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Live Storm Chandra: Some roads closed, services suspended

Follow live updates as a major clean-up operation resumes following widespread flooding during Storm Chandra.

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Minneapolis agents may have breached 'protocol' - Miller

US immigration agents may have breached "protocol" in Minneapolis before the fatal shooting of a nurse during protests, President Donald Trump's senior aide Stephen Miller has said.

US • 1 hr

The plan includes 105 projects to progress to tender or construction this year and next year

Minister to publish investment strategy for schools

The Minister for Education and Youth will publish details of her department's National Development Plan's sectoral investment strategy for the next four years later this morning.

Education • 2 hrs

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Murrin to be asked to appear before Oireachtas Committee

Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin is expected to be asked to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products.

Business • 2 hrs

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Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance during speech

US Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar was targeted during a speech last night by a man who sprayed an unidentified liquid at her from a syringe before being tackled by security guards.

US • 1 hr

Consumers say tipping becoming 'less voluntary' - study

Two thirds of consumers believe tipping is becoming "less voluntary", according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Business • 2 hrs

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 27: Rescuers work amid rubble of a residential building partially destroyed by a Russian airstrike on January 27, 2026 in Odesa, Ukraine. At night, the Russian army struck the city with drones. In total, more than 10 hit sites wer

Russian strikes kill two in Kyiv region - authorities

Russian strikes near Ukraine's capital killed two people and wounded several, regional military authorities said.

World • 3 hrs

Former French Senator Joel Guerriau arrives in court in Paris

French ex-senator found guilty of drugging MP

A French court has found a former senator guilty of drugging a woman MP with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her, and sentenced him to four years in prison, of which 18 months must be behind bars.

World • 1 hr

Supply major issue facing taxi industry, cttee to hear

Pricing is "just one element of a much bigger picture" when it comes to challenges facing the taxi sector, the head of Uber Ireland is expected to tell an Oireachtas committee.

Ireland • 3 hrs

Town of Niscemi from above, showing impact of storm

Landslide leaves Sicilian town on cliff edge after storms

More than 1,500 people have been evacuated from the Sicilian town of Niscemi after a major landslide triggered by violent storms left homes teetering on the edge of a cliff, Italy's civil protection chief has said.

Europe • 1 hr

Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti (R) walks off the court with Serbia’s Novak Djokovic

Musetti, two sets up against Djokovic, retires injured

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti quit their Australian Open quarter-final match with an injury after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park.

Tennis • 1 hr

Man charged in connection with Tipperary death

An man in his 30s has been charged in connection with the investigation into the murder of an elderly man in Tipperary last September.

Ireland • 7 mins

An aerial view of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford after the River Slaney bursts its banks due to Storm Chandra

Major clean-up operation following Storm Chandra flooding

A major clean-up operation resumed this morning following widespread flooding during Storm Chandra, which swept across Ireland yesterday.

Ireland • 51 mins

A truck stuck in water following flooding

Storm Chandra: 'Weather bomb' storms becoming more common

Storm Chandra was another "weather bomb". That's the tabloid term for a storm that has undergone a process known as explosive cyclogenesis just before it hits, writes Environment Correspondent George Lee.

Environment • 2 hrs

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Man, 18, charged with dangerous driving over Dublin death

An 18-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a 16-year-old girl in Dublin at the weekend.

Courts • 13 hrs

A view of the overflowing River Slaney in Clohamon near Bunclody

Overnight facilities in place in Wicklow following storm

Wicklow County Council said it has put overnight facilities in place for people impacted by flooding caused by Storm Chandra.

Weather • 12 hrs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House (file pic)

Every minister going abroad for St Patrick's Day visits

For the first time, every Government minister will be going abroad on St Patrick's Day trips.

Politics • 13 hrs

Elayne Grant and family rescued from floods in Co Wexford

Family with newborn rescued after Enniscorthy flooding

A grandmother has told of the "petrifying" experience when she and her family, including her three-week-old grandson, were rescued as water started entering the ground floor of their Co Wexford home.

Leinster • 9 hrs

Enhanced grants for windows, doors to help insulate homes

Homeowners who want to replace windows and doors and insulate their homes will be able to receive thousands of euro in new and enhanced grants.

Politics • 2 hrs

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is pictured speaking in the Dail

State apology to be given to industrial school victims

A State apology is to be given by the Taoiseach to people who suffered abuse in industrial and reformatory schools.

Politics • 1 hr

How often do people in emergency accommodation refuse a home?

Analysis of housing data from 16 local authorities shows refusals account for around one in ten offers nationally suggesting that while refusals occur, they are not a major factor in people remaining in homelessness

Clarity • 27 Jan

Homes, businesses impacted by floods after Storm Chandra

Storm Chandra has caused widespread disruption across many parts of country, with strong winds and heavy rain leading to flooding and power outages.

Weather • 9 hrs

Aerial shot of Enniscorthy massively flooded after Storm Chandra

Watch: Drone footage shows scale of Enniscorthy flooding

Drone footage has revealed the scale of flooding in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford after the River Slaney burst its banks during heavy rain from Storm Chandra.