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Healthcare workers hold a protest at Stephen's Green in solidarity with colleagues in Gaza

Healthcare workers hold march for Gaza in Dublin city

Around 2,000 people have taken part in a healthcare workers for Gaza protest in Dublin city centre.

Leo Varadkar in studio speaking on an RTÉ radio programme

Varadkar says he was not good at 'performative empathy'

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he was not good at "performative empathy" while in the head office and often "used to feel fake", but said he is actually quite a "warm person".

Ireland • 13 Sep

A displaced Palestinian boy stands amid the rubble of a building in Gaza City

Israeli attacks kill 32 in Gaza including 12 children

Israeli attacks have killed at least 32 people across Gaza City, including 12 children, medical staff have said.

Middle East • 13 Sep

Brian O'Driscoll was recently issued a warning for failing to disclose that a social media post was, in fact, an advert

Endorse Code: Influencers falling foul of ad rules

Influencers have become a hugely important part of the marketing and advertising world - but they don't always make it clear when they're being paid to promote, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 13 Sep

A silent protest by members of the Indian community in Ireland has been held at the Department of Justice.

Call for strong policing after attacks on Indian citizens

The Minister of State for Migration has called for a stronger policing response, in the wake of a series of attacks on members of the Indian community.

Ireland • 11 Aug

Close up of Mohamed Salah of Liverpool in a red jackied with Adidas and Liverpool logos with a blurred background

Salah criticises UEFA for 'Palestinian Pele' tribute

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has criticised Europe's football governing body UEFA for posting a tribute to "Palestinian Pele" Suleiman al-Obeid that did not mention the former international died after being hit by Israeli gunfire in Gaza.

World • 10 Aug

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference at the Prime minister’s office in Jerusalem

Netanyahu, Trump discuss Israel's Gaza offensive plans

Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump about Israel's new Gaza offensive plans, the Israeli prime minister's office has said.

Middle East • 10 Aug

Role of young farmers a highlight of Tullamore Show

Thousands of people turned out at the Tullamore Show, the biggest one-day agricultural event in the country, with the role of young farmers in the spotlight as Macra joins the Sustainable Livestock Village for the first time.

Leinster • 11 Aug

Dublin City Council said the first phase of the transport plan has resulted in 'substantial and sustained' reductions in traffic volumes on the quays

More limits on cars in Dublin city centre planned

More measures to reduce private car use in Dublin city centre are to come into effect this summer.

Dublin • 07 Apr

Russell Brand charged with rape by UK police

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape as well as two counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police said.

UK • 04 Apr

The average price of a resale property in Dublin stands at €593,936, new figures from DNG show

Average price of second-hand Dublin homes nears €600,000

A new property survey for the first quarter of this year shows that the average price of a resale property in Dublin stands at €593,936, an increase of over €50,000 since the end of March 2024.

Business • 28 Mar

People stand near the debris of a collapsed building in Myanmar

Over 140 dead in Myanmar quake as toll 'likely to rise'

A powerful earthquake centred in Myanmar has rocked southeast Asia, killing more than 140 people in that country, according to state media, and toppling buildings across a wide area.

Asia • 29 Mar

There are 30,000 apprentices in Ireland, compared to 7,000 a decade ago

Over one in ten apprentices aged over 31 - data

More than one in ten apprentices in Ireland are over 31 years of age, and almost 40% are 23 or older, according to preliminary data gathered in a national survey of apprentices by the National Apprenticeship Office.

Education • 28 Mar

The research found that migrant employment and rates of participation in the labour market have remained higher than those of Irish-born residents since 2022

Migrants more likely to be working than Irish-born - ESRI

New research from the ESRI has found that foreign-born residents are more likely to be employed, active in the labour market, and better educated compared to the Irish-born population.

Ireland • 28 Mar

Irish peacekeepers pictured during the visit of Tánaiste Simon Harris to 'Camp Shamrock'

Stepping into adversity in southern Lebanon

The Officer Commanding the 125th Battalion in Lebanon believes his soldiers' hard graft will pay off, as they assist the Lebanese put some order on their lives, writes Paul Cunningham.

World • 27 Mar

Donald Trump said a lot of pharmaceutical products are made in Ireland after announcing he would be introducing tariffs on the industry

Donohoe 'concerned' over potential impact of tariffs

The Minister for Finance has said he is "extremely concerned" about the potential impact of proposed United States tariffs on pharmaceutical exports, warning they could deliver a major blow to Ireland's economy.

US • 28 Mar

As it happened: Murphy 'intends' to continue in role

Catch up on the events of the day, as opposition parties said Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy 'no longer retains the confidence of all members' of the Dáil and published a motion of no confidence in her

Politics • 26 Mar

Mary Lou McDonald called on Verona Murphy to resign during Leaders' Questions

Murphy hits back after opposition calls for resignation

Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil Verona Murphy has said she "categorically" rejects the "totally unfounded allegations" around her role in the speaking rights row, saying she fully intends to continue in her role.

Politics • 27 Mar

Brian O'Driscoll and fitness coach Caroline O'Mahony were served with compliance notices last year

O'Driscoll served compliance notice over social posts

Former rugby star Brian O'Driscoll and fitness coach Caroline O'Mahony were the two social media influencers served with compliance notices by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for breaching consumer law by failing to disclose the commercial nature of their social media posts.

Ireland • 25 Mar

Watch: 'Chubby', 'skinny' filters removed after backlash

Viral filters which use artificial intelligence to make people appear "chubby" or "skinny" have been removed from the video editing app CapCut following concerns around body image and mental health.

Science and Technology • 21 Mar

Sarah Ann and Benjamin Buday are carers, along with their parents, for younger sister Esther

'We need more help' - young carers ask for more support

Young carers who are looking after family members have told politicians they need more help from the State in order to continue providing voluntary support.

Ireland • 20 Mar

Palestinians leave the Zeitoun neighbourhood south of Gaza city, following Israeli evacuation orders

Israel says it has launched new ground operation in Gaza

The Israeli military said its forces have resumed ground operations in central and southern Gaza, as a second day of airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians, according to local health workers.

Middle East • 20 Mar

The group gathered at the Court of Appeal in Belfast included many who have lost loved ones in the road

GAA members stage rally in support of A5 upgrade project

Several hundred members of the GAA have taken part in a rally in support of a major new road scheme which will upgrade one of Ireland's most dangerous roads.

Ulster • 18 Mar

As it happened: Israeli strikes on Gaza kill hundreds

Follow developments in the Middle East as Israel launches a massive airstrike in Gaza killing hundreds.

Middle East • 18 Mar

Conor McGregor met US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office (Photo via @WhiteHouse)

McGregor comments don't reflect Irish views - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have said remarks by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor at the White House, in which he was highly critical of Ireland's immigration policies, are not the views of the people of Ireland.

Ireland • 18 Mar

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