Harry Manning

Patrick Sarsfield is best known for his defence of Limerick against the forces of William of Orange in 1690 in an event known as the Siege of Limerick

Defence Forces members join search for Sarsfield remains

Members of the Defence Forces have joined a search for the remains of Patrick Sarsfield in Belgium, as a campaign to try repatriate the Irish war hero back to Ireland enters its final phase.

Munster • 26 Oct

Campaign to spoil presidential vote launched in Dublin

A campaign encouraging people to spoil their vote in the upcoming Presidential Election has been launched in Dublin city centre.

Presidential Election • 17 Oct

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín speaking during a Dáil debate

Aontú drops plan to bring no confidence motion in Govt

Aontú has decided not to bring forward a motion of no confidence in the Government next week and will instead use Dáil time to push for reforms of the Presidential Election nomination process.

Politics • 17 Oct

HSE faces €7m loss over dealings with medical device firm

The HSE could face a loss of up to €7m due to its dealings with a medical devices company that provided respiratory technology during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Politics • 16 Oct

At a glance: Here are the key points from Budget 2026

The key announcements from Budget 2026 and how they will affect you.

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct

The Social Democrats party at the launch of their alternative budget

Social Democrats launch alternative budget

The Social Democrats have launched their alternative budget that they suggest would protect economic security, deal with long-term societal challenges and provide targeted support to hard-pressed households.

Politics • 01 Oct

Bob Vylan frontman Bobby Vylan on stage at Glastonbury in July

Independent Ireland attempting to censor Bob Vylan - SF

Sinn Féin has accused Independent Ireland of attempting to censor Bob Vylan after one of its councillors initiated legal proceedings aimed at halting a gig by the punk-rap duo in Dublin.

Politics • 01 Oct