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This week
12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about sharks?
16 Apr
15.8k
18
Confidence
Chancellor Merz thinks Ireland is prepared for 'a very good EU presidency', despite security concerns
Mairead Maguire
reports from Berlin
16 Apr
5.8k
30
Pressure is for tyres
Taoiseach doesn't feel his leadership is under threat 'in any shape or form'
Martin is coming under renewed pressure over his handling of the fuel protests after a number of Fianna Fáil TDs sent letters seeking meetings to discuss the direction of the party.
Mairead Maguire
reports from Berlin
16 Apr
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155
eu presidency
Taoiseach to meet with German Chancellor Merz during flying visit to Berlin
Mairead Maguire
Reports from Berlin
16 Apr
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Last week
5th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
oh god
Quiz: How much do you know about Greek gods and goddesses?
11 Apr
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fuel protests
Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'
Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.
Updated 11 Apr
80.3k
217
Rosslare Europort
Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through
Updated 11 Apr
35.2k
65
Man O War
Thatched roof of Dublin pub catches fire
11 Apr
36.5k
16
The Daily Poll
Do you think it's time for the protesters against fuel prices to stand down?
11 Apr
78.7k
137
Dunboyne Diana
CMAT brings two-step to Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter dazzles as first headliner of weekend
11 Apr
21.5k
7
fuel protests
M50 partially closed and public transport remains disrupted as blockades enter fifth day
Updated 11 Apr
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130
RELATED
Fire and ambulance services to be curtailed due to fuel shortages caused by protests
10 Apr
Dublin Airport advises travellers to use back roads as M50 blocked
10 Apr
'Another few days will have things crippled': Inside the fuel price protest WhatsApp groups
10 Apr
FactCheck
Gardaí aware of fake document shared on social media purporting to be 'operational directive'
11 Apr
27.2k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Fuel protests continue, weather warnings come into effect, and NASA astronauts splash down.
11 Apr
3.2k
Weekend Weather
Four counties under wind warnings, as blustery weekend begins
11 Apr
13.9k
3
moving house
Sale of Camden Yard paves way for Dublin City Council to move headquarters from Wood Quay
9 Apr
12.4k
29
Fuel Prices
Gardaí say protesters who don't move will face 'full rigours of the law'
Updated 9 Apr
80.0k
310
fuel protests
What exactly do the fuel price protesters want?
Slow-moving convoys clogging the roads sought to send a message to government. But what exactly is that message?
8 Apr
32.7k
84
convoy
Sinn Féin and other politicians back fuel protest from makeshift stage outside GPO
The convoys are protesting the price of diesel, petrol and home heating oil caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
7 Apr
77.4k
240
Blood Transfusion
Fresh appeal for blood donations as just two days' supply remains after long weekend
7 Apr
4.6k
2
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Increased cases of hospital violence, a fatal crash in Dundalk, and Artemis II astronauts make their way home.
Updated 7 Apr
3.5k
0
Louth
Man (60s) dies in two-car collision in Dundalk
7 Apr
6.0k
This month
April 2026
scramblers
Ban on scrambler bikes 'effectively unenforceable' without garda pursuit training
3 Apr
12.5k
Roads policing
Close to 700 drivers caught speeding in 24 hours, as gardaí hit roads for Bank Holiday
3 Apr
12.4k
82
storm dave
Met Éireann brings wind warning forward, as Storm Dave sets in over Easter Bank Holiday
3 Apr
52.1k
11
Banbridge
Firefighters save 300 sheep after hay shed catches fire in Down
3 Apr
4.9k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Wind warning imminent, Trump makes more threats, and politicians call for free public transport.
3 Apr
2.5k
new music
U2 releases surprise 'Easter Lily' EP of anti-war anthems and personal ballads
3 Apr
9.6k
77
real tubber
Leaving Cert orals clash forces Sligo football team to miss out on Connacht final
2 Apr
14.1k
18
all change
2FM announces schedule shakeup with departure of Tracy Clifford and extended morning show
2 Apr
12.5k
Portlaoise
Investigation launched after inmate dies in Midlands Prison
2 Apr
9.0k
Road Safety
'Every garda on duty' will help police Irish roads over Easter Bank Holiday weekend
2 Apr
7.9k
39
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump tells Americans the war will soon be over, Enniscrone residents face evictions, and a new NASA rocket blasts off.
Updated 2 Apr
2.9k
Athy
Four arrests made after gardaí seize €7 million worth of cannabis from Kildare property
2 Apr
9.2k
Last month
March 2026
Pharmacies
State to continue funding phased dispensing and blister packs for patients 'who genuinely need them'
31 Mar
6.4k
6
Murder Investigation
Three people arrested over suspected murder of William Delaney released without charge
Updated 30 Mar
15.2k
Iran
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's oil-rich Kharg island if no deal reached 'shortly'
Updated 30 Mar
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147
Lesson Learned
Speeding drivers face 'Kids' Court' at schools across Northern Ireland
30 Mar
7.6k
24
Palm Sunday
Israel restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from entering Jerusalem church
30 Mar
9.2k
60
ballinahown
Five injured as car and van crash on N62 in Co Westmeath
30 Mar
7.5k
scammers
Warning issued over scam text purporting to be for HSE medical card renewal
27 Mar
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