Adams was 'de facto leader of the IRA', court hears A former RUC Special Branch officer has told the civil trial of Gerry Adams in London that intelligence reports stated that he "was a senior member of the IRA Army Council and the de facto leader of the IRA." UK • 2 hrs
Adams was 'de facto leader of the IRA', court hears A former RUC Special Branch officer has told the civil trial of Gerry Adams in London that intelligence reports stated that he "was a senior member of the IRA Army Council and the de facto leader of the IRA." UK • 2 hrs
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 6 hrs
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 6 hrs
Warning issued about 'pink powder' drugs ahead of holiday The HSE has warned people who plan to use illicit drugs that come in powder or crystal forms over the St Patrick's Day weekend to be on alert, as they may contain dangerous substances. Health • 2 hrs
Warning issued about 'pink powder' drugs ahead of holiday The HSE has warned people who plan to use illicit drugs that come in powder or crystal forms over the St Patrick's Day weekend to be on alert, as they may contain dangerous substances. Health • 2 hrs
Tánaiste concerned over 'fractured' social contract Economic and social factors are contributing to people having children later in their lives, the Tánaiste has said, as he raised concern over a "fractured" social contract. Childcare • 11 hrs
Tánaiste concerned over 'fractured' social contract Economic and social factors are contributing to people having children later in their lives, the Tánaiste has said, as he raised concern over a "fractured" social contract. Childcare • 11 hrs
€5m funding for 12 Ireland-UK cultural projects announced Funding of €5 million has been announced for new partnership projects between cultural organisations in Ireland and the UK. Politics • 1 hr
€5m funding for 12 Ireland-UK cultural projects announced Funding of €5 million has been announced for new partnership projects between cultural organisations in Ireland and the UK. Politics • 1 hr
Status Yellow snow-ice warning in effect for 11 counties A Status Yellow snow and ice warning is in effect for 11 counties while a Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued for three counties in the west and southwest overnight. Ireland • 47 mins
Status Yellow snow-ice warning in effect for 11 counties A Status Yellow snow and ice warning is in effect for 11 counties while a Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued for three counties in the west and southwest overnight. Ireland • 47 mins
Rise in wind, solar capacity connected to national grid An additional 189 megawatts of wind and solar capacity was connected to the electricity grid during the first two months of this year. Climate Change • 2 hrs
Rise in wind, solar capacity connected to national grid An additional 189 megawatts of wind and solar capacity was connected to the electricity grid during the first two months of this year. Climate Change • 2 hrs
Enoch Burke transferred to Castlerea for safety - court The High Court has heard that teacher Enoch Burke was transferred to Castlerea Prison because he could not be safely housed in the general population at Mountjoy after having his enhanced prisoner status removed from him due to his behaviour. Courts • 6 hrs
Enoch Burke transferred to Castlerea for safety - court The High Court has heard that teacher Enoch Burke was transferred to Castlerea Prison because he could not be safely housed in the general population at Mountjoy after having his enhanced prisoner status removed from him due to his behaviour. Courts • 6 hrs
Possible attempt to amputate dead woman's arm, trial told The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his partner and setting fire to their home has heard that an attempt may have been made to amputate her left arm after she was dead. Courts • 1 hr
Possible attempt to amputate dead woman's arm, trial told The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his partner and setting fire to their home has heard that an attempt may have been made to amputate her left arm after she was dead. Courts • 1 hr
Emergency accommodation 'nightmare' for family - mother New figures from Focus Ireland show the number of families seeking assistance from their homelessness services reached a record high last year. Ireland • 6 hrs
Emergency accommodation 'nightmare' for family - mother New figures from Focus Ireland show the number of families seeking assistance from their homelessness services reached a record high last year. Ireland • 6 hrs
Migration into Ireland must benefit Irish - draft paper A new draft Government policy says that migration into Ireland must be of benefit to Irish people. Ireland • 6 hrs
Migration into Ireland must benefit Irish - draft paper A new draft Government policy says that migration into Ireland must be of benefit to Irish people. Ireland • 6 hrs
LC results vary more by school than neighbourhood - ESRI The additional supports provided to schools serving disadvantaged communities are not enough to bridge the gap in outcomes between students from those communities compared to more affluent ones, an ESRI study has found. Education • 7 hrs
LC results vary more by school than neighbourhood - ESRI The additional supports provided to schools serving disadvantaged communities are not enough to bridge the gap in outcomes between students from those communities compared to more affluent ones, an ESRI study has found. Education • 7 hrs
Warning of scam messages offering people accommodation The Department of Housing has warned about scam messages or online posts claiming to be from Housing for All or Ireland's Housing Plan, offering accommodation to people. Ireland • 8 hrs
