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February
February 2026
'I just said I can't do this anymore': Majella O'Donnell on what led her to a stay in a psychiatric hospital
Mairead McGuinness reveals severe post-viral syndrome led to her withdrawal from presidential race
McGuinness said that upon announcing her health issues publicly, “a lot of people presumed I was dying”.
Rossie to Aussie: Roscommon nurse arrives in Sydney after two-year cycling challenge for charity
National Drugs Strategy is 'unbudgeted and speaks of services that don't exist', says Gannon
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Default position will be that victim counselling notes will not to be disclosed, says minister
Farmers occupy Bord Bia offices over Brazilian beef controversy
Quiz: How much do you know about High School Musical?
January
January 2026
Several DART and commuter services suspended this weekend, and rain may impact scheduled journeys
Texts in Epstein files talk of Irish people's 'horrible asses' that were 'from the potato famine'
Claire Byrne promises 'more personality and more opinions' on new Newstalk show
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Met Éireann does have discretion to issue warnings based on impact, Joanna Donnelly says
Rain warnings issued for 13 counties on Friday, and disruption to essential services likely
There is currently a Status Yellow rain warning in place in Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford.
Taoiseach to make State apology to survivors of industrial school abuse
Neil Young removes songs from Amazon Music and gives free access to Greenland residents
Do you have any holidays planned for 2026?
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Man who murdered Aoife Phelan in 2012 dies in prison
Major disruptions to commuter and DART services over Bank Holiday weekend
'I knew I would win': Galway man conquers solo class in World's Toughest Row across the Atlantic
Taoiseach says surgeon who admitted misconduct 'should never have been operating' on Jessica Sheedy
Mini eggs, big prices: Customers astonished at €10 bag of mini eggs
There are 11 Irish billionaires and they make about your yearly salary every day
Quiz: How much do you know about board games?
Learner drivers 'failing tests' due to severely faded road markings
The difficulty of tests has been compounded by unclear or “invisible” lines and symbols, the head of a major driving school has said.
Ministers who owe money to the State have 'sought clarification' on sums before repaying
Man arrested over Edenderry house fire that killed four-year-old boy and his great-aunt
What happens to RTÉ and BBC NI in the event of a united Ireland? Cross-border experts took a look
Researchers explored several potential options – including having RTÉ absorb the structures of BBC Northern Ireland.
Significant widening of SMA infant formula recall over risk of 'nausea and severe vomiting'
'She ate that': Maura Higgins turns heads at Golden Globes with old Hollywood look
Simon Harris to meet California governor Gavin Newsom during US visit
What is the 'Be Good' pin some celebrities were wearing at the Golden Globes?
'A real honour, I love what I do': Jessie Buckley wins Golden Globe to continue her awards run
President Catherine Connolly said it was a fantastic recognition of the actor’s “outstanding work”.
The Golden Globes are tonight and Ireland's got a shot - here's everything you need to know