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Minister Catherine Martin (C) and Nease Hourigan (L) are among the Green Party TDs to lose their seats

Well-known names among TDs who failed to retain seats

While the footage from count centres around the country tends to focus on the celebrations of victorious candidates who have secured their seats in Leinster House, for every winner there are also those who lose out.

Election 24 • 03 Dec 24

As it happened: First day of counting in Election 24

Follow live updates as counting continues across 43 Dáil constituencies in a close General Election race.

Election 24 • 01 Dec 24

SF, FG almost level at 21.1% and 21%, FF on 19.5% - Poll

A new Exit Poll suggests that Fine Gael and Sinn Féin are virtually tied when it comes to first preference votes with Fianna Fáil slightly further back, making the result of General Election 2024 too close to call.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

Jennifer Thomas was given a five-year sentence with the final year suspended

Woman jailed over drink drive crash which killed friend

A 46-year-old woman has been jailed for four years after she pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of her best friend after she crashed having consumed 12 alcoholic drinks.

Courts • 29 Nov 24

The US told Lebanese officials that a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel will take effect at 4am local time

Israel and Lebanon have accepted a ceasefire deal - Biden

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah will take effect at 4am local time (2am Irish time) after both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France, US President Joe Biden said.

Middle East • 26 Nov 24

Brawl erupts in Serbian parliament

Deputies pulled and hit one another in the Serbian parliament hall this evening, as tensions rose between the ruling coalition and the opposition over a train station roof collapse that killed 15 people earlier this month.

World • 25 Nov 24

Israel has rejected the jurisdiction of the Hague-based court and denies war crimes in Gaza

ICC members urged to comply with arrest warrants

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan urged ICC members as well as non-members to act on the arrest warrants the court issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif.

World • 22 Nov 24

As it happened: Snow hits amid warnings for Storm Bert

Coverage of all today's developments as Status Orange and Yellow snow and ice warnings are in effect.

Weather • 21 Nov 24

The findings follow a survey of 1,000 adults who were asked about perceptions of manhood

Report finds two in five men hold 'traditionalist' views

Research into attitudes, influence and well-being among Irish men shows that two in five hold 'traditionalist' views.

Ireland • 21 Nov 24

There were heated exchanges between the political party during the debate

Heated exchanges during leaders' first televised debate

There were heated exchanges between party leaders on the RTÉ Upfront with Katie Hannon debate last night, where ten party leaders took part in the first televised debate of the General Election campaign.

Election 24 • 19 Nov 24

Paint thrown over Georgia's election chief

Georgia's Election Commission Chief was doused in paint this afternoon as he prepared to confirm the final results of last month's parliamentary elections.

World • 16 Nov 24

The search at Ring Commons, Balrothery East resumed this morning

Search to continue tomorrow for couple in north Dublin

A search operation at an area of bog land in north County Dublin in connection with the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane will enter a third day tomorrow.

Ireland • 16 Nov 24

Left: The Yantar's last confirmed location. Top: The Yantar (mil.ru) Bottom: British RAF P8 Surveillance plane

Russian spy ship confirmed to be operating near cables off Dublin

A Russian spy ship has been operating near subsea cables in the Irish Sea just north of Dublin in recent days, according to vessel tracking data and military sources.

Prime Time • 15 Nov 24

Watch: Fraud arrests as man in bear costume damages cars

Security footage has been released showing a man dressed in a bear costume entering and damaging luxury cars, after US officials arrested four people accused of defrauding insurance companies out of $142,000 for claiming a bear had damaged the vehicles.

News Lens • 15 Nov 24

An estimated 10,000 people marched through Rotorua, about 450km north of Wellington

NZ protesters march over bill to change founding document

Thousands of people joined a march towards New Zealand's national capital after a contentious bill that would reinterpret the country's 184-year-old founding document passed its first hurdle in parliament.

World • 15 Nov 24

The zoo said the 'frightening noises seem to have been too much' for Roxie

Fireworks blamed for red panda's death at Scottish zoo

The operators of Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland have linked the death of a baby red panda last week to fireworks and called for tighter regulations.

UK • 14 Nov 24

An Coimisiún has issued the decision following the notification of removal orders to these platforms from EU authorities

TikTok, X and Instagram 'exposed to terrorist content'

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has found that TikTok, X and Instagram are "exposed to terrorist content'.

Business • 13 Nov 24

Judge James Boasberg largely denied Meta's motion to end the case filed against Facebook in 2020.

Meta to face US antitrust trial over acquisitions

Facebook owner Meta Platforms must face trial in a US Federal Trade Commission lawsuit seeking its break-up over claims that it bought Instagram and WhatsApp to crush emerging competition in social media, a judge in Washington ruled today.

Business • 13 Nov 24

Meta said the changes are for users in the European Union

'Unskippable' ads to feature on Facebook and Instagram

Some ads on Facebook and Instagram will be "unskippable for a few seconds" under new changes announced today by the platforms' parent company Meta.

Ireland • 12 Nov 24

Organisers said there would be another event due to demand

'Phenomenal response' to self defence classes in Derry

More than 30 women attended a free self-defence course in Derry as police in the city search for a man who attacked two women there last weekend.

Ulster • 12 Nov 24

As it happened: Donald Trump wins 2024 US Election

Catch up on all of the developments as Donald Trump was returned to the White House with a comprehensive victory over Kamala Harris.

US Election 2024 • 06 Nov 24

'Paint Punch' is a unique youth and education project among young Traveller boys where they combine their love of boxing with art

Paint punch project a knockout for young Limerick artists

A unique project among young Traveller boys where they combine their love of boxing with art has been a huge success in Co Limerick, resulting in a major boost to their confidence and self-esteem, as well as improved attendance at school.

Munster • 04 Nov 24

The Creeslough Family Support Group met with three Government ministers today to push for a public inquiry into the explosion (pics: RollingNews.ie)

Families feel 'step closer' to Creeslough public inquiry

Bereaved families and survivors of the Creeslough tragedy have said they feel that they are a step closer to a statutory independent inquiry after meeting with three Government ministers for 90 minutes.

Ireland • 30 Oct 24