Ireland
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RTÉ Defends Interview Process Following Mikey Graham Backlash
Broadcaster RTÉ has issued a formal response after Boyzone star Mikey Graham accused presenter Kieran Cuddihy of mistreating his daughter during a live radio segment.
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Leaving Cert Business Exam Draws Mixed Reactions from Educators
Higher-level Leaving Cert business students faced a fair paper on June 11, though teachers highlighted a challenging compulsory applied business question and the unusual repetition of topics from last year.
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Spanish Police Investigate Targeted Assassination in Barcelona as Irish Man Reported Missing
Spanish authorities have released CCTV footage following a fatal shooting in Barcelona, while Irish Gardaí work to determine if the victim is a missing Dubliner.
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Katie Taylor’s Farewell: Croke Park General Ticket Sales Open Amid Massive Demand
Following a pre-sale sell-out of 40,000 tickets, general sales for Katie Taylor’s historic September 5 farewell fight at Croke Park open June 12.
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Applegreen Announces €6M Partnership to Bring Popeyes to Irish Motorways
Applegreen has partnered with Popeyes UK and Ireland to roll out the fried chicken chain across Irish roadside service stations, a €6 million investment expected to create 450 jobs.
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Irish Opposition Demands Return of Energy Credits as Arrears Hit 500,000 Households
New data from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities reveals over 500,000 Irish households are in energy arrears, sparking a heated Dáil debate over the need for direct financial intervention.
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Leaving Cert Students Face ‘Challenging’ French and History Papers
Irish Leaving Certificate students encountered demanding higher-level papers in French and history this week, with educators noting a shift toward critical thinking over rote memorization.
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Leinster Rugby Player Alan Spicer Avoids Conviction After Assault Plea
Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer has avoided a criminal conviction after pleading guilty to assault at a Dublin nightclub.
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Author Patrick Freyne on Social Expectations and Parenthood
Author Patrick Freyne explores the societal pressures surrounding parenthood, arguing that women in particular are often unfairly stigmatized for choosing not to have children.
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Report Finds ‘Serious Dereliction of Duty’ by Gardaí in Kenneally Abuse Case
A long-awaited commission report has condemned the failure of Irish authorities to stop serial predator Bill Kenneally, citing a ‘clear and serious dereliction of duty’ by senior gardaí in the 1980s.
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Former Irish Rugby International Brendan Mullin Charged with Theft
Former Irish rugby star Brendan Mullin has appeared in court facing a charge of stealing luxury perfume from a Dublin department store.
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Leaving Cert Students Report Relief Following ‘Approachable’ Maths Paper 2
Following a challenging start, Irish Leaving Cert students found Monday’s Mathematics Paper 2 significantly more accessible, with educators noting a positive reception to the subject matter.
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Garda Síochána Launches Investigation Following Death in Custody
An automatic investigation has been launched by Fiosrú into the death of a man in his 30s at a Dublin Garda station on June 6, 2026.
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Met Éireann Clarifies Impact of ‘Super El Niño’ on Ireland
Met Éireann and the WMO address recent media reports regarding a ‘Super El Niño’, clarifying that its direct impact on Irish weather remains statistically weak despite global temperature concerns.
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Turnout Slump Marks Galway West and Dublin Central Byelections as Counting Begins
As counting commences in the Galway West and Dublin Central byelections, voter turnout figures have fallen significantly below 2024 general election levels, raising questions about political engagement and the stability of the current parliamentary balance.