Irish

Monday

27th March 2023

# Your Say

Poll: Would you go to a Joe Biden event during his Irish visit?

The US president is coming to Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

26.6k

Mon 10:58 AM

# Limerick

Two men in critical condition after stabbings in Limerick

A man in his 20s and a man in his 40s were found with stab wounds in Thomondgate in the early hours of this morning.

12.3k

Mon 10:58 AM

# Dundrum

Teenager dies and man in critical condition following road traffic collision in Co Tipperary

The single vehicle collision occurred yesterday morning at around 6.10am.

18.1k

Mon 9:59 AM

# penultimate hurdle

Rory McIlroy disappointed to miss out on final as Sam Burns wins in Austin

World number one Scottie Scheffler was also upset in the last four.

44.7k

Updated

Mon 9:06 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 355 asylum seekers without accommodation, retirement of ‘Disappeared’ scientist and Israeli protests.

6.5k

Updated

Mon 8:59 AM

# Education

Over 600 extra teaching course places to be added over the next two years

Norma Foley said the move was one of number of measures taken to address the high demand for teachers.

10.2k

Mon 8:50 AM

# geoff knupfer

‘It’s been quite a journey’: Lead ‘Disappeared’ investigator Geoff Knupfer to retire this week

Geoff Knupfer, who has been in the role since 2005, said it has been ‘an honour’ to be so closely involved in humanitarian investigations.

14.8k

Updated

Mon 8:28 AM

# Pennsylvania

Death toll from powerful explosion at chocolate factory in United States rises to seven

The explosion happened on Friday afternoon in the state of Pennsylvania.

15.6k

Mon 8:12 AM

# tap it

Record high of almost €17.9 billion spent using contactless payments last year

The last quarter of 2022 saw three million contactless payments per day valued at an average of €53 million.

12.2k

Mon 6:05 AM

# impact report

355 asylum seekers are currently without accommodation, says Irish Refugee Council

The charity said the figure shows ‘a further deterioration in the rights of people seeking protection’.

16.3k

Mon 12:05 AM

Sunday

26th March 2023

# he's still standing

Quiz: How much do you know about Elton John?

Do you remember when rock was young?

32.8k

Sun 10:00 PM

# news wrap

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Your roundup of what made the headlines.

10.7k

Sun 8:20 PM

Voices

Money Diaries: A part-time call centre supervisor on €29K in her final year of college

This week, our reader is juggling working with finishing her dissertation while saving to take a holiday when her final exams are complete.

29.7k

Sun 8:00 PM

# Injured

Child hospitalised after getting struck by a car in Tipperary

The child has been brought to Temple Street Hospital in Dublin for treatment following the crash.

29.4k

Sun 6:44 PM

# top cats

Kilkenny see off Cork to set up Division 1 final with Limerick

Kilkenny will face Limerick in a repeat of the All-Ireland final.

9.8k

Updated

Sun 6:10 PM

# opposition view

Mbappe: 'Ireland have a reputation for a physical style but they play a lot of good football'

Mbappe and Didier Deschamps also recognised the potential of Evan Ferguson ahead of tomorrow night’s game.

15.6k

Sun 5:57 PM

# Protest

Dublin Airport says traffic is 'returning to normal' after immigration protest

The airport had warned that people should “allow additional time” for their flight due to heavy traffic arising from the demonstration.

33.9k

Sun 4:57 PM

# Drowning

29 people dead after boats capsize during migrant crossings off Tunisia

The coastguard said it had recovered the bodies of 29 migrants after three boats capsized.

8.4k

Sun 2:00 PM

# Guess who's back

Stephen Cluxton returns to Dublin senior football panel

Stephen Cluxton is on the bench for Dublin’s Division 2 meeting with Louth on Sunday.

27.8k

Sun 1:05 PM

# partnership

Colum Eastwood rules out SDLP merger with Irish Labour Party

Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik described the SDLP as a “sister party”.

