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Michéal Martin is past 'natural sell-by date' of party leaders - former Fianna Fáil TD

Michéal Martin is past 'natural sell-by date' of party leaders - former Fianna Fáil TD

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

In an interview with Newstalk Breakfast, Eamon Ó Cúiv said that it is “highly unlikely” that Mr Martin will lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election
Kneecap: UK prosecutors appeal against decision to dump terror case

Kneecap: UK prosecutors appeal against decision to dump terror case

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Britain's CPS said there is an ‘important point of law that needs to be clarified’.
Sean McGovern served with second book of evidence

Sean McGovern served with second book of evidence

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

McGovern is charged with the murder of Noel Kirwan in 2016 in Clondalkin, Dublin
Vintners' sharply criticise delay in VAT cut on food services

Vintners' sharply criticise delay in VAT cut on food services

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

VFI said that while the decision to cut VAT on food services is welcome, "delaying the change until mid-2026 is unacceptable"
Dublin-Derry airlink to commence in 2026, says Government

Dublin-Derry airlink to commence in 2026, says Government

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

The commencement of a new ‘Dublin-Derry airlink’ in 2026 was among the budgetary measures announced by the Government on Tuesday.
Budget has left working people out in the cold – Sinn Féin

Budget has left working people out in the cold – Sinn Féin

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Pearse Doherty said the Government was abandoning election pledges.
Topline takeaways from Budget 2026

Topline takeaways from Budget 2026

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the economy will grow 3.3 per cent this year
Soldier F trial hears of ‘pandemonium’ on Bloody Sunday

Soldier F trial hears of ‘pandemonium’ on Bloody Sunday

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Jon McCourt said he was struck himself by a rubber bullet and had not posed any threat to the soldiers.
Pump prices rise, but cost of plugging in remains untouched

Pump prices rise, but cost of plugging in remains untouched

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Budget 2026 was relatively gentle on motorists
Suspected NI bird flu outbreak ‘devastating’ for business owner and wider industry

Suspected NI bird flu outbreak ‘devastating’ for business owner and wider industry

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Agriculture minister Andrew Muir told MLAs a cull of 23,000 birds at a commercial premises near Omagh began on Tuesday.
Couple tied the knot on flooded Cork island during Storm Amy

Couple tied the knot on flooded Cork island during Storm Amy

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

American bride, Elisabeth Villa, and her Irish husband, Anthony McSweeney, tied the knot last week in Gougane Barra
Anthony Boyle: Say Nothing inspired family discussions on the Troubles

Anthony Boyle: Say Nothing inspired family discussions on the Troubles

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

The series follows members of the IRA and spans four decades.
Budget 2026 as it happened: Renters tax credits extended to end of 2028, minimum wage rises

Budget 2026 as it happened: Renters tax credits extended to end of 2028, minimum wage rises

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Follow along with our coverage as we bring you the live lowdown on Budget 2026
‘Extraordinary’ outpouring of love for family members killed in Co Louth

‘Extraordinary’ outpouring of love for family members killed in Co Louth

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Father Gerry Campbell appealed at the joint funeral for three members of the O’Connor family for more resources to be devoted towards mental health.
Body discovered following fire in Cavan

Body discovered following fire in Cavan

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

The remains of a person were discovered in an ‘extensively damaged’ home following a fire.
Renewable energy produces more electricity globally than coal for the first time

Renewable energy produces more electricity globally than coal for the first time

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Research by Ember shows developing countries led the clean energy charge
Companies call for regulation of sunbeds

Companies call for regulation of sunbeds

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Sunbeds use high-intensity UV rays, which damage skin cells and can lead to cancer, and have long been considered dangerous
Body of man (80s) found in Co Sligo

Body of man (80s) found in Co Sligo

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Gardaí have said they are investigating all circumstances surrounding the discovery.
UK politician warned not to prejudice future proceedings against Kneecap rapper

UK politician warned not to prejudice future proceedings against Kneecap rapper

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Attorney General Lord Hermer suggested the shadow justice secretary ‘carefully consider any further public comments’.
Martin put ‘extensive pressure’ on Fianna Fáil TDs to back Gavin

Martin put ‘extensive pressure’ on Fianna Fáil TDs to back Gavin

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Cork East TD James O’Connor said Jim Gavin ‘should have never found himself on the ballot paper’ in the presidential election.

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