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Controversy

Last month
May 2026
Controversy
Bertie Ahern regrets remarks as Martin says former Taoiseach free to canvass for party
15 May
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public vote
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
The second semi-final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?
14 May
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Controversy
Fianna Fáilers bristle at Bertie Ahern's comments: ‘He's out of the game too long’
Ahern was canvassing on behalf of Dublin Central byelection candidate John Stephens and was covertly filmed during an interaction on a woman’s doorstep
Christina Finn
14 May
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'Totally wrong': Jack Chambers and Simon Harris condemn Bertie Ahern's immigration comments
14 May
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Vienna
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
12 May
40.7k
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Controversy
'I welcome any review' - McMillan welcomes Munster Rugby review
12 May
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32
Controversy
Amid a boycott and with past winners steering clear, what can we expect from Eurovision 2026?
9 May
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This year
2026
talking point
Bizarre VAR call adds insult to Liverpool's injury
The Reds were controversially denied a second-half lifeline in their Champions League quarter-final with PSG last night.
Paul Fennessy
15 Apr
2.8k
5
Controversy
'Absolutely shocking decision' - Carrick blasts Martinez red card call
14 Apr
3.1k
38
Controversy
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title
28 Mar
2.3k
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Under fire
Czech football rocked by match-fixing controversy ahead of Ireland game
24 Mar
4.2k
The Morning Lead
Wexford estate residents pressing ahead with rental watchdog cases in spite of landlord u-turn
The controversy grabbed attention last week as it came amid major reforms to the rental sector.
Eoghan Dalton
11 Mar
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7 Mar
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5 Mar
Controversy
France's Dupont caught up in salary cap breach scandal
19 Feb
6.3k
15
Controversy
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior criticises 'cowards' after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game
18 Feb
13.2k
26
Controversy
Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game
18 Feb
3.0k
17
Controversy
Government wins late night vote in support of embattled Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin
12 Feb
10.6k
Controversy
Starmer demands Man United co-owner Ratcliffe apologise for immigration comments
11 Feb
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Nudification
Officials from X agree to meet with AI minister amid Grok deepfakes backlash
Updated 9 Jan
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Last year
2025
Controversy
Minister admits it was 'misconceived' for department to post video with advice on moving back in with parents
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty raised the video during Leaders’ Questions this afternoon, calling it “patronising”.
Updated 9 Dec 2025
27.8k
76
Controversy
US legend Watson 'ashamed' of rowdy Ryder Cup fans
29 Sep 2025
5.0k
13
Controversy
'I spoke to the referee' - Ireland skipper on alleged bite on Wafer
14 Sep 2025
7.5k
13
Controversy
Contentious McClean red card crucial in Pat's victory over Sligo Rovers
10 Aug 2025
2.5k
8
Controversy
Ndaawi awarded Galway Hurdle in dramatic circumstances
31 Jul 2025
2.5k
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Hulkmania
Hulk Hogan: Wrestler's Trump conference speech a bizarre end to five-decade spell in the spotlight
24 Jul 2025
22.0k
49
Controversy
BBC to air new MasterChef series with Wallace and Torode despite complaints being upheld
23 Jul 2025
13.6k
Controversy
'I'm reading that I've been sacked': Masterchef host Torode follows Gregg Wallace out the door
16 Jul 2025
35.9k
115
Controversy
Mayo GAA apologise to McStay over statement, U20 and minor managers step down
8 Jul 2025
6.1k
7
Controversy
GAA to investigate after confusion over final score of Tipperary-Kilkenny game
Updated 6 Jul 2025
16.0k
75
Controversy
GAA to investigate after confusion over final score of Tipperary-Kilkenny game
6 Jul 2025
43.8k
32
Controversy
Man United's Amad Diallo has no regrets about obscene gesture to fans
29 May 2025
4.8k
7
Controversy
Leinster camogie finalists will play ‘under protest’ if forced to change into skorts
14 May 2025
5.6k
Controversy
Leinster camogie finalists will play ‘under protest’ if forced to change into skorts
14 May 2025
1.9k
11
Controversy
In camogie, the war rages on between those fighting for the past and those fighting for the future
The latest twist in this week’s saga saw yesterday’s Munster final called off.
Sarah O'Donovan
11 May 2025
2.5k
6
Protest
Waterford to join Cork in protest against skort rule in Saturday's Munster camogie final
The 42
7 May 2025
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53
Protest
Waterford to join Cork in protest against skort rule in Saturday's Munster camogie final
Both sides are united in their stance to wear shorts even if it means forfeiting the game.
Updated 7 May 2025
6.4k
17
department of housing
Tánaiste says it was correct to ‘think through’ housing tsar role but denies ‘blocking’ appointment
Updated 2 May 2025
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2 May 2025
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1 May 2025
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30 Apr 2025
Taoiseach 'understands concern' about reports that housing tsar will retain €430k Nama salary
28 Apr 2025
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PodcastThe Candidate
Kneecap get the scrutiny Netanyahu doesn't
32m
Controversy
Christy Moore and Pulp among acts calling for ‘freedom of expression’ after cancelled Kneecap gigs
The open letter pointed to a ‘campaign to remove Kneecap from the public eye’ by Westminster and the British media.
Updated 30 Apr 2025
40.3k
Controversy
Wexford boss Rossiter dismayed by awarding of Dublin goal after sliotar didn't appear to cross line
26 Apr 2025
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Controversy
Gary Lineker believes BBC wanted him to leave MotD as he regrets tweets ‘damage’
22 Apr 2025
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