Ireland Headlines
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:06:33 +0000Two men killed in road crashes in Limerick and Tipperary
Two men in their 20s have died in separate road crashes in counties Limerick and Tipperary.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:30:43 +0000Ukraine funding to top agenda at high-stakes EU summit
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels for what has been described as one of the most consequential summits in years, with a decision to convert hundreds of billions of euro in immobilised Russian assets into a long term loan for Ukraine hanging in the...
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Over 120 gardaí issued with tasers in response to attacks
More than 120 uniform gardaí have been issued with Tasers to respond to an increase in violent attacks, particularly on gardaí.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:35:11 +000024-hour strike begins at Caredoc over pay dispute
Around 270 workers at Caredoc have gone on strike as part of industrial action that is likely to cause significant disruption to GP out-of-hours services in the southeast of the country.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:33:59 +0000RSA campaigns need to be more visible, says minister
Minister of State with responsibility for road safety Sean Canney has said that while there is a lot of room for improvement in the Road Safety Authority, it is better to work within the current organisation to deal with issues that can be addressed,...
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:06:00 +0000'Doors will close' - butchers seek support amid decline
Irish butchers need support all year and not just at Christmas, according to the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:10 +0000Budget to lead to 1.3% drop in disposable incomes - ESRI
Decisions made in the Budget will result in a 1.3% decline in disposable incomes for many households, the Economic and Social Research Institute has said.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:07:18 +0000Australian PM vows hate speech crackdown after shooting
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised a sweeping crackdown on hate, division and radicalisation after a mass shooting killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:44 +0000Parrott, Harrington backing campaign over 'vital' pitch
Republic of Ireland footballer Troy Parrott and double Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington are backing a campaign to save a local sports pitch on Dublin's Portland Row.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:38:12 +0000Rob and Michele Reiner died of 'sharp force injuries'
Rob and Michele Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries" according to new records released by the LA County medical examiner.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:22:39 +0000'No evidence' data taken in cyber attack - Ombudsman
Ombudsman Ger Deering has that said a cyber attack on his office's IT systems was a "sustained attack" but that there is "no evidence that any data has been taken".
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:41:38 +0000Resolution of Mercosur issue not expected this week
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he does not expect a resolution of the Mercosur issue at this week's meeting of EU leaders, which has just got underway in Brussels.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:41:47 +0000Cambodia accuses Thailand of bombing border town
Cambodia has accused Thailand's military of bombing the casino town of Poipet, a major crossing between the two nations, as foreign powers pressured them to halt reignited border clashes.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:01:02 +0000Half of fraud incidents reported to AIB started via text
More than half of payment fraud incidents reported by AIB customers this year originated from text messages.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:07 +0000ECB to hold rates steady as economy shows resilience
The European Central Bank is widely expected to keep its policy rates steady today and signal little appetite for cuts in the near term as the euro zone economy holds its ground in the face of global trade shocks and inflation remains stable.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:26:55 +0000Teenagers gave gardaí 188 recordings of abuse by parents
Two teenagers who fled their home to report parental abuse gave gardaí over 180 secret audio recordings of their father and mother hitting or screaming at them or their siblings, a court has heard.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:29:19 +0000Trump promises economic boom in address to nation
US President Donald Trump has promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican's popularity.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:03 +0000More work permits for meat processing and dairy sectors
The Government has announced the release of new General Employment Permit quotas for the roles of meat processing operative and dairy farm assistants.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:59:54 +0000Brazilian congress votes to cut Bolsonaro prison term
Brazil's Senate passed a bill to slash the prison term of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of plotting a coup after losing re-election to left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:07:04 +0000Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks prison release
Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell has asked a US federal judge to set aside her sex trafficking conviction, saying "substantial new evidence" has emerged proving that constitutional violations spoiled her tr...