10.4k

Sun 12:15 PM

# NTMA

Interest rate on some State Savings products to rise for first time in almost 16 years

This follows six interest rate hits by the European Central Bank since last summer.

31.0k

Sun 12:08 PM

# BUSINESS POST

Fianna Fáil and Greens support drops but Fine Gael sees small gain in latest Red C poll

The ending of the eviction ban on 31 March has been at the forefront of politics in recent weeks.

17.1k

Sun 11:44 AM

# wrap up warm

Frosty conditions on the way in some areas with temperatures to drop to -2 degrees tonight

Met Éireann says temperatures just above freezing in much of Munster and Connacht will prevent any frost development there.

28.2k

Sun 11:14 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland keep the twice-yearly clock changes?

Daylight saving time has begun today.

39.2k

Sun 10:53 AM

# tusla

Tusla contacted social media platforms several times last year over online abuse towards staff

Tusla also said it was developing a new Violence, Harassment and Aggression Strategy to help its staff.

10.4k

Sun 9:30 AM

# 7 great reads

Sitdown Sunday: What it's like to be a Premier League referee

Settle down in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

9.2k

Sun 9:00 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Worries from people facing eviction; Trump holds campaign rally in Texas

6.9k

Sun 8:45 AM

Voices

Analysis: We know of 'shrinkflation' but what role is 'greedflation' playing in our economy?

Economist Victor Duggan wonders if it is a profit-price spiral that is driving inflation.

16.3k

Sun 7:45 AM

# spring forward

In case you forgot: The clocks went forward by an hour last night

It’s that time again… hopefully you remembered to change the clocks

9.3k

Sun 7:30 AM

# eviction stories

The end of the eviction ban: 'My kids ask me where are we going to live - and I have no idea'

Thousands of households are facing eviction, here are some of their stories.

24.6k

Mar 26th 2023, 12:10 AM

Last week

19th March 2023 - 1st April 2023

# suftum

Ulster come from behind to beat Bulls and secure home URC quarter-final

Tom Stewart’s hat-trick helped the northern province to a bonus-point win.

8.7k

Mar 25th 2023, 10:01 PM

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# Brian Cox

Quiz: Cox on Cox - who said it, Brian Cox or Brian Cox?

Two Cox for the price of one.

22.4k

Mar 25th 2023, 10:00 PM

# Treaty On Top

Limerick power past Tipperary and into hurling league final

John Kiely’s side will face Cork or Kilkenny in the decider where, on this form, they will be heavy favourites.

14.6k

Mar 25th 2023, 9:56 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'Having a therapist who understands your race, sexuality and gender is important'

Niamh Jimenez says there is a lack of diversity in the therapy setting and outlines why that matters.

14.5k

Mar 25th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Rugby

Munster slip behind in top-four race as Glasgow secure memorable URC win at Thomond Park

The hosts trailed 28-0 at the break.

14.6k

Mar 25th 2023, 7:56 PM

# evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Your roundup of what made the headlines.

8.7k

Mar 25th 2023, 7:55 PM

# tough day

Inexperienced Ireland suffer chastening defeat to Wales in Six Nations rugby opener

The Welsh physically dominated Ireland in a bonus-point victory in Cardiff.

19.2k

Mar 25th 2023, 7:34 PM

# Housing Crisis

Labour leader Ivana Bacik calls for ‘structural revolution’ in housing provision

Speaking to delegates in Cork, Bacik said Labour wants to deliver a million homes in 10 years.

16.4k

Mar 25th 2023, 7:21 PM

# New Ross

Major fire at New Ross furniture premises brought under control

Pictures from the scene showed a large fire in the area, with smoke billowing from building.

32.1k

Updated

Mar 25th 2023, 6:55 PM

# Defence Forces

Women of Honour group to meet with Tánaiste despite 'concerns' about 'pointless' review

The Women of Honour group said they have only agreed to attend ‘out of courtesy’.

9.6k

Updated

Mar 25th 2023, 6:01 PM