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Lucinda OâSullivanâs restaurant review: âThereâs a lot to be said for this approach â do what you do wellâ
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Any meeter greeter who says: âPlease sit anywhere you like,â rather than the oft herding of two women to a tiny table beside a toilet, kitchen or screaming baby, is on to a winner with me. And, as I keep on saying, a smile, a bit of charm (even smarm),âŠ
âGolf can be seen as a little elitistâ â Government's Ryder Cup project director on staging sporting behemoth in Limerick
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
The long-awaited return of the Ryder Cup to Ireland after 20 years, and the centenary edition of it. A quarter of a million spectators descending on the village of Adare, Co Limerick. A global audience of 400 million. A cost of tens of millions, but aâŠ
âOur aunt left us the family farm in her will but we fear her widower is not following her wishesâ
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Dear Mary Frances, I read a query you dealt with recently and it sparked me to seek advice on our own similar situation. My aunt died a few years ago and in her will, the farm was left to my uncle (her husband) for his lifetime, with instructions thatâŠ
Gavan Reilly: Questionable world of political betting as $115m placed on Frances Fitzgerald in Ăras election â and she wasnât even a candidate
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
There was a time when the only way you could bet on Irish politics was by walking into a bookmakersâ office â and despite appearances, there wasnât a huge trade in it.
Liquidator restarts lawsuit against widow of Console suicide charity founder
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Legal proceedings seeking a judgment against the wife of the late Console suicide bereavement charity founder Paul Kelly have been re-entered in the High Court by a liquidator.
Greenlandâs leader holds talks with US and says Donald Trump still wants to take over island
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Greenland's leader said he had a "constructive" meeting with US president Donald Trump's envoy to the Arctic island, but warned there were no signs Mr Trump has changed his ambition to acquire the territory.
âThese figures tell a clear storyâ: Record number of calls and texts to National Rape Crisis Helpline in 2025
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Disclosures of sexual violence to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) last year reached the highest rate in the organisationâs 47-year history, as demand for support reaches unprecedented levels.
Fire hazards and rubbish-filled garden at âuncleanâ mental health unit for children, inspectors reveal
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Young patients being treated in one of the countryâs child and adolescent mental health units were living in a building that had fire hazards and where the garden was filled with rubbish, an inspectorsâ report has revealed.
How Cameron Reillyâs death, garda investigation and trial unfolded as murder conviction overturned
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Shortly after 8am on May 26, 2018, a dog walker crossing a field in Co Louth noticed what he thought was someone asleep on the ground.
Sinéad Kissane: Ireland remain on an upward curve after superb Six Nations finale
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
What a way to make a first impression. The first standalone Womenâs Six Nations game at the Aviva Stadium ticked the boxes. Ireland completed three wins for the first time since 2020. A record home crowd of 31,294 was present to witness the historicâŠ
Ryanair boss Michael OâLeary expects Iran war to end soon, lifting bookings and lowering costs
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
If thereâs one thing the airline industry can be sure of, itâs that there is always another crisis around the corner.
Losing a baby: âIt altered my life and I will never be the same againâ
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
When Amie Doyle (38) and her husband Adam found out she was pregnant in 2021, they were overjoyed. âWe struggled with infertility for years and then we got pregnant with our first round of IVF,â Amie, from Lusk, Co Dublin says.
Frank Roche: Mark McHughâs masterclass in Westmeath management trumps Dublinâs lack of direction
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
A tale of two managers. A tale of two counties whose trajectories have flipped to an extraordinary degree.
First 200 dodgy-box owners targeted by Sky legal letters
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Around 200 dodgy-box users across Ireland have received legal letters from Sky threatening action if they pay for illegal streaming services again.
David W Higgins: The lesson from Italy that Ireland canât afford to ignore about the UK
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Itâs September 2018 and Iâm in Rome to meet the latest Italian government. Two parties have formed a coalition and neither is a fan of the status quo.
âI was a different man in a weekâ â Cork farmer on life after transplant
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
When Joe Cott, a drystock farmer from Cork, felt hungry again, four days after receiving a kidney, he knew the transplant had worked.
Drinking water at risk as nearly 60pc of septic tanks fail inspections, EPA survey shows
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Almost 60pc of all septic tanks inspected last year were found to be faulty, with many judged to be at risk of contaminating local water supplies with bacteria and viruses.
