Tensions between govt and UK after 2002 Stormontgate raid Tensions emerged between officials from the Irish and UK governments on Friday 4 October 2002 after PSNI officers raided Sinn Féin offices at the Northern Assembly in Stormont and arrested four members of the party. State Papers • 12 hrs
Tensions between govt and UK after 2002 Stormontgate raid Tensions emerged between officials from the Irish and UK governments on Friday 4 October 2002 after PSNI officers raided Sinn Féin offices at the Northern Assembly in Stormont and arrested four members of the party. State Papers • 12 hrs
More than a dozen dead in Mexico train derailment A train carrying 250 people has partially derailed on Sunday in Mexico, killing 13 people and injuring 98. World • 17 hrs
More than a dozen dead in Mexico train derailment A train carrying 250 people has partially derailed on Sunday in Mexico, killing 13 people and injuring 98. World • 17 hrs
New Year to bring host of new shows to RTÉ TV and radio A host of new programmes will air on RTÉ in the New Year, from homegrown drama, to nail-biting sporting moments, to new documentaries and live specials across television and radio. Television • 12 hrs
New Year to bring host of new shows to RTÉ TV and radio A host of new programmes will air on RTÉ in the New Year, from homegrown drama, to nail-biting sporting moments, to new documentaries and live specials across television and radio. Television • 12 hrs
42% drop in murders but every one leaves a family bereft The latest figures available from the Central Statistics Office show a 42% drop in the number of homicide and related offences in the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period in 2024. 2025 in Review • 18 hrs
42% drop in murders but every one leaves a family bereft The latest figures available from the Central Statistics Office show a 42% drop in the number of homicide and related offences in the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period in 2024. 2025 in Review • 18 hrs
Smyth instrumental as Saints turn over Titans Charlie Smyth kicked two field goals and four extra points as the New Orleans Saints won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Tennessee Titans 34-26 in Nashville. US Sport • 14 hrs
Smyth instrumental as Saints turn over Titans Charlie Smyth kicked two field goals and four extra points as the New Orleans Saints won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Tennessee Titans 34-26 in Nashville. US Sport • 14 hrs
Song Sung Blue's Hugh Jackman applauds Dublin audiences Song Sung Blue star Hugh Jackman has said Dublin audiences are "the best" out of all the places he has performed around the world. Movies • 14 hrs
Song Sung Blue's Hugh Jackman applauds Dublin audiences Song Sung Blue star Hugh Jackman has said Dublin audiences are "the best" out of all the places he has performed around the world. Movies • 14 hrs
102,000 tonnes of waste generated over festive period Approximately 102,000 tonnes of packaging waste will be generated throughout the festive season, according to Repak. Ireland • 13 hrs
102,000 tonnes of waste generated over festive period Approximately 102,000 tonnes of packaging waste will be generated throughout the festive season, according to Repak. Ireland • 13 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 • 14 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 • 14 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 • 17 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 • 17 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 • 13 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 • 13 hrs
4 factors that could determine if food prices jump again Food prices are finishing the year as they started it ... rising steadily. Business • 13 hrs
4 factors that could determine if food prices jump again Food prices are finishing the year as they started it ... rising steadily. Business • 13 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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 13 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 • 13 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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 29 Dec
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 • 8 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 • 8 hrs
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
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 • 24 mins
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 • 24 mins
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 • 14 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 • 14 hrs
'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
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
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
