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5 hours ago

What should Simon Harris's new investment scheme look like - and who should it target?

Experts emphasize that by cherrypicking the best aspects of savings and investment schemes abroad, Ireland can learn what works best in its own financial context.
Retirement
#womens-six-nations
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Who really pays for Ireland? What the facts tell us about Leo Varadkar's rural-urban divide

Leo Varadkar emphasizes unity between rural and urban Ireland, rejecting divisive narratives and highlighting the pandemic's impact on appreciation for rural areas.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

RTE sent 41 staff and contractors over to Czechia to cover World Cup play-off semi-final

RTÉ sent 12 people in on-air roles, including presenters, panellists, commentators and co-commentators for video and audio coverage. Some of the on-air personalities who travelled to Czechia included RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline presenter Kieran Cuddihy, 2FM Drive with Demi & Mikey presenters Demi Isaac and Mikey O'Reilly and Inside Sport presenter Marie Crowe.
Europe news
San Jose Sharks
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Are we waiting for this species to go extinct?' Inside the fight to save rare angel sharks off west coast of Ireland

The critically endangered angel shark faces threats from fishing in Ireland's marine park.
#homelessness
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

5,571 children in emergency accommodation as homelessness reaches new record high

Homelessness in Ireland has reached record levels, with 17,517 people in emergency accommodation as of late March.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Homelessness reaches new record high with 17,517 in emergency accommodation including 5,571 children

The number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland rose to 17,517, with record levels of both adult and child homelessness.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Donal O'Donovan: Backlash against Leo Varadkar shows we would rather not hear awkward truths

Enda Kenny's remarks about modern Ireland reflect public frustration with government transparency during the 2010 bailout situation.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 days ago

New lines of inquiry into murder of Joe Deacy in Mayo being 'actively pursued', inquest told

A 21-year-old man died from head injuries sustained in a driveway in Ireland, with ongoing investigations revealing new lines of inquiry.
#divorce
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Relationships

The Divorce Diaries: 'I was terrified he'd kill me, but I stayed because I wanted to have a baby'

A woman in her mid-50s shares her experience of marriage, domestic violence, and the pressure to have children.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

The Divorce Diaries: 'We had a lovely house, two holidays a year and plenty of money, but I was a doormat'

A man reflects on his marriage, noting a lack of strong connection and friction in their physical relationship.
Relationships
fromIndependent
3 days ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'I was terrified he'd kill me, but I stayed because I wanted to have a baby'

A woman in her mid-50s shares her experience of marriage, domestic violence, and the pressure to have children.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'We had a lovely house, two holidays a year and plenty of money, but I was a doormat'

A man reflects on his marriage, noting a lack of strong connection and friction in their physical relationship.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Security watchdog warns of significant threat of 'lone wolf' terrorist attacks

Ireland's inspector of security services calls for legal changes to intercept messaging platforms due to concerns over Islamist terrorism.
#ryder-cup
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ryder Cup tickets hit record Europe high at 434 a day in Ireland next year

Ticket prices for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland have nearly doubled compared to the previous event in Rome.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ryder Cup tickets hit record Europe high at 434 a day in Ireland next year

Ticket prices for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland have nearly doubled compared to the previous event in Rome.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Leo Varadkar says he 'went too far' and apologises for urban v rural Ireland comments

I went too far in comments about the gap between urban and rural Ireland, and I did not mean to annoy anyone.
UK politics
#daniel-kinahan
fromIndependent
1 week ago
World news

Paul Williams: It was always a case of 'when' and not 'if' Daniel Kinahan would be arrested

fromIndependent
1 week ago
World news

Paul Williams: It was always a case of 'when' and not 'if' Daniel Kinahan would be arrested

Europe news
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Temperatures could hit 21C later this week, but today will be cooler and breezier

Today will be dry with a mix of clouds and sunshine, cooler temperatures, and breezy conditions.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
#politics
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

The Indo Daily: Could Nigel Farage lead the charge for a united Ireland?

