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20th September 2026 - 26th September 2026
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Lidl is selling 'jack mackerel' that is not actually mackerel - what is going on?
Severe overfishing is putting Atlantic mackerel at risk of collapse. Now the crisis is visible on supermarket shelves.
Last month
September 2026
Ourselves Alone
Sinn Féin staff members discussed resigning after text message revelations over senator
daniel tatlow-devally
Irish MEP rallies politicians to attend trial of pro-Palestine Dubliner detained in Germany
drumcree
Taoiseach to keep invitation to meet Garvaghy Road residents over parading dispute 'under review’
Dublin
Man (51) accused of 'politically' motivated car-punch attack on Michael Healy-Rae denied bail
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Millers Glen Apartments, Swords
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Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
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Bennetstown, Dunboyne
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Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
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The Furrows, Ratoath
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Balmoston, Donabate
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Furzefield, Swords
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Manchester
Burnham vows deeper ties with EU as Martin becomes first foreign leader to visit No 10 North
Shortly after becoming British prime minister, Andy Burnham opened a new headquarters for the UK government in Manchester.
Reform
Reform UK pledges immigration spot checks at Irish border and potential fines of up to £10,000
Department of Defence
Government confirms order to buy long-range military radar systems from France
Must ReadImmigration
Jail time: People in Ireland are being detained for a median of 29 days before deportation
IHREC has raised concerns about an overreliance on prisons and a lack of independent oversight on immigration-linked detentions.
Dublin city centre
Road closures on Friday and Saturday for EU presidency event with high-profile guests
Operation Fianna
Military group declares 'blatant exploitation' of personnel in operation to protect EU presidency
Must ReadFáilte
New Irish citizens elated at ceremonies, but sympathetic for friends facing stricter rules
One new citizen said she cried when the Irish anthem was played during the ceremony.
The ceremonies are happening against the backdrop of new, stricter rules that will apply to future applications.
Minister for State Colm Brophy has said new rules are expected to come into effect around the end of this year.
Fuel Prices
Pressure mounts on government as prices at the pumps exceed €2 per litre for petrol and diesel
Dublin
Man arrested in connection with assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae while in his car in Dublin
Healy-Rae was assaulted by a lone male while he was stopped in traffic on his way home from Dáil Éireann yesterday afternoon.
not so heated rivalry
Carney warns against beefed-up EU alliance becoming another global power ‘only with better manners’
Donald Trump
Catherine Connolly says Trump asked if she believed Ireland would be united during her lifetime
Palestine
Classic Hits Radio to remove Ed Sheeran music 'for foreseeable future' amid Macklemore row
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Harris likely to bow to pressure to tackle unpopular investment tax in upcoming budget
Deemed disposal is widely viewed as a deterrent to investment by Irish savers.
Donald Trump
Tharraing ‘grá’ Trump d’Éirinn aontaithe trioblóid, ní hamháin in Éirinn ach ar fud an domhain
Kerry
TD Michael Healy-Rae assaulted in his car while driving through Dublin
Gardaí confirmed the incident occurred shortly after 4pm on Cork Street in Dublin.
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