âMake Ireland Great Againâ review: Film showing the perilous state of our long bond with the US makes for dismaying viewing
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Richard Chambersâ one-off documentary Make Ireland Great Again (Virgin Media One and Virgin Play, Wednesday, May 20) is not, despite what the title might suggest, about the rise of the far-right in this country â although the subject of American far-rightâŠ
âNetflix levyâ to be shelved under new broadcasting laws going to Cabinet
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
The so-called âNetflix levyâ on streaming services to help fund independent producers will be formally shelved under broadcasting laws going to the ÂCabinet today.
âI let out a cry begging for an ambulanceâ - Man (82) says planning row led to assault by neighbour
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
An 82-year-old man who was assaulted by his neighbour he claims was motivated by a planning dispute has slammed a community service order handed down to his 72-year-old attacker.
Accounting for the birds: Salary list for RTĂ stars wrong for eight years straight
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
Derek Mooney was perky as he announced his move to nature shows: âIâm bringing my tits with me,â the RTĂ host told his listeners, referring to the birds.
Brianna Parkins: Whatâs the secret to being taken seriously the first time by doctors? Is it wearing a suit? Having a strong handshake? Maybe Iâll know after my overdue surgery...
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
A year and half ago I fell over and broke my wrist. Sentence syntax is key here. I fell over. Not âI had a fall.â The first suggests I had a merry accident after a night out dancing on tabletops as a promising young woman in the prime of her life. TheâŠ
IBD: âAlongside the physical toll, there is a constant psychological weight â never knowing when a flare will beginâ
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
For years, I was in and out of hospital, struggling to keep up with everyday life while almost no one around me knew what was happening.
âYou can get a?shard in your glasses and end up in hospital with a needle in your eyeâ â the dangers and joys of blacksmithing
Published: May 19, 2026 04:30
When I was younger and in prima ry school, I struggled. I was later diagnosed with dyslexia and didnâ t have much interest in the subjects.
Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting as police find two suspects dead nearby
Published: May 18, 2026 21:23
A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego has been âneutralised,â according to local police.
Taoiseach calls for âimmediate releaseâ of flotilla detainees after Presidentâs sister held
Published: May 18, 2026 21:00
Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin said he âstrongly condemns the interception of boats in the Sumud flotilla in international waters and the detention of those on board by Israeli military forcesâ, calling for âtheir immediate releaseâ.
Trump says he has called off planned strikes on Iran at request of Gulf allies
Published: May 18, 2026 20:30
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âMy good-luck charmâ â âThe Snapperâ baby welcomes newborn of her own
Published: May 18, 2026 20:06
The baby from The Snapper has welcomed a baby of her own â and the timing couldnât have been more perfect.
'Two halves of one person' â twins killed mother's partner after he became abusive towards her
Published: May 18, 2026 18:02
Twin brothers killed their mother's partner by stabbing him eight times and striking him with a blunt object after he became abusive towards her, forcing her to move out of her home to seek refuge, the Central Criminal Court heard today.
British people finally admitting leaving the EU âmay not have been a brilliant ideaâ, says Dara Ă Briain
Published: May 18, 2026 17:02
Dara Ă Briain has said British people are finally admitting leaving the EU âmay not have been a brilliant ideaâ.
RĂșaidhrĂ OâConnor: Bordeaux are favourites, but that doesnât reduce the pressure on Leinster to deliver in Bilbao decider
Published: May 18, 2026 17:00
As they sat, side-by-side, on the touchline of the Melbourne Cricket Ground last July, Dan Sheehan turned to Tadhg Furlong and shared a moment.
King Charles âgraciously acceptsâ President Connollyâs invitation to visit Ireland
Published: May 18, 2026 16:50
President Catherine Connolly has invited King Charles to visit Ireland.
Decision on who pays costs in demolition of unauthorised Meath house still to be ruled on
Published: May 18, 2026 16:41
The decision on who should pay for the legal costs and demolition of the five-bed home of a Co Meath couple who built it without planning permission has yet to be decided, the High Court has heard.
M50 dodgers hit with fines totalling âŹ265,000 after failing to appear in court
Published: May 18, 2026 16:20
Fifteen M50 toll dodgers, including private car, truck and van owners, have been hit with fines totalling âŹ265,000 after failing to appear in court.
