the great survivor of Irish politics â lives to fight another day.
Family of late pensioner Liam Farrell hail âmajor breakthroughâ after meeting tonight with Justice Minister Jim OâCallaghan
Published: October 8, 2025 19:56
The family of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell have hailed a âmajor breakthroughâ after meeting Justice Minister Jim OâCallaghan this evening.
âIâd have to think about itâ â Catherine Connolly responds to question on whether she would employ convicted rapist in Ăras
Published: October 8, 2025 19:29
Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she âwould have to think about itâ when asked if she would consider hiring a convicted rapist to work in the Ăras.
Daniel McDonnell: SOS to SĂ©amus Coleman and John Egan reflects leadership issues in flaky Irish generation
Published: October 8, 2025 19:00
In the immediate aftermath of a torrid evening in Armenia, Heimir Hallgrimsson urged journalists to be kind to his Irish players.
Catherine Connolly says she did represent banks in courts but fails to clarify whether it included home repossession cases
Published: October 8, 2025 18:50
OâReillyâs bar in Salthill faces out towards the choppy waters of Galway Bay, but it was the scene of a stormy exchange that Catherine Connolly described as âa cowardly personal attackâ.
Spiritan Order to sell Tipperary farms worth an estimated âŹ20m to help fund abuse redress
Published: October 8, 2025 17:27
One of the countryâs most prominent Catholic teaching orders is planning to sell huge parcels of agricultural land in Co Tipperary to help fund an abuse redress scheme, the Irish Independent understands.
Tom Ahern: âIt was a very special moment for me and my family, they sacrificed a lot for me growing upâ
Published: October 8, 2025 17:00
When Tom Ahern stood for Irelandâs Call in Tbilisi last July and looked up to the stands where his parents Anthony and Jessie were watching on, he contemplated the long journey theyâd taken together to get to that point.
Garda spared conviction for threatening, abusive behaviour at popular Dublin gay bar
Published: October 8, 2025 15:55
A garda superintendent has been spared a conviction for using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour during a row at a popular gay pub in central Dublin.
Jim OâCallaghan admits he has aspirations of leading Fianna FĂĄil in future
Published: October 8, 2025 15:37
Jim O'Callaghan has made his strongest leadership pitch to date, saying he has aspirations to become Fianna Fail leader in the future.
Man (22) jailed for over five years for role in attacking garda during Dublin riots
Published: October 8, 2025 15:36
A man has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for his role in assaulting a garda sergeant during the Dublin riots almost two years ago.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges brought after pressure from Trump
Published: October 8, 2025 14:51
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to criminal charges accusing him of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation, US media reported, in the first prosecution by the Justice Department against one ofâŠ
Catherine Connolly campaign remove video featuring Michael D Higgins used without the presidentâs permission
Published: October 8, 2025 14:15
Catherine Connolly's campaign video, which featured a clip of President Michael D Higgins without his permission, has been deleted from social media platforms.
Jim Gavin to repay former tenant âŹ3,300 days after exiting presidential campaign
Published: October 8, 2025 14:03
Jim Gavin is to pay back the tenant owed âŹ3,300, a legal representative has confirmed.
John OâShea delivers positive update on Evan Ferguson ahead of Portugal test
Published: October 8, 2025 13:59
John OâShea says Ireland cannot afford a repeat of last monthâs disastrous defeat in Armenia if they are to keep their faint World Cup qualification hopes alive.
Body of Kieran Quilligan found on Cork scrubland had injuries from hammer-like weapon, murder trial hears
Published: October 8, 2025 13:47
THE badly skeletonised body of a man was discovered in scrubland by GardaĂ using a cadaver dog almost five months after he vanished with indications he had been subjected to a violent assault with a hammer-like weapon.
Race to the Ăras: Jim OâCallaghan âpleasedâ with MicheĂĄl Martinâs leadership ahead of Jim Gavin candidacy post-mortem
Published: October 8, 2025 13:40
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GardaĂ investigate as human remains found in south Dublin
Published: October 8, 2025 13:33
GardaĂ are investigation after skeletal remains were found at a property in South Dublin yesterday.
Marie Cassidyâs Deadly Evidence is a fast-paced police procedural filled with twists, turns, intricate and graphic detail
Published: October 8, 2025 13:30
After 15 years as Irelandâs state pathologist, Marie Cassidy retired in 2018 and turned her hand to writing.
