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Casement Park GAA stadium
Northern Ireland Secretary: Any UK contribution to Casement Park would not bridge funding gap
Benn also said he will not make promises he cannot keep by committing to helping with the cost of redeveloping the derelict west Belfast GAA stadium while a Government spending review is ongoing.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

New Taoiseach appointed
DĂĄĂ­l to vote next Tuesday on confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle
The Ceann Comhairle has “categorically” rejected accusations of partisanship in how she handled an opposition protest in the Dáil

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Irish cabinet
Taoiseach defends DĂĄil changes ahead of potential disruption
The disruption is expected just after 2pm, during the Leaders’ Questions slot in the Dáil

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Irish cabinet
Simon Harris holds call with ‘tax scam’ critic in US administration
The TĂĄnaiste had a 'constructive and engaging' call with Howard Lutnick on Monday night

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Disappeared search
Exhumed remains not those of Disappeared victim Joe Lynskey
The remains recovered from the grave in the village of Annyalla also do not belong to any member of the family who own the plot

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Man arrested after 10.6 million worth of cocaine discovered hidden in lorry
Man, 60, due in court over €10.6m cocaine seizure
A man is to appear in court charged in connection with the discovery of €10. 6m worth of cocaine in a lorry in Co Kilkenny.

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

England v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Nations League - Group B2 - Wembley Stadium
League B or not to be that is the question – Ireland v Bulgaria talking points
The Boys in Green are in control of their Nations League playoff. 

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Thousands participate in Palestinian solidarity march in Dublin
Thousands participate in Palestinian solidarity march in Dublin
Speakers led chants of 'free, free Palestine' and addressed the large crowd on the re-escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Irish peacekeepers ‘safe’ amid escalating violence in Lebanon
All Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are “safe”, Ireland’s deputy premier has said, following an escalation in violence in the region.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Celebrity Big Brother 2014 - Borehamwood
Brian Nolan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after sister Linda’s death
Brian Nolan, the brother of singer Linda Nolan, has said that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer following his sister’s death.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty doorstep
Child with cerebral palsy was ‘prop’ for Government photo opportunity, Dáil told
Then minister for disability Anne Rabbitte and former minister for agriculture Charlie McConalogue went to Donegal to make the announcement

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Irish cabinet
Taoiseach refuses to confirm if he was made aware of housing claims report
Sinn FĂ©in leader Mary Lou McDonald said the report was handed to Jack Chambers days before the general election was called in early November last year

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Dunnes Stores recalls thousands of baby socks over risk of injury
Dunnes Stores recalls thousands of baby socks over risk of injury
Dunnes Stores has issued a recall of more than 1,500 baby socks due to a risk of injury.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Trump
Conor McGregor responds to Taoiseach’s criticism after White House visit
Irish political leaders said the mixed martial arts fighter does not speak for Ireland as he visited the White House for a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US president Donald Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Last known Battle of Britain pilot celebrates 105th birthday
'Lucky Irishman' John 'Paddy' Hemingway — last surviving Battle of Britain pilot â€” dies aged 105
Born in Dublin in 1919, Mr Hemingway enlisted in the RAF in 1938 and soon became one of the young pilots who fought in the Battle of France

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting
Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit
McGregor told reporters in the West Wing that he was going to voice concerns about immigration issues in Ireland when he spoke to US President Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland
Tánaiste accuses Russian president of being ‘holdout’ in Ukraine peace talks
Simon Harris said Ireland and the rest of Europe was focused on reaching a peace deal

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

St Patrick's Day Parade - London
Thousands of people attend St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
People gathered at the barriers from early Monday morning in green and tricolour gear

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach
Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach
Mr Martin said the decision was “not in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland”

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Ireland would benefit if UK strikes favourable economic deal with US – Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said while it was “early days” regarding the prospect of such a deal, his general view was that anything that benefited the UK economy had a knock-on positive effect for Ireland

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Garda
Motorcyclist, 50s, dies in Co Wexford road crash
The single vehicle incident occurred on a road at Poulpeasty near Taghmon at about 6.50pm on Saturday

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Cirque Du Soleil's Totem Premiere - London
McFly's Danny Jones issues public apology following apparent Maura Higgins kiss
Earlier this month, footage emerged that appeared to show the McFly singer and Maura Higgins sharing a kiss at a Brit Awards afterparty

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Martin to pitch Trump on ‘two-way street’ of US-Irish investment
Mr Trump will host the Taoiseach in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday as part of the Irish Government’s traditional St Patrick’s programme of overseas engagements

