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Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Football Daily | World Cup double-screening pain and a change of summer planning

Wales and Ireland face playoff defeats, missing the Geopolitics World Cup, highlighting a lack of original storytelling in football narratives.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Football Daily | World Cup double-screening pain and a change of summer planning

Wales and Ireland face playoff defeats, missing the Geopolitics World Cup, highlighting a lack of original storytelling in football narratives.
#politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe politics

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe politics

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe politics

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe politics

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ties with Holly Cairns for public support, poll shows

UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 hours 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.
#fuel-protests
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours 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 days 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

fromFortune
3 days ago
Europe news

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

Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 days 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
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'This is the third service station I have chanced' - Limerick motorists bear brunt as fuel queues grow with no resolution in sight

Fuel protests and blockades in Ireland have severely disrupted fuel distribution, leading to shortages and long queues at filling stations.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours 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 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Europe news

'This is the third service station I have chanced' - Limerick motorists bear brunt as fuel queues grow with no resolution in sight

fromIrish Independent
4 hours 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
5 hours 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
13 hours 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
13 hours ago
Europe politics

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

fromIrish Independent
5 days 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
5 days ago
Europe politics

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

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Europe politics

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

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Europe politics

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

fromIndependent
13 hours ago
Europe politics

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

London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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 day 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 day 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 day 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
2 days 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 days 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 days 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.
#rugby
fromIndependent
3 days ago
English Premier League

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

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Juventus

IRFU poised to poach Australia's hottest prospect as Massimo De Lutiis ponders 'life-changing' deal

fromIndependent
3 days ago
English Premier League

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

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Juventus

IRFU poised to poach Australia's hottest prospect as Massimo De Lutiis ponders 'life-changing' deal

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

England v Ireland - Women's Six Nations opener at Twickenham

England are unbeaten in this competition in Six years, but can Ireland silence over 70,000 people and show that they have gone up a level.
Women
#energy-crisis
fromIndependent
3 days ago
World news

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

The Iran war and recent chaos highlight the urgent need to reduce vulnerability to energy shocks.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Government may soon ask public to conserve energy in response to fuel crisis

Ireland will not implement pandemic-style travel restrictions despite the deepening energy crisis from the US-Israeli invasion of Iran.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
World news

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

Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Government may soon ask public to conserve energy in response to fuel crisis

Ireland will not implement pandemic-style travel restrictions despite the deepening energy crisis from the US-Israeli invasion of Iran.
#fuel-shortages
fromIrish Independent
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days ago
Europe news

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

fromIrish Independent
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Berlin
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
#storm-dave
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Storm Dave: flights cancelled at Dublin Airport, 3,000 without power as 100kmh gusts expected

Storm Dave brings strong winds and rain warnings, causing power outages and flight cancellations across several counties in Ireland.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Storm Dave: flights cancelled at Dublin Airport as warning comes into force for entire country with 100kmh gusts expected

Storm Dave is causing significant travel disruptions in Ireland with wind and rain warnings, leading to flight cancellations and challenging driving conditions.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Storm Dave: flights cancelled at Dublin Airport, 3,000 without power as 100kmh gusts expected

Storm Dave brings strong winds and rain warnings, causing power outages and flight cancellations across several counties in Ireland.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Storm Dave: flights cancelled at Dublin Airport as warning comes into force for entire country with 100kmh gusts expected

Storm Dave is causing significant travel disruptions in Ireland with wind and rain warnings, leading to flight cancellations and challenging driving conditions.
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'One Saturday, we had a funeral, a wedding, a first communion and then mass. It was too much': Ireland's priests are feeling the pressure

Ireland's priests face heavy workloads and mental health struggles due to declining numbers and increasing responsibilities.
Retirement
fromFortune
1 week ago

Cyprus and Ireland top list of best places to retire-as boomers are forced to 'unretire', the only real solution is to move abroad | Fortune

Rising living costs are forcing retirees to reconsider their retirement plans, with Cyprus and Ireland emerging as top destinations for affordable living.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Brazilian student Johnny Santos (27), who was killed in collision with cement truck in Dublin, had been in Ireland only three weeks

Johnny Santos Xavier De Abreu, 27, died in an accident in Ireland while on his way to an English lesson.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'He actually slapped me across the face on a night out, very early in, and I stupidly let it slide'

