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6th September 2026 - 12th September 2026
Here's what we learned about the budget at the coalition think-ins this week
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ministers were dropping budget hints all over the place this week.
Luas Cork report says 'careful consideration' needed to address concerns by rugby and GAA clubs
St Patrick's Athletic reignite title challenge with defeat of Shamrock Rovers
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Planning permission granted for Ireland’s newest train station
France could save us all from AI slop
Cocaine worth €500k disguised as lollipops seized from passenger at Dublin Airport
Woman (60s) dies from injuries after crash in Co Limerick two weeks ago
Government's Occupied Territories Bill to commence on Tuesday - two days after Trump flies home
Freewheeling Shane Lowry soaks up the fun as he wrestles control of Irish Open
Status Orange and Yellow rain warnings issued for eight western counties from tonight
President Connolly meets with sister of Troubles victim who criticised photo with IRA member
RTÉ set to limit coverage of Ireland's Nations League games with Israel
Tánaiste calls Trump’s $5,000 pledge to US adults if Republicans win ‘peculiar’
Large outbreak of aggressive strain of MRSA superbug in Ireland was linked to bouncy castles
State withdraws legal case against garda charged with unlawfully disclosing information
Boy (17) jailed for eight years for murder of Cork postman Barry Daly
Rent Credit increase on the cards as Harris signals support in budget
Would cutting capital gains tax boost the economy or just make rich people richer?
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson expected to be sentenced in October
Leona Maguire delivers again for Europe who share spoils with US early in Solheim Cup
Woman (60s) dies after two-car collision in Co Limerick last month
How do citizenship language tests work in other European countries?
World Athletics Ultimate Championship: What is it and which Irish stars are competing?
Labour Court throws out €77k claim by RTÉ worker for alleged unpaid entitlements
Gardaí confirm they've dealt with a number of drone incursions during EU presidency
Despite this, gardaí say most reported drone sightings turn out “not to be drones”.
TikTok has 'change of heart' and will attend Oireachtas committee after initially refusing to
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O'Leary refuses to apologise for ‘high-fare rapists’ comment and denies trivialising 'heinous crime'
Irish ministers to attend private event welcoming Trump to Ireland at US ambassador's residence
Energia becomes latest provider to increase gas and electricity prices
Oasis tease Monday for big tour reveal, but what's the story with these Slane rumours?
Gardaí warn of rolling closures on M50 and air passengers told to 'allow extra time for journeys'
A range of security measures are in place for the visit, which An Garda Síochána have declared an “extraordinary event” due to the scale of the policing operation.
New 562-home development in Dublin city centre will include Ireland's tallest building
Harris hints at separating home heating oil from carbon tax changes in budget
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Health minister says some regions have had finance powers removed because they overspent on hiring