âNow is the time to make the next stepâ â Troy Parrott open to summer AZ exit as European rivals eye transfer
Published: May 18, 2026 15:45
Troy Parrott has hinted at a summer move away from AZ Alkmaar by suggesting that he may have played his last game for the club.
Transatlantic flight returns to Shannon Airport after mid-air technical emergency
Published: May 18, 2026 15:40
Passengers on a transatlantic flight from Ireland to the United States suffered an unexpected turnback after the aircraft carrying them developed a mid-air technical issue.
Tradesman who exposed himself to woman during renovations at her south Dublin home claims he âmisread the signsâ
Published: May 18, 2026 15:33
A tradesman who exposed himself to a woman during renovations in her south Dublin home, claiming he âmisread the signsâ, has paid âŹ1,500 compensation.
Council invalidates Conor McGregorâs application for an extension to Kildare home after site visit
Published: May 18, 2026 14:07
Kildare County Council has invalidated Conor McGregorâs house planning application after finding the plans lodged on behalf of the MMA fighter âare misleading and incorrectâ.
Man (60s) dies following tractor crash in Co Leitrim as gardaĂ at scene of serious crash in Wexford
Published: May 18, 2026 12:28
A man has died following a single vehicle tractor collision in Co Leitrim on Sunday.
Cameron Reilly murder: Man who served three years of life sentence has conviction quashed
Published: May 18, 2026 12:23
Aaron Connolly, who has spent over three years serving a life sentence for the murder of teenager Cameron Reilly, has had his conviction quashed after the Court of Appeal found that the trial judge's instructions to the jury lacked balance and in parts mayâŠ
President Connollyâs sister detained as Israeli forces swoop on Gaza flotilla of Cyprus coast, campaigners say
Published: May 18, 2026 11:57
Dr Margaret Connolly, the sister of President Catherine Connolly, is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla who have been detained by Israel, organisers say.
Man who raped boy (16) on Waterford beach after meeting him on dating app jailed for four years
Published: May 18, 2026 11:29
A man who raped a 16-year-old boy on a Waterford beach after meeting him on a dating app has been jailed for four years.
Cian Tracey: The future is now as Munsterâs young guns Gleeson, Wood and OâConnell make major statement
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
As the Munster players formed a guard of honour, John Ryan and Niall Scannell sheepishly walked through it and made their way off the Thomond Park pitch for the final time.
Tenant had no idea couple he lived with were running online drug business from their home
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
A tenant who shared a house with a hard-working couple secretly running an online drugs business didnât know about his housematesâ links to organised crime.
âItâs a miracle people still survive in the middle of Gaza disasterâ says Bishop of Jerusalem
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Gaza is not habitable and is instead an unhealthy place with 80pc of its infrastructure destroyed by bombing, Bishop ÂWilliam Shomali of Jerusalem has said.
The supermarket vanilla ice cream taste test: âThis is the one to choose if you are catering for a crowd â the value is unbeatableâ
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Vanilla ice cream can be a bit ⊠er ⊠vanilla. We donât tend to get too excited about it, yet know that having a tub tucked away in the freezer is a way of ensuring instant dessert, should one be called for.
What happens to your Australian pension when you return to Ireland?
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Almost every family can speak of someone who has moved to Australia, whether it be for a âgapâ year in their studies, or working full time as a nurse, teacher or farm labourer.
OPW spends almost âŹ20,000 on trial stamps for marking ballot papers
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
New stamps for ballot papers were bought for almost âŹ20,000 to trial in two constituencies ahead of the last presidential election.
President Catherine Connolly expected to meet King Charles on first official visit to England
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
President Catherine Connolly is expected to meet King Charles during her visit to the UK as she begins a series of engagements with the Irish community and wider diaspora in London today.
FionnĂĄn Sheahan: Gangster to kingmaker, Gerry Hutch helps give Coalition a least-worst option
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Hang around James Joyce Street in Dublinâs north inner city for long enough these days and youâll hear a different style of literature being expressed. Similar to a Joycean neologism, the van travelling around the area for Gerry Hutchâs election campaignâŠ
âI got to see the importance of connection with patientsâ â how one Limerick family grew into a nursing dynasty
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Triona Neenan was just 14 when she learnt what real care looked like. Her father, Johnny, was dying from a brain tumour, and the family made the decision to keep him at home.
