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Yesterday
15th May 2026
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Thursday
14th May 2026
RTÉ to be queried on sending 41 people to cover World Cup play-off in Czechia, PAC chair says
More chicken products from major supermarkets recalled over salmonella warning
Rose of Tralee condemns 'racism and abuse' directed at Dublin Rose Suad Mooge
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
RTÉ revises 2024 top earners list to include Derek Mooney after it 'reconsidered' presenter role
Sinn Féin leading Dublin Central race while Fianna Fáil has only 4% of the vote, poll shows
No candidates running for the government parties made it into the top three in a new opinion poll from TG4 and the Irish Times.
South Dublin council tenants face a 25% rent increase
This week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Have you heard of a 'quiet road'? Monaghan might be getting one
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Housing Department says funding ‘remains in place’ for regeneration of Oliver Bond flats
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
Micheál Martin rejects leadership comparison between himself and Keir Starmer
'I'm shocked, but I'm not surprised': Dublin Rose subjected to racist comments online
'We are living in vile conditions': Dublin City Council housing tenants protest rent hike
White House shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Trump
Energy providers in Ireland are not making ‘excessive profit’, regulator says
Last week
3rd May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Sitdown Sunday: The world leaders who want to live forever
This month
May 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about County Mayo?
Last month
April 2026
Adare households 'absolutely delighted' after free Ryder Cup tickets issued
Adare households 'absolutely delighted' after free Ryder Cup tickets issued
This owner of a stolen bike was lucky, but what happens to the bikes gone forever?
Union raises concerns as Aer Lingus orders 300 staff back to office four days a week
One in three Irish people have experienced fraud or scams, Central Bank research suggests
Over €5m worth of cannabis seized from lorry travelling from Scotland to Larne Harbour
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after widow remark
'I think it's silly': Mixed views on The Giant, a €29m idea for Dublin's Docklands
The 30-metre tall statue can transform into any Irish or international figure.
Sitdown Sunday: The devoted World Cup fans skipping this year's US matches
Von der Leyen pushes defence spending as Ireland to host showdown on massive €2 trillion budget
The EU club are delighted Orbán didn't make it to Ayia Napa - but is there 'too much euphoria'?
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk quipped before Friday’s working dinner in the Mediterranean resort of Ayia Napa that there were finally “no Russians in the room”.
EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'
Martin made the statements while in Cyprus for an informal meeting of the European Council.
Working from home vs commuting: As fuel prices rise, we want to hear your stories
'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says
The Taoiseach said the packages will lead to a “significant reduction” in the cost of green diesel.
Micheál Martin heads to Ayia Napa as resort town plays host to leaders from across EU
Census data reveals almost 9,000 people were confined to mental institutions in 1926
People in Mother and Baby Homes were not included in the figure, as the National Archives could not categorise the centres as institutions in the release of the records.
Thousands of civil servants should be allowed work from home more due to fuel prices and congestion, says union