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This week
17th May 2026 - 21st May 2026
yves sakila
Concern over 'disturbing' footage of man being restrained on ground before his death
Yves Sakila died on Friday afternoon in Dublin.
Updated 19 May
86.1k
off switch
Ireland needs to set a point after which no new gas and oil boilers can be installed - SEAI
19 May
45.4k
79
Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
ber in mind
Retrofitting adds €12.2k to the value of an average Dublin house
16 May
16.5k
46
delivery wars
Grocery delivery price war heats up as Deliveroo offers 'three shops per order' deal
14 May
7.8k
16
Road Safety
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
13 May
30.0k
46
Climate
Catherine Connolly criticises pollution of Irish rivers in first major speech on the environment
The president gave her assessment of where we’re at seven years since Ireland officially declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.
Valerie Flynn
12 May
19.6k
89
ctrl-fixed
Double byelection
11 May
12
This month
May 2026
consumer safety
Toxic chemical fears may see Ireland's furniture fire safety law scrapped
Ireland’s regulations are an outlier in the EU. Ikea has called for changes to be made quickly.
Valerie Flynn
4 May
12.9k
19
Private Wires Bill
Data centres 'private wires' law needs safeguards, Oireachtas committee warns
2 May
10.9k
38
Last month
April 2026
The Morning Lead
ESRI slams expensive universal energy credits - as Harris won't rule out bringing them back
Universal energy credits are back on the agenda this week. Now the ESRI has weighed in.
30 Apr
20.7k
70
The Morning Lead
Our readers' stories of commuting in a fuel crisis – and the renewed push for remote work
We asked our readers what the fuel crisis means for their commute. Lots of you want to work from home more.
27 Apr
20.0k
83
not cool
High electricity prices discouraging homeowners from investing in heat pumps - SEAI retrofit tsar
26 Apr
47.6k
88
Ber with us
The BER system will look different from next month, including a new top category
Updated 23 Apr
44.8k
30
Greatest League In The World
'The bandwagon was always there': Football historians on the resurgence of the League of Ireland
The League of Ireland has reached a level of popularity not seen since the 1960s. Three historians ask – what comes next?
18 Apr
11.7k
33
Ouch
Why is Irish electricity so expensive? Economists have crunched the numbers
14 Apr
29.9k
72
deadlines
Fuel supports must be temporary to protect Budget, says head of state spending watchdog
13 Apr
12.8k
47
Explainer
Can the government cut carbon tax, and what would happen if it did?
Carbon tax is back on the agenda. Here’s what any changes would mean in the short and long term.
Valerie Flynn
Updated 11 Apr
35.1k
111
Bill of Health
Health insurer VHI doubled its surplus in 2025 (when it hiked premiums twice)
8 Apr
9.7k
26
March
March 2026
The Morning Lead
Just one in six homes eligible for new windows and doors grants
There has been enormous interest in the new grants, with windows firms inundated with enquiries.
Valerie Flynn
28 Mar
64.5k
60
Summit
Taoiseach hints at energy supports as he condemns 'unacceptable' attack on Iranian gas field
Updated 19 Mar
11.8k
63
through the roof
Repayments on deep retrofits can cost as much as a second mortgage
10 Mar
26.5k
49
Analysis
From gas bills to Ukraine, Trump's war on Iran presents the EU with a whole new set of problems
Energy price rises are always a big problem for Europe – so here we go again.
Valerie Flynn
reports from Brussels
6 Mar
5.1k
show and tell
Ireland's Michael McGrath takes on dodgy goods sold online (starting with this fake Labubu)
McGrath, the EU’s Commissioner for consumer protection, singled out unsafe products bought on TikTok, Amazon and Facebook Marketplace.
Valerie Flynn
reports from Brussels
Updated 6 Mar
12.3k
31
Brussels
EU ministers discuss potential for Iran war to bring refugees to Europe
Valerie Flynn
reports from Brussels
5 Mar
12.2k
cold comfort
The 'comfort barrier': Why Irish homeowners aren't going for heat pumps
1 Mar
71.6k
129
community safety
New local safety committees convene behind closed doors as journalists excluded
1 Mar
11.0k
14
February
February 2026
Takedown
Promoter defends K-pop concert touring Ireland after parents complain about last night's show
20 Feb
43.9k
40
The Morning Lead
'The system is broken': Our readers' stories of the 'madness' of bidding on a home in Ireland
From being asked to bid in €2,500 increments to being told to bid higher even when others have bowed out, our readers say reform is needed.
12 Feb
27.2k
54
your stories
We want to hear your stories of bidding on a house in Ireland
Updated 9 Feb
7.0k
Liquefied Natural Gas
The government is moving fast on LNG in Co Clare - here's what the Oireachtas heard this week
Valerie Flynn
8 Feb
10.3k
23
public survey
Do you feel safe in your community? The government has asked for the public's views
Updated 6 Feb
12.5k
79
The Morning Lead
'It's honest work': Dubliners who collect bottles and cans on the streets share their stories
We sat down with four men who collect bottles and cans to raise money for food, Leap card top-ups, phone bills and more.
Valerie Flynn
6 Feb
45.0k
55
CLIMATE ACT
Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case
The ruling could have implications for projects with a climate impact such as data centres.
Valerie Flynn
Updated 4 Feb
22.5k
22
January
January 2026
Affordable Housing
Behind the walls at Central Mental Hospital site earmarked for 900 homes (if no-one else objects)
We got a tour of the huge site in Dundrum in south Dublin, closed to the public until now.
Updated 26 Jan
30.4k
30
not good
Tests show how much microplastic released by H&M, Shein and Adidas 'recycled polyester' clothes
25 Jan
25.7k
13
The ratings are in
Traitors Ireland storms into the top 10 most watched TV shows of 2025
Sport dominated the most watched shows on traditional TV last year.
9 Jan
8.9k
10
Blustery
Yellow wind warning issued for seven western counties on Sunday
9 Jan
20.7k
17
we asked the experts
Now that we're all terrified, here are four tips to protect kids' image and identity online
We asked the experts what parents and schools need to do next, as the Grok scandal focuses attention on online safety.
Updated 8 Jan
15.8k
42
RELATED
Enterprise Minister won't leave X like other politicians despite concerns over sexual abuse images
7 Jan
Grok nudification scandal: Will Ireland have the courage to challenge the tech oligarchs?
7 Jan
That Was Quick
Angela Scanlon follows Ryan Tubridy off the air at Virgin Radio UK
6 Jan
34.2k
33
Recall
Batches of Nestlé SMA infant formula recalled over possible toxin
5 Jan
20.0k
10
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