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Farming robots and Marty Morrissey's love island: Everything you need to know about The Ploughing Ploughing 2019

Farming robots and Marty Morrissey's love island: Everything you need to know about The Ploughing

3 hours ago 5,180 Views 3 Comments

The traffic, the weather: If you’re heading to Ballintrane we’ve got you covered.

Micheál Martin puts pressure on Fine Gael to include green policies in this year's Budget Interview

Micheál Martin puts pressure on Fine Gael to include green policies in this year's Budget

9 hours ago 7,764 Views 48 Comments

Martin wants the government to set a target for when it will be fossil-free.

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Politics - Yesterday’s News

Iran seizes suspected fuel smuggling boat as tensions ratchet higher in the Gulf Strait Of Hormuz

Iran seizes suspected fuel smuggling boat as tensions ratchet higher in the Gulf

19 hours ago 12,552 Views 12 Comments

A naval patrol of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted the vessel.

Boris Johnson pulls out of Luxembourg press conference as he's booed and jeered First Meeting

Boris Johnson pulls out of Luxembourg press conference as he's booed and jeered

19 hours ago 46,846 Views 66 Comments

A Downing Street spokesperson has also confirmed that EU and UK talks will soon take place daily.

The Guardian apologises for editorial which said David Cameron felt 'privileged pain' over death of his young son Media

The Guardian apologises for editorial which said David Cameron felt 'privileged pain' over death of his young son

23 hours ago 35,565 Views 26 Comments

The Guardian says the article “fell far short of our standards”.

The 9 at 9: Monday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

Updated Mon 9:00 AM 10,042 Views No Comments

Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.

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Trump defends Justice Brett Kavanaugh as he faces fresh sexual misconduct allegations Allegations

Trump defends Justice Brett Kavanaugh as he faces fresh sexual misconduct allegations

Mon 7:51 AM 21,741 Views 22 Comments

A former Yale classmate of Kavanaugh alleged that the jurist exposed himself at a freshman year party.

Johnson's Incredible Hulk comparison labelled 'infantile' as he heads for lunch with Juncker Comic Character

Johnson's Incredible Hulk comparison labelled 'infantile' as he heads for lunch with Juncker

Mon 7:41 AM 21,181 Views 18 Comments

Downing Street has expressed confidence that the meeting will help efforts to find a deal.

Oil prices soar and Trump says US 'locked and loaded' after attack on Saudi facilities Tensions

Oil prices soar and Trump says US 'locked and loaded' after attack on Saudi facilities

Mon 6:52 AM 22,344 Views 31 Comments

Iran has denied allegations it is behind the attack.

Politics - Sunday 15 September, 2019

'The arts are really good for bringing people together to have difficult conversations' Human Rights Arts Festival

'The arts are really good for bringing people together to have difficult conversations'

Sun 8:00 PM 8,061 Views 1 Comment

A unique human rights arts festival run by Smashing Times takes place in Dublin this month.

Cameron condemns Leave 'liars' while Johnson says Britain 'just like Incredible Hulk' And Now To Brexit

Cameron condemns Leave 'liars' while Johnson says Britain 'just like Incredible Hulk'

Sun 8:16 AM 27,110 Views 30 Comments

Extracts of Cameron’s book published today reveal a disdain for Johnson and others from the Leave campaign.

Fine Gael minister awards highest level of money from government rural funding scheme to own constituency Clár Funding

Fine Gael minister awards highest level of money from government rural funding scheme to own constituency

Sun 12:05 AM 49,409 Views 80 Comments

Mayo received over 10% of the total money awarded as part of the Clár funding scheme since 2016.

Politics - Saturday 14 September, 2019

A look back at John Bercow - a divisive figure who embodies the Brexit-era politician House Speaker

A look back at John Bercow - a divisive figure who embodies the Brexit-era politician

Sat 10:00 PM 26,947 Views 26 Comments

From “Order! Order” to “Division! Clear the Lobby!” here’s a look back at the colourful House Speaker.

