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This week
12th April 2026 - 14th April 2026
FactCheck: Do golf clubs apply for sports capital funding at three times the rate of boxing clubs?
The claim was made in the Dáil as an example of how the State treats sports traditionally enjoyed by different groups.
We look at the rate each sport applies for government funding - and how much each of them get.
A taste of Italy along the Killiney coast for €7,250,000
Last week
5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about Greek gods and goddesses?
Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'
Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.
Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through
Women and the Catholic Church: Reform has long been promised, but real change has been denied
Fr Tony Flannery
How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them
While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.
Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí
It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.
Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy
Only around 25% of normal daily fuel deliveries are being completed due to the ongoing protests.
The Left shouldn't abandon fuel protesters, TD Paul Murphy says
I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand National
Leinster 43-13 Sale Sharks, Champions Cup quarter-final
England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations Championship
Three-way talks with US and Iran begin in Pakistan after indirect discussions
Thatched roof of Dublin pub catches fire
Arsenal open door to Man City in title race with defeat at home to Bournemouth
Do you think it's time for the protesters against fuel prices to stand down?
Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
Man attacked US military airplane with hatchet at Shannon Airport this morning
CMAT brings two-step to Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter dazzles as first headliner of weekend
M50 partially closed and public transport remains disrupted as blockades enter fifth day
Gardaí aware of fake document shared on social media purporting to be 'operational directive'
Motoring: How we can all get a bit more from our fuel
Paddy Comyn
Surrealing in the Years: 'Fuel protests' are bad news for a society that's given up on nuance
Carl Kinsella
Four counties under wind warnings, as blustery weekend begins
'What a journey': Artemis astronauts splash down into Pacific Ocean
McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.
Can the government cut carbon tax, and what would happen if it did?
Carbon tax is back on the agenda. Here’s what any changes would mean in the short and long term.
Some very creative accounting was needed to greenlight the Galway ring road
Ciarán Ferrie
Essential goods shortages 'only a matter of time' if fuel protests continue
Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power could end tomorrow, but will anything change in Hungary?
At the moment, opinion polls put Orbán’s main rival in the lead, but how different would the country look under his leadership?
Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by six shots, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth
Every garda in the country ordered to work for next three days for ‘exceptional event’
All members with public order training have been told to arrive in their protective gear.
Status Yellow weather warnings issued for six counties tomorrow
Talks to resume tomorrow as fuel blockades continue, Tánaiste promises 'substantial' fuel package
IFA president Francie Gorman said after today’s meeting the government needs to be ‘a lot more proactive’.
Big championship preview and the Tony Soprano 'Remember when' section