Did Michael D Higgins change the nature of the presidency?Naomi O'Leary reports on how Michael D. Higgins challenged the non-political nature of the role of president during his 14-year term. Video: Ronan McGreevyMon Nov 10 2025 - 15:49
Irish Thalidomide Association meets with TaoiseachThe Irish Thalidomide Association had a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris about a long delayed scheme to provide compensation.Fri Oct 31 2025 - 08:42
President Higgins casts his vote in the Phoenix ParkPresident Higgins, accompanied by his wife Sabina, has cast his vote in the presidential election at St Mary’s Hospital in Dublin. Video: Ronan McGreevyFri Oct 24 2025 - 11:49
Disturbed’s Dublin gig went ahead without incident despite singer’s divisive views on GazaDavid Draiman has faced a backlash since writing anti-Hamas sentiments on Israeli artillery shellsThu Oct 23 2025 - 16:55
'I'd have walked it': Geldof sure he would have won presidencyBob Geldof, speaking at the unveiling of a Boomtown Rats plaque, has said that he would have won the presidential election, if he ran. Video: Ronan McGreevyThu Oct 23 2025 - 13:16
Garda Commissioner warns against repeated violence near CitywestJustin Kelly, Garda Commissioner, has warned against a repeat of the violent scenes that took place near Citywest in Saggart, Co Dublin. Video: Ronan McGreevyWed Oct 22 2025 - 16:06
Protesters and gardaí clash near CitywestA garda car was set alight, while items were thrown at officers outside the Citywest hotel. Videos: Ronan McGreevy, Cian O'Connell and Conor LallyTue Oct 21 2025 - 20:37
Explainer: who was Catherine Connolly pictured with in Syria?In June 2018 Catherine Connolly was pictured with militia leader Saed Abd Al-Aal in Yarmouk, Syria. Video: Ronan McGreevyMon Oct 20 2025 - 11:57
Rory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster goes on display in DublinRory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster has gone on display at the National Museum after being purchased by the State. Video: Ronan McGreevyFri Oct 17 2025 - 14:52
Catherine Connolly met militia leader behind war crimes in Syria, photos showGroup accuses presidential candidate of ‘misleading’ statements over meeting ‘Palestinians’ on 2018 tripFri Oct 17 2025 - 06:00
Rory Gallagher’s guitar and Michael Collins’s slippers among 250 objects in new exhibitionEclectic mixture of old and new objects accompanied by several audiovisual displays at National MuseumWed Oct 15 2025 - 13:34
Meet classically trained musician Rick Beato - one of music’s most influential YouTubersThe classically trained musician who went from signing a record deal to reshaping his approach to the industry through teachingTue Oct 14 2025 - 06:00
US construction giant was consulted on national children’s hospital ‘problems’Irish-American Gilbane Building Company among largest healthcare contractors in United StatesMon Oct 13 2025 - 05:00
Photo essay: Shackleton museum in Athy reopens with some striking additionsThe crew did not succeed in quest to cross Antarctica but they achieved something more inspiringSun Oct 12 2025 - 09:54
Catherine Connolly hits back at ‘scurrilous’ claim in debate with Heather HumphreysCatherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys to have one-on-one debate this eveningThu Oct 09 2025 - 22:01
€8.2 million of cocaine and heroin seized in Garda operation Man arrested following garda raid on 16 premises Wed Oct 08 2025 - 22:01
Live: A ‘lot of damage and hurt’ in Fianna Fáil over the failed presidential race, says KelleherTaoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threatWed Oct 08 2025 - 18:55
‘Highly unlikely’ Martin will lead Fianna Fáil into next election, says Ó CuívFianna Fáil did not know about Gavin’s specific issue with tenant until Saturday, says TaoiseachTue Oct 07 2025 - 19:42
Barack Obama in Dublin: There is ‘no military rationale for continuing to pummel Gaza’Former US president tells a capacity crowd at 3Arena that both sides are in a ‘prison of the past’ Fri Sept 26 2025 - 23:51
Four rescued after fishing boat sinks off Donegal coastSeparate search under way for fisherman believed to have fallen overboard near Mullaghmore HeadFri Sept 26 2025 - 14:51
RTÉ ‘pauses’ Late Late Toy Show pyjamas deal with Penneys amid China worker concernsRetailer says there is no connection between it and cotton sourced from forced labour in ChinaFri Sept 26 2025 - 12:44
Catherine Connolly doubles down on warning about German rearmament Presidential candidate describes US as an ‘imperial power’ when questioned about Russian threat to EuropeThu Sept 25 2025 - 22:36
What’s happening with Ryanair’s paperless boarding passes?Can I still use a paper boarding pass and will I be charged? What can I do if I do not have a smartphone?Wed Sept 24 2025 - 21:13
Bringing back the dodo: Dublin display reveals rare description of bird before extinctionHMDODOWed Sept 24 2025 - 18:30
