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This week
12th April 2026 - 17th April 2026
the manosphere
'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular recovering after suspected overdose on livestream
15 Apr
24.0k
homeless deaths
124 people who were homeless died in just one year in Ireland
15 Apr
4.4k
39
construction costs
Confidence levels in Irish construction sector at 'lowest point' so far this year
14 Apr
13.5k
16
chats in the flats
'I always knew how special it was': The Dubliner highlighting the communities in the flats
14 Apr
11.3k
8
The Daily Poll
What do you think about cosmetic procedures?
14 Apr
18.8k
45
Online banking
Revolut rival Monzo officially launches in Ireland
14 Apr
22.2k
30
Back To School
All major roads are largely clear this evening, with full Dublin Bus and Luas services restored
It follows six days of protests on Irish roads and blockades of fuel terminals and the country’s only oil refinery in Co Cork.
Updated 13 Apr
58.8k
110
Hungary for change
Irish and EU leaders welcome Hungary 'back to Europe' after landslide defeat for Orbán
13 Apr
12.8k
100
The Daily Poll
What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?
13 Apr
37.9k
92
fuel protests
Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough
13 Apr
19.8k
78
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
12 Apr
6.3k
fuel protests
Government to cut petrol and diesel by 10c and defer carbon tax increase in €505m package
The announcement of the package follows engagement with representative groups for transport, farming, and fisheries.
Updated 12 Apr
175k
361
fuel protests
Tomorrow's Leaving Cert music practicals postponed over protests
12 Apr
21.3k
43
blockades for everyone
Donald Trump says the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz immediately
12 Apr
77.7k
155
Last week
5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
11 Apr
8.9k
fuel protests
Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy
Only around 25% of normal daily fuel deliveries are being completed due to the ongoing protests.
Updated 11 Apr
38.1k
117
Live Blog
Major disruption caused during second day of fuel price protests
A Dublin Bus spokesperson has said that 'large parts of the city are impassable'.
The M7 motorway is closed in both directions between J16 and J18 Portlaoise.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that people 'declaring that we will turn O’Connell Street into a car park' is 'not acceptable'.
An oil refinery in Cork has been blockaded.
Updated 8 Apr
115k
243
RELATED
Taoiseach brands blockade of Cork oil refinery an 'act of national sabotage'
8 Apr
Dublin Fire Brigade appeals to protesters after 'significant delays' responding to emergencies
8 Apr
What exactly do the fuel price protesters want?
8 Apr
Schooling
About 40% of parents with kids in religious schools would rather multi-denominational
Updated 7 Apr
17.1k
197
Carroll Wiseman
Artemis II crew emotional as they name 'bright spot' on Moon for late wife of mission commander
7 Apr
8.8k
16
Easter weekend
Woman dies in lorry crash as gardaí detect over 3,000 drivers speeding
Updated 6 Apr
22.8k
35
Patrick and Lisa Kelleher
Irish couple accused of misappropriating charity funds for Australian children's hospitals
6 Apr
106k
Poor box
Courts' Poor Box handed out over €1.5m to Irish charities last year
6 Apr
6.7k
14
The Daily Poll
Do you think nicotine pouches should be banned for under 18s?
6 Apr
15.0k
36
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Strait of Hormuz deadline looms, Zoom University, and energy crisis persists.
Updated 6 Apr
4.2k
strait of hormuz
'Open the F***in' Strait, you crazy bastards': Trump in fresh expletive-laden threat to Iran
The US President has been placing pressure on Iran to make a deal to reopen the strait by Tuesday – or face ‘living in Hell’.
Updated 5 Apr
108k
181
the tommy tiernan show
'I love flying the flag': Niall Horan talks grief and pay cheques in Tommy Tiernan interview
5 Apr
24.0k
22
popularity
Micheál Martin and Holly Cairns tied for public support, says new poll
5 Apr
34.3k
148
not so bad
Weather to remain 'bright and breezy' today after Storm Dave
5 Apr
5.9k
14
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Investigation file in Kerry Babies case sent to the DPP, US service member rescued in Iran, and Easter Rising to be commemorated.
Updated 5 Apr
3.5k
Road Deaths
Woman (80s) dies in hospital after being hit by bus in Blackrock last week
5 Apr
11.7k
Baby John
Investigation file into 1984 'Kerry Babies' case submitted to the DPP
5 Apr
13.0k
This month
April 2026
storm dave
Thousands without power and flights cancelled as 'very strong winds' bash Ireland
A Status Orange weather warning has been issued for Wexford, while the rest of the country is under a Status Yellow warning.
Updated 4 Apr
74.9k
45
Ballymahon
Man (30s) dies in collision in Longford and pedestrian injured in Letterkenny crash
Updated 4 Apr
10.7k
The Daily Poll
Have you ever rescued an animal?
4 Apr
14.9k
43
Belfast
Child struck with bottle and police injured in disorder before Irish Cup semi-final
4 Apr
16.0k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Storm Dave approaches Ireland, US military planes shot down, and Artemis is more than halfway to the Moon.
4 Apr
2.6k
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about train stations?
3 Apr
27.5k
38
The White House
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Updated 1 Apr
37.9k
129
Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
Updated 1 Apr
22.2k
40
Donegal
Scrapped Donegal-Dublin afternoon flight servicing cancer patients to be reinstated from 1 May
1 Apr
4.3k
10
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