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Photo shows a collage of Irish people who were recipients of Morrison visas in the 1990s

Legacy of 'Morrison Visa' to be celebrated in New York

Immigration is very unpopular in US politics today - but it wasn't always the case.

Donald Trump (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive for a joint news conference in the State Dining Room at the White House

Trump announces Gaza peace plan, with Netanyahu backing

US President Donald Trump has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to back a US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a nearly two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave, including a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Middle East • 29 Sep

Presidential candidates, from left, Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin of Fianna Fáil and Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael at the first televised debate

Three candidates discuss defence, housing and safety

Follow live developments after the three presidential candidates take part in the first televised debate.

Presidential Election • 29 Sep

Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin

7 takeaways from the first presidential debate

The first debate has come and gone and the dust is settling. But who will be happiest with their performance and has any candidate moved the dial? Here are 7 takeaways from tonight's debate from our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 9 hrs

Siobhan McSweeney speaks at a press conference

McSweeney calls on UK govt to implement Philomena's Law

Actor Siobhán McSweeney has called on the British government to implement legislation that would give survivors of mother-and-baby homes, now living in the UK, access to Irish Government compensation.

UK • 28 Sep

Supporters of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) attend a rally in Chisinau, Moldova, on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The parliamentary election in the former Soviet state has ramifications far beyond the country of 2.4 million people and widely seen as a l

Moldova's high-stakes vote: Democracy v disinformation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has told RTÉ News that Russia has tried to influence tomorrow's high-stakes parliamentary election in the country through a campaign of bribery and disinformation about the European Union.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Sep

Thousands line the streets of Spanish city Valladolid to pay tribute to Irish war hero Red Hugh O'Donnell

Spanish city honours Gaelic chieftain Red Hugh O'Donnell

Thousands of people lined the streets of the Spanish city of Valladolid last night to pay tribute to the Irish war hero Red Hugh O'Donnell.

Europe • 27 Sep

Junior Cycle exam results to be released on 8 October

This year's Junior Cycle results will be released on Wednesday, 8 October.

Education • 26 Sep

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

And so it begins - Presidential Election gets real

The close of nominations on Wednesday signalled the official beginning of the Presidential Election campaign.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Sep

Soldiers and people on the street in the aftermath of bloody sunday attack

Hearsay evidence allowed in Soldier F trial, judge rules

A judge in the trial of Solider F, a former British paratrooper accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday, has ruled that hearsay evidence from two other former soldiers will be allowed.

Ulster • 24 Sep

Composite image showing Ireland’s three presidential candidates (catherine connolly, jim gavin and heather humphreys) in front of a stock image of Áras an Uachtaráin

Watch: A quick runthrough of the presidential candidates

Now that nominations are closed, the official Presidential Election campaign begins with three candidates on the ballot paper.

Ireland • 24 Sep

Foster family 'devastated' by boy's disappearance

The foster family who looked after Daniel Aruebose for the first 18 months of his life have said they are devastated by his disappearance.

Dublin • 18 Sep

Suppliers to major Irish retailers linked to forced labour cotton

Factories that imported hundreds of tons of cotton fabric in 2024 from two companies linked to a Chinese forced labour programme are supplying some of Ireland's major clothing retailers, an RTÉ investigation has found

RTÉ Investigates • 26 Sep

Emergency service vehicles are seen at the facility in Dallas

3 dead, including shooter, in attack at Dallas ICE office

A gunman who wrote "ANTI-ICE" on an unused bullet killed two detainees and wounded another when he fired on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas from a nearby rooftop before taking his own life, officials have said.

US • 24 Sep

A sign for a polling station seen during a recent election (file image)

'It takes 3 minutes' - People urged to register to vote

People are being reminded to check the register to ensure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 24 Sep

Photo shows actor James Norton in character as Seán Rafferty in Netflix drama series, House of Guinness

Watch: A 'privilege' to play an Irish character - Norton

The red carpet was rolled out at the Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin this evening for the premiere of Netflix's latest original series, 'House of Guinness'.

Entertainment • 19 Sep

The law firm representing Conor McGregor and James Lawrence said their clients were 'deeply disappointed' by the decisions reached in the lower courts

Supreme Court asked to hear Conor McGregor appeal

Former MMA fighter, Conor McGregor and his friend, James Lawrence have asked the Supreme Court to hear their appeals in the civil cases taken by Nikita Hand against them.

Courts • 18 Sep

Security concern as tens of thousands of phone locations for sale

Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase within the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigation has found.

Prime Time • 19 Sep

Remains found in search for missing child in Donabate

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a three-year-old child who went missing four years ago have discovered skeletal remains in north Co Dublin.

Dublin • 17 Sep

A view of Mary Immaculate College in Limerick

Student feels 'alive again' after evacuation from Gaza

A Palestinian student who recently arrived in Ireland has spoken of her relief at being evacuated from Gaza and thanked the Irish authorities for helping her to continue her studies in Ireland.

Ireland • 17 Sep

GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER16: 11-year-old Palestinian Marah Haddad, who is trapped under rubble after an Israeli strike targeted a residential area in Sheva Square, is rescued by civil defense teams after nearly 10 hours of efforts and transferred to the

Israel committing genocide in Gaza - UN commission

An independent UN commission has concluded that Israel has committed and continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Middle East • 16 Sep

Barne Estate in Co Tipperary shot by a body of water on a sunny day

Magnier loses High Court case over Tipperary estate sale

Businessman John Magnier has lost a High Court case over the sale of the 750 acre Barne Estate in Co Tipperary.

Courts • 15 Sep

Bloody Sunday shootings 'unjustified', soldier trial told

The shooting of civilians on Bloody Sunday by a former paratrooper and his platoon mates were "unjustified", "unnecessary" and "gratuitous", the veteran's murder trial has heard

Ulster • 16 Sep

Sean Harding arriving at Nenagh District Court

Man charged at Nenagh court over burglary and assault

A 31-year-old man has appeared at Nenagh District Court charged in connection with an incident in Tipperary town on Friday night.