Dimitri O'Donnell

RTÉ News

The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, produces 1.7 million bottles of premium Irish whiskey every year

Tariffs 'would knock us out of US market' - gin producer

One of the country's best-known gin producers has warned the viability of small distilleries will be at risk if the Government and EU commission do not intervene in the next 48 hours to avert potential US tariffs on European alcoholic products.

Business • 14 Mar 25

Michael McGrath said large online platforms have an obligation to wider society (file pic)

Social media platforms 'must respect EU rules' - McGrath

EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath said social media platforms must respect EU rules to ensure any risk of disinformation is minimised to limit its impact on democracy and elections.

Politics • 10 Mar 25

Yulia Gaydukevich has turned her attention to helping those who could not get out in time

'Just wrong' - Russians on political prisoners back home

People from Russia who fled to Ireland following the outbreak of war in Ukraine discuss the plight of the Kremlin's political prisoners.

Ireland • 03 Mar 25

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited the site with Mike Nesbitt, her Northern Ireland counterpart

National Children's Hospital '98-99% complete' - minister

The National Children's Hospital in Dublin is almost ready to be handed over to Children's Health Ireland, according to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

Health • 27 Feb 25

Gardaí say there will be a visible enforcement presence across the country for the upcoming February bank holiday weekend

Road users urged to take care ahead of Bank Holiday

Twelve people have been killed in road collisions in the first four weeks of 2025, three less than the same period last year.

Ireland • 25 Apr 25

Alcohol Action Ireland said the ban is long overdue

18-hour alcohol advertising crackdown comes into force

An 18-hour crackdown on TV and radio alcohol advertising has officially come into force.

Ireland • 10 Jan 25

People can get a hot meal and charge their mobile phones

ESB Networks provides hot meals for those without power

ESB Networks has said that hot meals are being provided for those who are still without electricity following last weekend's snowfall.

Weather • 08 Jan 25

Diarmuid Rossa Phelan denied murdering Keith Conlon in February 2022

Phelan walks free from court following not guilty verdict

Barrister, law lecturer and farmer Diarmuid Rossa Phelan has been acquitted of murdering a man who was trespassing on his land in February 2022.

Courts • 04 Jan 25

Diarmuid Phelan denies murdering Keith Conlon in Tallaght in February 2022

Jury begins considering verdict in Phelan murder trial

The jury in the trial of barrister, law lecturer and farmer, Diarmuid Rossa Phelan, who is accused of murdering a trespasser on his land in February 2022, has begun considering its verdict.

Courts • 31 Dec 24

Families in Leitrim have been availing of free hot meals in their local pub as they wait for their electricity to be restored

ESB offers free meals to Leitrim residents without power

Locals in Leitrim village have been provided with free hot meals in their local pub as they wait for electricity lines to be fixed.

Weather • 12 Dec 24