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March
March 2026
white house visit
Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president.
strait of hormuz
Trump wants more enthusiasm from US allies for mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50% as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
psychiatrist notes
The hidden wounds of war: How PTSD and trauma from conflict can present and be treated
St Patrick's Day
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'the very worst of us' amid reports MMA fighter is in Washington
Courts
Man jailed after using US citizenship to buy guns legally in America to re-sell them in Ireland
Middle East
Iranian players head for Oman as five squad members drop plans to seek asylum in Australia
fuel costs
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
Garda dispute
Potential policing shortage for St Patrick’s Day as garda group takes industrial action
Special Criminal Court
Senior Kinahan member pleads guilty to directing gang behind murder of innocent man
EU Navy Solution
Taoiseach says Ireland won’t be getting involved in Trump plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
Any ships used would need anti-aircraft capability as a pre-requisite for joining, which would rule out Ireland as a partner.
Dubai Airport
Dublin Airport warns of disruption to Middle East flights today after drone attack in Dubai
oscars 2026
In Memoriam: Billy Crystal's tribute to Rob Reiner and Barbra Streisand sings for Robert Redford
the usual
St Patrick's Day weather will be a mix of everything (but it looks like it won't rain, at least)
DC BLACKTIE BASH
No Covid…no Burkes? Taoiseach will be hoping for low-key Ireland Funds dinner for once
There’s been a running joke that the Ireland Funds dinner has been somewhat jinxed.
unwanted clothes
Fast fashion: Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem
St Patrick's Day
President Connolly says war must never be normalised in her first St Patrick’s Day address
and the oscar goes to...
Oscars 2026: All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards, including Best Picture
The American epic also won Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing and the first ever Oscar for Best Casting.
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