Greenland hits back at Trump comments on territory Greenland's prime minister has stressed that decisions about the autonomous territory's future would be made on the island, after US President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for "national security". World • 23 Dec 25
Greenland hits back at Trump comments on territory Greenland's prime minister has stressed that decisions about the autonomous territory's future would be made on the island, after US President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for "national security". World • 23 Dec 25
Driver at 119km/h in 50km/h zone among 676 found speeding A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 676 drivers detected speeding today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation. Ireland • 23 Dec 25
Driver at 119km/h in 50km/h zone among 676 found speeding A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 676 drivers detected speeding today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation. Ireland • 23 Dec 25
Minister hopes NCH will be open by next Christmas Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said she hopes that patients will be in the new National Children's Hospital by next Christmas. Health • 22 Dec 25
Minister hopes NCH will be open by next Christmas Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said she hopes that patients will be in the new National Children's Hospital by next Christmas. Health • 22 Dec 25
Crowds gather to celebrate Winter Solstice at Newgrange Around 2,000 people have gathered at Newgrange to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Ireland • 21 Dec 25
Crowds gather to celebrate Winter Solstice at Newgrange Around 2,000 people have gathered at Newgrange to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Ireland • 21 Dec 25
EU's €90bn Ukraine loan the 'price of war' - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed the EU decision to raise a €90bn loan to fund Ukraine, which he described as the "price of war", adding that "we hope for peace" from Russia's "devastating war". Europe • 19 Dec 25
EU's €90bn Ukraine loan the 'price of war' - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed the EU decision to raise a €90bn loan to fund Ukraine, which he described as the "price of war", adding that "we hope for peace" from Russia's "devastating war". Europe • 19 Dec 25
Govt expenditure increases 'extraordinary', says IFAC The chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has described the spending increases outlined in the Government's new expenditure plan as "extraordinary". Politics • 19 Dec 25
Govt expenditure increases 'extraordinary', says IFAC The chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has described the spending increases outlined in the Government's new expenditure plan as "extraordinary". Politics • 19 Dec 25
Court dismisses challenges on 'super junior' ministers Two Opposition TDs have lost their High Court challenge to the attendance of junior ministers at Cabinet meetings. Politics • 19 Dec 25
Court dismisses challenges on 'super junior' ministers Two Opposition TDs have lost their High Court challenge to the attendance of junior ministers at Cabinet meetings. Politics • 19 Dec 25
'Bondi Hero' handed €1.4m collected from fundraising A man credited with saving lives for wrestling a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach received a cheque for more than A$2.5m (€1.4m) after tens of thousands of people contributed to a donation website. World • 19 Dec 25
'Bondi Hero' handed €1.4m collected from fundraising A man credited with saving lives for wrestling a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach received a cheque for more than A$2.5m (€1.4m) after tens of thousands of people contributed to a donation website. World • 19 Dec 25
'I was broken' - how refuge centre changed woman's life Last year, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services was unable to provide refuge to 72% of victims. 59 calls for refuge were unmet in December alone, due to a lack of availability. Ireland • 19 Dec 25
'I was broken' - how refuge centre changed woman's life Last year, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services was unable to provide refuge to 72% of victims. 59 calls for refuge were unmet in December alone, due to a lack of availability. Ireland • 19 Dec 25
Tasers not an effective de-escalation tool - ICCL The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has strongly criticised the introduction of tasers saying it will "completely change policing in Ireland and the relationship between gardaí and local communities". Crime • 18 Dec 25
Tasers not an effective de-escalation tool - ICCL The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has strongly criticised the introduction of tasers saying it will "completely change policing in Ireland and the relationship between gardaí and local communities". Crime • 18 Dec 25
Pay dispute resolved between Caredoc service and HSE A pay dispute between Caredoc and the HSE has been resolved this evening following mediation. Health • 18 Dec 25
Pay dispute resolved between Caredoc service and HSE A pay dispute between Caredoc and the HSE has been resolved this evening following mediation. Health • 18 Dec 25
EU mulls Ukraine loan as Zelensky warns of drone shortage Ukraine will have to significantly cut drone production next year and would not be able to conduct long range strikes on Russian energy facilities, if it does not secure the first loan from Russian assets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Ukraine • 18 Dec 25
EU mulls Ukraine loan as Zelensky warns of drone shortage Ukraine will have to significantly cut drone production next year and would not be able to conduct long range strikes on Russian energy facilities, if it does not secure the first loan from Russian assets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Ukraine • 18 Dec 25