Ask Allison: My teen son is horrible to me in a very misogynistic way. I love him but Iâm struggling to cope
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Question: I am a stay-at-home mother of three boys. We have a loving home and have always tried to do our best for our children.
Four in 10 Irish holidaymakers have car rental problems abroad, including issues with hidden fees, survey finds
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Irish holidaymakers have reported huge issues with international car hire, with four in 10 surveyed saying they had problems while abroad last year.
Gucci Gang links to Kinahan Cartel revealed as CAB claim Liam Byrne is âBiggieâ Littleâs dad
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
The Gucci Gangâs close links to the Kinahan Cartel catapulted the young criminals to the top-level of organised crime.
âStay flexible and keep learningâ â Irish Life CEO Declan Bolger on how AI is reshaping workplaces
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
From the upper floors of Irish Lifeâs Abbey Street headquarters, chief executive Declan Bolger says the lesson of a fast-changing economy is straightforward: people cannot rely on the skills they leave college with to carry them through a working life.
Tony Ward: Jacques Nienaberâs criticism is unwarranted, as Leinster head to Bilbao â where only a fifth star will do
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
In five daysâ time in Bilbao, Leinster will line out in their fourth Champions Cup final in five years.
âI really want to do a lot of good with thisâ â entrepreneur off and running with his Joe Wicks-backed fitness rewards app
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
With fitness coach Joe Wicks, model and personal trainer Maeve Madden and musician Bressie already expressing interest in Club Merces, Paul OâDonnellâs new running app is definitely grabbing attention.
Race for in-demand âAffordable Homesâ starts in as little as three minutes, say countryâs biggest local authorities
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
The race for affordable homes in Ireland starts in as little as three minutes, and applications for in-demand âAffordable Homesâ are prioritised on a first-come, first-served basis, four of the countryâs largest local authorities have admitted.
Alison Curtis: âIâve survived trauma in my life before, but this was all-consuming. I was heartbroken when Betty diedâ
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
When Betty, my Border Collie, died last year I completely crumbled; she was only three years old and it was such a shock. She was a rescue, and she was totally traumatised when my husband and I first brought her home; sheâd had a terrible start in life butâŠ
Tanya Sweeney: Iâve had to ask my thirtysomething niece to give me an Instagram tutorial â a genuine low point
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
If you are still on Twitter/X, you might well be familiar with the âMeldrew Pointâ account, which wishes a happy birthday to celebrities who turn 19,537 days old (roughly 53 and a half). This is exactly actor Richard Wilsonâs age when the very firstâŠ
Conor McKeon: Westmeath find the light in Leinsterâs state of welcome flux
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
The media room under the Hogan Stand has no windows, no natural light and thus no atmosphere. No apertures to the outside world. Itâs the sort of place that would give Dermot Bannon a panic attack.
Dear Vicki: Costs are squeezing my small firm â is it a case of âgo big or go bustâ?
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Q I run a small business that supports my family and a few local staff. We arenât a tech start-up looking to scale or disrupt â just a reliable small-town employer doing a decent job.
MicheĂĄl Martin warns off leadership rivals as Fianna FĂĄil faces tough by-election week
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin has warned his rivals against trying to create fresh leadership controversy after Fridayâs by-elections.
Living with ME/CFS: âPeople latch on to the chronic fatigue, but itâs just one of a dozen symptomsâ
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
For many years, there was a belief that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) was all down to a psychological psychiatric problem, according to clinical immunologist, allergist and ME expert, Dr Amolak Bansal.
âYouâre being asked again and again to state something that hasnât changedâ â widow says red tape around childrenâs passport âre-triggers griefâ
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
A young mother who was widowed while pregnant has spoken out about what she calls the âretraumatisationâ grieving parents face when they are repeatedly required to prove they are the sole guardian of their children during passport applications.
Jenny Maguire: AI is rapidly removing humanity from centre of politics and society
Published: May 18, 2026 04:30
Nothing says âhealthy democracyâ quite like a van blaring pop music and covered in posters showing an AI-generated Gerry Hutch.