Nigel Farage is now involved in cryptocurrency as a shareholder in the bitcoin firm Stack amid rising support for his Reform UK party.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Ireland v Poland, Women's World Cup qualifier: Girls in Green aiming for back-to-back wins

Ireland's women's team is targeting back-to-back wins to secure third place in their World Cup qualifying group, which would provide a more favorable play-off route later this year.
Women
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Amee-Leigh Costigan interview: 'You adapt your life. And being able to do it while growing two babies, it's a challenge'

Amee-Leigh Costigan decided to have a scan four months ago - not because she was feeling sick or unwell. It was quite the opposite, in fact.
Women
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily - Extra: Daniel Kinahan detained in Dubai in major breakthrough for Gardai

Kinahan's arrest in the UAE marks a significant development in the fight against organized crime in Ireland.
#fuel-protests
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'There is not a f**king oil truck moving until we get what we want': three key players in the fuel blockades

Europe news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Over a third of Ireland's fuel stations are empty and truck and tractor drivers are protesting nationwide | Fortune

Protests in Ireland over rising fuel costs have led to significant disruptions and fuel shortages across the country.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Defence Forces units deployed at Whitegate refinery as public order unit use pepper spray; details emerge of Government supports

Ireland's police service declared an exceptional event as fuel protests continue, threatening fuel supply and causing significant disruptions across the country.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?

Fuel price protests in Ireland are the most significant unrest since the 1920s, drawing comparisons to the Yellow Vests movement in France.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'There is not a f**king oil truck moving until we get what we want': three key players in the fuel blockades

Europe news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Over a third of Ireland's fuel stations are empty and truck and tractor drivers are protesting nationwide | Fortune

Protests in Ireland over rising fuel costs have led to significant disruptions and fuel shortages across the country.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Defence Forces units deployed at Whitegate refinery as public order unit use pepper spray; details emerge of Government supports

Ireland's police service declared an exceptional event as fuel protests continue, threatening fuel supply and causing significant disruptions across the country.
Wine
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ikea in Dublin sold 105,000 moving boxes last year, more than any other branch in the world

Ireland leads in sales of red wine glasses according to Ikea's report.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Wicklow boy (11) who solved Rubik's Cube 2,318 times wins national speedcubing title

An 11-year-old from Wicklow won a national speedcubing competition, having solved the Rubik's Cube 2,318 times.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Fallen by Louise Brangan review an enraging account of Ireland's Magdalene laundries

The Magdalene laundries in Ireland operated as brutal institutions for women and girls, reflecting deep societal issues and inhumane treatment.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Healy-Rae brothers were no chip off the old block for sticking with government

The late Séamus Brennan, the former Fianna Fáil minister, had a famous tale about his time as government chief whip.
SF politics
#football
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Michael Healy-Rae to resign as junior minister after fuel blockades as TDs to vote on Government confidence motion

Michael Healy-Rae will vote no confidence in the Government and resign as Minister of State, citing concerns for workers and farmers.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Motion of no confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald stated that the Government is 'utterly disconnected, utterly incompetent' and has 'aggravated and escalated the level of protest' due to its handling of the fuel crisis.
Europe politics
European startups
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Today, no, we won't be offering mortgages' - Monzo chief shares expansion plans as UK neobank enters Irish market

Monzo has launched in Ireland, aiming to compete with Revolut by offering superior customer service and anti-fraud tools.
#ptsb
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Irish energy prices highest in EU and consumers face more rises in years ahead - ESRI warns

Annual household electricity bills in Ireland may rise by up to €106 in the next four years due to higher network tariffs.
#protests
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe politics

Senan Molony: Who are the biggest winners and losers after a tumultuous week of fuel protests?

