Ireland Headlines

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:41:00 +0000
Zelensky says draft plan freezes combat on current lines
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest version of a plan to end the Russian invasion would freeze the front line, but still pave the way for Ukrainian withdrawals and the creation of demilitarised zones.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:38:33 +0000
Minister refuses to be drawn on daa CEO's 'time out'
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has refused to be drawn on whether daa CEO Kenny Jacobs has been suspended from his position.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:52:37 +0000
Overnight crash in Limerick leaves one dead
A person has died in a crash involving a car and a lorry in Co Limerick.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:02 +0000
'Just a normal day' - Irish peacekeepers at Christmas
More than 300 Irish soldiers will spend Christmas Day on peacekeeping duties at Camp Shamrock in south Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL mission to observe the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in the region.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:36:12 +0000
Venezuela accuses US of 'greatest extortion in history'
Russia and China have criticised the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN Security Council it was "cowboy behaviour" and "intimidation".

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
How does Santa's sleigh fly?
Look, in the sky - it's a bird, it's a plane, no, look, it's... it's actually Santa's sleigh, sleighing its way around the world. But how did it get there?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:39:58 +0000
'A second family' - Health staff on working Christmas Day
While many families will sit down for Christmas festivities, whether it is the traditional dinner, the movies or television specials and even some board games, there are thousands who will be short at least one member for a portion of the day, as the...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:02 +0000
Year that dreams are made of - McIlroy's magical moments

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:15:36 +0000
Two police officers killed in Moscow explosion
Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee has said in a statement.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:20:27 +0000
Trump in the Epstein files - five takeaways
The newest US document dump on Jeffrey Epstein is sprawling, uneven and heavily redacted - but tucked inside are moments that have sharpened scrutiny on President Donald Trump's long-acknowledged past association with the notorious sex offender.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:10:57 +0000
People urged to check in on older neighbours
The national charity, Alone, is appealing to people to check in on their older neighbours over Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:41:43 +0000
New 20-point US-Ukraine plan to end Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Russia for feedback.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:04:29 +0000
US denies visa to EU ex-commissioner over tech rules
The US State Department has said it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to "coerce" American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:01:26 +0000
Judicial review into MetroLink rail line is withdrawn
A proposed judicial review into Dublin's planned MetroLink has been withdrawn following mediation with residents.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:20:30 +0000
Thousands of new Epstein-linked documents released
At least 8,000 new documents related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were available today on the US Department of Justice's website.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:01:58 +0000
Ukraine war in 2025: Talks, setbacks and more war
For the past 10 months, the United States has tried to deliver a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Yet, Russia's maximalist demands have remained the same, and the war has continued.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:04 +0000
10 events that defined 2025
Donald Trump's return to power, a ceasefire in Gaza and massive investments in artificial intelligence: Here are 10 events that defined 2025.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:17:48 +0000
Russell Brand charged with two further sexual offences
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with two further sexual offences, including rape.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:58:17 +0000
Kenny Jacobs taking 'some time out' as daa CEO
Staff at Dublin and Cork Airport operator daa have been told the company's CEO, Kenny Jacobs, is to "take some time out of the business".

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:06 +0000
Driver at 119km/h in 50km/h zone among 676 found speeding
A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 676 drivers detected speeding today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation.

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