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#gender-equality
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1 hour ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dumbass Irish Rule Forcing Female Athletes To Wear Skirts Finally Repealed | Defector

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1 hour ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dumbass Irish Rule Forcing Female Athletes To Wear Skirts Finally Repealed | Defector

#deportation
fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago
UK news

Taoiseach Micheal Martin not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling

fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago
UK news

Taoiseach Micheal Martin not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling

fromIndependent
17 hours ago

Tanya Sweeney: From bougie babyccinos to Taylor Swift tickets, does it really cost 170k to raise a child to adulthood?

A recent analysis suggests that raising a child in Ireland now costs about €170,000, potentially influencing parental relationships and notions of financial obligation during upbringing.
SF parents
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 hours ago

Something Is Brewing In Ireland: A Sound Punt Is Released, As Bitcoin Enters The National Conversation

Its aim is straightforward: provide a rational, jargon-free entry point into why Bitcoin matters, especially in an era of euro debasement and rising living costs.
Cryptocurrency
fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Over 40 acts added to Electric Picnic line-up including The Kooks, Becky Hill and Eurovision stars

The Electric Picnic festival, the largest in the country, will feature a vibrant lineup at Stradbally, Co Laois, from August 29 to 31, attracting around 80,000 attendees.
London music
#real-estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Fundraising

I'm raffling off my house and entries cost under $7. The buyer gets a great deal, and I might make more money.

fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Fundraising

I'm raffling off my house and entries cost under $7. The buyer gets a great deal, and I might make more money.

#marriage-equality
fromIndependent
1 day ago
LGBT

Tonie Walsh: Ten years on, it turns out that marriage equality did not destroy society after all

fromIndependent
1 day ago
LGBT

Tonie Walsh: Ten years on, it turns out that marriage equality did not destroy society after all

#murder-trial
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Murder accused Richard Satchwell insisted wife had vanished without trace before gardai found body under stairs, trial hears

fromIndependent
1 day ago
UK news

Tina Satchwell confided in her half-sister that 'she could not get away from him' before her death, court hears

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Murder accused Richard Satchwell insisted wife had vanished without trace before gardai found body under stairs, trial hears

fromIndependent
1 day ago
UK news

Tina Satchwell confided in her half-sister that 'she could not get away from him' before her death, court hears

#literature
fromIndependent
1 day ago
London politics

Writer Tim MacGabhann on coming clean about his addiction: 'I told my parents they might want to sit this one out'

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Writing

How a dark reimagining of 'Dumbo' shaped the business dealings of drug lord Christopher Kinahan Sr

fromIndependent
1 day ago
London politics

Writer Tim MacGabhann on coming clean about his addiction: 'I told my parents they might want to sit this one out'

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Writing

How a dark reimagining of 'Dumbo' shaped the business dealings of drug lord Christopher Kinahan Sr

#israel
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
UK news

'Weaponisation of aid into Gaza is a war crime,' Taoiseach tells Dail as he's asked to put date on enactment of Occupied Territories Bill

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
UK news

'Weaponisation of aid into Gaza is a war crime,' Taoiseach tells Dail as he's asked to put date on enactment of Occupied Territories Bill

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Europe politics

Revealed: Ireland received just 28 points in Eurovision semi-final and Irish televoters gave Israel maximum points

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
UK news

'Weaponisation of aid into Gaza is a war crime,' Taoiseach tells Dail as he's asked to put date on enactment of Occupied Territories Bill

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
UK news

'Weaponisation of aid into Gaza is a war crime,' Taoiseach tells Dail as he's asked to put date on enactment of Occupied Territories Bill

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Europe politics

Revealed: Ireland received just 28 points in Eurovision semi-final and Irish televoters gave Israel maximum points

#housing-market
London music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with terrorism' offence

Mo Chara of Kneecap was charged with terrorism for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert, underscoring tensions surrounding political expression.
#foreign-affairs
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Law to ban imports from Occupied Palestinian Territories to be signed off by Cabinet

"Until hunger in Gaza is consigned to memory, until all remaining hostages are back with their families, until hospitals and schools in Gaza are fully functioning..."
UK politics
#defamation
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Law

Churches seek legal advice over live streams after pastors ordered to pay 14,400 in defamation case

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
UK news

Family accused of $200 dine-and-dash wins massive libel settlement: 'Allegations were entirely false'

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Law

Churches seek legal advice over live streams after pastors ordered to pay 14,400 in defamation case

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
UK news

Family accused of $200 dine-and-dash wins massive libel settlement: 'Allegations were entirely false'

#infrastructure
#housing-crisis
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
London politics

Any Other Business: After waiving 2.7m in bonuses, does Brendan McDonagh now realise eaten bread is soon forgotten?

