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Politics

Last month
September 2025
irish peacekeepers
Taoiseach meets Lebanese president to discuss need for justice for Private Seán Rooney
Christina Finn
reports from New York
22 Sep
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Palestinian State
Connolly in clash with Keir Starmer and Micheál Martin over Hamas role in Palestine's future
22 Sep
22.5k
Gaza Flotilla
Independent TD Barry Heneghan says he is joining Gaza flotilla
22 Sep
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
22 Sep
3.0k
United Nations
Eurovision boycott 'very impactful' way of making Israel aware of international opinion, says Harris
Christina Finn
reports from New York
22 Sep
7.2k
Social Media
Jim Gavin hits out at 'utterly false online smears' published about him
Updated 22 Sep
48.7k
Helen McEntee
Education minister says primary sex ed necessary because children are finishing school later
22 Sep
22.7k
Robert Troy
Junior minister says people who work should get prioritised access to social housing
22 Sep
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The Morning Lead
Another 'Super Monday' as Áras hopefuls scramble for spot on ballot at final council hearings
Nominations for the presidential election close this Wednesday.
22 Sep
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fake profiles
​Threats to politicians: Enforce existing laws before considering new ones, says Tánaiste
22 Sep
5.0k
36
Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for deadly overnight strikes in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia
22 Sep
6.8k
UNITED NATIONS WEEK
Over 140 world leaders in NY as Harris slams 'outrageous' blocking of Palestine's leaders by US
Christina Finn
reports from New York
22 Sep
11.2k
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Arizona
Trump tells stadium crowd at Charlie Kirk memorial: 'I hate my opponents'
Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk earlier told the memorial service that she forgave the man accused of killing her husband.
Updated 22 Sep
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sign of peace
Trump and Musk meet and shake hands at Charlie Kirk memorial
Updated 22 Sep
13.0k
United Nations
UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognise Palestinian state
Updated 21 Sep
23.4k
Online threats
Verona Murphy urges action on fake social media accounts and false narratives
21 Sep
8.5k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dublin Airport delays, Palestinian statehood at the UN and Trump to lead tributes to Charlie Kirk…
21 Sep
5.0k
cost of living crisis
'They have a fear of ESB bills': Older people 'extremely concerned' about cost of living in winter
21 Sep
12.9k
57
The Morning Lead
Palestinian state recognition to dominate UN Week as Taoiseach and Tánaiste head to New York
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are travelling stateside today to attend the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Christina Finn
21 Sep
7.1k
Aras2025
Sinn Féin is officially backing Catherine Connolly in the race for the Áras
Updated 20 Sep
48.4k
226
The Daily Poll
These people were almost Áras candidates. Who would you have voted for?
20 Sep
36.2k
93
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Pedestrian and cyclist deaths, ‘massive’ Russian attack and Putin’s answer to Eurovision…
20 Sep
5.0k
Arizona
A Charlie Kirk memorial will take place at a 63,000-capacity NFL stadium tomorrow
20 Sep
9.1k
Free Speech
Republican senator Ted Cruz says regulator acted like 'mafioso' in Jimmy Kimmel cancellation
Updated 20 Sep
24.8k
77
Bloc Party
Putin’s answer to the Eurovision – featuring China, Cuba and the USA – kicks off tonight
20 Sep
17.1k
US
Judge throws out Trump's 'improper' $15bn lawsuit against The New York Times
19 Sep
22.6k
64
Tallinn
Nato says it intercepted three Russian fighter jets that violated Estonian airspace
Updated 19 Sep
22.0k
RELATED
Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone's intrusion into its airspace
14 Sep
Poland says Russian drones entering its airspace 'not accidental' as Moscow dismisses 'myths'
10 Sep
Opinion
The Basic Income scheme brought me success, wellbeing and family life; the Government must retain it
Michael Gallen
19 Sep
8.6k
not bitter
'We were ready to go': Bertie Ahern says he prepared for Áras race for two years
The former taoiseach said he was “very disappointed” not to receive the support of the Fianna Fáil leadership and declined to back Jim Gavin.
19 Sep
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RELATED
Just like Micheál, Jim Gavin has no time for polls, but FF should fear a post-budget survey
15 Sep
High stakes game for Micheál Martin's leadership if Jim Gavin flops in presidential race
9 Sep
Race for the Áras
Áras Race: Former Cork mayor Kieran McCarthy picks up surprise nomination at Waterford council
Updated 19 Sep
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Aras2025
Michael Healy Rae nominates Maria Steen for Áras run (but still wants Heather Humphreys to win)
Updated 19 Sep
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RELATED
Áras Race: Former Cork mayor Kieran McCarthy picks up surprise nomination at Waterford council
19 Sep
Jarlath Burns says he's still not running for the Áras despite rumours linking him to Sinn Féin
19 Sep
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
19 Sep
3.0k
United Left
The Green Party has decided to endorse Catherine Connolly in the presidential election
19 Sep
13.2k
57
kneecap
Kneecap banned from entering Canada, pledge to sue Canadian MP for 'malicious' comments
Updated 19 Sep
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Gardaí
Since May 2024, 15 gardaí left the force after being convicted of criminal offences
19 Sep
11.1k
PHONE APPS
Taoiseach says people ‘shouldn't share location data’ and that government will review legislation
19 Sep
38.5k
45
Northern Ireland
New unit in gardaí as part of Troubles legacy deal between UK and Irish governments
19 Sep
12.0k
Explainer
Why is France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron taking steps in a US court to prove she’s a woman?
19 Sep
26.3k
Israeli bonds
Luxembourg activists vow to continue Irish campaign against facilitation of Israeli 'war bonds'
19 Sep
6.3k
definitely not
Jarlath Burns says he's still not running for the Áras despite rumours linking him to Sinn Féin
19 Sep
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