Behind the Story: The business year in review Concerns around US tariffs dominated the first half of the year in 2025. While on the domestic front, the debate around working from home continued as many businesses insisted their employees return to the workplace. Behind the Story • 9 hrs
Behind the Story: The business year in review Concerns around US tariffs dominated the first half of the year in 2025. While on the domestic front, the debate around working from home continued as many businesses insisted their employees return to the workplace. Behind the Story • 9 hrs
Students in Galway on trauma of accommodation crisis There was a time when student life was all about excitement and promise, finding your tribe and forging lifelong friendships. 2025 in Review • 12 hrs
Students in Galway on trauma of accommodation crisis There was a time when student life was all about excitement and promise, finding your tribe and forging lifelong friendships. 2025 in Review • 12 hrs
Garda numbers 'insufficient' during Lansdowne Road riot Government ministers were told in the aftermath of the February 1995 Lansdowne Road riot by English hooligans that garda reserve numbers at the stadium were "insufficient" and that pre-game safety information was "not clearly understood or remembered" by the FAI. State Papers • 7 hrs
Garda numbers 'insufficient' during Lansdowne Road riot Government ministers were told in the aftermath of the February 1995 Lansdowne Road riot by English hooligans that garda reserve numbers at the stadium were "insufficient" and that pre-game safety information was "not clearly understood or remembered" by the FAI. State Papers • 7 hrs
4 factors that could determine if food prices jump again Food prices are finishing the year as they started it ... rising steadily. Business • 8 hrs
4 factors that could determine if food prices jump again Food prices are finishing the year as they started it ... rising steadily. Business • 8 hrs
Brothers in their 80s die after house fire in Co Sligo Two men in their 80s have died following a house fire near Easkey, Co Sligo. Connacht • 19 hrs
Brothers in their 80s die after house fire in Co Sligo Two men in their 80s have died following a house fire near Easkey, Co Sligo. Connacht • 19 hrs
North Korea test-fires long-range cruise missiles North Korea has test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles into the sea according to state media. World • 19 hrs
North Korea test-fires long-range cruise missiles North Korea has test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles into the sea according to state media. World • 19 hrs
AG felt FF ministers intended to mislead Dáil on Smyth The attorney general in 1994 believed Fianna Fáil ministers had withheld information and deliberately intended to mislead the Dáil during a controversy surrounding the extradition of paedophile priest Fr Brendan Smyth. State Papers • 19 hrs
AG felt FF ministers intended to mislead Dáil on Smyth The attorney general in 1994 believed Fianna Fáil ministers had withheld information and deliberately intended to mislead the Dáil during a controversy surrounding the extradition of paedophile priest Fr Brendan Smyth. State Papers • 19 hrs
Bulgaria prepares for the euro amid scepticism Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers were preparing this week to say goodbye to the lev currency ahead of a move to adopt the euro on 1 January. EU • 8 hrs
Bulgaria prepares for the euro amid scepticism Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers were preparing this week to say goodbye to the lev currency ahead of a move to adopt the euro on 1 January. EU • 8 hrs
Overcrowding a major issue at Limerick hospital in 1980 Almost half a century ago, overcrowding and a lack of bed capacity was identified as a major issue at University Hospital Limerick, a new document released under the State Papers shows. State Papers • 19 hrs
Overcrowding a major issue at Limerick hospital in 1980 Almost half a century ago, overcrowding and a lack of bed capacity was identified as a major issue at University Hospital Limerick, a new document released under the State Papers shows. State Papers • 19 hrs
Govt considered legal action over Sellafield plant In 1995, escalating fears of a radiation accident at the Sellafield/Thorp nuclear facilities in Cumbria in the UK led the Irish government to consider taking legal action. State Papers • 19 hrs
Govt considered legal action over Sellafield plant In 1995, escalating fears of a radiation accident at the Sellafield/Thorp nuclear facilities in Cumbria in the UK led the Irish government to consider taking legal action. State Papers • 19 hrs
Ahern turned down invitaton to host British Navy vessel Taoiseach Bertie Ahern turned down an invitation to host a visit from the British Navy's vessel the Ark Royal at Dublin Port in 2003. State Papers • 19 hrs
Ahern turned down invitaton to host British Navy vessel Taoiseach Bertie Ahern turned down an invitation to host a visit from the British Navy's vessel the Ark Royal at Dublin Port in 2003. State Papers • 19 hrs
PIRA laundered millions through NI construction sector The Provisional IRA and other paramilitary groups were laundering tens of millions of pounds sterling every year through the construction sector in Northern Ireland in the final years before ceasefires were announced and peace talks took hold. State Papers • 3 hrs
PIRA laundered millions through NI construction sector The Provisional IRA and other paramilitary groups were laundering tens of millions of pounds sterling every year through the construction sector in Northern Ireland in the final years before ceasefires were announced and peace talks took hold. State Papers • 3 hrs
