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April
April 2026
Pole Position
Who’s winning the poster war in Dublin Central's by-election? We asked a graphic design expert
Graphic design expert Paul McBride says most election posters are “conservative and repetitive”, but a few Dublin Central candidates are breaking the mould.
Palestine
Ireland to demand Israel pay after settlers destroy Irish Aid-backed school in occupied West Bank
The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the school served around 60 children from the local region.
film review
Is the Jackson biopic really that bad? We went to the first showing at Liffey Valley to find out
It’s bad, it’s bad, you know it (shamone).
feelin hot hot hot
Temperatures set to climb into the 20s this weekend as dry and sunny weather to continue
investing for beginners
State’s new savings scheme should target young investors with tax-free incentives, think tank says
letter from barcelona
President Connolly’s first trip abroad has planted Ireland among the global left’s loudest voices
Her first trip abroad offered an early glimpse of a presidency willing to speak more bluntly on global issues, just like her predecessor.
left-wing leaders assemble
President Connolly warns of global shift to 'might is right' in first overseas speech
During her address, President Connolly made several critical remarks which seemed to point the finger at western powers.
fuel protests
President says ‘all voices’ should be heard on fuel protests, but it's 'a matter for the politicians'
La presidenta
President Connolly to mark first foreign trip at left-wing summit led by Trump’s fiercest EU critic
major scoop
Just right? Flahavan's is ditching the plastic porridge scoop and people are stirred up about it
Cork Luas
The proposed new Cork Luas line has been unveiled - here's where it will stop
The proposed 27-stop light rail line will run between Ballincollig and Mahon Point.
Protest
Gardaí braced for a storm outside the Dáil today - but the protest quickly fizzled out
Heavy security and closed streets met a scattered, short-lived demonstration, a far cry from last week’s disruption and past flashpoints at Leinster House
Babies
Newborn heel prick tests expanded to include 'life-changing' spinal muscular atrophy screening
Dublin Airport
Airport passengers are walking along the side of the M50 to catch their flights due to protests
they took our jobs
One in 14 Irish jobs could be taken by AI soon, and middle-income staff are the most exposed
truce terms
US and Iran at odds over ceasefire agreement as Vance claims terms 'just didn't' include Lebanon
Lebanon
At least 182 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Trump dismisses attacks as ‘separate skirmish’
Dublin
Buses and Luas trams at a standstill in Dublin as fuel protests continue into the night
Northbound Luas services are unable to pass the protesters, who are currently blocking the line at O’Connell Bridge.
As it happened
Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
The Morning Lead
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
storm dave
Wind warning issued for entire country for Saturday as Storm Dave sweeps in
The warning will come into effect for the entire country at 2pm on Saturday.
The Road Safety Authority has urged road users "to take extra care" over the weekend.
The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group said local authorities "will be responding" in affected areas where needed.
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