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Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
'A true icon': Tributes paid to 'revolutionary' British artist David Hockney, who died aged 88
The Englishman is best-known for vibrant, colourful pieces across mediums, including print, painting and photography.
Energy prices rose by 3% of incomes for some of the poorest households in the country
OpenAI is going public. Should you buy shares?
What happened to Leaving Cert weather? We asked a meteorologist about the erratic downpours
Sligo is Ireland's cleanest town but coffee cups and cigarette butts remain nationwide issue
Cabinet to hear plan for a public register of people convicted of domestic violence
“Jennie’s Law” is named after Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2021.
Quiz: How much do you know about cars?
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Swimmers told to avoid nine south Dublin bathing spots after week of heavy rain
Man arrested and another seriously injured after assault in Portarlington
This month
June 2026
Rotunda seeks to 'explain rationale' behind consultants on public contracts seeing private patients
Space station astronauts end safety procedures after air leak sparked evacuation concerns
Unions recommend ambulance workers accept new pay proposals
HSE computer systems back up and running after cyber attack on third party that stores data
Gardaí investigating after burglars ram JCB into Mallow shop
Last month
May 2026
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Check your roofs and sheds – it's swarming season for bees, and they're looking for new nests
TD says she's been left with 20cm scar after skin cancer diagnosis
Council to plough ahead with planning, as majority support College Green pedestrianisation
Schools across Carlow close after 'threatening' emails warn of shooting
Bill passed to allow Irish court testimony be used in UK Omagh bombing inquiry
Woman arrested in connection with murder of Kyran Durnin released without charge
What is the 'heat dome' over Ireland that's causing temperatures to keep rising?
BP ousts Irish chairman Albert Manifold amid 'serious concerns' about his conduct
Slushies not safe for children under ten, new guidelines say
Calls to extend lifeguarding season to May as temperatures soar to high 20s
The official lifeguard season covers weekends in June and every day of July and August, Ireland’s meteorological summer.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
'We are all in shock': Vigil held for man who died after assault in Blanchardstown
From the League of Ireland to scoring a seat in Leinster House: Who is Daniel Ennis?
McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
Do you have a book in you?
Close to 50% turnout in parts of Galway West and Dublin Central for byelections
Enoch Burke officially sacked by Wilson's Hospital School after appeals panel upholds decision
Two-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Spain
One in four NGOs 'surviving year to year' as state funding crisis worsens
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Evanne Ní Chuilinn says she was refused presenter contract, despite 10 years presenting on RTÉ
Sky sends cease-and-desist letters to 200 suspected 'dodgy box' users