Maggie Doyle

A group of Irish citizens arrive home at Dublin Airport after being held by Israel

Most Irish activists return after Israeli detention

Most of the Irish citizens who were held by Israel after it intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla have now arrived home.

Ireland • 08 Oct 25

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys

Connolly eyes FF voters, Humphreys coy on party's backing

Independent TD Catherine Connolly has asked Fianna Fáil members to vote for her in the presidential election, while Heather Humphreys has declined to say if she will meet the Taoiseach to seek Fianna Fáil's backing.

Presidential Election • 06 Oct 25

A ceremony was held in the Round Hall of the Four Courts to mark the opening of the new legal year

Personal injury guidelines need reviewing - Chief Justice

The Chief Justice has said a review of personal injuries guidelines for the judiciary is required in order that the system does not fail.

Ireland • 06 Oct 25

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy speaking to media

Irish peacekeepers could be sent to Ukraine 'if required'

The Minister for Defence has said Ireland could send peacekeepers to Ukraine if it was called to do so as part of any peace deal in the war with Russia.

Politics • 28 Sep 25

Members of the Donnelly family hold a picture of Colm Donnelly

'Colm's memory lives on' - service honours organ donors

Over one thousand people gathered for a service of remembrance and thanksgiving to honour organ donors.

Ireland • 27 Sep 25

Jimmy Cash, 36, with an address at 7 Daletree Place, Ballycullen, Dublin is charged in connection with four burglaries at houses on Wednesday, 24th September 2025 and one historical burglary from March 2013.

Man charged over number of burglaries in Co Wicklow

A man in his 30s has appeared at Bray District Court charged over a number of residential burglaries carried out in Co Wicklow over the past 12 years.

Courts • 26 Sep 25

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 25

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 25