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September 2025

kneecap

'Victory to Kneecap': Support pours in after rapper Mo Chara cleared in London court

Updated 26 Sep

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Homelessness

Emergency accommodation figures reach record high of over 16,300, including 5,145 children

Updated 26 Sep

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New York

'There cannot be business as usual in the face of genocide': Taoiseach on Gaza at UN

Martin said members of the Israeli government ‘who have been instrumental in fomenting the unfolding disaster in Gaza’ will not be allowed enter Ireland.

Christina Finn

reports from New York

Updated 26 Sep

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Kilkenny

Blending harvest celebration with centuries-old local legends, Halloween in Kilkenny means food festivals, light shows, and storytelling.

Galway City

Galway City reclaims Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah-Boo, a vibrant, city-wide celebration of food, folklore, and feasting.

Meath & Louth

Explore the origins of Halloween through a five-week celebration rooted in the ancient stories of the Boyne Valley.

Longford & Westmeath

“Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting” is a month-long celebration of ancient Celtic highways, where all routes lead to sacred and mythical locations.

Kerry

Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween is a four-week celebration inspired by the Cailleach Chiarraí – the wise and wild winter goddess of local legend.

Fingal

The Festival of Fire & Light brings Halloween to life in North County Dublin with five weeks of immersive events rooted in local culture and heritage.

Limerick

Limerick’s Home of Halloween Festival 2025 will transform streets, towns, and villages into a six-week celebration of folklore, creativity, and community

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RIP

Martin Mansergh, key advisor to Fianna Fáil in the peace process, dies during visit to Africa

26 Sep

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Budget 2026

It looks like the €1,000 rent tax credit might get an extension

26 Sep

13.5k

American Football

Worried about the government's €10m NFL spend? Donohoe says the payout will be ‘immense’

26 Sep

8.5k

Here we go again

Brussels insists Trump's new 100% pharma tariffs will not apply to EU exports

A spokesperson said the EU's deal with the US shields European pharma exports from tariffs higher than 15%.

Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Government will be studying the impact of this announcement, which he noted includes a "number of exemptions".

Updated 26 Sep

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politically charged

ESB warns presidential candidates not to put posters on electricity poles

26 Sep

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digital ID cards

'Ludicrous': Michelle O'Neill leads NI criticism of Starmer's new digital 'Brit Cards'

26 Sep

18.3k

United States

'I'm not afraid': Ex-FBI director and Trump critic James Comey charged with two crimes

26 Sep

16.7k

24m

Opinion

Larry Donnelly: In this three-way race for president, everything is still to play for

Larry Donnelly

26 Sep

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Banned

'We haven't been asked to': Taoiseach didn't raise Kneecap's Canada ban with PM Carney

26 Sep

4.7k

Report

Mortgage approvals have dropped in the last year, but they're costing more money than ever

26 Sep

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Data Centres

Ireland needs more offshore wind farms because of AI, says Taoiseach

26 Sep

7.1k

childcare fees

Budget 'judgement call' to make whether to boost childcare places or slash fees, says Harris

26 Sep

5.3k

Let's get down to business

Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland

The Tánaiste is understood to have raised the drinks industry tariffs of 15% with Howard Lutnick.

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

Updated 25 Sep

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News Fix

Here's what happened today: Thursday

25 Sep

3.3k

Mansion House

Obama conferred with Freedom of Dublin amid calls to boycott the event

Updated 25 Sep

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Fight Like Cats and Dogs

As Misneach gets ready to leave the Áras with Michael D, who could be Ireland's next First Pet?

You can count on us to ask the important questions.

25 Sep

14.1k

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Gaza Flotilla

Unusual Dáil motion to condemn attacks on Gaza flotilla with Irish aboard

25 Sep

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Washington DC

'Welcome to the neighbourhood': New Irish embassy opening across from White House welcomed by Trump

In a letter penned by the US president, Trump said he looked forward to ‘advancing fair trade policies’.

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

25 Sep

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PAC

Former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins has submitted legal bills of €2.1m to Oireachtas

25 Sep

17.5k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

25 Sep

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vaping

Government confirms new vape tax to kick in on 1 November

Updated 25 Sep

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FactCheck

Debunked: Candidates who want to run for President of Ireland do not need government backing

25 Sep

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Mediterranean

Gaza flotilla group says it has 'credible' intelligence Israel will attack them 'within 48 hours'

Updated 25 Sep

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Handbags

Blame game begins as Maria Steen supporters divided on why her campaign failed at last hurdle

Some have blamed those who chose not to back Steen, while others have claimed her campaign was hijacked.

25 Sep

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New York

Trump accuses UN staff of 'triple sabotage' over technical issues during his General Assembly speech

Updated 25 Sep

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Disruption

Drone incursions over Denmark airports were part of 'hybrid attack'

Updated 25 Sep

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Darragh O'Brien

Energy minister to meet companies to discuss winter fuel prices and unpaid bills

25 Sep

8.5k

rein it in

ESRI highlights ‘clear parallels’ to 2008 crash in pre-Budget warning

Updated 25 Sep

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New York

Palestinian president to address UN virtually after US barred him from attending in person

25 Sep

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The Morning Lead

Micheál Martin says Budget won't expand First Home Scheme to cover second-hand homes

Expanding the scheme was a key promise from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in the run up to the election.

25 Sep

18.3k

donald's doonbeg

Martin spoke (briefly) to Trump at a world leaders banquet and they chatted about golf

Rory McIIroy, Doonbeg and the Ryder Cup were briefly touched upon in their chat at New York hotel last night.

Christina Finn

reports from New York

24 Sep

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Israel

Tánaiste raises attack on Gaza flotilla at UN amid calls for probe into drone attack

Updated 24 Sep

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The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

24 Sep

3.7k

Ukraine

Zelenskyy tells UN that international institutions are 'too weak’ in stopping Russia

24 Sep

4.8k

Sponsored

Irish author secures 'one of the biggest international book deals in recent years'

flatley not running

A Michael Flatley press event was packed out today - but he's back talking dancing, not politics

24 Sep

12.6k

aras race

Catherine Connolly says she was asked to nominate Steen herself 'but it was too late in the day'

24 Sep

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