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Live music has exploded in Ireland since the end of the pandemic, with fans flocking to events despite rising prices, demonstrating a resurgence in demand for live performances.

The EU law mandates the connection of Ireland's busiest airport to a high-speed rail line by 2040, highlighting the urgent need for efficient transport infrastructure.

Tesla's new energy storage device, priced at €8,500, can store energy from home solar panels and the grid, accommodating up to four units.

Vincent Hendy, a fisherman, was sentenced to jail for using a garden hoe to deliberately scratch an off-duty garda's car, which he believed he had the right to damage.

Microsoft is set to cut about 4% of its global staff, with several divisions expected to be affected. The company confirmed plans to cut jobs in Ireland.

For 30 years disgraced former Irish swim coach George Gibney (77) has avoided child abuse allegations, relocating around the United States and refusing to answer questions about his dark past.

When New Zealander Lydia Inglis turns up at a farm in the west of Ireland with a flask of bull semen to discuss cattle breeding, she admits it often raises a few eyebrows.

In Ireland, the average age of women becoming mothers has steadily risen to nearly 32, climbing from 25 in 1973.

Intel has notified the government of layoffs affecting 4% of its workforce, significantly less than the previously rumored 20%, after announcing it would streamline operations.

The annualised EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Ireland rose by 1.6pc in the 12 months to June 2025, highlighting ongoing inflation pressure.

Becoming a whistleblower in a senior position at an accountancy firm raises significant concerns about career consequences and cultural resistance to reporting unethical practices in Ireland.

Government TDs are experiencing increasing anxiety that a budget without giveaways shortly before the presidential election could lead to the downfall of Coalition party candidates.

In this regard, I am pleased to report that NSAC is progressing work to consider the further expansion of our cancer screening programmes and has submitted a request to the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa), which has a section dedicated to undertaking evidence synthesises on behalf of the committee, to assess the evidence for a proposed expansion to the age range eligibility of the BreastCheck programme to include those aged 45 to 49 years and those aged 70 to 74 years.

The aim of the programme is to finance urgent and large-scale investments in defence technology to strengthen Europe's overall defence readiness.

Patrick and Linda's love blossomed over subsequent video calls during the pandemic, leading Duffy to profess his love after a simple 'goodbye'.

Seán Fitzgerald highlights that the recent €3 million windfall from the transfer of an Ireland goalkeeper to Brentford will significantly contribute to developing young talent in the club.

I'm ruling myself out of the presidency for sure, I think I'm a lot of work to do on this bill and there's more work to be done.

A judge has ordered the arrest of two teenage sisters after they failed to appear in court for theft charges related to vulnerable adults in Dublin.

It's hard for the general public to get their heads around pay packages above €500k and why a CEO has to be paid a million.

With approximately 20% of the Irish population now possessing a net worth of €1 million or more, perceptions of wealth in Ireland have shifted profoundly in 2025.

There has been a 25pc drop in young people travelling from Ireland to the US on student visas, indicating a significant trend affecting educational migration.

When confronted over the "scandalous" treatment of older people in privately run nursing homes, Taoiseach Micheál Martin replied that he had "no issue" with bigger fines being imposed.

"As Margaret had no relatives in Ireland she went back to the UK to her brother temporarily but she now wishes to return to her own place again."

The excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site, where 796 children’s remains lie unaccounted for, marks a crucial step in acknowledging historical injustices.

O'Driscoll and Huberman leveraged their media presence, transforming personal fame into a €12 million brand spanning various industries, from luxury products to educational resources.

Dervla Golden brings her passion for retail home by showcasing pieces from Ashford Castle in her self-built Mayo residence, blending work and personal life seamlessly.

"The concerts take place as Ireland is savouring a big recovery in US tourist numbers. One in five foreign holidaymakers who visited Ireland in April were from the US."

Jake White's historical criticism of Irish players, stating only Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, and Malcolm O'Kelly were fit for the Springboks, sparked a modern rugby rivalry.

The murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in 1996 remains unsolved, with British journalist Ian Bailey being the primary suspect, raising continued interest in the case.

Ireland's players exhibited a lackluster performance against Luxembourg, struggling to create meaningful opportunities while appearing disenfranchised ahead of the summer break.

Businesses must comply with health regulations to avoid closure orders, which are issued when there is a grave and immediate danger to public health.

McAnaw's refusal to enter a bond led to Judge Codd imposing the full 11-year sentence after he deemed the conditions too onerous.

Auctioneers reveal that the value of sites for one-off housing in rural Ireland has significantly dropped under stricter planning laws, with derelict houses now in high demand.