Irish

FactCheck

FactCheck: Do golf clubs apply for sports capital funding at three times the rate of boxing clubs?

The claim was made in the Dáil as an example of how the State treats sports traditionally enjoyed by different groups.

We look at the rate each sport applies for government funding - and how much each of them get.

Megan O'Kane

15 mins ago

240

Yesterday

11th April 2026

oh god

Quiz: How much do you know about Greek gods and goddesses?

2 hrs ago

7.1k

The ace is back

Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National

3 hrs ago

12.3k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

4 hrs ago

6.0k

fuel protests

Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'

Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.

Updated 4 hrs ago

68.8k

183

Rosslare Europort

Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through

Updated 5 hrs ago

27.5k

women and the church

Women and the Catholic Church: Reform has long been promised, but real change has been denied

Fr Tony Flannery

5 hrs ago

2.9k

Far-right

How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them

While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.

Stephen McDermott

5 hrs ago

32.9k

whitegate

Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí

It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.

Updated 6 hrs ago

157k

388

fuel protests

Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy

Only around 25% of normal daily fuel deliveries are being completed due to the ongoing protests.

Updated 6 hrs ago

28.7k

115

United Left

The Left shouldn't abandon fuel protesters, TD Paul Murphy says

7 hrs ago

16.9k

Racing

I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand National

Brian Doyle

Updated 7 hrs ago

7.5k

As it happened

Leinster 43-13 Sale Sharks, Champions Cup quarter-final

7 hrs ago

20.1k

Liveblog

England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations Championship

7 hrs ago

20.9k

Man O War

Thatched roof of Dublin pub catches fire

8 hrs ago

26.0k

Premier League

Arsenal open door to Man City in title race with defeat at home to Bournemouth

The 42

9 hrs ago

5.3k

The Daily Poll

Do you think it's time for the protesters against fuel prices to stand down?

9 hrs ago

65.3k

125

Analysis

Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation

Christina Finn

9 hrs ago

21.9k

Security Breach

Man attacked US military airplane with hatchet at Shannon Airport this morning

10 hrs ago

34.2k

Dunboyne Diana

CMAT brings two-step to Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter dazzles as first headliner of weekend

11 hrs ago

15.1k

fuel protests

M50 partially closed and public transport remains disrupted as blockades enter fifth day

Updated 12 hrs ago

78.8k

129

FactCheck

Gardaí aware of fake document shared on social media purporting to be 'operational directive'

14 hrs ago

25.1k

Analysis

Motoring: How we can all get a bit more from our fuel

Paddy Comyn

14 hrs ago

7.4k

Surrealing in the Years

Surrealing in the Years: 'Fuel protests' are bad news for a society that's given up on nuance

Carl Kinsella

15 hrs ago

7.5k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Fuel protests continue, weather warnings come into effect, and NASA astronauts splash down.

15 hrs ago

3.0k

Weekend Weather

Four counties under wind warnings, as blustery weekend begins

15 hrs ago

13.2k

majestic

McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday

McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.

The 42

reports from Augusta National Golf Club

16 hrs ago

10.7k

Explainer

Can the government cut carbon tax, and what would happen if it did?

Carbon tax is back on the agenda. Here’s what any changes would mean in the short and long term.

Valerie Flynn

Updated 17 hrs ago

32.3k

121

round the bend

Some very creative accounting was needed to greenlight the Galway ring road

Ciarán Ferrie

17 hrs ago

8.1k

Shops

Essential goods shortages 'only a matter of time' if fuel protests continue

18 hrs ago

15.8k

Last week

5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026

Golf

Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by six shots, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth

The 42

Updated 10 Apr

17.0k

fuel protests

Every garda in the country ordered to work for next three days for ‘exceptional event’

All members with public order training have been told to arrive in their protective gear.

10 Apr

131k

347

Met Éireann

Status Yellow weather warnings issued for six counties tomorrow

10 Apr

37.6k

As it happened

Talks to resume tomorrow as fuel blockades continue, Tánaiste promises 'substantial' fuel package

IFA president Francie Gorman said after today’s meeting the government needs to be ‘a lot more proactive’.

Updated 10 Apr

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Fuel blockade

Tensions at Whitegate: Garda Public Order Unit leave refinery as stand off continues

An access road, known as the Low Road, at the refinery had been opened under agreement between gardaí and the protesters.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Whitegate.

Updated 10 Apr

43.1k

195

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

10 Apr

3.9k

Talks

Fuel protests to continue after no agreement reached in government meeting with representatives

10 Apr

27.3k

irish cuisine

It's his menu, not ours: Let's not rush to criticise Rory McIlroy's choice of dinner

Patrick Hanlon

Updated 10 Apr

13.9k

Not happy

'F***ed off and f***ed over': Fianna Fáil backbenchers furious over handling of fuel protests

10 Apr

124k

281

fuel supply

Fire and ambulance services to be curtailed due to fuel shortages caused by protests

Updated 10 Apr

58.6k

210