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8th August 2026
AnalysisMARTIN'S TRUMP TEST
Trump is coming back to Ireland – and the political headache is back too
Trump’s 2019 visit was an awkward meeting at Shannon Airport. Will September’s bilateral be any better?
Must ReadExtradition
Government jet lands in Dubai, with Daniel Kinahan set to be extradited on Sunday
Kinahan recently lost an appeal against the extradition.
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White House
US appeals court upholds order halting work on Donald Trump's $600m White House ballroom
Budget 2027
Income tax cuts, childcare, inheritance tax: Here’s what we know so far about Budget 2027
One thing that is a certainty for this year’s budget is tax cuts.
not their cup of tea
Applegreen, Butlers and Insomnia lobby hard against plan for 20c tax on takeaway coffee cups
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2nd August 2026 - 8th August 2026
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Irish people are keeping billions of euro in accounts that yield almost no interest
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Aug 7
Emergency Department
Criticism that HSE data has 'significant blind spot' on mental health emergencies
THE JIGS AND THE REELS
Taoiseach and President soak up the vibes at Belfast's first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
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Significant milestone as construction progresses on First BusConnects Corridor at Liffey Valley
Transport for Ireland
Aug 6
Taghmon
Gravestones 'smashed to pieces' in criminal vandalism of historic Wexford graveyard
Gardaí are appealing for information on the incident, which they believe occurred between April and July.
investment scheme
Harris's new investment scheme could tax savers even if they lose money, Green Party warns
state-provided accommodation
Applications open for Ukrainians to remain in State accommodation as contracts get phased out
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Aug 6
Harassment
'He knows where I live': Female councillors continue to report 'unsettling' calls from private number
fuel costs
Significant fuel price hike would force reconsideration of excise unwinding plan, says minister
Los Angeles
Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course was ‘monitoring security’ ahead of his visit, police say
Back To School
Over two-thirds of parents are worried about the 'outrageous' cost of school uniforms
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