Parrott, Harrington backing campaign over 'vital' pitch Republic of Ireland footballer Troy Parrott and double Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington are backing a campaign to save a local sports pitch on Dublin's Portland Row. Dublin • 18 Dec 25
Parrott, Harrington backing campaign over 'vital' pitch Republic of Ireland footballer Troy Parrott and double Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington are backing a campaign to save a local sports pitch on Dublin's Portland Row. Dublin • 18 Dec 25
'Doors will close' - butchers seek support amid decline Irish butchers need support all year and not just at Christmas, according to the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland. Ireland • 18 Dec 25
'Doors will close' - butchers seek support amid decline Irish butchers need support all year and not just at Christmas, according to the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland. Ireland • 18 Dec 25
FF members told to 'move on' from Gavin campaign Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he has "100%" confidence in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's leadership, and that it was time for Fianna Fáil members left disgruntled by the controversy around their presidential campaign to move on. Politics • 17 Dec 25
FF members told to 'move on' from Gavin campaign Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he has "100%" confidence in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's leadership, and that it was time for Fianna Fáil members left disgruntled by the controversy around their presidential campaign to move on. Politics • 17 Dec 25
Man charged with 59 offences after Bondi Beach attack A man has been charged with 59 offences, including a terror charge, in connection with the gun attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach, in which 15 people were killed. World • 17 Dec 25
Man charged with 59 offences after Bondi Beach attack A man has been charged with 59 offences, including a terror charge, in connection with the gun attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach, in which 15 people were killed. World • 17 Dec 25
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way. Climate Change • 17 Dec 25
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way. Climate Change • 17 Dec 25
Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned' Venezuela tankers US President Donald Trump has announced a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" heading to and leaving Venezuela. US • 17 Dec 25
Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned' Venezuela tankers US President Donald Trump has announced a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" heading to and leaving Venezuela. US • 17 Dec 25
First funeral of Bondi Beach attack victims takes place Australia is holding the first funeral for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, with mourners gathering to grieve slain rabbi Eli Schlanger. World • 16 Dec 25
First funeral of Bondi Beach attack victims takes place Australia is holding the first funeral for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, with mourners gathering to grieve slain rabbi Eli Schlanger. World • 16 Dec 25
Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism charges Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism after the United States' extraordinary capture of him rattled world leaders, and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond. World • 06 Jan
Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism charges Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism after the United States' extraordinary capture of him rattled world leaders, and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond. World • 06 Jan
Trump sues BBC for $10bn over documentary edit US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to supporters ahead of the US Capitol riot. US • 16 Dec 25
Trump sues BBC for $10bn over documentary edit US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to supporters ahead of the US Capitol riot. US • 16 Dec 25
McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid. Business • 16 Dec 25
McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid. Business • 16 Dec 25
Wheelchair user says exoskeleton experience 'incredible' A wheelchair user from Co Down has described as "incredible" the awareness of movement and sensation felt when using a robotic exoskeleton device. Health • 16 Dec 25
Wheelchair user says exoskeleton experience 'incredible' A wheelchair user from Co Down has described as "incredible" the awareness of movement and sensation felt when using a robotic exoskeleton device. Health • 16 Dec 25
Trump condemned for saying Reiner brought on own murder US President Donald Trump has suggested the apparent murder of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife was linked to Mr Reiner's criticism of the US president, in a claim just one day after the killings. US • 16 Dec 25
Trump condemned for saying Reiner brought on own murder US President Donald Trump has suggested the apparent murder of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife was linked to Mr Reiner's criticism of the US president, in a claim just one day after the killings. US • 16 Dec 25
President Connolly awards Gaisce Gold to 50 young people President Catherine Connolly presented Gaisce Gold Awards to 50 young people from around Ireland at a ceremony in Dublin. Ireland • 15 Dec 25
President Connolly awards Gaisce Gold to 50 young people President Catherine Connolly presented Gaisce Gold Awards to 50 young people from around Ireland at a ceremony in Dublin. Ireland • 15 Dec 25
