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Department of Defence
Government confirms order to buy long-range military radar systems from France
Manchester
Micheál Martin's going to be the first foreign leader to visit Andy Burnham in No 10 North
Must ReadImmigration
Up to a month in jail: nearly 500 held pre-deportation since O'Callaghan took over
IHREC has raised concerns about an overreliance on prisons and a lack of independent oversight on immigration-linked detentions.
Yesterday
17th September 2026
Dublin city centre
Road closures on Friday and Saturday for EU presidency event with high-profile guests
Operation Fianna
Military group declares 'blatant exploitation' of personnel in operation to protect EU presidency
Must ReadFáilte
New Irish citizens elated at ceremonies, but sympathetic for friends facing stricter rules
One new citizen said she cried when the Irish anthem was played during the ceremony.
The ceremonies are happening against the backdrop of new, stricter rules that will apply to future applications.
Minister for State Colm Brophy has said new rules are expected to come into effect around the end of this year.
Fuel Prices
Pressure mounts on government as prices at the pumps exceed €2 per litre for petrol and diesel
Dublin
Man arrested in connection with assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae while in his car in Dublin
Healy-Rae was assaulted by a lone male while he was stopped in traffic on his way home from Dáil Éireann yesterday afternoon.
not so heated rivalry
Carney warns against beefed-up EU alliance becoming another global power ‘only with better manners’
Donald Trump
Catherine Connolly says Trump asked if she believed Ireland would be united during her lifetime
Palestine
Classic Hits Radio to remove Ed Sheeran music 'for foreseeable future' amid Macklemore row
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Harris likely to bow to pressure to tackle unpopular investment tax in upcoming budget
Deemed disposal is widely viewed as a deterrent to investment by Irish savers.
Wednesday
16th September 2026
Donald Trump
Tharraing ‘grá’ Trump d’Éirinn aontaithe trioblóid, ní hamháin in Éirinn ach ar fud an domhain
Kerry
TD Michael Healy-Rae assaulted in his car while driving through Dublin
Gardaí confirmed the incident occurred shortly after 4pm on Cork Street in Dublin.
Gaeilge
D’fhéadfadh scéim traipisithe seancharranna maidir le feithiclí leictreacha a bheith ar na bacáin do 2027
off the rails
It's official: transport authorities expect a drop in public transport use after fare hike
The National Transport Authority said that for every 10% fare increase, passenger numbers fall by 3%.
Must ReadEU said it
'Living in another world': Irish politicians divided over von der Leyen's latest EU vision
stop the game
Politicians call on FAI and government to be more like acts quitting Ed Sheeran's tour
mythical metro
MetroLink to cost up to €17.5bn and take at least a decade to be ready for passengers
Tuesday
15th September 2026
Must ReadNational Ploughing Championships
Sun showers and sheep shearing on day one of the National Ploughing Championships
ExclusiveOperation Far Sunrise
Catering provider for gardaí 'stood down' during Trump visit after complaints
garda driving
Garda management confirm just six gardaí will be trained in pursuit driving this year
The GRA, AGSI and garda management appeared before the Oireachtas justice committee to discuss the issues associated with pursuit training.
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