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Fuel prices are soaring - how else will Ireland be affected by the deepening Middle East crisis?
The ‘ripple’ effect of the war is where the country would more closely feel any negative impacts.
Israel hits Tehran with 80 jets as Iran claims strike on oil tanker in Gulf
The US and Israel’s war on Iran has entered its second week as tensions mount around the Strait of Hormuz.
Money and motoring: There is a never-ending appetite to charge car owners for everything
Paddy Comyn
The CAO's change of mind is closed for now - but students have one more chance to change courses
Wexford evictions: The small network of companies behind one landlord
TDs say more oversight is needed of major landlords in the sector.
Yesterday
6th March 2026
Ireland set up Triple Crown shot with bonus-point Six Nations win over Wales
Andy Farrell’s men met stubborn Welsh resistance but had enough to get the job done.
Stephen Bradley marks becoming longest serving Shamrock Rovers manager with win over Derry City
On the occasion of his 445th game in charge, Hoops boss saw Dylan Watts score from penalty spot after great work from teenager Adam Brennan.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Irish troops safe after Ghanaian UN peacekeepers come under fire in south Lebanon
Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the “reckless strike” and paid tribute to the “courage” of Irish personnel who came to the aid of their colleagues.
Ireland 27-17 Wales, Six Nations
Kick-off at the Aviva Stadium is at 8:10pm.
Men feel more comfortable asking for pay rise and expect to earn €11,000 more than women
Parents want to inspect the primary school that was closed this week for 'urgent repairs'
Every scrambler user killed or seriously injured in the last five years was male
From gas bills to Ukraine, Trump's war on Iran presents the EU with a whole new set of problems
Energy price rises are always a big problem for Europe – so here we go again.
Man accused of murdering Natalie McNally hit and threatened his ex-partner, court hears
Landlord for controversial Wexford evictions says it has 'decided to withdraw' terminations
Photos show how prices at filling stations across Ireland have jumped in the past three days
The price of diesel has jumped – but the government says consumers shouldn’t be seeing a price hike at forecourts.
Government-chartered flight for Irish citizens from Oman delayed until tomorrow
Oiliúint agus taithí a gcomrádaithe ag coinneáil fórsaí na hÉireann slán sa Liobáin - Coirnéal
Cork sailor stranded on gas carrier in Persian Gulf as war in the Middle East escalates
The Late Late Show will be replaced with a rom-com tonight
Barry Keoghan and Anthony Scaramucci among guests on Pat Kenny’s debut weekend time slot
Child (15) jailed for 16-month motor crime spree across Dublin involving 22 cars
‘This is the most selfish thing I'll ever do’ - Pádraig O’Hora interview
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Woof woof baby!
'Sophisticated' concealing devices and €1.6m in drugs seized in Dublin, Wicklow and Meath
Are you more of a cat or dog person?
'It's weighed on me all day': Jessie Buckley clears up her divisive views on cats
Ireland's Michael McGrath takes on dodgy goods sold online (starting with this fake Labubu)
McGrath, the EU’s Commissioner for consumer protection, singled out unsafe products bought on TikTok, Amazon and Facebook Marketplace.
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Ireland can't say two words: illegal war
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Trains resume between Pearse and Dún Laoghaire following damage to overhead lines
CMAT wins Choice Music Prize Album of the Year for Euro-Country
Iranian woman in Ireland: We would rather risk US intervention than be forgotten by the world
Samieh Hezari
New government jet bound for US for Patrick’s Day as ministers reroute other trips due to war
New drive for schools and workplaces to educate people about menstrual health and endometriosis
Compensation law for unduly delayed trials not yet commenced by government, two years on
A recent report found that Irish courts are the slowest in the EU at hearing and deciding cases.
Thursday
5th March 2026
EU ministers discuss potential for Iran war to bring refugees to Europe
Man (80s) dies following single-vehicle crash in Co Louth