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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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

The conservation work on the Four Courts by the Office of Public Works has cost around €5.5m

Four Courts scaffolding to be removed after two years

The scaffolding that has surrounded Dublin's Four Courts for almost two years will come down this summer as a restoration project on the stone caps that hold up the historic building's dome draws to a close.

Dublin • 14 Mar 25

Martina and Isaac Burke were removed from the event by security staff and some members of the Department of Homeland Security Police

Burke family protest in US 'regrettable', says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Ireland Funds gala dinner in Washington DC last night was not significantly disrupted by the Burke family's protest at the event.

US • 14 Mar 25

Many fans were left frustrated as dynamic pricing saw large jumps in prices for Oasis tickets

Ticketmaster and Eir prompted most complaints to CCPC

Ticketmaster and Eir were the companies which prompted the most complaints to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's consumer helpline last year, new figures have revealed.

Ireland • 11 Mar 25

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on the southbound carriageway of the M50

Man, 50s, dies after M50 road collision

A man in his 50s has died in a collision on Dublin's M50.

Dublin • 10 Mar 25

Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa is scrambling to contain some of the deadliest violence in 13 years of civil war

Syrian forces kill 830 Alawite civilians, monitor says

A Syrian war monitor has said that security forces and allied groups killed 830 Alawite civilians over the past four days.

World • 09 Mar 25

Hundreds of Palestinians in the Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood broke their Iftar at a large table set amidst the rubble in the ruined streets in Gaza City this evening

Israel halts Gaza electricity supply ahead of truce talks

Israel has said it ordered an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages, even as it prepared for fresh talks on the future of its truce with the Palestinian militants.

Middle East • 09 Mar 25

Irene McAleer, sister of Robert Wilkin, delivered a statement on behalf of herself and her surviving siblings

Sliabh Liag murderers 'calculating' - victim's sister

The sister of Robert 'Robin' Wilkin has said she feels overwhelmed by the lack of remorse shown by her brother's "cold, calculating" murderers and by the way they dumped his body over Ireland's tallest cliffs "as if his life was worthless".

Courts • 07 Mar 25

Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House early following the confrontation

Zelensky leaves White House early after angry exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with US President Donald Trump ended in disaster, after the two leaders traded verbal blows before the world's media at the White House over the war with Russia.

US • 01 Mar 25

A Palestinian child rests in a destroyed building in Jabalia, northern Gaza

'Intensive' talks on next phases of Gaza truce - Egypt

Israeli, Qatari and US delegations are in Egypt for "intensive" talks on the next stages of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, according to the State Information Service in Cairo.

Middle East • 27 Feb 25

Fernanda Otero and her son Gaudie say that direct flights could transform the lives of Brazilians living in Ireland

Calls for direct flight between Ireland and Brazil

Around 30,000 members of the Brazilian community in Ireland have signed a petition calling for a direct flight between Ireland and the South American country.

Ireland • 26 Feb 25

The scanner for the National Gallery was purchased a number of years ago

Chambers 'taking further action' over €124k scanner

The Minister for Public Expenditure has said he will be "taking further action" in relation to the purchase of a €124,000 scanner by the National Gallery, which has remained unused for eight years.

Politics • 25 Feb 25

The Vatican statement said the Pope was alert but added that the prognosis for him 'remains guarded'

Pope Francis's condition has worsened, Vatican says

Pope Francis's condition "continues to be critical", the Vatican has said, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack that required "high-flow oxygen", and also blood transfusions.

World • 22 Feb 25

Hamas militants parade Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wenkert in Nuseirat

Israel yet to release Palestinians after 6 hostages freed

Israeli authorities have delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal.

Middle East • 23 Feb 25

Michelle O'Neill said she would not go to Washington due to President Trump's 'very dangerous, very threatening rhetoric'

O'Neill 'could not live' with White House visit

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she could not live with a decision to travel to Washington DC while the US administration was "threatening to annex and steal" the land of the Palestinian people.

Politics • 22 Feb 25

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