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK politics

David W Higgins: Rethink on work permits could do more to fix our housing crisis than any highly paid tsar

fromIndependent
2 days ago
London politics

'They are bad neighbours to have' - Mayo housing official calls for 'radical' boycott of holiday-home owners

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
London politics

Any Other Business: After waiving 2.7m in bonuses, does Brendan McDonagh now realise eaten bread is soon forgotten?

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK politics

David W Higgins: Rethink on work permits could do more to fix our housing crisis than any highly paid tsar

fromIndependent
2 days ago
London politics

'They are bad neighbours to have' - Mayo housing official calls for 'radical' boycott of holiday-home owners

#thunderstorms
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Crisis' in special care leading to children being held for two years in placements

The report released highlights that the depleted number of special care places leads to prolonged waiting times for court-ordered placements, with some waiting up to seven months.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
US Elections

The Congressman Who Saw the Truth About Biden

Biden's emotional visit to Ireland evoked deep family connections and political nostalgia, reflecting on personal and historical legacy.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'It's a national disgrace' - teenager to start 50-hour protest at Dail as child disability assessment waiting list continues to soar

The ongoing backlog in assessments for children with disabilities highlights a systemic failure in addressing their health and service needs, affecting thousands in Ireland.
NYC parents
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Gardai fear Kerry farmer Mike Gaine was dead within hours of last sighting as man arrested

The discovery of body parts in a slurry tank is a critical development in the ongoing investigation into the death of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine, missing for nearly two months.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Major investigation into FAI and John Delaney derailed by garda exodus from 'toxic' white-collar crime agency

The work culture at the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) has become so toxic that it is impacting ongoing investigations, leading staff to consider resignations in protest.
EU data protection
#climate
#eurovision
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe news

From Balbriggan to Basel - Ireland has another Eurovision entry to keep an eye on in Switzerland this week

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Europe politics

'There are so many emotions' - Eurovision's Emmy fails to make it through to final, but Ireland will still be represented

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe news

From Balbriggan to Basel - Ireland has another Eurovision entry to keep an eye on in Switzerland this week

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Europe politics

'There are so many emotions' - Eurovision's Emmy fails to make it through to final, but Ireland will still be represented

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

More people in Ireland choose traditional media outlets over social media to get information - CSO

In 2023, 90.1% said the organization or journalist behind a story influenced their trustworthiness judgment, with sources cited coming second at 75.1%.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Revealed: Ireland's best beaches at the Blue Flag awards - as one county tops the list

This year, 89 beaches and 10 marinas across Ireland have received the prestigious Blue Flag environmental award, a record achievement highlighting the importance of clean environments and excellent water quality.
Europe news
#garda
fromIndependent
1 week ago

How these Galway friends launched 'Ireland's first self-service smoothie machine'

Jack Kirrane and Cathal Kelly, who both hold full-time jobs while developing their venture, have created Smooday, the first self-serve smoothie machine for filling stations in Ireland.
Startup companies
#missing-persons
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Kyran Durnin would have celebrated his ninth birthday today - but search for answers continues in case of missing Louth child

The baffling case of Kyran's disappearance continues as authorities seek clarity amidst strange circumstances and a troubling misrepresentation of his identity.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Partial remains of young man discovered off coast of Dublin

Unidentified male remains linked to death around 2022 or 2023, pending DNA analysis for identification.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Kyran Durnin would have celebrated his ninth birthday today - but search for answers continues in case of missing Louth child

The baffling case of Kyran's disappearance continues as authorities seek clarity amidst strange circumstances and a troubling misrepresentation of his identity.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Two young Irishmen seriously injured in construction site accident

Funds raised will go directly towards easing the financial burden that comes with an accident of this scale - including helping family members travel to be with them in Australia, covering accommodation and living expenses, and supporting the lads as they recover and eventually get back on their feet.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Five things Irish people do every time the sun comes out

According to Met Éireann, the glorious stretch of weather we've been enjoying since late April is set to continue for at least the next 10 days.
UK news
#audit
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK politics

'No one is stalling or refusing information' - Taoiseach says hip surgery audit report could be published 'sooner than you think'

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK politics

'No one is stalling or refusing information' - Taoiseach says hip surgery audit report could be published 'sooner than you think'

#taco-bell
fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Silicon Valley food

The Beloved American Fast Food Chain Opening Its First Location In The Emerald Isle - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Silicon Valley food

The Beloved American Fast Food Chain Opening Its First Location In The Emerald Isle - Tasting Table

