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March 2026
inflation once again
Surge in energy prices due to Iran war pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%
30 Mar
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Middle East
Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire' as diplomats meet on war
Iran’s parliament speaker said the US is plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.
Around 3,500 US sailors and marines arrived in the Middle East on an assault ship yesterday.
The Washington Post quoted anonymous US officials as saying that any potential ground operation 'would fall short of a full-scale invasion'.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel would be expanding operations in Lebanon.
Updated 29 Mar
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28 Mar
Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon
28 Mar
Thailand reaches deal with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
28 Mar
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch missile towards Israel for the first time in Iran war
28 Mar
What happens if the US launches an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island?
26 Mar
England
Seven seriously injured and man arrested after car driven into pedestrians in Derby
Updated 29 Mar
19.4k
savings and investments
New state investment scheme to axe capital gains tax for Irish savers
29 Mar
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Simon Harris signals interest in Swedish-style savings scheme
13 Mar
Ireland is planning a new savings scheme: How do they work elsewhere and how much could you earn?
22 Feb
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17 Feb
Why is private investing so complicated in Ireland?
23 Nov 2025
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Woman and teen charged over assault of Scarlett Faulker, US marines arrive in Middle East and the clocks spring forward.
29 Mar
3.5k
North Wall
Man (40s) in critical condition following serious assault in Dublin
29 Mar
24.3k
operation tara
Two men arrested after €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in South Dublin
27 Mar
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Middle East
Israel strikes Iranian nuclear facilities after warning attacks would 'escalate and expand'
27 Mar
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RELATED
America's biggest news agency says it will call Israel's attack on Lebanon what it is: invasion
27 Mar
UN debates 'visceral horror' of school bombing that killed 175 and demands answers from US
27 Mar
As Trump mulls more troops, Iran says hotels housing US soldiers in the region will be targeted
27 Mar
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
27 Mar
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Middle East
Trump further postpones US strikes on Iran's power plants and says talks going 'very well'
Updated 26 Mar
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What happens if the US launches an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island?
26 Mar
'We do not intend to negotiate': Iran rejects US ceasefire offer and proposes its own peace plan
25 Mar
Is the US really negotiating with Iran, or is Trump making it all up?
25 Mar
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
26 Mar
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streaming now
HBO Max has launched in Ireland - here's what's on it, and how you can watch
26 Mar
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Police Ombudsman
PSNI 'did not use excessive force' after toy water pistol sparked armed response in Belfast
26 Mar
2.2k
Economic Outlook
Energy shock caused by war in Iran could push inflation above 4%, Central Bank warns
26 Mar
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
25 Mar
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GLP-1
'Substantial' increase in fake or illegal weight-loss drugs seized by HPRA last year
24 Mar
2.8k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
24 Mar
1.7k
BAFTAs
Graham Norton and Philippa Dunne lead Irish nominees for Bafta TV awards
24 Mar
5.9k
15
InvestigatesCPAP machines
Around 18,000 breathing machines remediated in Ireland after defect led to recall
Some 70 incident reports potentially related to the affected machines were received by the Health Products Regulatory Authority.
Almost 8,000 CPAP and BiPAP machines distributed through the HSE were recalled on foot of an initial notice first issued in 2021
Some 822 machines, commonly used by people who have sleep apnoea, are still unaccounted for
Philips Respironics say it is working towards closing the remediation of ventilator devices in Ireland in 2026
Jane Moore
24 Mar
29.9k
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Animal Welfare
Ireland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
20 Mar
12.1k
49
Middle East
Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz
The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.
20 Mar
20.2k
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blakes cross
Man (40s) charged in connection with three-vehicle collision in north Dublin last year
20 Mar
7.5k
petrol and diesel
Tánaiste hints at excise duty cut next week to help alleviate rising fuel costs
20 Mar
14.9k
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
20 Mar
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International Energy Agency
Head of global energy watchdog warns Iran war is greatest energy security threat in history
The International Energy Agency has recommended a list of measures to member countries as a way to alleviate energy pressures caused by the conflict.
20 Mar
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Dundalk
Search for man missing from Co Louth stood down after body discovered
19 Mar
13.8k
no charge
Over 130 electric buses 'lying idle' due to a lack of charging points at depots
19 Mar
17.4k
81
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
19 Mar
1.6k
Academy Awards
'No to war and free Palestine': How politics took centre stage at this year's Oscars
Updated 16 Mar
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oscars 2026
In Memoriam: Billy Crystal's tribute to Rob Reiner and Barbra Streisand sings for Robert Redford
Updated 16 Mar
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Luck of the Irish
Dubliner Richard Baneham adds to Ireland's tally with his third (!) Oscar win
16 Mar
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and the oscar goes to...
Oscars 2026: All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards, including Best Picture
The American epic also won Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing and the first ever Oscar for Best Casting.
16 Mar
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Kerry Gold
'The beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart': Jessie Buckley makes Irish history with Best Actress Oscar
The Killarney native is the first Irish woman to win the award.
16 Mar
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gold statuettes
Michael B Jordan bests DiCaprio and Chalamet to scoop Best Actor Oscar for Sinners
Updated 16 Mar
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lights camera action
Conan O'Brien opens the Oscars with digs at ex-prince Andrew, AI and Timothée Chalamet
15 Mar
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on the red carpet
All the best gúnas and tuxes from the 98th Academy Awards
There’s never any shortage of glitz and glamour on Oscars night.
Updated 15 Mar
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Academy Awards
How likely is an Irish win, who's hosting and where can I watch? Your essential Oscars guide
We’re just hours away from finding out whether Jessie Buckley will be the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
Updated 15 Mar
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15 Mar
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14 Mar
Inside the expensive race to win an Oscar from Ireland
8 Mar
Lá fhéile Pádraig
Quiz: Are these Paddy's Day celebrations and traditions real or made up?
14 Mar
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16
Liam óg ó hAnnaidh
'I’m a free mawn!': Kneecap's Mo Chara wins decisive legal victory in UK court
The Crown Prosecution Service has lost an appeal against the decision to throw out the case.
11 Mar
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Charged
Man appears in court charged with sexually assaulting young girl in north Dublin
Updated 11 Mar
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