Warning of scam messages offering people accommodation The Department of Housing has warned about scam messages or online posts claiming to be from Housing for All or Ireland's Housing Plan, offering accommodation to people. Ireland • 8 hrs
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at 2.7% in February from the previous month. Business • 10 hrs
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at 2.7% in February from the previous month. Business • 10 hrs
Significant rise in children with e-scooter injuries Consultants who deal with emergency medicine for children have reported a significant rise in the number of children suffering injuries from e-scooter use. Health • 2 hrs
Significant rise in children with e-scooter injuries Consultants who deal with emergency medicine for children have reported a significant rise in the number of children suffering injuries from e-scooter use. Health • 2 hrs
Irish nominees ready for red carpet close-up at Oscars As the countdown continues for Sunday night's Oscars, our woman in LA, RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke, talks to Irish dress designer Caterina Coyne about finding the right red carpet look Oscars 2026 • 6 hrs
Irish nominees ready for red carpet close-up at Oscars As the countdown continues for Sunday night's Oscars, our woman in LA, RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke, talks to Irish dress designer Caterina Coyne about finding the right red carpet look Oscars 2026 • 6 hrs
Taxi driver jailed for operating cannabis growhouses A taxi driver who operated cannabis growhouses all over the country for over ten years and whom gardaí say was linked to the Kinahan organised crime group has been jailed for six years at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Courts • 2 hrs
Taxi driver jailed for operating cannabis growhouses A taxi driver who operated cannabis growhouses all over the country for over ten years and whom gardaí say was linked to the Kinahan organised crime group has been jailed for six years at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Courts • 2 hrs
Off-grid Dublin data centre fuelled by own power plant Work has been completed on a data centre in Dublin that is not connected to the national electricity grid and instead runs off its own on-site power plant. Business • 1 hr
Off-grid Dublin data centre fuelled by own power plant Work has been completed on a data centre in Dublin that is not connected to the national electricity grid and instead runs off its own on-site power plant. Business • 1 hr
Leo Varadkar awarded France's highest order of merit Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been awarded France's highest order of merit for what French officials have described as his "transformative" impact on Ireland. Ireland • 9 hrs
Leo Varadkar awarded France's highest order of merit Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been awarded France's highest order of merit for what French officials have described as his "transformative" impact on Ireland. Ireland • 9 hrs
Man charged with Enniskillen murder remanded in custody A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 23-year-old woman in Co Fermanagh last weekend. Ulster • 8 hrs
Man charged with Enniskillen murder remanded in custody A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 23-year-old woman in Co Fermanagh last weekend. Ulster • 8 hrs
Endangered lion cubs and young rhino to leave Fota park Three Asiatic lion cubs born in Fota Wildlife Park are to leave their east Cork home for Wingham Wildlife Park in Canterbury in the UK, with visitors here having a final opportunity to see them over the coming weeks. Munster • 1 hr
Endangered lion cubs and young rhino to leave Fota park Three Asiatic lion cubs born in Fota Wildlife Park are to leave their east Cork home for Wingham Wildlife Park in Canterbury in the UK, with visitors here having a final opportunity to see them over the coming weeks. Munster • 1 hr
Tax relief on some pharmacy healthcare from tomorrow From tomorrow, people will be able to claim tax relief of 20% on health expenses for some healthcare provided by pharmacists. Health • 13 hrs
Tax relief on some pharmacy healthcare from tomorrow From tomorrow, people will be able to claim tax relief of 20% on health expenses for some healthcare provided by pharmacists. Health • 13 hrs
€200m to decarbonise Ireland-Scotland gas interconnector Gas Networks Ireland has announced plans to spend €200m to decarbonise its two compressor stations in Scotland - a development which it says will decrease its greenhouse gas emissions by 42%. Climate Change • 11 hrs
€200m to decarbonise Ireland-Scotland gas interconnector Gas Networks Ireland has announced plans to spend €200m to decarbonise its two compressor stations in Scotland - a development which it says will decrease its greenhouse gas emissions by 42%. Climate Change • 11 hrs
New service to assist SMEs with post-Brexit challenges A new service has been launched to assist Irish small and medium businesses in dealing with post-Brexit red tape and logistical challenges when exporting to Britain. Business • 4 hrs
New service to assist SMEs with post-Brexit challenges A new service has been launched to assist Irish small and medium businesses in dealing with post-Brexit red tape and logistical challenges when exporting to Britain. Business • 4 hrs
How will the Iran war affect the cost of your supermarket shop? It's impossible to know how long this war will last, but what is certain is that the longer the duration, the bigger the impact on consumers Cost of Living • 12 hrs
How will the Iran war affect the cost of your supermarket shop? It's impossible to know how long this war will last, but what is certain is that the longer the duration, the bigger the impact on consumers Cost of Living • 12 hrs