A woman shares her experience of marriage and divorce, highlighting early warning signs about her ex-husband's behavior.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

The U.S. Just Updated Its Travel Advisory for This Popular European Destination-Here's What Travelers Should Know

Travelers to Ireland are advised to be cautious of petty crime despite the country being classified as safe.
European startups
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Intel to buy back 49pc share of Irish Fab 34 chip factory for $14.2bn

Intel plans to buy back a 49% stake in its Leixlip facility for $14.2 billion, indicating continued investment in Ireland.
Education
fromIndependent
1 week ago

20 of the best summer camps for kids you can book now - from sport and science to cooking and fashion

Booking summer camps for children is essential for parents' work arrangements and mental well-being.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Minimum wage hikes over past nine years not linked to job losses, ESRI finds

Minimum wage increases in Ireland from 2016 to 2025 did not result in higher job losses among low-paid workers.
Europe news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

Ireland needs to reassess its electric vehicle policies due to rising fuel prices and the cost-of-living crisis.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A man used AI to call 3,000 Irish bartenders to track the cost of Guinness. Now pubs are lowering their prices to compete | Fortune

I was like, 'Well can I just call every pub in Ireland and conversationally ask them with AI?,' Cortland told Fortune. 'I pulled the thread, and I just kept pulling the thread, and here we are.'
Beer
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Man (40s) extradited from Scotland and due in court over murder of Sinn Fein informant Denis Donaldson

A man in his 40s is due before the Special Criminal Court charged in relation to the murder of republican double agent Denis Donaldson nearly 20 years ago.
UK news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Palestine aIly Ireland under fire for allowing weapons transfers to Israel

Shannon Airport is under scrutiny for its role as a transit hub for the US military amid protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Energy shock from Middle East war sees inflation rate spike

Energy prices in Ireland surged due to recent Middle East conflicts, with inflation rising by 3.6% compared to last year.
London food
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Michael Houghton: 'Our combined income is almost double what it was in 2022, yet strangely we don't feel like we have twice as much to play with'

High tax rates in Ireland create a situation where few feel rich or poor.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Gardai cleared in penalty-points fixing case will sue the State for damages over 'six-year hell'

The State withdrew a total of 33 charges against gardaí Peter O'Donnell, Paul Baynham, and Niall Deegan last Wednesday, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle.
Law
Agriculture
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'If action is not taken, this will escalate' - MEP on potential M50 blockade by hauliers and contractors due to rising fuel costs

Soaring diesel prices threaten food production and the economy, prompting urgent calls for government action to address the crisis.
#world-cup
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

David Kelly: Ireland's passion play requires adaptation to ensure returning audience retains the faith

fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Czechia 2-2 Republic of Ireland (aet, 4-3 pens): Kovar penalty heroics decide World Cup play-off tie - Soccer News

Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 weeks ago

Czechia vs Republic of Ireland: Hallgrimsson on 'impossible' talk with Azaz and Browne

Ireland's World Cup qualification bid ended in pain after a defeat to Czechia, with emotions running high during the chaotic match.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

David Kelly: Ireland's passion play requires adaptation to ensure returning audience retains the faith

fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Czechia 2-2 Republic of Ireland (aet, 4-3 pens): Kovar penalty heroics decide World Cup play-off tie - Soccer News

Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 weeks ago

Czechia vs Republic of Ireland: Hallgrimsson on 'impossible' talk with Azaz and Browne

Ireland's World Cup qualification bid ended in pain after a defeat to Czechia, with emotions running high during the chaotic match.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Wind farm operator to appeal 300,000 damages in far-reaching ruling on noise nuisance

Judge Emily Egan's ruling in 2024 was the first in Ireland or the UK to determine that wind turbine noise levels caused "unreasonable interference" with the enjoyment of properties.
Law
Healthcare
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

How the business of looking after an ageing population is facing a crisis

Ireland's nursing home sector is approaching a crisis stage, according to Bojana Djordjevic.
Cancer
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Roy Keane's mother Marie dies following illness

Marie Keane, nee Lynch, passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind five children and many loved ones.
Europe news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Keeper's homework done, a presidential visit, and bad taste joke over Sammie Szmodics injury - how Czech media saw the drama

Czech media praises coach Miroslav Koubek for strategic changes that improved the team's performance against Ireland.
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