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March
March 2026
New €6.8m Westport Coast Guard Station officially opened
Would you support a nationwide petrol station price watch system?
The CAO's change of mind is closed for now - but students have one more chance to change courses
Crowds protest at UCD in solidarity with abuse survivors after explicit image of student shared
The rally, attended by thousands of students, comes after the image was circulated online and via Whatsapp.
Oil prices are rising because of the Iran war – how high could they go?
Irish consumers have reported massive hikes in the cost of home heating oil, while anxiety surrounds fuel prices at the pumps.
Taoiseach says 'no excuse' for price gouging as minister requests probe into energy market
There have been calls for government to temporarily suspend excise charges on fuel.
Petrol prices rise slightly, but Irish consumers assured 'severe changes' not expected
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Part of the M4 closed after man (60s) dies after being struck by lorry
Do you rent or own your home?
February
February 2026
Green success in the UK by-election a good sign for its Irish sister party, O'Gorman says
Death toll in Israeli strike on girls' school in Iran rises to 85, state media reports
James Bulger's mother 'devastated' after murdered toddler's grave vandalised
Disability rights campaigners protest in Dublin for emergency payment
Singer Neil Sedaka, known for Laughter in the Rain, dies aged 86
Dermot Kennedy pledges to donate €20,000 to Barretstown after winning radio quiz
Landlords can soon increase rents for new tenancies to 'market rent' - how is market rent set?
New sand spit in Dublin could 'help protect the Dart line from flooding'
Motorcyclist killed in crash with lorry in Co Sligo
President Connolly signs bill to pave the way for new rent rules
'An incredible honour': Jessie Buckley takes the Bafta best actress award
Paul Mescal missed out on the Supporting Actor award, which went to Sean Penn for One Battle After Another.
Six couples left standing in Dancing with the Stars as show celebrates 100 episodes
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Fine Gael senator selected to contest Galway West by-election
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More than 60 scramblers, e-scooters, and e-bikes seized across west Dublin
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Woman arrested after man left in critical condition in alleged assault in Clondalkin
Reports into deaths in prison custody show 'serious systemic failures', IPRT says
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
U2 has released a new politically-charged six-track EP
Harry Clarke windows in Bewley's Café belong to landlord, not café, Supreme Court rules
Enlargement of the EU will offer Ireland greater security, Minister says ahead of presidency
Russian ambassador says Helen McEntee is 'threatening' Russian ships with 'act of piracy'
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Nations League game to go ahead
Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Uefa game to go ahead