Taoiseach: 'Anyone that reads the law will understand why we disagree with the Data Commissioner's report' Public Services Card

Taoiseach: 'Anyone that reads the law will understand why we disagree with the Data Commissioner's report'

Sat 11:19 AM 23,195 Views 76 Comments

The Taoiseach confirmed that the government has yet to file any court documents appealing findings by the Data Protection Commissioner.

RTÉ's Tony Connelly says Boris Johnson has a lot to answer for on how the EU was 'caricatured' Man In Brussels

RTÉ's Tony Connelly says Boris Johnson has a lot to answer for on how the EU was 'caricatured'

Sat 11:00 AM 33,460 Views 18 Comments

RTÉ’s man in Brussels spoke to us about deteriorating Anglo-Irish relations, the influence of the British press, and how journalists cover the EU.

Here are 4 possible Brexit outcomes that we could get by 31 October Speculation Nation

Here are 4 possible Brexit outcomes that we could get by 31 October

Sat 8:30 AM 31,888 Views 32 Comments

Let’s spin the wheel of Brexit speculation.

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Calls for no more 'posturing and game playing' as minister convenes beef dispute talks Beef Prices

Calls for no more 'posturing and game playing' as minister convenes beef dispute talks

Sat 8:17 AM 7,332 Views 19 Comments

Minister Michael Creed said it’s important both sides enter talks with a “firm intention to reach agreement”.

Politics - Friday 13 September, 2019

Micheál Martin 'not entertaining' the idea of a grand coalition with Fine Gael

Micheál Martin 'not entertaining' the idea of a grand coalition with Fine Gael

Fri 7:59 PM 9,677 Views 42 Comments

Martin says there is a sense the Taoiseach is trying to provoke Fianna Fáil into an election.

Varadkar says FG would consider supporting FF if it won most seats — but not if it had a larger coalition General Election

Varadkar says FG would consider supporting FF if it won most seats — but not if it had a larger coalition

Updated Fri 4:30 PM 19,633 Views 96 Comments

The Taoiseach has said he wants to have a general election in May 2020.

Apple tax: Ireland's appeal over the €14.3bn due to Ireland will be heard next week State Aid

Apple tax: Ireland's appeal over the €14.3bn due to Ireland will be heard next week

Fri 2:17 PM 12,928 Views 59 Comments

The appeal is due before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Larry Donnnelly: The third Democratic debate was a ho-hum night in Houston State Of The Race

Larry Donnnelly: The third Democratic debate was a ho-hum night in Houston

Fri 1:57 PM 7,680 Views 74 Comments

It was a debate with few shocks and, when the dust settled, the three frontrunnners had solidified their positions, writes Larry Donnelly.

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Taoiseach calls on Galway TD to withdraw remarks made at direct provision centre public meeting Noel Grealish

Taoiseach calls on Galway TD to withdraw remarks made at direct provision centre public meeting

Fri 10:58 AM 27,583 Views No Comments

Footage shared on social media shows Noel Grealish referencing “economic migrants” from Africa coming to “sponge off us”.

Poll: Is May 2020 the right time to hold an election? Ge20 This post contains a poll

Poll: Is May 2020 the right time to hold an election?

Fri 8:45 AM 18,849 Views 67 Comments

The Taoiseach wants to have a general election at the beginning of the summer.

'UK must leave as one nation': Foster refutes reports the DUP would accept Irish Sea checks Denied

'UK must leave as one nation': Foster refutes reports the DUP would accept Irish Sea checks

Fri 7:38 AM 29,131 Views 47 Comments

The London Times reports that the DUP is prepared to accept the North abiding by some EU rules post-Brexit.

'Get rid of Trump': Democrats united on some things - but divided on others - as Biden leads debate Joe Show This post contains videos

'Get rid of Trump': Democrats united on some things - but divided on others - as Biden leads debate

Fri 6:58 AM 17,176 Views 45 Comments

The former US vice president clashed with frontrunners Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in last night’s debate.

Recent attempted bombings in Northern Ireland could drag us all back to the Troubles TOM CLONAN

Recent attempted bombings in Northern Ireland could drag us all back to the Troubles

Fri 6:20 AM 19,584 Views 19 Comments

A recent attempted mortar attack in Strabane has all the hallmarks of the past, writes Tom Clonan.

