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David Ryan holding a picture of his late brother Mark Ryan before meeting the Pope at the Vatican

Pope Leo apologises to Irish abuse survivor after meeting

Abuse survivor David Ryan, who featured in the RTÉ documentary 'Blackrock Boys', has said he received an apology from Pope Leo XIV during a meeting with the pontiff in the Vatican.

Ireland • 5 hrs

Former US President Bill Clinton (L) and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) attend Donald Trump's inauguration.

Clintons to testify before US House Epstein investigation

Former US president Bill Clinton and former secretary ⁠of state Hillary Clinton will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a staffer has said.

US • 1 hr

Close Up of a row of young people using mobile phones

Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s, says PM

Spain will seek to ban social media for under-16s to protect them from harmful content such as pornography and violence, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said, in the latest such move by governments.

World • 1 hr

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of Pittsburgh Steelers and Safety Harrison Smith #22 of Minnesota Vikings after the 2025 NFL International Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park in Dublin.

NFL confirm no 2026 international game for Dublin

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed that there will be no regular season game in Ireland in 2026, despite the huge success of the first ever game in Dublin last year.

US Sport • 6 mins

Gardaí at the scene of a fatal assault at at Foster Terrace, Dublin 3

Man dies after assault in north Dublin city

A man in his 50s has died and two women were injured in an incident in north Dublin city early this morning.

Dublin • 31 Jan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at a press conference

Taoiseach warns further flooding possible

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to the south east to meet with people affected by the Storm Chandra floods in the coming days, and has warned authorities "to be on high vigilance over the next 10 days, because there will be more rain next week".

Ireland • 31 Jan

Epstein bought Irish firm's helicopter, new Andrew images

Documents disclosed by the US Department of Justice as part of the 'Epstein Files' show that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's aircraft company bought a helicopter from Irish property developer Bovale Developments and its principal Michael Bailey.

World • 01 Feb

A bright blue road sign reads 'Garda Bothar Dunta Road Closed'

Pedestrian, 50s, killed in Co Kildare collision

A man in his 50s has died after he was struck by a car in Co Kildare on Saturday.

Leinster • 6 hrs

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ National School's time capsule, which is a wooden box with a padlock.

Back to the future: School opens time capsule from 2000

Dozens of students, past and present, gathered at the Sacred Heart of Jesus National School in Huntstown, Dublin, last night to review the contents of a time capsule that had been sealed for over 25 years.

Dublin • 30 Jan

a photo of alex pretti with the words 'rest in power' surrounded by white roses

Minneapolis agents involved in shooting placed on leave

Two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis have been placed on leave, a US Customs and Border Protection spokesperson has said.

US • 28 Jan

Amy Gavin Mangan holds an AFL ball at her local GAA pitch

Offaly footballer's 'phenomenal' year at North Melbourne

A prank, a troll or maybe even an old-fashioned mistake? Either way, the message sat unanswered for days. In these days of online scams, it was understandable that the Instagram message was viewed with scepticism.

Ireland • 27 Jan

members of Slaney Search and Rescue working in floodwater in Enniscorthy

As it happened: Storm Chandra wreaks havoc on Ireland

Follow live updates as Storm Chandra brings strong winds and heavy rain across the country.

Storm Chandra • 27 Jan

Covid response review to issue final report by year's end

The chairperson of the Government-appointed independent review into how Ireland handled the Covid-19 pandemic has said its final report should be with Government by the end of the year.

Ireland • 27 Jan

A man wearing a red t shirt climbs a tower block

US free-climber scales Taiwan's tallest building

A US climber has become the first person to scale Taiwan's tallest building without a rope, harness or safety net.

Asia • 25 Jan

Appeal for citizen scientists to track oystercatchers

The Marine Institute is seeking the help of "citizen scientists" to track the movements of oystercatcher birds in Dundalk Bay.

Leinster • 24 Jan

Watch: Hawaii volcano spews lava in dramatic display

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano put on another dramatic display yesterday, sending lava and smoke high into the air as molten rock spilled from its openings.

World • 25 Jan

Taoiseach Micheal Martin (left) with Holocaust survivor Suzi Diamond as they attend a Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin

Holocaust 'can very easily happen again', says survivor

The Holocaust could "very easily" happen again, a survivor of the atrocity who lives in Dublin has said.

Ireland • 25 Jan

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 22: EU Leaders attend an Informal dinner of the members of the European Council in the Europa building, the EU Council headquarters on January 22, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. This evening the EU is holding an emergency summit in

As it happened: Zelensky blasts EU, meets Trump

Follow live developments on events at the World Economic Forum in Davos today as Greenland, Ukraine and Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' at the fore.

World • 22 Jan

The investigation is being conducted by a garda divisional Protective Services Unit in the city

Five boys questioned over alleged sexual assault of girl

Gardaí investigating the alleged serious sexual assault of a child by a number of other children in Dublin last year have questioned five teenage boys.

Dublin • 23 Jan

Harris: No scenario in which Ireland joins Board of Peace

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he cannot see a scenario where Ireland can participate in US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

World • 22 Jan

Miller Pacheco (C) was found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend Bruna Fonseca

Man who strangled ex-girlfriend found guilty of murder

A 32-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of his former girlfriend by a jury at the Central Criminal Court in Cork.

Courts • 22 Jan

Rescue services try find missing people after a landslip in New Zealand

New Zealand landslides kill at least two, others missing

Landslides have ploughed into a home and a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud.

World • 22 Jan

Jessie Buckley among Irish Oscar nominees

Jessie Buckley has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Hamnet.

Oscars 2026 • 23 Jan

Marguerita O'Rourke had given birth to a baby boy three weeks before her death

Man jailed for dangerous driving causing niece's death

A man has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for dangerous driving causing the death of his 21-year-old niece in Rathkeale, Co Limerick over a year ago.

Ireland • 21 Jan

KYIV, UKRAINE - 2026/01/16: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy waits for the arrival of President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel prior to a joint press conference in Kyiv. The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, arrived in Ukraine on a wo

Trump to meet Zelensky tomorrow, deal 'reasonably close'

US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine would be "stupid" not to reach a peace deal, adding that he was meeting Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos tomorrow.

Ukraine • 21 Jan

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Pope Leo apologises to Irish abuse survivor after meeting

Clintons to testify before US House Epstein investigation

Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s, says PM

NFL confirm no 2026 international game for Dublin

Man dies after assault in north Dublin city

Taoiseach warns further flooding possible

Epstein bought Irish firm's helicopter, new Andrew images

Pedestrian, 50s, killed in Co Kildare collision

Back to the future: School opens time capsule from 2000

Minneapolis agents involved in shooting placed on leave

Offaly footballer's 'phenomenal' year at North Melbourne

As it happened: Storm Chandra wreaks havoc on Ireland

Covid response review to issue final report by year's end

US free-climber scales Taiwan's tallest building

Appeal for citizen scientists to track oystercatchers

Watch: Hawaii volcano spews lava in dramatic display

Holocaust 'can very easily happen again', says survivor

As it happened: Zelensky blasts EU, meets Trump

Five boys questioned over alleged sexual assault of girl

Harris: No scenario in which Ireland joins Board of Peace

Man who strangled ex-girlfriend found guilty of murder

New Zealand landslides kill at least two, others missing

Jessie Buckley among Irish Oscar nominees

Man jailed for dangerous driving causing niece's death

Trump to meet Zelensky tomorrow, deal 'reasonably close'