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'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 • 11 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 • 17 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 • 9 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 • 15 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 • 20 hrs

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 • 12 hrs

Two men charged over serious assault in Temple Bar

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Temple Bar in Dublin in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Dublin • 21 Feb

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 • 21 Feb

Thousands attend march for Palestine in Dublin

Thousands of people have attended a protest march in support of Palestine in Dublin city centre.

Dublin • 21 Feb

Publicity photo of Foo Fighters Photo: Elizabeth Miranda

Foo Fighters announce last-minute Dublin gig

US rock band Foo Fighters have announced a last-minute surprise gig in Dublin tomorrow.

Music • 14 hrs

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in Co Waterford.

Two dead after car and van crash in Co Waterford

A man and a woman, both aged in their 40s, have died following a collision between a car and a van in Co Waterford yesterday.

Munster • 19 hrs

A bulldozer clears debris near heavily-damaged buildings in the village of Bednayel in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley region on February 21, 2026, following Israeli strikes. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on February 21 condemned Israel's deadly attacks

Israeli strikes kill eight Hezbollah members - official

An Israeli strike on Lebanon killed eight members of Hezbollah, an official from the group has said, adding that the attack hit a meeting the militants were holding far from Israel's border.

Middle East • 21 Feb

Protesters hold portraits of far-right activist Quentin Deranque during a march in France

Heavy security amid march for French far-right activist

Thousands of people have marched in southeastern France under heavy security in tribute to a far-right activist whose killing has put the country on edge.

Europe • 21 Feb

Communities fight 'corporate' bid for seaweed rights

Communities on Ireland's west coast say they will fight to safeguard their traditional seaweed rights against what they describe as a "corporate takeover "of their livelihoods.

Ireland • 21 Feb

21 February 2026; Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first try during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Phot

Born-again Ireland dismantle England in record victory

Ireland delivered a statement performance for the ages to stun England and claim a record 42-21 Six Nations win at Twickenham.

Rugby • 22 Feb

stock photo of a piggy bank on top of a calculator

Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick

A new State-backed savings scheme is on the way for those fortunate enough to have money to invest, amid warnings it must not be a tax break that's primarily useful to the wealthy.

Business • 21 Feb

KOSTYANTYNIVKA FRONTLINE, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13: Protective nets above a road between Druzhkivka and Kostyantynivka as mobile fire groups patrol the area to intercept and shoot down Russian FPV drones targeting military and civilian transport along this f

Ukraine nears four years of war, no breakthrough in sight

Next Tuesday marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine by land, sea and air.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Feb

21 February 2026; John Hetherton of Dublin and Lee Chin of Wexford after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Dublin and Wexford at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

The action as it happened from today's action in the Allianz Hurling League, where Tipperary hosted Limerick in Semple Stadium, while Dublin met Wexford in Croke Park.

Hurling • 21 Feb

No SNA 'cliff edge' but schools still face uncertainty

Among the deluge of emails received by Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton this week and last on the issue of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) was one from the principal of one DEIS primary school, which included an invitation.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Feb

four ships form part of the US Navy’s Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group

Iran prepares counterproposal as US considers strikes

Iran's foreign minister has said he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks with the United States this ⁠week, while US President Donald Trump said he was considering limited military strikes.

World • 21 Feb

Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes and Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew in director Chloé Zhao's Hamnet

Jessie Buckley could make history for Ireland at BAFTAs

Fresh from her win at last night's Irish Film and Television Awards, Kerry actress Jessie Buckley could make history for Ireland at Sunday night's BAFTAs for her role in Hamnet.

Movies • 15 hrs

Mary Lou McDonald, Gerry Hutch and Daniel Ennis

Dublin Central set for heated, high-stakes by-election

The Dublin Central by-election promises to be a heated high-stakes battle conducted in the glare of intense media attention.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Feb

Thomas Maloney Westgaard of Team Ireland competes in the Men's 50km Mass Start Classic on day fifteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Val di Fiemme, Italy. (Photo by Alex Slitz

Maloney Westgaard impresses as Klaebo claims sixth gold

Thomas Maloney Westgaard finished an impressive 23rd in the men's 50km cross-country skiing at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics as Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo completed the clean sweep to take his sixth gold of the 2026 Games.

Olympics • 21 Feb

21 February 2026; Ireland players, including Jack Crowley, James Ryan, Garry Ringrose, Tadhg Beirne and Ciarán Frawley, celebrate their side's first try, scored by teammate Jamison Gibson-Park, left, during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match

Six Nations: England 21-42 Ireland - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage from Twickenham as Ireland and England face off in a crucial Guinness Six Nations clash.

Rugby • 21 Feb

a black and white overhead shot of a vessel in water

Three dead in US strike on alleged drug boat - Pentagon

US forces launched a strike against alleged drug traffickers in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, the military said.

World • 21 Feb

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'Vital' children's court advocates remain independent

Support for Fianna Fáil rises, poll suggests

FG selects Seán Kyne to contest Galway West by-election

Greenland doesn't need US hospital ship - Danish minister

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

McCloskey: 'We proved a lot of people wrong'

Two men charged over serious assault in Temple Bar

Trump raises global tariff rate on US imports to 15%

Thousands attend march for Palestine in Dublin

Foo Fighters announce last-minute Dublin gig

Two dead after car and van crash in Co Waterford

Israeli strikes kill eight Hezbollah members - official

Heavy security amid march for French far-right activist

Communities fight 'corporate' bid for seaweed rights

Born-again Ireland dismantle England in record victory

Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick

Ukraine nears four years of war, no breakthrough in sight

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

No SNA 'cliff edge' but schools still face uncertainty

Iran prepares counterproposal as US considers strikes

Jessie Buckley could make history for Ireland at BAFTAs

Dublin Central set for heated, high-stakes by-election

Maloney Westgaard impresses as Klaebo claims sixth gold

Six Nations: England 21-42 Ireland - recap

Three dead in US strike on alleged drug boat - Pentagon

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