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Palestinians fill their water canisters from an aid truck to provide water while Israel's brutal and destructive attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip continue

'Incredible destruction' of people in Gaza - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has called on the United Nations Security Council to do more for the people of Gaza.

Middle East • 03 Aug

Thousands of people are gathering for the opening day of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025

Thousands gather for opening day of Wexford Fleadh

President Michael D Higgins has described the Fleadh as a "significant cultural event", saying respect for music performances and the performer is "deep within the Irish consciousness".

Ireland • 03 Aug

GAA Palestine lodges appeal over visa denials

The GAA Palestine group has officially lodged an appeal over the denial of visas for their planned trip to Ireland this month.

Ireland • 15 Jul

The protest is led by the Community Action Tenants Union

Protesters from across island take part in housing rally

Around 2,000 people are marching in Dublin city centre in protest against the Government's housing policies.

Ireland • 05 Jul

There are 280 different organisations involved in the event

Thousands gather to celebrate Dublin Pride festivities

Organisers say 12,500 people are marching as part of Dublin's Pride parade including members of the LBGTQ+ community, their families and friends.

Ireland • 28 Jun

Supply 'key' to housing issue, says Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the key to the housing issue is supply and that the Government's success will be seen when it provides 300,000 homes over the next five years.

Politics • 25 Jun

The Taoiseach said Ireland is keenly aware of the importance of the marine environment

Taoiseach wants Ireland to 'lead' on maritime policy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he wants Ireland to be a "leading nation" in global maritime policy ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in France.

Environment • 08 Jun

Parents, extended family members and children gathered at the Garden of Remembrance

Protest over school places for additional needs children

Around 500 people have protested in Dublin about the lack of school places this September for children with additional needs.

Education • 07 Jun

The Irish Pharmacy Union said the impact of shortages is complex, and has the potential to affect the care and well-being of patients

Pharmacists not confident over uptake for free HRT scheme

The President of the Irish Pharmacy Union has said he is not confident the free hormone replacement therapy drugs scheme, due to begin on 1 June, will have enough of a sign-up among pharmacists for it to be delivered to all women who need it.

Health • 10 May

Gerry Adams was giving evidence to the High Court for a third day

BBC response to Adams complaint 'insulting', court told

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has told the High Court that the BBC's response to his complaint about a documentary was "absolutely insulting" and "absolutely arrogant".

Courts • 01 May