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'We can't maintain supply to forecourts' - Queues at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and water supply

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Queues forming at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and fuel supply

Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

M50 severely congested by convoy; army moves to clear blockades as food and clean water supply at risk, gardai warn

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

M50 severely congested by convoy and army moves to clear blockades as food and clean water supply at risk, gardai warn

Protests over rising fuel prices escalate, prompting government intervention and military involvement to clear blockades at fuel depots.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe politics

Senan Molony: Who are the biggest winners and losers after a tumultuous week of fuel protests?

London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'We can't maintain supply to forecourts' - Queues at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and water supply

Protests in Ireland are causing significant disruption, threatening fuel supplies and prompting government intervention.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Queues forming at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and fuel supply

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

M50 severely congested by convoy; army moves to clear blockades as food and clean water supply at risk, gardai warn

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

M50 severely congested by convoy and army moves to clear blockades as food and clean water supply at risk, gardai warn

Protests over rising fuel prices escalate, prompting government intervention and military involvement to clear blockades at fuel depots.
Europe news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Irish PM offers $592 million fuel tax cut to reopen refinery as farmers and truckers wage cost-of-living protest | Fortune

Irish government proposes 505 million euros in fuel tax cuts to address protests over rising gas costs amid supply chain disruptions.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Minister wants investigation into 'unbalanced and lopsided' reporting of fuel protests by the media

Patrick O'Donovan calls for an investigation into perceived unbalanced media coverage of fuel protests in Ireland.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Ready to Build' scheme delivers just 32 sites as councils fail to take up programme

Only 32 sites across the country have benefited from a scheme that was launched to tackle vacancy in towns and villages and allow people to build homes.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Paschal Donohoe eased concerns of top three corporate tax multinationals before joining World Bank

The Government is considering the possibility of enhanced tax credits for multinational companies, which include major players like Apple, Eli Lilly, and Microsoft.
European startups
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Man arrested for allegedly damaging US military aircraft in Shannon airport

A man was arrested for allegedly damaging a US military aircraft at Shannon airport in Ireland after entering an unauthorized area.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Another institutional abuse': UK survivor of Irish mother and baby home can't afford to accept compensation

Compensation for survivors of Ireland's mother and baby home scandal risks penalizing those accepting it, creating disparities between siblings.
English Premier League
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ireland fail to deliver in Six Nations opener as England's Twickenham homecoming falls flat

Ireland's defeat to England was disappointing due to their lack of performance despite the inevitability of the loss.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Richard Curran: Ireland is sleep-walking into future energy crises by refusing to plan beyond ideology

The catastrophe of the Iran war and the homegrown chaos of this week has once again laid bare the urgent need to reduce our vulnerability to the never-ending cycle of energy shocks.
World news
#fuel-shortages
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Garda Commissioner declares national fuel protests an 'exceptional event'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Simon Harris says country is at a 'very dangerous economic moment'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations and public asked to only buy necessary fuel as shortages worsen nationwide

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Garda Commissioner declares national fuel protests an 'exceptional event'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Simon Harris says country is at a 'very dangerous economic moment'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations and public asked to only buy necessary fuel as shortages worsen nationwide

EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

SuperValu, Mr Price and Applegreen get fixed payment notices by consumer watchdog

Several retailers received fines and compliance notices for failing to display correct pricing and misleading consumers about their rights.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fuel-price protests cause chaos in Ireland and spread to Norway

Protests over rising fuel prices in Ireland and Norway have caused significant disruption and prompted government intervention.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Protesters vow blockades to continue until they 'get a result' as human chain blocks oil lorry from Cork refinery

Ireland faces severe oil supply issues due to blockades, with the government focusing on food production and haulage support instead of cost-of-living measures.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Up to 500 forecourts will run out of fuel today if protests and blockades continue; Taoiseach says Ireland at risk of losing its oil supply

Blockades have disrupted fuel supply chains, risking empty petrol stations across Ireland despite no actual fuel shortage.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'My family took on a Loop Head schoolhouse that was 20 years abandoned'

The Old Cross National School, first registered as a national school in 1893, was originally a hedge school that provided informal education before the national system was established.
Renovation
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'People say "just go to Australia" but you shouldn't feel like you have to leave' - how Ireland's older teens feel about their financial futures