Man (30s) fighting for his life after assault in Blanchardstown
Published: May 17, 2026 20:16
A man in his 30s is in a critical condition after a serious assault in north county Dublin.
Wes Streeting accused of restarting âBrexit warsâ in Labour leadership row
Published: May 17, 2026 19:32
A cabinet minister and Andy Burnham ally has accused Wes Streeting of restarting âBrexit warsâ with his call for Britain to rejoin the European Union as the issue threatens to engulf the unofficial Labour leadership contest.
Trump warns Iran âclock is tickingâ; UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant
Published: May 17, 2026 19:20
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PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy aiming to seal back-to-back Majors
Published: May 17, 2026 17:00
Rory McIlroy is aiming to make it two Majors on the bounce as he tees it up in contention on the final day of the US PGA.
Tipperary and Waterford out of All-Ireland Championship as Limerick topple DĂ©ise at Gaelic Grounds
Published: May 17, 2026 16:34
Limerick wrapped up All-Ireland Series qualification with their 10th consecutive championship victory over Waterford in front of 22,225 fans at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
Ireland player ratings v Scotland: Erin King and Aoife Wafer shine in superb performance at the Aviva
Published: May 17, 2026 16:31
Stacey Flood 8 Sharp and dangerous in possession and great footwork for her try. Has had a good championship.
Westmeath cruise to first Leinster title in 22 years with stunning extra-time victory over Dublin
Published: May 17, 2026 15:53
The sound of Joe Dolan ringing out in Croke Park is a rare and wonderful thing. Westmeath made history in truly remarkable fashion at GAA Headquarters, surging like greyhounds to leave a hapless Dublin in their wake and land only their second ever LeinsterâŠ
UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant; Israel's Netanyahu due to speak with Trump on Sunday
Published: May 17, 2026 13:50
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Dublin student and girlfriend killed in road crash in Thailand
Published: May 17, 2026 13:46
A young Irish man has been killed alongside his girlfriend in a road crash in Thailand.
Ireland v Scotland: Scott Bemandâs Girls in Green look to finish Six Nations on a high with big day at the Aviva
Published: May 17, 2026 13:00
Itâs a huge day for womenâs rugby in Ireland as the Girls in Green take on Scotland in front of a bumper crowd on Lansdowne Road.
Leinster SFC final: Dublin and Westmeath battle it out for Delaney Cup
Published: May 17, 2026 12:30
After missing out last year for the first time inn 15 years, the Dubs are back in the Leinster final with Westmeath standing in their way as they look for a first provincial crown since 2004.
Three dead after two separate crashes in Donegal; female pedestrian (20s) killed after being struck by car in south Dublin
Published: May 17, 2026 10:45
Four people lost their lives in the space of a few hours on Irelandâs roads on Saturday, after three men were killed in a two separate collisions in Co Donegal and a young woman died after she was struck by a car in south Dublin.
Two dead and four injured in two-car crash in Donegal; female pedastrian (20s) killed after being struck by car in south Dublin
Published: May 17, 2026 07:45
Three people lost their lives on Irelandâs roads on Saturday, after two men were killed in a two-car collision in Co Donegal and a young woman died after she was struck by a car in south Dublin.
Violent porn to be outlawed as minister warns young people are being harmed by âcrazyâ content
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
The Justice Minister is introducing new laws to make it a criminal offence to possess or distribute extreme and violent pornography.
Dodging the cowboys: Five ways to spot and avoid a builder or tradesman disaster
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
Ghosting â long a phenomenon in the world of dating apps â is now rife in home improvement.
Crime gangs marching drug usersâ relatives to post offices and forcing them to hand over social welfare cash
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
Drug gang members are escorting people into post offices to collect their social welfare payments â and then forcing them to immediately hand the cash over, the Sunday Independent has learned.
CĂłnal Thomas: Past glories crowd out an uncertain future at Fianna FĂĄilâs centenary ard fheis
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
The soldiers of destiny poured into cramped lobbies and meeting rooms in the swanky Dublin Royal Convention Centre for the Fianna FĂĄil centenary ard fheis, hell-bent on marshalling pride in their legacy.
âWe knew we wanted to write a book that involved a lot of bad men and experiences weâd hadâ â Aisling authors Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
"Itâs really easy to be like, âIâm going to branch out and write my own amazing novel and so is Sarah.â And then the reality hits and youâre like, âWhat have we done,ââ Emer McLysaght says, dropping her voice to a horrified whisper, then laughing.
