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Last week
12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
Good weather on the way but don't put your raincoat away just yet
Quiz: How much do you know about Saoirse Ronan?
This month
April 2026
Fuel prices 'driven by increases in wholesale cost' not price gouging, CCPC says
Half of houses and businesses won't have access to fuel if depot blockades continue, says industry
Gardaí investigating the death of a woman (50s) in Cavan
Over 4,000 drivers caught speeding and 175 intoxicated during Easter bank holiday weekend
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Monday
Former Ceann Comhairle and Fine Gael minister Seán Barrett dies aged 81
Trump threatens entirety of Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday as ceasefire deal is rejected
Man (50s) dies in single vehicle car crash in Cork
Gardaí appealing for witnesses after pedestrian seriously injured in Dublin bus crash
Teaching becoming unaffordable as just over one third enter profession on full-time hours
A new scam doing the rounds sees house hunters targeted with fake rental viewings
Male cyclist (20s) dies following collision with a truck in Dublin city centre
The collision happened at the corner of Abbey Street and O’Connell Street on the north side of the city shortly before 1pm this afternoon.
Gardaí appeal for witness after woman is killed in a crash in Clare
Last month
March 2026
Explainer: Tomorrow's NASA mission will fly people deeper into space than anyone has gone before
An Asian version of Eurovision has been announced (and no, Ireland aren't in that one either)
Quiz: How well do you know these baby animals?
'It will be absolutely packed' - Dublin pubs get set for one of the busiest nights of the year
Pubs across the country will be packed to the rafters with nervous fans this evening as Ireland face Czechia.
'You're in right bad humour': Healy-Rae accuses radio host of 'badgering' him about fox hunting
Quiz: How well do you know these famous band departures?
Sitdown Sunday: A proper lunch with 'Brexit guy' Nigel Farage
Irish mum couldn't find special PJs to suit her son's needs - so she created her own
Quiz: How well do you know these green things?
Your guide to St Patrick's Day events around Ireland today
Here is your one-stop-shop for events happening across Irish cities today
Paudie hits back at critics: 'It's not called a dance competition it's an entertainment show'
The Traitors star has brushed off the backlash over making it to the Dancing with the Stars finale.
Minister and HSE issue formal apology to family following Bryonny Sainsbury's death
Ireland could be getting its first direct flight route to Brazil
Wind warning issued for all of Ireland from tomorrow night as snow on the way later this week
Some counties will be under a wind warning from 6pm this evening, while the country could see some snow from Thursday night.
Summer versus winter weddings? Official stats prove the nation just can't decide
Quiz: How well do you know these celebrity couples who met on set?
New drive for schools and workplaces to educate people about menstrual health and endometriosis
Spring may not have sprung after all ... it's snowing
Still no resolution to noise dispute at centre of Dublin nightlife row as case adjourned again
The Pentagon still can't say who was responsible for the deadly bombing of an Iranian girls' school
Most schools that advertised teaching jobs got zero applications for the positions
February
February 2026
Quiz: How well do you know these Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees?
The Scrubs reboot is out today - how many Appletinis are the critics giving it (out of five)?
RTÉ has sold its 50% stake in GAAGO to the GAA for €3 million
Tourette's campaigner says BBC should've 'worked harder' to edit tics after broadcast of slur