The Central Statistics Office has been surveying the same group of people born in 1998 since they were nine years old, releasing reports at key moments in their adolescence.
Education
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Fuel protests: Patients missing cancer treatments and 'serious concern' ambulances may not have access to fuel, as forecourts begin to run out

Taoiseach Michael Martin stated, 'It is an act of national sabotage to blockade this refinery and it will directly impact the people of Ireland. It makes absolutely no sense in the fuel crisis we are currently facing.'
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Hutch associate arrested in Spain is suspected of acting as 'conduit' between gang and gardai

A close associate of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch who was arrested in Spain is suspected of acting as a 'conduit' between the Hutch gang and garda officers alleged to have links to the international crime group.
Europe news
#travel
Travel
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

7 wonders of Ireland for 2026

Ireland offers seven magical wonders, blending stunning landscapes with rich cultural heritage, ideal for travelers seeking both popular and lesser-known destinations.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

7 wonders of Ireland for 2026

Ireland offers seven magical wonders, blending stunning landscapes with rich cultural heritage, ideal for travelers seeking both popular and lesser-known destinations.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

How gangland target James 'Nellie' Walsh has been living a secret life in Scotland

James 'Nellie' Walsh, a criminal, was convicted in Glasgow after fleeing Ireland due to a failed assassination attempt.
#fuel-protest
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Fuel protest: Long delays on major routes across the country as convoys head towards Dublin

A nationwide fuel protest is expected to cause major traffic disruptions in Ireland due to rising fuel prices.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Fuel protest: Long delays on major routes across the country as convoys head towards Dublin

A nationwide fuel protest is expected to cause major traffic disruptions in Ireland due to rising fuel prices.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Third person dies on roads over Easter weekend as toll reaches 45 this year

Recent traffic accidents in Ireland resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting appeals for witnesses from Gardaí.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

INTO backs ballots for industrial action over delayed pay and smaller class sizes

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) delegates overwhelmingly backed balloting for industrial action if the Government fails to deliver on a commitment to reduce class sizes to European averages.
Education
Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Government to face 'substantial pay demands' from unions over soaring inflation, teachers' conference hears

The Irish teachers' union warns of a breach of faith due to delayed pay allowances and upcoming pay claims amid rising inflation.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

The Swedish social worker documenting Dublin pub culture: 'I usually have a Guinness in one hand and a camera in the other - and I talk to people'

Carina Hedlund has visited Ireland over 30 times since 2011, capturing the warmth of the people she meets in the capital's pubs with her camera.
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History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Such a mix of people': Ireland of 1926 was not monocultural, release of census shows

The 1926 census reveals a more diverse and globalized early Ireland than previously perceived, challenging notions of a conservative, mono-ethnic society.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Brenda Power: Botox behind bars and no jail terms for financial crime - radical ways to shake up our broken prison system

A detective garda who brutally assaulted his wife in front of their young children walked free from court without a custodial sentence, raising serious concerns about justice.
Law
Agriculture
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Vigilant neighbour's sharp sense of smell results in cannabis growhouse raid at Wexford house

Two hundred cannabis plants valued at €128,000 were discovered in a growhouse, leading to the jailing of a Vietnamese gardener.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Women account for most of exodus from Ireland's tech sector, with Trump's anti-DEI push and WFH curbs among factors blamed

The ESRI revealed in its recently published quarterly economic commentary that the fall in the number of technology workers in Ireland was concentrated almost entirely among female workers in the sector.
Women in technology
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Storm Dave: Bank holiday chaos as 17 flights cancelled at Dublin Airport, with diversions to Shannon, as 18,000 lose power

A nationwide wind and rain warning has been issued, causing flight cancellations and power outages across Ireland.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

Ireland is trialing a Government Digital Wallet to verify user age for social media access, aiming for user-friendly design before its 2026 EU deadline.
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