Ireland Headlines

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:25:07 +0000
US weighing tough response as 500 die in Iran unrest
President Donald Trump has said the United States may meet Iranian officials and is in contact with the opposition amid escalating unrest in Iran.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:06:57 +0000
It was Jessie Buckley's night at the Golden Globes
Jessie Buckley has won Best Actress at the Golden Globes for her performance in Hamnet, on a night when the historical drama also won the coveted Best Picture award.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:01 +0000
Waiting lists up by 86,300 patients in 2025, figures show
National hospital waiting lists increased by over 86,300 patients last year, new figures show.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:01 +0000
Greenland showdown comes at 'decisive moment' - Danish PM
Denmark's Prime Minister has said that her country faces a "decisive moment" in its diplomatic battle with the US over Greenland.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:37:02 +0000
'I don't want to leave my people' - fear grips Greenland
For generations, Greenlanders felt protected by the US - the superpower that had helped defend them during World War II and maintained a reassuring military presence ever since. Now, with US threats and uncertainty looming, Edmund Heaphy speaks to re...

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:23:15 +0000
In Pictures: Golden Globes red carpet arrivals
Take a look at the TV and movie stars who lit up the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:44:49 +0000
Rail watchdog issues safety notice to Iarnród Éireann
Iarnród Éireann has been issued with an urgent safety advice notice after a series of near misses between trains and employees over the past three years, the Railway Accident Investigation Unit has said.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:29:46 +0000
An Post to increase stamp prices from February
An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:56:45 +0000
Number of crèches closed over registration issues
The closure of a number of childcare facilities over issues with registration will be "detrimental" to families, the Federation of Early Childhood Providers has said.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:18:53 +0000
Chinese market to reopen for Irish beef imports
Beef exports to China from Ireland are to resume following a decision by Chinese authorities to reopen the market, after it was closed due to a case of BSE being discovered here in 2024.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:01 +0000
Labour Court to hear secretaries, caretakers dispute
A pensions dispute involving school secretaries and caretakers will be heard by the Labour Court today.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Harris in visit to California to discuss Ireland-US ties
Tánaiste Simon Harris has begun an official visit to California aimed at strengthening Ireland's economic partnership with the United States.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:47:36 +0000
Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
US President Donald Trump has urged Cuba to "make a deal" or face unspecified consequences, warning that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money to Havana would now stop.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:16:44 +0000
Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive
Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:41:29 +0000
Over 500 students found using AI illegally in coursework
More than 500 students in higher education institutions were found to have used AI illegally in their graded coursework last year.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:41:33 +0000
Israeli police detain senior aide to Netanyahu
Israeli police have said they detained a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suspected of obstructing an investigation, with local media reporting that it was tied to leaks of military information during the Gaza war.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:38:00 +0000
Adolescence continues winning streak at Golden Globes
Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty continued Adolescence's winning streak through awards season as they all scored gongs at the Golden Globes.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Is Ukraine's long-term future secure after Paris talks?
French President Emmanuel Macron said that last Tuesday's Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris would deliver "concrete commitments to protect Ukraine". Did the talks deliver on those security guarantees?

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:44:02 +0000
Britain's ex-US ambassador apologises to Epstein victims
Britain's former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, who was dismissed over his links to Jeffrey Epstein last year, has apologised to the victims of the late convicted sex offender but not for his own actions.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:06:25 +0000
Aontú to work with parties on case-by-case basis - Tóibín
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has said his party would be willing to work with other political parties on a case-by-case basis.

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