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Daa boss Jacobs and board reach agreement on exit package

An agreement has been reached between Chief Executive of the daa and the board of directors of the semi-state company, under which Kenny Jacobs will leave his role in the new year.

Business • 11 mins

Death penalty sought for Kirk shooting suspect Robinson

Utah prosecutors have formally charged the suspect in conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing with aggravated murder and intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted.

US • 16 mins

Image shows Katie Larkin at the National Ploughing Championships 2025

Watch: Farming influencer inspires girls in agriculture

One of the big hits at this year's National Ploughing Championships is 'Tigh TikTok', where the social platform is hosting a range of Irish businesses and #FarmTok creators.

National Ploughing Championships • 1 hr

Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has said he has support in Tipperary and Laois county councils.

Ainmniúchán eile faighte ag Gareth Sheridan

Tá ainmniúchán don toghchán Uachtaránachta faighte ag an bhfear gnó Gareth Sheridan ó Chomhairle Contae Thiobraid Árann.

Nuacht • 1 hr

Govt designates enforcers of Artificial Intelligence Act

The Government has designated the competent authorities which will be responsible for the enforcement of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.

Science and Technology • 1 hr

A picture of Joyce Crooks, who died following a road crash in Co Tyrone

Woman, 70s, dies following road crash in Co Tyrone

A woman in her 70s has died following a road crash in Dungannon, Co Tyrone yesterday evening.

Ulster • 1 hr

Podcast: The Ploughing, succession and social media

Behind the Story recorded a bonus episode from the National Ploughing Championship this morning.

Behind the Story • 1 hr

Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes that hit and destroyed multiple buildings and high-rise towers in Gaza City

How did UN commission reach its genocide conclusion?

Middle East • 2 hrs

It was planned that unregistered messages would be blocked from 3 October

Plan to block scam texts delayed over technical concerns

A plan to block suspected scam text messages has been delayed amid ongoing concerns over technical issues.

Business • 2 hrs

Robert Redford on the set of All the President's Men, 1976

An t-aisteoir aitheanta Robert Redford tar éis bháis

Tá an t-aisteoir aitheanta Hollywood Robert Redford tar éis bháis in aois a naoi mbliana agus ceithre scór.

Nuacht • 3 hrs

A group of people stand on the steps outside Áras an Uachtaráin on a sunny day.

Watch: The last of the garden parties at the Áras

Nationwide goes behind the scenes at the last season of garden parties of the Michael D Higgins presidency.

Presidential Election • 4 hrs

Iarratais pleanála a ceadaíodh sa dara raithe de 2025 tite go mór

Léiríonn figiúirí nua ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh maidir le hiarratais ar árais chónaithe a thógáil go raibh laghdú de 12.5% ar an líon iarratas a cheadaigh na húdaráis áitiúla sa dara ráithe de 2025 i gcomórtas leis an ráithe chéanna anuraidh.

Nuacht • 4 hrs

Two further arrests over 2010 murder of Lee Slattery

Two more people have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of 24-year-old Lee Slattery, whose body was found in a shallow grave in Limerick in 2010.

Munster • 5 hrs

Luigi Mangione arrives for a pretrial hearing at New York State Supreme Court in New York

Luigi Mangione wins dismissal of terror-related charges

A New York state judge has dismissed two terrorism-related counts against Luigi Mangione over the December 2024 killing of US health insurance executive Brian Thompson.

US • 4 hrs

US retail sales beat expectations despite tariffs

Retail sales in the US rose more than analysts expected in August, government data showed today, even as President Donald Trump's tariffs ripple through the world's biggest economy.

Business • 4 hrs

€13,211 lost on cancelled travel plans by TDs & Senators

More than €13,000 has been wasted by Leinster House on cancelled flight and accommodation bookings for TDs, Senators and staff.

Business • 5 hrs

Losses increase by 36% at Carton House Hotel resort

Pre-tax losses at the five star Carton House Hotel resort in Co Kildare last year increased by 36% to €3.47m.

Business • 6 hrs

Beirt á gceistiú faoi dhúnmharú fir i Lios na gCearrbhach

Tá beirt fós á gceistiú ag na póilíní sa Tuaisceart faoi dhúnmharú fir 42 bliain d'aois i Lios na gCearrbhach i gCo Aontroma.

Nuacht • 6 hrs

Kerry couple inquest returns suicide verdicts

Verdicts of suicide have been returned at the inquest into the deaths of an elderly couple who were found dead at their home in Kenmare, Co Kerry almost four years ago.

Ireland • 2 hrs

It is understood that US financial services firm BNY will maintain a presence in Cork until 2027

BNY to close Cork office, with 200 jobs impacted

US financial services firm BNY is to close its Cork office where around 200 people are employed.

Business • 5 hrs

Murder probe into death of man in Lisburn continues

A murder investigation is continuing into the death of a man in Lisburn, Co Antrim, yesterday.

Ulster • 5 hrs

A tractor parked beside a marquee at the launch of the National Ploughing Championships.

Tús leis an gComórtas Treabhdóireachta i gCo Uíbh Fhailí

Cuireadh tús inniu leis an gComórtas Náisiúnta Treabhdóireachta sa Screagán i gCo Uíbh Fhailí, an tóstal faoin aer is mó san Eoraip a meastar go bhfreastalóidh 300,000 duine air as seo go ceann trí lá.

Nuacht • 7 hrs

President Michael D Higgins speaks at the 2025 National Ploughing Championship

President suggests Israel should be excluded from the UN

President Michael D Higgins has suggested Israel and countries that supply it with weapons should be excluded from the United Nations.

Middle East • 3 hrs

A framework agreement was announced yesterday between the US and China that would switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership

What hurdles lie ahead for any US-China TikTok deal?

Questions and potential hurdles surround a framework agreement announced yesterday between the US and China that would switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership, including whether any deal will comply with a 2024 law.

Business • 8 hrs

Passenger numbers rise by 7% in second quarter of 2025

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show an increase in international air travel in the second quarter of 2025 with the number of passengers travelling to and from Ireland up by 7% to 12,042,620 from 11,231,664 the same time last year.

Business • 8 hrs