News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

Image shows Ukrainian teen Vadym Davydenko who died following an incident at Tusla emergency accommodation

Teenager charged with murder of Vadym Davydenko

A 17-year-old Somalian teenager has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Ukrainian teenager Vadkym Davydenko in north Dublin.

Ireland • 28 mins

1 February 2025; Tipperary manager Philly Ryan before the Allianz Football League Division 4 match between Tipperary and Longford at the Sportsgrounds in Clonmel, Tipperary. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan dies aged 56

Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan has died suddenly aged 56.

Football • 1 hr

Displaced Palestinians returning to Al-Gabari neighborhood, face scenes of devastation in Gaza City

Red Cross team receives bodies of Gaza hostages

The Israeli military said the Red Cross headed to southern Gaza where it received two hostage bodies handed over as part of a ceasefire deal.

Middle East • 18 mins

Enoch Burke confront Catherine Connolly on campaign trail - sourced by Paschal Sheehy

Enoch Burke confronts Connolly on campaign trail

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly was confronted by teacher Enoch Burke while she was canvassing in Limerick this afternoon.

Presidential Election • 3 hrs

Met Éireann is warning of the possibility of flooding and difficult travelling conditions (stock pic)

Status Orange under way, with six yellow warnings issued

Met Éireann has issued a number of rain alerts for southern counties, warning of the possibility of flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

Ireland • 3 hrs

Photo shows 15-year-old Ella O'Riordan with her mother Brenda

'Missed so many days of school' - teen with endometriosis

Teenager Ella O'Riordan from Bagenalstown in Co Carlow, who has endometriosis said the pain feels like someone is stabbing her and twisting every organ in her body and not letting go.

Ireland • 12 mins

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association annual conference is under way in Kilkenny

Medical negligence costs a challenge, consultants hear

The rising costs of medical negligence is one of the biggest challenges for the health service, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association has said.

Health • 8 mins

What is now known about Catherine Connolly's trip to Syria?

Catherine Connolly has consistently described the visit as a "fact-finding mission." Yet some details of her trip remain unclear or have only emerged in recent days. So, what is known?

Clarity • 12 hrs

What did Heather Humphreys do for Shane O'Farrell's family?

A central issue facing Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys on the campaign trail has been how much support she gave the family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell in their long fight for justice.

Clarity • 9 hrs

18 October 2025; Jack Crowley of Munster celebrates his side winning a penalty during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Statement Munster performance downs Leinster at Croker

Munster's Clayton McMillan era roared into life at Croke Park as his side recorded a 31-14 bonus-point victory over defending URC champions Leinster.

United Rugby Championship • 4 hrs

Rural Island and Dispensing Doctors of Ireland annual conference in Mulranny, Co Mayo

Group representing rural GPs highlight recruitment issues

A group representing rural doctors has called for a level playing field for GPs in medical practices to help with recruitment and retention in remote areas.

Ireland • 5 hrs

Photo shows protest in midleton at lack of action following storm babet flooding

Hundreds in Cork staged protest for better flood defences

Hundreds of protesters from East Cork staged a protest in Midleton today due to what they claim, to be the lack of response, to the impact of Storm Babet two years ago.

News Headlines • 23 mins

Fianna Fáil party leader Micheál Martin with the winning candidate Jim Gavin

Support for Fianna Fáil leader falls, poll suggests

A new opinion poll has suggested support for Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has fallen by 11 percentage points in the wake of the Jim Gavin presidential candidate controversy, to his lowest personal rating in half a decade.

Politics • 11 hrs

Minister for Health launches Ireland’s First National Endometriosis Framework

Minister for Health publishes new endometriosis framework

A new national endometriosis framework, which will set out a defined clinical care pathway for women has been published by the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill.

Ireland • 8 hrs

Digital euro: Benefits and pitfalls of tapping ECB cash

Could the digital euro be a reality within four years? There is certainly momentum building, even if consumers remain sceptical.

Analysis and Comment • 16 hrs

Blood test for 50 cancers delivers 'exciting' results

A blood test that screens for more than 50 cancers is correct in 62% of cases where it thinks people may have the disease, a study has found.

Health • 15 hrs

Prince Andrew effectively banished from royal family

Though he died in 2019, Jeffrey Epstein's life has cast a shadow longer than he might have imagined, and more damaging than many of his circle will have wished.

Analysis and Comment • 13 hrs

Opened front door, staircase in the background

Controversial rent reforms are hurtling down the track

On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved an outline of new rental rules which are due to replace the current arrangements for tenants and landlords at the end of the year.

Business • 11 hrs

Clockwise from top left: Ghostbusters, Get Out, A Quiet Place, Longlegs, KPop Demon Hunters and Rosemary's Baby

Stream 'n' Scream: Spooky films to watch this Halloween

It's almost the spookiest time of the year, and whether you're after something to watch before or after the kids are in bed - we've got you covered.

Movies • 17 hrs

A week is a very long time in politics in Trump's America

Normally one is inclined to avoid clichés like the plague. But sometimes you just need to latch onto one.

Analysis and Comment • 12 hrs

US President Donald Trump gestures as he greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives for a meeting at the White House in Washington, DC

Zelensky 'realistic' about US Tomahawks after Trump talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "realistic" on chances of receiving US Tomahawk missiles after President Donald Trump told him he did not want escalation.

Ukraine • 16 hrs

Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair during the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt. Picture date: Monday October 13, 2025.

What does Tony Blair have to offer the Gaza peace plan?

What does Tony Blair have to offer Gaza? RTÉ's London correspondent Tommy Meskill speaks to former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern about the former prime minister's work on the Good Friday Agreement and its relevance to peace efforts in Gaza.