Teen girl awarded âŹ72,000 after allegedly suffering serious injury in West Wood gym
Published: October 8, 2025 12:39
A teenager who it was claimed suffered a neck injury when she was exercising in a gym five years ago has settled a High Court action for over âŹ72,000.
Heather Humphreys campaign video on trip to Belfast included German Bundestag in âerrorâ
Published: October 8, 2025 12:14
Heather Humphreys has said a campaign video about her visit to Belfast that features Germanyâs parliament building was âan errorâ.
'Nothing for the middle class' - callers voice their complaints and questions on Budget 2026 to ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers
Published: October 8, 2025 11:43
Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers ran into a storm of criticism from callers on the Claire Byrne budget phone-in show on RTĂ Radio 1 this morning.
An evening with Freddie Flintoff: 13 pints before Lordâs ton and being marched out of Downing Street
Published: October 8, 2025 11:30
Watching Andrew Flintoff command the stage at the Victoria Palace Theatre, a place that on every evening except this hosts the musical Hamilton, is at once soothing and startling.
âMaybe heâs being punished too muchâ â âCrime Worldâ co-host confirms he is tenant at centre of Jim Gavin controversy
Published: October 8, 2025 10:51
The tenant owed money by Jim Gavin has said he would not have made an issue about it if Fianna FĂĄil had explained the context of the former presidential candidateâs financial struggles.
Independent TD Barry Heneghan and author Naoise Dolan among Irish detained by Israel from Gaza flotilla
Published: October 8, 2025 10:50
Five Irish citizens are believed to be detained by Israeli forces after a group of flotilla vessels attempting to deliver aid to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters on Wednesday.
âDevastatedâ community promises to support family of infant killed in Tallaght road incident
Published: October 8, 2025 09:45
A community has promised to support the family of a young boy who died following a road traffic incident in Dublin on Tuesday afternoon.
Race to the Ăras: Jim Gavin is âtaking a few days outâ, says Taoiseach
Published: October 8, 2025 08:45
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Five Irish citizens believed to be detained by Israeli forces on Gaza aid flotilla after boats âhijackedâ overnight
Published: October 8, 2025 08:43
Five Irish citizens are believed to be detained by Israeli forces after a group of flotilla vessels attempting to deliver aid to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters on Wednesday.
Financial Independence, Retire Early: âIt took us three years to save âŹ100,000â
Published: October 8, 2025 06:44
FIRE!
Hamas says it is serious about Gaza deal, but still has set of demands
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Hamas said yesterday it wants to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza based on US president Donald Trumpâs plan but still has a set of demands, a statement signalling that indirect talks with Israel in Egypt could be difficult and lengthy.
Keith Barry: âMy dad passed away in January. I donât know if I have grieved him, if I havenât, if Iâve grieved him enough...â
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Keith Barry is an Irish mentalist, hypnotist and television personality from Co Waterford. He lives in Dublin with his wife and their two children.
Childrenâs Health Ireland finally given date for early access to new National Childrenâs Hospital
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Childrenâs Health Ireland (CHI) has been promised it will finally be allowed through the doors of the new âŹ2.24bn National Childrenâs Hospital for the first time early next month.
OileĂĄn agus oileĂĄn eile... dĂșshlĂĄin agus dul chun cinn ?ar na hoileĂĄin Ghaeltachta
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
TĂĄ Ă©agsĂșlacht mhĂłr idir oileĂĄin na Gaeltachta, agus is doiligh liosta deimhnitheach a dhĂ©anamh, mar tĂĄ go leor acu le cĂłnaĂ buan orthu, cinn atĂĄ trĂ©igthe, cinn eile le cĂłnaĂ roinnt den bhliain.
âGermany didnât want to swap shirts. They didnât really shake our handsâ â 10 years since Ireland shocked the world champions
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Germany were in no mood for handshakes or shirt swapping, the post-match pleasantries in international football that typically follow the full-time whistle.
âWe would not be living in our own house, only for my parentsâ â couple who missed out on Help to Buy
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
A couple who could not avail of the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme have described current government measures as a âfailureâ.
âWe donât go for dinner, we donât go to the cinemaâ â couple saving for first home stuck in ârat raceâ
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
A young couple saving for a house in Galway feel part of a ârat raceâ that is not getting any easier as prices continue to rise, with the budget bringing little relief for first-time buyers.
âWe want to keep our prices down for our customersâ â cafe owner hails cut in Vat rate as âray of hopeâ
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
The reduced Vat rate for the hospitality sector has been welcomed as âamazingâ news by the owner of a cafe in Co Louth.
