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Investigation after man dies in fire in Co Cork house

Gardaí in Co Cork are investigating a fatal fire in which a 56-year-old man died.

Security watchdog warns of 'lone wolf' attack threat

The threat of Islamist terrorism and actions taken by 'lone wolves' are of significant concern, Ireland's security watchdog has warned.

Crime • 6 hrs

Aaron Beggs helping an athlete cross the finish line

'Natural instinct': Down runner helps man finish marathon

A Co Down runner is the toast of the athletics world after helping a collapsed competitor finish the Boston Marathon.

Ireland • 1 hr

Man in court after climbing on tanker during fuel protest

A 51-year-old man accused of causing an obstruction by climbing on top of an oil tanker at a fuel protest in Whitegate earlier this month has appeared in court.

Courts • 6 hrs

Taoiseach Micheal Martin after arriving in Ayia Napa

Ukraine loan sends signal on EU commitment, says Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described the EU's decision to un-freeze €90bn in supports for Ukraine as a move that will "hopefully send a signal Europe is in there for the long haul".

Ireland • 36 mins

'Urgent need' for HSE to reform hospital funding model

A hospital chief executive has highlighted to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) what she believes are shortcomings in the way the HSE funds voluntary hospitals.

Politics • 6 hrs

Redevelopment of Stephen's Green centre gets green light

Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of Stephen's Green Shopping Centre which has attracted some criticism because it will remove its distinctive curved facade and glass dome.

Dublin • 1 hr

HSE funding McVerry Trust drug service despite 'clear failure'

The Health Service Executive is continuing to fund a Peter McVerry Trust drug service with over €300,000 annually, despite a confidential evaluation finding "near-total failure in client engagement".

Prime Time • 1 hr

Gardaí at the scene of a fatal RTC involving a Dublin Airport Shuttle Bus, on Corballis Rd/ Airport Link rd at Dublin Airport

Man dies after being struck by bus at Dublin Airport

A man in his 60s has died after he was struck by a bus at Dublin Airport in the early hours of this morning.

Ireland • 7 hrs

A wide view of the Extra-ordinary Lives exhibition in Glasnevin Cemetery

'Extra-ordinary Lives' celebrated at Glasnevin exhibition

The lives and legacies of 40 people who have made a significant contribution to Ireland, are being celebrated in a new exhibition at the visitor centre at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.

Dublin • 20 mins

Tóibín calls on Tánaiste to provide end date for SEAs

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín said children are being placed into Special Emergency Arrangements which are "often unregulated, often have staff that are unvetted, and some don't even have references".

Ireland • 7 hrs

IPAS residents in tents despite on-site accommodation

Inspectors with the Health Information and Quality Authority found residents at an IPAS centre in the mid-west living in tented accommodation, despite 146 vacancies in on-site accommodation blocks.

Ireland • 3 hrs

PAC raises 'alarming' concerns over NTA rail projects

The National Transport Authority is facing renewed scrutiny at the Public Accounts Committee over delays and cost pressures affecting major public transport IT systems, alongside questions about governance and oversight.

Ireland • 6 hrs

Jamal Hameed (62) of Park Gardens, Hansfield Wood, pleaded guilty to causing a bomb scare at Dublin Airport on December 22, 2026...Pic Collins Courts

Man missed daughter's wedding after 'bomb in luggage' gag

A father missed his daughter's wedding by triggering a security alert at Dublin Airport when he made a "horrendous" joke about having a bomb in his luggage, a court has heard.

Courts • 3 hrs

31 January 2026; James McClean of Derry City during the 2026 Men's President's Cup final match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

McClean advised to stop playing amid uncertain future

James McClean has revealed he is going through "hell" playing for Derry City this season with medical advice stating he should not continue his career.

Soccer • 1 hr

Composite of Twink and her house in Knocklyon

Finance firm takes case to repossess Twink's house

Adele King, better known as Twink, faces a new battle to save her €1.5 million home from a bank that claims she has failed to maintain monthly repayments on her mortgage.

Courts • 3 hrs

The report highlighted the need for further improvements to the administration of Ireland's elections

Polling station access for electors with disability rises

An Coimisiún Toghcháin has said 97% of polling stations in use for the presidential election were observed to be accessible for electors with a disability.

Ireland • 3 hrs

Guide for consumers to reduce energy use published

The Electricity Association of Ireland has published a guide for consumers to help them understand and reduce their household energy use amid what it said are "ongoing concerns about energy affordability".

Ireland • 9 hrs

A tractor sprays pesticide in a field on a cloudy day

Campaign highlights pesticide impact on water supplies

A campaign to highlight the impact pesticides can have on water supplies is due to be launched as "spraying season" gets under way.

Ireland • 59 mins

Majority of doctors use AI in clinical practice - survey

A new survey has found that 58% of doctors reported using artificial intelligence in clinical practice within the last year, with more than one in five using it daily.

Health • 8 hrs

The outside of a supermarket in the evening light

Lidl to pay €28k to warehouse worker denied light duties

Lidl has been ordered to pay €28,000 to a warehouse employee who was told there was no work for him after he suffered a hernia and was restricted to light duties.

Business • 5 hrs

Businessman Niall Byrne claims a Fine Gael direction to councillors not to facilitate the nomination of independent candidates is unconstitutional (File image)

Supreme Court hears presidential nomination appeal

The Supreme Court is to give its ruling at a later date after hearing an appeal against a High Court decision that upheld part of the process for nominating candidates in the presidential election by local authorities.

Courts • 6 hrs

Concern over failure of language schools to refund money

A body representing the English language school sector has said that it is deeply concerned by the situation of international students owed money by businesses operating in Ireland.

Education • 4 hrs

Govt urged to introduce emergency cost-of-living package

The Government has been urged to introduce an emergency cost-of-living package in light of the European Commission's relaxation of state aid rules yesterday to allow member states cushion the costs of energy bills.

Politics • 5 hrs

Concerns Iran war, fuel costs will impact tourism sector

There is growing nervousness within the tourism industry that the war in Iran could impact the sector's performance this year.

Business • 5 hrs

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Investigation after man dies in fire in Co Cork house

Security watchdog warns of 'lone wolf' attack threat

'Natural instinct': Down runner helps man finish marathon

Man in court after climbing on tanker during fuel protest

Ukraine loan sends signal on EU commitment, says Martin

'Urgent need' for HSE to reform hospital funding model

Redevelopment of Stephen's Green centre gets green light

HSE funding McVerry Trust drug service despite 'clear failure'

Man dies after being struck by bus at Dublin Airport

'Extra-ordinary Lives' celebrated at Glasnevin exhibition

Tóibín calls on Tánaiste to provide end date for SEAs

IPAS residents in tents despite on-site accommodation

PAC raises 'alarming' concerns over NTA rail projects

Man missed daughter's wedding after 'bomb in luggage' gag

McClean advised to stop playing amid uncertain future

Finance firm takes case to repossess Twink's house

Polling station access for electors with disability rises

Guide for consumers to reduce energy use published

Campaign highlights pesticide impact on water supplies

Majority of doctors use AI in clinical practice - survey

Lidl to pay €28k to warehouse worker denied light duties

Supreme Court hears presidential nomination appeal

Concern over failure of language schools to refund money

Govt urged to introduce emergency cost-of-living package

Concerns Iran war, fuel costs will impact tourism sector