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Last week
24th August 2025 - 6th September 2025
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
New US Ambassador says aid must get into Gaza, acknowledges that Irish and US stances 'differ'
Suspected burglars drove the wrong way on the M7 and threw items at garda car, say gardaí
Catherine Connolly 'takes for granted’ that a presidential candidate would be able to speak Irish
Kneecap calls on Irish Government to prevent sale of Israeli bonds by the Central Bank
Presidency race: Micheál Martin backs Jim Gavin, Maria Steen seeks a nomination
Who would you vote for President?
It’s all go for the race to the Áras.
Labour Court urged to intervene in school secretaries and caretakers' strike
Officials convey 'concern' to German authorities after Irish pro-Palestine activist punched by officer
Video footage shows Dublin native Kitty O’Brien being punched by a police officer during the protest in Berlin.
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What is The Traitors' secret formula for turning a TV show into a global hit?
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What's behind the baseless rumours that US President Donald Trump 'is dead'?
Tánaiste says EU will lose its 'credibility' if there is no real action on Gaza genocide
Man charged and due before court following Temple Bar assault that left victim critical
Surrealing in the Years: Ireland's latest Australian exodus has no shortage of explanations
Carl Kinsella
Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems'
Johnny Fallon: Fianna Fáil has a unique relationship with the office of the president
Johnny Fallon
British Army has no place sponsoring Premier League games on Sky Sports
Ireland has €97m worth of shares in companies linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine
The companies were among 48 named on a United Nations list earlier this year.
UN's Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories has called on the named companies to end their complicity in "human rights violations and international crimes".
Ireland's Strategic Investment Fund holds direct investments in almost of a quarter of the companies named on the list.
Claire Byrne's shock exit from RTÉ comes at a time of change in Radio 1
At Newstalk, Byrne will go head-to-head with her replacement, RTÉ’s David McCullagh.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Man arrested in connection with serious assault in Dublin that left victim in critical condition
Hundreds of schools may miss out on hot meals scheme over updated food safety rules
Opinion: Irish artists are keeping the folk tradition of speaking out on political issues alive
Jack Campbell
Irishwoman Gena Heraty and all others kidnapped with her in Haiti have been released
Jim Gavin expected to seek Fianna Fáil Presidential nomination (and Bertie isn't ruling himself out)
Billy Kelleher wants the gig too.
Man (72) loses bid to continue working and will be forced to retire as civilian garda driver
Debunked: Irish Presidents cannot call referendums, despite Conor McGregor’s pledges
Tionchar Kneecap ag spreagadh glórthaí nua ár linne a bheidh le clos ag an Picnic Leictreach
Should Ireland have a wealth tax?
Man (25) charged in connection with violent disorder in Dublin city
Developer redrawing €64m housing scheme plan to save a fairy tree in Co Wicklow
Shelbourne draw Crystal Palace, Shamrock Rovers get Shakhtar in Uefa Conference League
Homelessness: Over 5,000 children in emergency accommodation for the first time ever
Enoch Burke's former school wants him jailed as he returns to grounds 'posing for selfies', court hears
Ireland make seven changes to squad for World Cup meeting with Spain
'A dream come true': 14-year-old Irish actor lands major role in new Star Wars film
Flynn Gray will star opposite Ryan Gosling in the 2027 blockbuster.
Claire Byrne is leaving RTÉ to go to Newstalk in shock move
The news has just broken this afternoon.
Personal items and adult human tooth found in first six weeks of Tuam Mother and Baby home dig