#sinn-fein
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK politics

Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach of ignoring reality of inflation as cost of living measures ruled out of Budget

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK politics

Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach of ignoring reality of inflation as cost of living measures ruled out of Budget

Remote teams
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Denis O'Brien accused of having a 'brass neck' after describing working from home as 'load of nonsense'

The Labour Party and Social Democrats demand legal rights for flexible and remote work in response to Denis O'Brien's opposing views.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Mortgage rates fall again but so does interest on savings

Mortgage rates are now at their lowest level in almost two years and should continue to ease a bit more over the rest of the year.
Europe news
#drought
European startups
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Irish jobs at Microsoft and Linkedin at risk as tech giant announces cuts

Microsoft and LinkedIn are planning job cuts in Ireland, primarily affecting middle management and non-AI roles.
The restructuring may affect around 180 jobs in Ireland due to a 3% headcount reduction.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Almost 4,000 deportation orders overturned in the last decade, figures reveal

The government is overturning more deportation orders than are being enforced, raising concerns about their immigration policy integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ireland hopes to entice academics as US becomes a cold place for free thinkers'

Lawless stated, "Today, as US research freedoms come under threat, Ireland has a unique opportunity to emulate their post-war success by offering a stable, open, EU-aligned environment where world-class researchers can thrive."
US news
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: Ireland pushes for Big Tech to Vet Financial Ads; Warner Bros. Discovery Considers Split as Financial Loss Continues

Ireland aims to regulate Big Tech's financial ads to fight online scams.
Warner Bros. Discovery considers restructuring its operations due to financial pressures.
#healthcare
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Healthcare

How long you can expect to wait in your local emergency department as new figures show scale of hospital delays

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

People will automatically be organ donors unless they object during their lifetime, under law change agreed

Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 week ago

How long you can expect to wait in your local emergency department as new figures show scale of hospital delays

Prolonged wait times in emergency departments are a critical issue affecting patient safety.
Average wait times in hospital emergency departments have increased to over seven hours.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to funnel public patients

Allegations of conflict of interest reveal misuse of public health resources in favor of private entities.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

People will automatically be organ donors unless they object during their lifetime, under law change agreed

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'I'm happy to use my elbows' - Kenny Jacobs battles to get 60 million passengers a year using a world-class Dublin Airport

I would be sticking my elbows out, because I think we've taken shit in the past - and I think we now need to look after ourselves and do what's right for our business.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Irish women's 4x400m team book place at World Championships with commanding performance in China

Mawdsley produced another foot-perfect anchor leg to carry them to victory in 3:24.69, leaving them with an overall 12th-place finish.
MMA
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Tom Brady visits Ballybunion Golf Club during Irish ancestry tour

Tom Brady returns to Ireland after 20 years, exploring his ancestry and golfing at Ballybunion.
New England Patriots
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'My hope is that every one of them will be found': Catherine Corless on the excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site which is set to begin in the coming weeks

The historian arguing that the longstanding inaction from the government has infuriated her, reflecting the frustration of the community awaiting resolution for over a decade.
History
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Parenting

'It was torture to be separated from my new baby while being treated for psychotic episodes': the forgotten gap in perinatal care

Postpartum psychosis affects 1 in 500 births, and specialized care is crucial in Ireland.
#social-media-regulation
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I know I'm not making any money, I do it for the love of it' - what it's like to be an Irish fisherman today

Fionn Ó Corraoin talks about the realities of fishing alone, saying, 'A bad day's fishing is still better than a good day's work,' reflecting his passion for the sea.
Everyday cooking
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Netflix levy' could result in lower quality programming for Irish audiences, streaming services warned in report for Government

"The report prepared for Coimisiún na Meán recommends that Ireland introduce a levy on paid media providers to boost investment in domestic productions."
Media industry
Liverpool FC
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Lions 2025: How many Irish players will make the cut as Andy Farrell announces his squad for Australian tour?

Ireland's coach Andy Farrell announces the Lions squad for the summer tour to Australia, generating excitement among rugby fans.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Amazon Web Services faces fresh delay over plans for three data centres in north Dublin

An Bord Pleanála is seeking clarification on the environmental impact of AWS's planned data centers in relation to the Climate Action Plan 2025.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Healthcare

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to divert public patients from waiting lists

Significant concerns arise over conflicts of interest in public healthcare and the misuse of public resources for private businesses.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Irish economy will take a hit, even without Trump tariffs

"My Department expects MDD to expand by 2.5pc this year, a downward revision of almost half a percentage point from the autumn forecasts. This reflects heightened levels of uncertainty."
UK politics
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