Minister says he's still considering whether to give everyone a 'carbon cheque' to offset tax hike Budget 2020

Minister says he's still considering whether to give everyone a 'carbon cheque' to offset tax hike

Fri 6:10 AM 21,145 Views 59 Comments

Paschal Donohoe said any changes to the carbon tax will be “very different” to other tax changes he’s made in the past.

Over half of government departments have used unpaid interns in recent years Jobs

Over half of government departments have used unpaid interns in recent years

Fri 6:05 AM 11,419 Views 8 Comments

Nine departments say they have done so since 2014.

Palestinian politician to pursue defamation case against Facebook in Irish High Court Mohammed Dahlan

Palestinian politician to pursue defamation case against Facebook in Irish High Court

Fri 12:05 AM 23,413 Views No Comments

Mohammed Dahlan’s lawyers have moved their focus from England to Ireland.

Politics - Thursday 12 September, 2019

Minister to publish Commission's PSC report 'in the next week or so' PSC

Minister to publish Commission's PSC report 'in the next week or so'

Thu 5:26 PM 20,359 Views 50 Comments

The government is in a showdown with the Data Protection Commissioner over a report on the legality of the PSC.

Boris Johnson denies misleading the queen and says NI-Scotland bridge would be 'very good' Across The Water This post contains videos

Boris Johnson denies misleading the queen and says NI-Scotland bridge would be 'very good'

Updated Thu 4:33 PM 48,670 Views 48 Comments

Yesterday, a Scottish court found that Johnson’s prorogation was “unlawful”.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he wants a general election in May 2020 Election 2020

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he wants a general election in May 2020

Thu 1:33 PM 60,728 Views 112 Comments

At the party’s annual away day, Varadkar said he has always believed that the next election should take place in the summer of 2020.

'Time to level with people': Coveney says customs checks after no-deal will be temporary and away from the border Brexit

'Time to level with people': Coveney says customs checks after no-deal will be temporary and away from the border

Thu 12:50 PM 26,028 Views 47 Comments

He said a timeline for how long the checks would be operational will have to be agreed.

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Belfast court says it can't rule on no-deal Brexit case as it 'belongs to the world of politics' Raymond Mccord

Belfast court says it can't rule on no-deal Brexit case as it 'belongs to the world of politics'

Updated Thu 12:42 PM 35,601 Views 22 Comments

Lord Justice McCloskey said: “Virtually all of the assembled evidence belongs in the world of politics.”

Donohoe says he 'won't make the mistake' of tax cuts in Budget 2020 given no-deal Brexit risk Budget 2020

Donohoe says he 'won't make the mistake' of tax cuts in Budget 2020 given no-deal Brexit risk

Thu 8:49 AM 13,725 Views 66 Comments

“We won’t make the mistake of decreasing the tax the one day and having to increase it the next,” the minister said.

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement new asylum restrictions Asylum

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement new asylum restrictions

Thu 7:19 AM 11,684 Views 18 Comments

Democrats have said the ruling puts people’s lives at risk.

Politics - Wednesday 11 September, 2019

Minister for Agriculture has met representatives from both sides of the beef dispute Talk To Me

Minister for Agriculture has met representatives from both sides of the beef dispute

Updated Wed 9:00 PM 15,484 Views 18 Comments

It comes after talks between both parties broke down earlier this week.

Irish political parties condemn Netanyahu's pledge to annex West Bank territory Israel This post contains videos

Irish political parties condemn Netanyahu's pledge to annex West Bank territory

Updated Wed 5:30 PM 19,604 Views 70 Comments

Tánaiste Simon Coveney described the move as a “dangerous political commitment”.

Justin Trudeau announces general election for Canada this October Liberal Party

Justin Trudeau announces general election for Canada this October

Wed 4:07 PM 13,139 Views 22 Comments

Parliament was dissolved today.

Mary Lou McDonald says Englishman who left €1.7m to Sinn Féin was a ‘rebel with a cause’ Donation

Mary Lou McDonald says Englishman who left €1.7m to Sinn Féin was a ‘rebel with a cause’

Wed 2:07 PM 24,892 Views 41 Comments

The man left the money to Sinn Féin in his will.

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