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Last week
28th December 2025 - 10th January 2026
The Irish news stories to look out for in 2026
‘Commuters can’t take any more’: Calls for Transport Minister to scrap today’s toll price hikes
Social welfare increases and everything else to know about the Budget changes kicking in today
Budget 2026 saw overall government spending increase by €9.4 billion.
Last month
December 2025
From Rosie O'Donnell to Saipan: The biggest Late Late Show moments of 2025
Why is today called St Stephen’s Day in the Republic but Boxing Day in North?
Planning on a Christmas Day dip? Here's what to know
Co Meath pharmacy destroyed in suspected arson attack reopens in temporary location
Minister says gas prices ‘will continue to drop’ and he will consider grants for people in arrears
Police in Brazil arrest Irish man believed to be connected with the death of Daniel Aruebose
Man in Co Down ‘slashed multiple times’ by group of men with face coverings
Over 1,000 motorists detected speeding on National Slow Down Day
CEO of Dublin and Cork Airports to ‘take some time out of the business’
Deal to clear way for Metrolink will see ten Ranelagh houses being bought by TII
Dry and bright (but chilly) weather forecast ahead of Christmas dips
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Judicial review proceedings against Metrolink line for Dublin have been withdrawn
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said ‘we’re now full steam ahead to tender and deliver this transformative project’.
Planning permission granted for close to 1,000 homes on site of former Central Mental Hospital
President Connolly calls for ‘peaceful resolution’ to war and conflict in first Christmas message
Pedestrian in his 90s dies after being struck by car in Co Down last night
Did you watch the Winter Solstice sunrise from Newgrange this morning?
Man (60s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Co Westmeath
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Woman at centre of viral Coldplay clip says she received around 60 death threats afterwards
Taoiseach tells Lebanon Prime Minister he is ‘determined’ to get justice for Private Seán Rooney
Man (30s) dies after car discovered in Co Cork river
Almost 46% of new cars in Ireland are now electric or hybrid
Uisce Éireann submits planning application for largest-ever water project in Irish history
Popemobile that was converted into mobile health station being barred from entry to Gaza
Woman (80s) hospitalised with serious injuries after five-vehicle collision on M1 Northbound
‘Extremely rare’ incident sees dead dolphin found on Co Carlow riverbank
Health Minister says dispute between CareDoc and HSE resolved but further strike action possible
Online troll goes to ground when confronted by Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore
ESRI warns government didn’t pay attention to concerns voiced ahead of the Budget
The ESRI said Budget 2026 was a “missed opportunity” to fortify the public finances.
Digital bank Monzo licenced to work in Europe and will have its European HQ in Dublin
HSE says National Gender Service does not have authority to close waiting list to new patients
Irish player wins EuroMillions jackpot of €17 million