Your Questions Answered: âA hair salon charged me an extra âŹ45 for a blow-dry I didnât wantâ
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
?Q I recently went to a hair salon for highlights and was charged an extra âŹ45 for a blow-dry I didnât ask for.
Cian Tracey: Munsterâs maiden Heineken Cup triumph remains a treasured memory
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
Munster hosted a celebratory dinner last month to mark the 20th anniversary of the provinceâs greatest day.
Colm OâRourke: Armagh have serious All-Ireland ambition
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
There are four teams playing in todayâs provincial finals â but only one genuine All-Ireland contender.
Ireland's Best Employers 2026 revealed: Itâs the killer question â âWould you recommend your employer to a friend?â
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
Most of us, if we are lucky, will spend far longer in the world of work than we ever did at school, college or in training.
âSomebody decided that in death she didnât matterâ â Sandra Collinsâ family say secrets are still being kept in her home village
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
About four years ago, Sandra Collinsâs siblings travelled from north Mayo to their uncle and auntâs home just outside Liverpool.
âMetrolink will not be another childrenâs hospital, OK?â: Darragh OâBrienâs promise on soaring costs
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
Transport Minister Darragh OâBrien has said he wants to introduce grants for solar storage batteries to help households reduce their bills this winter.
Declan Lynch: Fianna FĂĄil gene pool is at risk of mutating â and we should be worried
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
As we mark 100 years of Fianna FĂĄil, let us first observe the noble head of Darragh OâBrien. The Minister for Transport and A Few Other Things has what might be described as a Fianna FĂĄil head. Which defies any strict definition, except to say that we allâŠ
âI was happy to donate a kidney to my husband, and that will never changeâ
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
Barbara Elliott hardly gives a second thought to the life-saving kidney she donated to her husband, Eamonn.
Continental ladyâs pearl earrings sell for âŹ340,000 at Dublin auction where some of the prices were âbonkersâ
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
A pair of pearl drop earrings sold for âŹ340,000 at a Dublin auction house last week. Despite having an estimate of between âŹ25,000 and âŹ35,000, a flurry of bids came in for the earrings, which were made in the early 20th century and described as comingâŠ
Tommy Fleming and the gay men who hide their sexuality: why a stigma still remains
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
Ireland was the first country in the world to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. Weâve had a gay Taoiseach, without it seeming like a big deal. And last year Dublin was ranked as the second most LGBTQ+-friendly city in the world.
âThe same people who changed the music for Radio 1 got rid of meâ: Ray DâArcy reacts to RTĂâs JNLR slump
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
Ray DâArcy has criticised his former employer, RTĂ, after their drop in listeners, saying the âsame people who changed the music for Radio 1 got rid of meâ.
Dear Mary: I discovered my husband has been watching nasty porn and my feelings have changed towards him â how can I talk to him about it
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
My husband rushed out the door to a work crisis and left his laptop logged in, which was a first. He always switches it off. I was appalled to find so many porn sites in his search history, and the hardcore nature of the porn he has been watching.
âWe feel like foolsâ: unhappy RTĂ staff demand showdown with management over pay scandal
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
RTĂâs fresh payments scandal has caused âructionsâ among staff, who are demanding a meeting with management over how some six-figure salaries have been calculated.
Pints keep flowing in DĂĄil bar, but some TDs would run a mile from it â and do
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
First-time Fine Gael senator Gareth Scahill is among an increasing number of politicians opting to go for a run midweek instead of popping in to the DĂĄil bar.
Ex-Guantanamo detainee found not guilty of money laundering
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
The trial of a former Guantanamo Bay detainee on multiple counts of alleged money laundering has ended with the jury failing to agree a verdict on most of the charges.
âI sold Once for nothing, and made no money on it. Not a penny. I did the worst deal you could doâ - filmmaker John Carney on being 'young and and greenâ
Published: May 17, 2026 04:30
John Carneyâs phone is ringing. Weâre in an elegant meeting room at the Westbury Hotel, just around the corner from the chatty afternoon tea drinkers, and Carney â one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Ireland â has forgotten to switch his device toâŠ
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