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The Buckleys are bound for Hollywood and the Oscars

Jessie Buckley's family were at Dublin Airport today to travel to Los Angeles for Sunday's Oscars.

Oscars 2026 • 3 hrs

IEA to release 400 million barrels from oil reserves

The International Energy Agency is to recommend the release ⁠of 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in IEA history, to try to restrain soaring crude prices amid the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Business • 3 hrs

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Tusla placed 1,121 children in unregulated care last year

Figures obtained by RTÉ News show more than 1,100 children in Tusla's care were placed in unregulated Special Emergency Arrangements throughout last year.

Ireland • 21 mins

Ex-partner of Natalie McNally says he did not kill her

An ex-partner of Natalie McNally has told a court that he did not kill the Co Armagh woman.

Ulster • 6 hrs

The flight is due to land at Dublin Airport this afternoon

Second Govt charter flight from Gulf due in Dublin

The second Government charter flight from the Gulf, assisting Irish citizens in the region, will arrive in Dublin this afternoon.

Ireland • 8 hrs

Teenage boy charged over assault of man in Dublin

A teenage boy has been charged with assaulting a man outside the 3Arena in Dublin in January.

Courts • 4 hrs

Police are seen outside Rihanna's home after a report of gunshots on 8 March, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

Attempted murder charge for alleged Rihanna home shooter

A woman alleged to have shot at the luxury Los Angeles home of the singer Rihanna has been charged with attempted murder.

US • 10 hrs

Swiss fire believed to have been caused by man on bus

Six people died, and three were injured in a ⁠bus fire in a small Swiss town believed to have been caused by a man on board who set fire to himself, authorities said.

World • 4 hrs

a row of white electric cars plugged into charging stations

Used EVs priced 11% below comparable diesels - DoneDeal

Used electric cars are now priced around 11% below comparable diesel vehicles, according to a new report from DoneDeal Cars.

Business • 8 hrs

Daughters of Charles 'Sonny' Burton, Lois Bradford Harris, left, and Carolyn Shavers ahead of a march to the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery on Monday

US death row inmate has execution stopped last-minute

The death sentence of a 75-year-old man days before his execution date has been commuted after it was noted that he did not pull the trigger in the shooting for which he was convicted.

US • 10 hrs

Wegovy jab may carry higher risk of sight loss - study

The weight-loss jab Wegovy may carry the highest risk of sudden sight loss compared to other semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic, according to new analysis.

Health • 13 hrs

Consequences of the destruction caused by airstrikes in a residential area of ââthe city center of Sloviansk, Ukraine yesterday

UK involved in Ukraine missile strike on Russia - Kremlin

The Kremlin has claimed that "British specialists" were involved in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that reportedly used British Storm Shadow missiles.

Ukraine • 10 hrs

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82 female-founded Irish startups raised funding in 2025

New research has found that a record 82 Irish female-founded startups raised a total of €131m in funding last year, which was down €14m on 2024.

Business • 4 hrs

The sales ring at Athenry Mart in County Galway

Effects of war causing 'frustration' for Irish farmers

As the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fuel and fertiliser supply chains, farmers across Ireland are feeling the ripple effects.

Ireland • 7 hrs

Designer Katie Perry wins trademark against US pop star

Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a years-long trademark battle with US pop star Katy Perry.

Business • 10 hrs

Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris speaking to the travelling media in Paris during his visit to France

Tánaiste to meet French finance minister in Paris

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris will meet the French finance minister in Paris on day two of his St Patrick's Day programme in France.

Politics • 10 hrs

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MARCH 4: Member of the European Parliament and Chairman of the Development Committee Barry Andrews speaks during a press conference titled 'The Urgent situation in occupied Palestinian territories and lack of debate in European Parliam

Irish MEPs' 'deep concern' over 'unilateral' Iran war

Several Irish MEPs have today used a European Parliament debate to raise concerns about the decision by the United States and Israel to launch military action against Iran.

Europe • 1 hr

Michael Lowry criticised the tribunal's 2011 report as 'flawed' (File image)

No charges against Lowry over Moriarty Tribunal findings

The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that no charges should be brought against Independent TD Michael Lowry arising from the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal, gardaí have confirmed.

Politics • 12 hrs

Pedro Sanchez (right), receives Micheal Martin (left), at the Moncloa complex

Taoiseach discusses Middle East and trade with Spanish PM

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government needed to maintain the focus on renewable energy in order to ensure energy security and cheaper prices.

Ireland • 23 hrs

Woman had 'catastrophic injuries', murder trial hears

A man charged with the murder of his partner told a paramedic who arrived at the scene that he loved her and planned to propose marriage, a trial has heard.

Munster • 10 Mar

Professor accuses colleges of 'gaming' the points system

Higher education institutions are deliberately driving up CAO points in order to create an illusion of quality and an impression of competition for third-level places, the former president of Maynooth University Philip Nolan has said.

Education • 23 hrs

Jackie Fox, Nicole Fox's mother in Europe

Mother behind Coco's Law urges EU to change cyber laws

An Irish woman whose daughter died after years of online abuse has urged the European Parliament to introduce stronger legal safeguards across the EU "so no other family will face this pain".

EU • 12 hrs

Man jailed for five years over 'random' Cork city assault

A man who assaulted a woman in a random and unprovoked attack in Cork city centre, in a case of mistaken identity, has been jailed for five years.

Courts • 10 Mar

Cork hill highlights the limits of democracy in the digital age

Everyday frictions over traffic, housing and local planning are exposing a growing tension across Ireland and Europe between democratic decision-making and the power of global technology companies.

Prime Time • 11 hrs

Smoke rises above the area where the Israeli army carried out an airstrike in Dahieh district of Beirut, Lebanon

As it happened: US launches 'intense' strikes on Iran

Follow developments in the Middle East as Iran vows to fight "as long as needed" and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says today will see the most intense strikes on Iran.

Middle East • 22 hrs

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