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Image is a collage of electoral commission CEO Art O’Leary and former presidential candidate Jim Gavin

What does Gavin withdrawal mean for your ballot paper?

As Jim Gavin has withdrawn from campaigning, what does that mean for your ballot paper and your vote?

Presidential Election • 08 Oct 25

Photo shows one of the docked boats belonging to the Global Samud flotilla which is sailing to Gaza

Watch: Life on board aid flotilla bound for Gaza

The aid flotilla bound for Gaza is preparing to set sail again this weekend, after reported drone attacks and poor weather delayed its progress.

Ireland • 15 Sep 25

Watch: Leaving Cert & Me - RTÉ reporters' memories

The Leaving Certificate begin for tens of thousands of students on Wednesday.

Leaving Cert • 31 May 25

Opposition party leaders pictured with Cara Darmody outside the Dáil

Taoiseach suggests change to assessment of needs law

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has suggested that legislation around assessments of needs must be changed in order that therapists can provide services to children more quickly.

Politics • 20 May 25

Young Catholics reflect on their hopes for the next pope

Watch: Young Catholics on their hopes for next papacy

As Pope Francis's remains continue to lie in state, many Catholics are reflecting on what they hope to see in the next pope.

Pope Francis • 24 Apr 25

'We don't want to be killjoys but there has to be a happy medium'

Watch: Dublin shops push back against street drinking

Small businesses say outdoor drinking on a street in Dublin city centre is getting out of hand.

Dublin • 11 Apr 25

Watch: 'Chubby', 'skinny' filters removed after backlash

Viral filters which use artificial intelligence to make people appear "chubby" or "skinny" have been removed from the video editing app CapCut following concerns around body image and mental health.

Science and Technology • 21 Mar 25

Fionn Crombie Angus is a board member of Down Syndrome Ireland

Clare man in equality call to UN for Down syndrome day

A Co Clare man is bringing a message of equality to the United Nations on World Down Syndrome Day.

US • 21 Mar 25

Emily Horrigan explains the moving story behind her viral video at Gracie Abrams Dublin concert

Moving story behind viral Gracie Abrams Dublin clip

A concert-goer has shared the moving story behind a viral video clip of US singer Gracie Abrams' Dublin show which has been viewed millions of times on TikTok.

Dublin • 14 Mar 25

Do you remember where you were on this day five years ago?

Watch: Your memories of Thursday 12 March 2020

Five years ago, on Thursday 12 March 2020, the then taoiseach Leo Varadkar gave a landmark address to the nation from Washington DC.

Ireland • 12 Mar 25