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
50 new jobs for Cork as Taoiseach seeks further US investment
Tricentis, which offers artificial intelligence-led automated software testing tools, revealed plans to expand its footprint in Cork

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Mary Kielty funeral
Kieltys 'thrived on gift' of mother's sense of humour, funeral hears
Mary Kielty, whose husband Jack was shot dead by the Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF) in 1988, died peacefully at home in Dundrum, Co Down, on Saturday aged 84.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Irish all-female crew gearing up to brave the Arctic for women’s heart health
Irish all-female crew gearing up to brave the Arctic for women’s heart health
The expedition, which is raising crucial funds for the Irish Heart Foundation, will see participants travel 350km north of the Arctic Circle

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

UK premiere of Black Adam - London
Pierce Brosnan says next James Bond should be British
'It takes great courage for them to let go, they will still have a say in matters, I hope that (Amazon) handles the work and the character with dignity and imagination and respect'

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

Private Sean Rooney death
Law to modify deployment triple lock to be ‘scrutinised robustly’ – Harris
Legislation to modify rules around the deployment of Irish peacekeeping troops is to be scrutinised robustly, the minister for defence has said.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

England v France - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Allianz Stadium
Antoine Dupont hopes Thierry Henry talk can inspire France against Ireland
The former France and Arsenal striker visited Fabien Galthie’s squad in the build-up to Saturday’s crunch round-four showdown at the Aviva Stadium.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Ireland not at point of dropping case on Legacy Act, Harris says
The case remains active, with ministers in Dublin wanting to see how Labour resolves its concerns over the legislation before any decision is taken to withdraw the action

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Taoiseach calls for stronger UK-Ireland security co-operation amid rising global threats
Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin emphasizes the need for close UK-Ireland security ties amid growing geopolitical and security challenges

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Ireland and UK to announce closer collaboration on energy at summit
MicheĂĄl Martin and Keir Starmer will agree to a new data-sharing programme, with the aim that commercial developers will be able to increase offshore energy production

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Taoiseach and British prime minister pledge to work together ahead of inaugural summit
Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin and Keir Starmer spoke on Wednesday evening ahead of the first in a series of annual UK-Ireland summits due to take place in Liverpool on Thursday

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Ireland will not be part of any ‘deterrent’ deployment in Ukraine – Taoiseach
Micheál Martin also insisted he wanted to have a “respectful” meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House next week

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

NI programme for government
Taoiseach disagrees with O’Neill over Ukraine missiles order comments
Sinn FĂ©in vice president Michelle O’Neill told the Stormont Assembly this week that she was “incredulous” at the deal for the Thales plant in east Belfast

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Irish Government formation
Harkin says she got more speaking time in opposition
Marian Harkin was among five independents who were given junior minister roles after agreeing to support a Programme for Government led by Fianna FĂĄil and Fine Gael

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Irish Government announcement on defence forces funding
Sinn FĂ©in describes plans to amend deployment triple lock as ‘very dangerous’
Under the current system, Ireland cannot deploy any more than 12 Defence Forces peacekeepers overseas without a peacekeeping mission being approved by a vote of the UN Security Council

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

New Taoiseach appointed
‘Boxer’ Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over ‘Elon Musk-type’ plan
“Boxer” Moran engaged in fierce exchanges in defence of public spending on a range of projects, including a security hut near Government Buildings and a bike shelter at Leinster House

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Launch of three Women's Health Fund projects
Health minister ‘wasn’t pleased’ at hospital consultants weekend roster
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said she met with HSE boss Bernard Gloster over recent weeks to set up a plan to roster more consultants and senior decision makers over the weekends

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

IRISH Migration
Report finds unvetted staff and overcrowding in asylum seeker accommodation
Report fins more than a third did not have policies or procedures to protect residents from harm

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Castlerea Garda shooting
Labour TD claims murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan's holster was 'defective'
Labour TD Alan Kelly described recruitment and retention of officers as being in “total crisis”, said officers lack basic equipment and added that morale generally among the ranks is “on the floor”

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Summerland fire
Summerland fire families lodge application for fresh inquest
The fire at the Summerland leisure complex on August 2 1973 killed 50 people, among them 11 children. More than 100 people were injured

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Protest against HSE proposal to shut Navan A&E
‘Extraordinary’ number of referrals made to Tusla last year
Extrapolating on that figure, AontĂș leader Peadar TĂłibĂ­n said this meant it was likely that approximately 94,000 children would be referred throughout the entire year

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach describes damning climate report as ‘highly speculative and uncertain’
Taoiseach describes damning climate report as ‘highly speculative and uncertain’
Micheál Martin also hit back at accusations that the Government is “rowing back” on its climate commitments

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

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