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Ciaran Fitzgerald stands in front of a tree

Gardeners' hopes for spring as rainfall takes its toll

Seventeen trees in Johnstown Castle in Co Wexford fell due to heavy rainfall in the gardens since the beginning of the year.

Environment • 13 hrs

Fire engulfs a building with tree in the foreground

Missiles pound Kyiv ahead of Russia invasion anniversary

Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise ⁠missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian military and local officials have said.

World • 19 hrs

New course set to boost Irish semiconductor industry

The first-ever master's in circuit design in Europe has been announced by Maynooth University, aimed at helping to grow Ireland's semiconductor industry.

Business • 2 hrs

colourful pens and pencils with school notebooks displayed on a table

SF urges Govt to reverse 'cruel' approach on SNA reviews

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Government to reverse what she said was a "cruel" approach on reviewing the allocation of special needs assistants in schools.

Politics • 16 hrs

Fire stewards remove flares from the pitch before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Drogheda and Dundalk condemn fan trouble at derby game

Drogheda United and Dundalk have issued a joint statement condemning crowd trouble at Friday night's Louth derby, which resulted in major damage to the pitch at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 19 hrs

LIVIGNO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 20: Benjamin Lynch of Team Ireland competes in the qualification round during the Men's Freeski Halfpipe on day fourteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Livigno Snow Park on February 20, 2026 in Livigno, Italy.

Lynch named as Irish flagbearer for closing ceremony

The Olympic Federation of Ireland have announced that Ben Lynch, Irish freestyle skier, will serve as Team Ireland's flagbearer at the closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Verona tonight.

Olympics • 19 hrs

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal attend the Hamnet Awards Screening and Q&A at Picturehouse Central on 30 January, 2026 in London

Irish hopes high for BAFTAs in London tonight

Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are among the Irish nominees for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards at London's Royal Festival Hall tonight.

BAFTA Awards • 22 Feb

LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 09: Spirit of Adventure, a 58,199 GT cruise ship operated by Saga Cruises, sails under 25 de Abril Bridge while navigating the Tagus River after leaving the cruise terminal on October 09, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal. Tourism in Po

Holiday bookings up 13% after wet start to 2026

Poor weather in Ireland this month has led to a surge in holiday bookings compared to February last year, with sales up in the first two weeks of the month, according to Travel Counsellors Ireland.

Business • 22 Feb

Helicopter in California Avalance rescue

Final body recovered after deadly California avalanche

Rescuers in California have recovered the body of the ninth and final person missing in an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the local sheriff's office said.

US • 21 hrs

22 February 2026; Oisín Conaty of Armagh shoots under pressure from Eoghan Bán Gallagher of Donegal during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Donegal at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Donegal and Mayo recorded wins in the top flight, while Cork lead the way in tier 2 after defeating Meath.

Football • 8 hrs

Who are the key players in the Irish farming lobby?

Irish farmers, with the support of the Government, have had some big wins in recent times.

Ireland • 12 hrs

A reward image of the cartel leader El Mencho

Most wanted Mexican drug cartel leader killed by military

Mexican soldiers have killed a powerful drug cartel leader who was one of the most wanted men in the country and in the United States, the Mexican Ministry of Defence has said.

World • 10 hrs

22 February 2026; Shane Bennett of Waterford is tackled by Darragh Corcoran of Kilkenny during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Kilkenny and Waterford at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Neighbours Kilkenny and Waterford faced off in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League, alongside Offaly and Galway.

Hurling • 16 hrs

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to implement internatio

Trump raises global tariff rate on US imports to 15%

US President Donald Trump has said he will raise to 15% the temporary global tariff rate on imported goods after the US Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs he imposed under an economic emergency law.

US • 1 hr

Mabuse: 'I love how competitive everyone is on DWTS'

Two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse has said she loves how "really, really competitive" all the contestants are on RTÉ One's Dancing with the Stars, describing it as "so refreshing" that no one shies away from the challenge.

Dancing with the Stars • 23 hrs

'Vital' children's court advocates remain independent

It is "vital" that advocates who represent the interests of vulnerable children in complex court cases remain independent of Government control, the chair of a group representing Guardians ad litem has said.

Ireland • 16 hrs

Micheal Martin speaking to RTE News in China

Support for Fianna Fáil rises, poll suggests

A new opinion poll suggests that support for Fianna Fáil has risen two percentage points.

Politics • 23 hrs

Senator Seán Kyne standing on beach at Salthill

FG selects Seán Kyne to contest Galway West by-election

Senator Seán Kyne has been selected to contest the upcoming by-election in Galway West.

Connacht • 15 hrs

This picture shows traffic on Aqqusinersuaq in Nuuk, Greenland

Greenland doesn't need US hospital ship - Danish minister

Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, Denmark's defence minister said, after US President Donald Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory.

World • 20 hrs

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan said it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighbouring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded.

World • 22 Feb

21 February 2026; Stuart McCloskey of Ireland after the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McCloskey: 'We proved a lot of people wrong'

Stuart McCloskey was almost stuck for words following Ireland's 42-21 victory over England but did admit that proving some of the team's doubters wrong was especially satisfying.

Rugby • 18 hrs