Harry Manning

Tánaiste open to Irish troops in Ukraine if peace agreed

The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence has said he is open to Irish troops being sent on peacekeeping missions to Ukraine, but only when there is a peace in the region.

Ireland • 18 Sep 25

The Irish Defence Forces transported the vehicles from Ireland to southeastern Poland in two convoys (File image)

Irish Defence Forces to donate vehicles to Ukraine's army

Thirty-four vehicles belonging to the Irish Defence Forces have arrived at a co-ordination hub in Rzeszów, southeastern Poland, and are due to be donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Ukraine • 18 Sep 25

Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party speaking in the Dáil

Calls for emergency cost-of-living package in Budget

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to include an emergency cost-of-living package in the upcoming Budget.

Politics • 17 Sep 25

Verona Murphy said consensus legislative intervention is required

Murphy calls for Dáil to unite against threats and abuse

As the Dáil returned for the first time in two months, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy began with a call to action for more to be done to combat threats and online abuse of politicians.

Politics • 17 Sep 25

Students flying from Donegal to Dublin to attend lectures

Some third-level students are flying from Donegal to Dublin to attend university lectures amid an accommodation crisis, the President of Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn has said.

Education • 17 Sep 25

President Michael D Higgins speaks at the 2025 National Ploughing Championship

President suggests Israel should be excluded from the UN

President Michael D Higgins has suggested Israel and countries that supply it with weapons should be excluded from the United Nations.

Middle East • 16 Sep 25

Who are the potential runners in the race for the Áras?

While there have been a few sparks in the early stages of the race for the Áras, the presidential election campaign is yet to fully catch fire.

Politics • 15 Aug 25

Daniel O'Connell's heart went missing in 1927, right, artist Claire Halpin's Lost Heart of Daniel O’Connell artwork which is on display in the Church of St Agata dei Goti in Rome (Credit: Claire Halpin)

The curious case of Daniel O'Connell's missing heart

Before Daniel O'Connell's body was repatriated to Dublin for burial in Glasnevin Cemetery, his heart was removed, embalmed and donated to the Irish College in Rome. However, his heart later vanished without trace.

Ireland • 06 Aug 25