‘It’s not about me’: Michael Flatley reflects on failed presidency bidIrish-American dancer launches show to mark 30th anniversary of Lord of the DanceWed Sept 24 2025 - 16:48
Ryanair passengers must use digital boarding passes from next month Airline will cease use of paper boarding passes from November 12thWed Sept 24 2025 - 13:20
From predators of pests to a calm presence on warships, cats have done some serviceIn Chinese mythology, cats were appointed by the gods to oversee the Earth, but they preferred snoozing to organisingTue Sept 23 2025 - 19:00
Almost one-third of young adults approached to become money mulesAmounts involved typically range between €5,000 and €10,000, new estimates showMon Sept 22 2025 - 00:01
Dublin Fringe Festival 2025 award winners revealedFringe director says this year 'marked an increased commitment to making sure the festival is open to all'Sun Sept 21 2025 - 21:30
English tourist in hospital after being stabbed in Dublin’s Temple Bar Man in his 20s assaulted on Saturday night in popular tourist spotSun Sept 21 2025 - 18:10
Gardaí investigate suspected arson attack at Dublin city centre cocktail bar The fire at Peruke and Periwig halted early morning Luas services for a timeFri Sept 19 2025 - 08:35
Best brown bread winner crowned on final day of ploughing championshipsTullamore event ends with total visitor numbers hitting 225,000Thu Sept 18 2025 - 20:45
Tigh TikTok and the ‘Slurry King’: teenage clicks at the National Ploughing ChampionshipsEoin Lynch (18) has been enjoying fame since a video proclaiming his love for slurry went viral last year Wed Sept 17 2025 - 19:27
Ireland still hopeful of EU coalition to block Mercosur trade deal with South AmericaPoland and Austria oppose agreement while France and Italy are sceptical, says Minister for AgricultureWed Sept 17 2025 - 18:24
Meet the travelling cleaner army working 12-hour days at Electric Picnic and the Ploughing ChampionshipsSeasonal workers are the backbone of operations at festivities like the National Ploughing ChampionshipsWed Sept 17 2025 - 16:00
National Ploughing Championships: Sun and crowds out for first day of action in ScregganSome 78,500 people attended the opening day of the event, up 3,000 on last yearWed Sept 17 2025 - 06:00
President says Israeli counterpart misled him on Irish aid being delivered to GazaMichael D Higgins believes Israel and those who support it with armaments should be excluded from United NationsTue Sept 16 2025 - 20:26
Harsh life of soldier Johnnie Haughey bore privileged fruit in son CharlesOne hundred years on from his birth, all the late former taoiseach’s biographers have speculated on the impact of his impoverished childhood Tue Sept 16 2025 - 19:00
President Higgins suggests Israel should be excluded from the UNWhile attending the Ploughing Championships President Higgins spoke about Gaza, suggesting Israel should be excluded from the UN. Video: Ronan McGreevyTue Sept 16 2025 - 17:43
Barne Estate: Bitterness over sale of historic Co Tipperary farmHigh Court dispute centred on meeting at billionaire John Magnier’s home in August 2023Mon Sept 15 2025 - 18:35
John Magnier loses high-profile court case over failed Barne Estate purchaseBillionaire businessman John Magnier sued the owners and trustees of the 751-acre estate in 2023Mon Sept 15 2025 - 15:07
Nicky Ryan, producer behind Enya’s global success, dies aged 79Nicky Ryan and his wife Roma helped Enya to become a hugely successful recording artist in 1980s and 1990sFri Sept 12 2025 - 20:55
Erase me up: An Post omits Brian McFadden from Westlife stampOriginal member not included in series of stamps marking 25 years of boybandThu Sept 11 2025 - 06:00
Leo Varadkar considers a political life at Dublin book launch Event for Ireland’s youngest ever taoiseach attended by Mick Wallace and Clare Daly, among other politicians Wed Sept 10 2025 - 22:53
Mamma Mia restaurant blames nearby asylum-processing centre for its closure Mamma Mia closes after 16 years, citing lack of support from Dublin City Council and State bodiesMon Sept 08 2025 - 09:00
Teen accused of murdering Irish Rail worker he met on dating app is refused bailNathan Hanlon (19) is charged with the murder of Ian Walsh (49) Fri Sept 05 2025 - 18:17
NFL flag football comes to 60 Irish schools and plans to reach 50,000 pupils in two yearsNon-contact version of American football comes to Ireland as sport’s popularity at all-time high hereThu Sept 04 2025 - 18:09
American tourist in serious condition after falling from cliff in HowthMan (20s) rescued by coastguard and being treated in Mater Hospital for his injuriesThu Sept 04 2025 - 10:36
Search for missing boy ‘traumatic’ for local Donabate communityLocal woman could not understand how a child could be missing for so long without people noticingWed Sept 03 2025 - 19:02
Summer of 2025 becomes warmest season on record in IrelandSustained heat, especially at night, contributed to higher than normal average temperatures Wed Sept 03 2025 - 00:01