Fianna FĂĄil members predicting âfieryâ meeting, but no threat to leader MicheĂĄl Martin
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Fianna FĂĄil members are predicting a âfieryâ, âhotâ and âtempestuousâ parliamentary party meeting tonight in the wake of the Jim Gavin presidential debacle, but there is no sign that MicheĂĄl Martinâs leadership is under any immediate threat.
Money expertsâ tips to help you save as much as âŹ1,000 a year or more
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Yesterdayâs budget proved to be a damp squib, especially for the average Irish worker, but there are ways to save money without having to rely on politicians.
One can of diet soft drink a day ups risk of liver disease by 60pc, study finds
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Just one can a day of an artificially sweetened drink can lead to a higher risk of liver disease than its sugary equivalent, a major new study has found.
David W Higgins: If weâre going to fix the housing crisis, we have to change our attitude to apartments
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
We need to talk about apartments. Theyâre not everyoneâs cup of tea. When people imagine the solution to Irelandâs housing crisis, theyâre far more likely to think of a three-bed semi with a back garden.
FionnĂĄn Sheahan: Coping classes left to their own devices as Money Ministers shut off the giveaway tap in Budget 2026
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Itâs serious this time. After being accused of blowing the boom by allowing spending to get out of control, the Government is taking measures.
âIn the grief of losing a baby, then losing my dad, Gene was the light in the middle of it allâ
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Gene Daly sits up at the table with us as we talk about his parentsâ latest cookbook, The Daly Dish Air Fryer, and the whirlwind that has been the last five years of Gina and Karolâs lives. Gene recently started playschool near their home in Co Meath, butâŠ
Charlie Weston: Big Mac budget will not give us enough to pay for a meal deal
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
It could be categorised as the Big Mac budget. Except it has left a sour taste.
Catherine Connolly campaign will not remove campaign video that used Michael D Higgins clip without permission
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Catherine Connollyâs team is refusing to remove a campaign video that features a clip of Michael D Higgins used without his permission.
How âstealthâ tax rises mean workers will end up paying more next year
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
Workers will pay more next year in what has been labelled âstealthâ tax rises on earnings.
âIâll look at itâ â Donald Trump says he would consider pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
US president Donald Trump has said he would consider a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who conspired with the presidentâs late friend, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, to traffic and abuse minor girls in multiple US states.
Alleged assault victim seeks damages from university over refusal to allow her re-sit missed exams
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
The High Court has begun hearing a case in which a young woman is suing her university for damages, claiming it failed to make allowances for her to re-sit exams she missed after she says she was seriously assaulted by a male student.
Conor McKeon: Budget shows the juryâs still out when it comes to the politics of funding sport
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
The Minister for Sport sat at the top of the room and said some ministerial things about sport (and culture and communications) and with that, a great bonanza fell upon the sporting houses of the land.
Donal OâDonovan: Cost of running the State is now âŹ132bn â with no plans for how we can afford it in long term
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
The biggest shock in Budget 2026 was Jack Chambersâ declaration that it was the first in this Governmentâs term.
Catherine Fegan: Ashling Murphyâs family look on as those who covered for her killer seek to avoid jail
Published: October 8, 2025 04:30
The Puska women â Lucia Istokova, Jozefina Grundzova and Viera ÂGaziova â squeezed themselves into the accusedâs bench beside an interpreter.
Over 70,000 Junior Cert students set to receive results today under revised grading system
Published: October 7, 2025 23:01
A total of 73,336 students are receiving their Junior Cycle examination results today, which will reflect the adjustments made to the grading system earlier this year.
Conor McGregor hit with 18-month UFC doping ban after failing to be available for random testing
Published: October 7, 2025 21:10
Conor McGregor has âacceptedâ an 18-month ban from the UFC after three absences during attempted drug tests, the mixed martial arts organisation has announced.
Daniel McDonnell: Small figure should not detract from big picture as LOI academies seal State support
Published: October 7, 2025 20:10
There are two ways of looking at the landmark announcement of Government funding for League of Ireland academies, and those viewpoints were represented in conversations reacting to the Budgetâs initial âŹ3m commitment for 2026.
Race to the Ăras: âI will take full responsibilityâ â MicheĂĄl Martin says of Jim Gavin controversy ahead of parliamentary party meeting
Published: October 7, 2025 20:00
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