Killarney experiences ‘worst flooding in a lifetime’ as ‘significant’ water levels seen in Cabra Co Kerry town saw its main tourist route close last night as 57ml of rain fell in four hours Fri Aug 28 2026 - 11:28
Agreement is reached in Oberstown staffing dispute after WRC talksIndustrial action at child detention centre planned for next week is paused until outcome of union ballotFri Aug 28 2026 - 07:59
Scramble to find new wedding venues as luxury hotel closes after norovirus outbreakGlasson Lakehouse, a popular wedding venue, shut on Wednesday following advice from HSEThu Aug 27 2026 - 16:11
Met Éireann issues yellow rain warning for five counties in southeastThough summer season approaches its end, Met Éireann predicts further high temperatures and humidity Wed Aug 26 2026 - 09:44
Woman (20s) dies in single-vehicle crash in west DublinCrash occurred in Ballycoolin shortly before 12.30am Wednesday morning Wed Aug 26 2026 - 09:27
High Court judge criticises colleague’s analysis in unlawful detention case Judge Garrett Simons says man was not unlawfully detained because solicitor refused to represent himTue Aug 25 2026 - 19:57
Ireland’s alleged patchy human rights record to be flagged for United Nations review ‘We’ve seen worrying developments recently in Ireland ... most notably through the proposed judicial review changes,’ says civil liberties advocateTue Aug 25 2026 - 01:00
Low take-up prompts calls for promotion of mother and baby home redress scheme ‘Plain English’ video tutorials and free phone numbers among measures that may boost scheme, advocate saysMon Aug 24 2026 - 16:53
Population rises to 5.5m but the number of births continues to declineCSO figures show 12% decrease in number of immigrants compared with corresponding period ending in April 2025 Mon Aug 24 2026 - 14:14
Irish man charged with murder of Irish woman in MelbourneTributes paid to Annmarie O’Reilly, who was originally from Co TipperarySun Aug 23 2026 - 17:44
Woman (80s) dies in hospital after being hit by car in Co MayoGardaí appeal for witnesses to incident in Ballinrobe on Thursday to come forwardSat Aug 22 2026 - 15:02
Four men arrested over burglaries after gardaí stop car with false registration platesGloves and face coverings were recovered from the Volvo S40 in DublinFri Aug 21 2026 - 08:04
Gardaí to receive pursuit training for the first time in aftermath of M9 crashMembers of the force are not trained to pursue vehicles Tue Aug 18 2026 - 06:00
M9 crash: Garda seeks new training, family remains in hospital as postmortems due on five deceased Intentionally driving the wrong way to evade gardaí is ‘playing Russian roulette with people’s lives’Mon Aug 17 2026 - 16:51
‘A very dark day in Carlow’: Sisters seriously injured in fatal M9 crash are namedTaoiseach ‘shocked and saddened at horrific road crash’Mon Aug 17 2026 - 16:48
OPW says Imma remarks on Kilmainham plan ‘disparaging and completely unacceptable’Organisations hold ‘constructive’ meeting this week following row over plan to renovate Dublin siteMon Aug 17 2026 - 06:00
Number on children’s spinal surgery waiting list falls below 200, figures showMost patients received an appointment within 12 months, but some were waiting longer Fri Aug 14 2026 - 08:01
Temperatures may reach 31 degrees todayNationwide hosepipe ban ‘could potentially be extended’, says Uisce ÉireannThu Aug 13 2026 - 14:02
Solar eclipse 2026: Thousands across Ireland witness rare event Eclipse to be visible from about 6pm until 8pm, with Met Éireann forecasting the clearest skies in the east and southeastWed Aug 12 2026 - 22:36
Popular Dublin restaurant shut down over ‘breeding’ cockroachesOffaly food shop with toilet 'overflowing with human waste' closed by food safety watchdogTue Aug 11 2026 - 20:58
Renowned Irish artist Vincent Browne dies aged 78Vincent Browne – who produced the Anti-War Memorial in Limerick, ‘will be sorely missed’, says Arts CouncilMon Aug 10 2026 - 19:42
Tuam excavation: the emotional toll of exhuming and identifying human remainsBones ‘will always tell a story’ and you need people to tell it, says veteran forensic investigator Oran Finegan Sat Jul 25 2026 - 06:00
Former minister Zappone raised concerns about building apartments on Bessborough siteBurial place of more than 800 children from Cork mother and baby home remains unknownThu Jul 23 2026 - 11:41
‘In nine short months’ Tuam excavation team uncovers 99 infants and children Forensic facility and mortuary set up near mother and baby home site where excavation works began last yearWed Jul 22 2026 - 12:23
High Court considering if Tusla should investigate welfare of child in alleged abduction caseGirl’s father claims she was taken to Ireland without his consent last yearTue Jul 21 2026 - 16:16
Dublin creche raising fees after being ordered to refund more than €100,000 to parentsCharlie’s Childcare had signed up to State funding scheme, agreeing to keep fees at 2021 levels in returnSat Jul 18 2026 - 06:00
