Dimitri O'Donnell

RTÉ News

Nkencho 'didn't appear to be himself' on day he died

A former coursemate of George Nkencho has told an inquest into his death that he ''didn't appear to be himself" after he recognised the 27-year-old in a supermarket in Hartstown in Dublin on 30 December 2020, the day that he was killed.

Dublin • 14 Jan

George Nkencho 'increasingly self-isolating' before death

The mother of George Nkencho has told the opening day of an inquest into the death of her son that he had "never been the same" after he was involved in a car accident with a friend in 2014.

Dublin • 13 Jan

Low angle close up colour image depicting a man holding a shopping basked filled with fresh groceries

What will be the impact of Mercosur on Irish shoppers?

Irish consumers have faced soaring food costs in recent years, with prices for dairy and beef surging at some of the fastest rates across Europe. Could Mercosur be good for Irish shoppers in the long-term?

Business • 09 Jan

RTÉ celebrating centenary of Irish radio in 2026

The centenary of Irish radio will be celebrated throughout 2026 by RTÉ.

Ireland • 01 Jan

'No substitute for platelets' - IBTS in call for donors

Up to 1,000 additional blood platelet donors are needed in the coming year to meet demand, as "there is no substitute for platelets".

Ireland • 29 Dec 25

Imani, an 18 year old female common hippopotamus, in her habitat at Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo performs world-first cataract surgery on hippo

Dublin Zoo has performed the first ever recorded cataract surgery on a common hippopotamus worldwide.

Dublin • 11 Dec 25

A picture of Hugh Wallace sits on top of a coffin beside flowers

Wallace 'understood people's hopes and dreams'

The funeral has taken place of architect and RTÉ presenter Hugh Wallace at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, where he was baptised as a child.

Dublin • 05 Dec 25

Domestic abuse victims in NI feel 'unheard' in court

Victims of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland have reported feeling ''unheard and unsupported'' in the private law family court system.

Ireland • 03 Dec 25

Protesters marching in the Stop Climate Chaos protest march towards Leinster House

Thousands attend rally calling for climate action policy

Thousands of people gathered in Dublin today to demand that the Government delivers a "just climate action policy" and an end to fossil fuel power.

Ireland • 17 Nov 25

Professor Fiona Lyons from the HSE Sexual Health Programme demonstrates what is inside a home STI testing kid

Watch: What is in the HSE's STI home testing kit?

The HSE is encouraging 18 to 30-year-olds to avail of its free home STI testing kits, following a recent survey that showed 55% of people in that age bracket in Ireland have never tested for an STI.

Health • 12 Nov 25