Aaron McElroy

26 October 2025; A general view of the start during the 2025 Irish Life Dublin Marathon. This marks the 44th edition of the race with thousands of participants from international athletes, club runners, wheelchair-assisted participants, charity runners, a

New and returning runners split Dublin Marathon entries

The new general ballot entry system for the Irish Life Dublin City Marathon has delivered a close to equal balance between first-time and returning athletes, as well as an increase the number of women entering, organisers have said.

Athletics • 27 Nov

Cork farmer fears rustlers after cattle worth €30k stolen

A farmer who had 18 cattle stolen from his farm in west Cork has said he is afraid of being targeted again.

Munster • 25 Nov

Collisions, congestion and 'rubbernecking' on the M50

There have been more collisions on the M50 motorway in the first ten months of this year than in all of 2024, figures provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland show.

Dublin • 13 Nov

Ed Moloney holds up his award for Journalist of the year at a presentation of the ESB National Media Awards 1999 in the Berkeley Court Hotel in Dublin

Troubles journalist Ed Moloney dies aged 77

Journalist Ed Moloney has died aged 77, his family has said.

Ireland • 19 Oct

Meta and OpenAI have embraced AI-generated content with new platforms that only cater for the creation and sharing of short-form AI video

AI videos could turn people off social media - expert

The increased volume of AI-generated videos online could eventually turn people away from social media platforms, an expert has said.

Science and Technology • 15 Oct

A Conradh na Gaeilge adult Irish language class

Calls for more ambition in Irish language teaching

A more ambitious plan is needed to improve the way Irish is taught in schools, Conradh na Gaeilge has said.

Ireland • 23 Sep

Asian hornet nest located in Cork city following hunt

An Asian hornet nest has been located in a sycamore tree in Cork city following an "intensive effort" by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Environment • 28 Aug

More Irish citizens have sought consular assistance in relation to deportation from the US so far this year than in the previous three years combined

'Legitimate fear' illegal Irish will be targeted by ICE

There is a "legitimate fear" among Irish people living illegally in the United States that they could be targeted next by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, a Chicago priest has said.

US • 22 Aug

Firefighters tackle a large blaze in Dublin city centre

Part of Luas services closed for at least week after fire

Luas Red Line services between Connolly and The Point will remain closed for at least the next seven days due to a fire in the docklands area of Dublin city.

Dublin • 21 Aug

The man had been working at a chicken farm in Co Cavan and was arrested for deportation in May

Man deported wins appeal to apply for protection again

A man who was deported from Ireland to Nigeria earlier this summer has been granted leave to return to look again for international protection, effectively overturning his deportation order.

Ireland • 14 Aug