E-scooter use at a ‘tipping point’ with number of children suffering brain injuries up 50%At least one child admitted to hospital each day this summer, some with life-changing injuries, says Children’s Health IrelandThu Jul 16 2026 - 19:00
Thousands attend transgender and intersex pride march in Dublin‘Our bodies, our lives, our right to decide’: demonstrators call for bodily autonomy and better access to healthcareSat Jul 11 2026 - 18:59
Capri-Sun products recalled due to sugar contentIncorrect labelling may ‘mislead’ people with diabetes, Food Safety Authority of Ireland saysSat Jul 11 2026 - 12:38
‘He was incredibly entitled and manipulative’: The grim pattern of femicide in Ireland‘People think, ‘If he hits me, I’ll leave’, Well, if he stabs you, you don’t get a chance,’ says brother of Valerie French, killed by her husband in 2019Sat Jul 11 2026 - 06:00
Planning granted for 106 apartments at site of former mother and baby home in CorkConcern that Bessborough grounds have not been fully exhumed with the location of children’s remains unknownThu Jul 09 2026 - 14:43
‘It would leave me open to identity theft’: Artists express fears over new rules for basic income grantPPS numbers of recipients for arts income scheme will be publicly available under new EU rulesThu Jul 09 2026 - 06:00
Decriminalisation would spark increase in drug-induced psychosis, committee toldOireachtas Committee on Health hears submissions from College of Psychiatrists in Ireland and Government TDsWed Jul 08 2026 - 18:15
Met Éireann forecasts temperatures to increase from Friday as some areas face water restrictionsUisce Éireann places night-time restrictions on water supplies affecting Kilkenny, Tipperary, Donegal, Cork and MeathWed Jul 08 2026 - 06:00
€213m paid out in personal injuries compensation last yearHighest award was €908,000 and related to a serious road traffic incidentWed Jul 08 2026 - 00:01
Department of Transport ‘wants to avoid’ MetroLink costs spiralling like children’s hospitalOfficial says cost of project connecting city centre to airport will cost ‘well north’ of initial €9.5bn estimateTue Jul 07 2026 - 21:23
Met Éireann warns of heatwave across Ireland with temperatures possibly rising above 30 degrees‘Prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather’ will occur across countryMon Jul 06 2026 - 18:45
Venezuelans in Ireland: ‘Every day we’re receiving messages that more people haven’t been found’Dublin community recalls horror of finding out about devastating earthquakes last monthSat Jul 04 2026 - 21:00
Pico’s mother ‘couldn’t be more proud’, says Cape Verde ‘made Argentina look very average’Atmosphere in Crumlin was ‘almost reminiscent’ of Italia ‘90, says Judy LopesSat Jul 04 2026 - 14:50
Wicklow hotel cancels ‘secretive’ Peter Thiel group conferencePowerscourt Hotel and Spa event was to be hosted by Dialog and attended by senior Nato commander and Trump administration officialsFri Jul 03 2026 - 12:49
Irish scientist wins prestigious award for developing malaria vaccineAdrian Hill, who studied medicine at Trinity College, also helped develop AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccineFri Jul 03 2026 - 10:00
Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis sues campaigner Nick Delehanty over social media postsFormer solicitor and operator of dog day care service denies defaming recently elected Dublin Central representativeFri Jul 03 2026 - 06:00
Mullingar ‘plunged into profound grief and sorrow’ after deaths of three people in Spain crashMinute’s silence was held at Westmeath County Council meeting after deaths of two women and man from Mullingar areaTue Jun 30 2026 - 12:36
Three Irish people killed in ‘devastating’ Spain car crash are namedMark McCullagh, Michaela Newcombe, and Amy McCullagh, from Co Westmeath, killed in Malaga crash early on SundayMon Jun 29 2026 - 17:20
People ‘have more trust in individuals than in political parties, civil service or media’CSO report finds older people are more likely to trust government, while younger people have more faith in electoral system Mon Jun 29 2026 - 12:52
Temperature hits 32 degrees in Co Galway; thunderstorm warnings issued for several countiesMet Éireann warns of ‘torrential downpours’ while new record June temperature set in BritainThu Jun 25 2026 - 22:04
Whistleblower says exposing Camhs scandal ‘destroyed’ her life, but she does not regret itDr Maya Sharma, who lost her job and home, plans to set up a private practice in KerryWed Jun 24 2026 - 15:24
Possession of all drugs for personal use should be decriminalised, committee recommends Major overhaul of Republic’s approach to drug use could be on the wayWed Jun 24 2026 - 11:56
Taoiseach promises engagement with victims of abuse in Co Cork school Nineteen women are planning to legal action against State over its failure to pay them redress for abuse sufferedTue Jun 23 2026 - 11:07
‘You weren’t safe’: Women call for redress over abuse in Co Cork schoolNineteen women ‘forced to sue State’ to get redress for historical child sexual abuse at Cork schoolTue Jun 23 2026 - 07:00
