Ireland
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Dublin Fuel Protests: Convoys Paralyze City for Second Day
Slow-moving convoys of trucks and tractors have gridlocked Dublin for a second day as protesters demand urgent government intervention on soaring fuel costs.
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Ronan Keating’s raw admission ahead of Wild Atlantic premiere
Ahead of his new BBC series Wild Atlantic, Ronan Keating has spoken openly about his deepest regret following the death of his brother, Ciarán.
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Dunnes Easter Hours Reveal Shift in Retail Planning
Dunnes Stores’ firm Easter Sunday closure highlights a growing trend where shoppers must verify individual branch schedules across major Irish retailers.
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Ireland’s Back-Garden Housing Shift Sparks Regulation Concerns
New government proposals in Ireland to allow back-garden homes under the Rent-a-Room scheme have raised urgent questions regarding tenant safety and urban planning.
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Garda Síochána submits file in 1984 Kerry Babies case
An Garda Síochána has submitted an investigation file to the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the 1984 death of Baby John, marking a significant milestone in one of Ireland’s most enduring criminal mysteries.
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Cork Airport expansion advances as Storm Dave disrupts travel
Cork Airport’s €200m capacity expansion remains on schedule for December 2026, even as Storm Dave forces flight cancellations across Ireland.
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Easter Social Welfare Schedule Shifts Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Thousands of Irish social welfare recipients face adjusted payment dates this Easter weekend, coinciding with a new €152 fuel allowance boost.
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Grace’s Law: New Scrambler Bike Ban Takes Effect
New legislation in Ireland bans scrambler bikes from public spaces following the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch, aiming to clarify enforcement powers.
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Tracy Clifford exits 2FM as station unveils major schedule overhaul
Long-time presenter Tracy Clifford is departing her afternoon slot on RTÉ 2FM after a decade, marking a significant transition as the station implements a new daytime lineup.
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Tipperary Murder Case Advances: Book of Evidence Served
Sean Harding remains in custody as the legal process moves toward a Central Criminal Court trial for the death of Timothy Murnane.
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Ireland Plans New Flat-Rate Tax Scheme for Retail Investors
Minister for Finance Simon Harris has unveiled plans for a simplified investment account featuring a flat-rate tax, aiming to shift billions from stagnant bank deposits into active market investments.
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Ireland Faces ‘Cicada’ Covid Surge Amid Preparedness Warnings
As the highly mutated ‘Cicada’ (BA.3.2) variant becomes the dominant strain in Ireland, health experts warn that the nation remains critically underprepared for future pandemics.
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Cillian Murphy’s Kerry Cinema Project Faces Planning Delay
Plans by Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness to restore a historic cinema in Kerry have been stalled by a formal planning appeal, surfacing local concerns.
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Ireland’s Energy Crisis Surpasses Historic Shocks, Tánaiste Warns
Tánaiste Simon Harris has declared the current energy crisis greater than the combined impact of the 1973, 1976, and 2022 shocks as the government considers new measures.
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Irish Education Shake-up: Moving to a Finnish Model
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education has formally recommended a shift to a Finnish-style schooling model, proposing shorter days and frequent breaks to combat curriculum overload.