Explainer: What are the State Papers? The State Papers include letters, communications, private briefing notes, secret government documents, fax messages and e-mails relating to stories from the past. Ireland • 12 hrs
Explainer: What are the State Papers? The State Papers include letters, communications, private briefing notes, secret government documents, fax messages and e-mails relating to stories from the past. Ireland • 12 hrs
Extreme weather events to become more frequent in Ireland 2025 was the year climate scientists agreed it would be impossible to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Ireland • 8 hrs
Extreme weather events to become more frequent in Ireland 2025 was the year climate scientists agreed it would be impossible to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Ireland • 8 hrs
Paraglider rescued from hotel roof in Co Fermanagh Fire crews have rescued a paraglider who crashed into the roof of a Co Fermanagh hotel. Ulster • 28 Dec
Paraglider rescued from hotel roof in Co Fermanagh Fire crews have rescued a paraglider who crashed into the roof of a Co Fermanagh hotel. Ulster • 28 Dec
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' match Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka 6‑3 6‑3 in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match in Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena. Tennis • 28 Dec
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' match Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka 6‑3 6‑3 in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match in Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena. Tennis • 28 Dec
As it happened: Trump, Zelensky talks in Florida Follow live updates as US President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida. Ukraine • 14 hrs
As it happened: Trump, Zelensky talks in Florida Follow live updates as US President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida. Ukraine • 14 hrs
5 things we learned from Day 2 of the State Papers Here are five things we learned from Day 2 of this year's State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec
5 things we learned from Day 2 of the State Papers Here are five things we learned from Day 2 of this year's State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec
Bulgaria adopts euro amid fear and uncertainty Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union's poorest country. World • 28 Dec
Bulgaria adopts euro amid fear and uncertainty Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union's poorest country. World • 28 Dec
'Hope feels dangerous' - mixed emotions for Gazan student Gratitude, fear and guilt - these are the three words Ghada Ashour chose to sum up how she felt about leaving Gaza in August this year. Middle East • 28 Dec
'Hope feels dangerous' - mixed emotions for Gazan student Gratitude, fear and guilt - these are the three words Ghada Ashour chose to sum up how she felt about leaving Gaza in August this year. Middle East • 28 Dec
French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91 French actress and model Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation has said. Movies • 28 Dec
French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91 French actress and model Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation has said. Movies • 28 Dec
How to explain the 1995 divorce referendum to Vatican? Ireland's ambassador to the Holy See was given a specific briefing on how to explain the reasons for the 1995 divorce referendum to the Vatican. State Papers • 28 Dec
How to explain the 1995 divorce referendum to Vatican? Ireland's ambassador to the Holy See was given a specific briefing on how to explain the reasons for the 1995 divorce referendum to the Vatican. State Papers • 28 Dec
Chinese panda's Dublin trip may have led to its death Chinese officials suggested that a trip by a giant panda to Dublin Zoo may have contributed to its death, according to a new file released under the State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec
Chinese panda's Dublin trip may have led to its death Chinese officials suggested that a trip by a giant panda to Dublin Zoo may have contributed to its death, according to a new file released under the State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec
Galway West set for captivating 2026 by-election battle Next year's Galway West by-election should give an interesting snapshot of how a broad range of parties and individuals might be able to combine forces ahead of the next general election. Politics • 28 Dec
Galway West set for captivating 2026 by-election battle Next year's Galway West by-election should give an interesting snapshot of how a broad range of parties and individuals might be able to combine forces ahead of the next general election. Politics • 28 Dec
Somalia criticises Israeli recognition of Somaliland Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland "is (a) threat to the security and stability of the world and the region," Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has told an emergency parliamentary session. World • 28 Dec
Somalia criticises Israeli recognition of Somaliland Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland "is (a) threat to the security and stability of the world and the region," Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has told an emergency parliamentary session. World • 28 Dec
