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Politics

August
August 2025
Censure
EU Commission President Von der Leyen may face second no-confidence vote
26 Aug
18.5k
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
26 Aug
4.6k
irish presidential election
Áras 2025: Connolly's Sinn Féin impatience, another campaign begins, and the Jim Gavin question
26 Aug
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hot school meals
Parents of school children told Hot Meals scheme has been delayed days before school starts
26 Aug
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
26 Aug
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boxed in
Postal services around the world are suspending parcel deliveries to the US - here's why
Donald Trump’s removal of a tax exemption has caused uncertainty and is likely to lead to disruption and higher prices for US consumers.
26 Aug
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Electric Picnic
'Mics won't be switched off': Electric Picnic will not stop performances by acts like Kneecap
26 Aug
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Presidential Election
Profile: He has 7 All-Irelands and 'fixed football' but is Jim Gavin Fianna Fáil's Áras saviour?
The famously quiet Dubliner is seen as a safe pair of hands and reportedly the Taoiseach’s choice for the Áras.
26 Aug
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Sponsored
Check out all of the Samhain celebrations taking place across the country this month
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Oct 13
Kilkenny
Blending harvest celebration with centuries-old local legends, Halloween in Kilkenny means food festivals, light shows, and storytelling.
Galway City
Galway City reclaims Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah-Boo, a vibrant, city-wide celebration of food, folklore, and feasting.
Meath & Louth
Explore the origins of Halloween through a five-week celebration rooted in the ancient stories of the Boyne Valley.
Longford & Westmeath
“Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting” is a month-long celebration of ancient Celtic highways, where all routes lead to sacred and mythical locations.
Kerry
Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween is a four-week celebration inspired by the Cailleach Chiarraí – the wise and wild winter goddess of local legend.
Fingal
The Festival of Fire & Light brings Halloween to life in North County Dublin with five weeks of immersive events rooted in local culture and heritage.
Limerick
Limerick’s Home of Halloween Festival 2025 will transform streets, towns, and villages into a six-week celebration of folklore, creativity, and community
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Aras 2025
'I've gone viral': Lawyer turned doggy daycare owner Nick Delehanty launches presidential bid
26 Aug
40.0k
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Protest
Dáil to the dole: Staff who broadcast the Oireachtas 'forced on social welfare due to low pay'
26 Aug
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18
Children's spinal surgeries
Fine Gael minister backs Simon Harris after calls for resignation
25 Aug
15.4k
Dublin Hotels
Minister hits out at hotels charging 'extortionate' prices and says he will address it in Budget
25 Aug
28.5k
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Housing
Housing Finance Agency provides €709m to support social and affordable homes in first half of 2025
25 Aug
5.5k
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Irish Unity
The next president must advance Irish unity, says Mary Lou McDonald
24 Aug
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Lough Neagh
Environmental crisis at Lough Neagh ‘has become a political problem’
24 Aug
9.4k
Famine
Tánaiste 'can move forward' with passing Occupied Territories Bill as famine grips Gaza
24 Aug
11.4k
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'If you put money on me to get a seat, you would have made a fortune'
24 Aug
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RELATED
First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy
16 Aug
Being a first-time TD: Martin Daly on keeping his GP practice going and his concerns about racism
9 Aug
Justice for Harvey march
Large crowds gather in Dublin to remember Harvey, as opposition calls for Simon Harris to resign
Parents of children and children themselves who have been impacted by spinal surgery waiting times took part in the march of remembrance.
Eimer McAuley
23 Aug
18.9k
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: 'I took a plunge joining Fine Gael. Now my family are all members'
23 Aug
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RELATED
First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy
16 Aug
Being a Gen Z TD: I've been surprised by how little ministers actually engage in debates
10 Aug
Being a first-time TD: Will I still be doing this at 80? I don't know but I love it for now.
4 Aug
the great move
'I won't be stuck for something to do': Michael D Higgins on leaving the Áras
23 Aug
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aras25
Open Thread: Who do you want to see running for President?
Updated 23 Aug
28.3k
224
school bus places
Labour calls for ‘overhaul of failing’ school transport as parents unable to secure bus places
23 Aug
8.4k
32
Ghislaine Maxwell
Epstein accomplice told Justice Department she did not see Trump act in ‘inappropriate way’
22 Aug
11.8k
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Family in Ipas accommodation face transfer from Dublin to the other side of the country
22 Aug
38.4k
Analysis
Fianna Fáilers want to offer something different to FG, SF and the Left, but Bertie's not the answer
22 Aug
10.6k
War in Ukraine
'No meeting planned' between Putin and Zelenskyy until agenda is agreed, Russia says
Updated 22 Aug
4.8k
Cost of Living
UCD Students' Union is establishing a food bank to help struggling students
22 Aug
8.3k
67
Dublin City Council
Three hundred warning letters issued over alleged unauthorised short-term rentals in Dublin
22 Aug
44.1k
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gaza famine
'It is now the time for action': President Higgins calls on EU states to respond to Gaza famine
22 Aug
21.1k
john bolton
FBI raids home of fierce Trump critic who previously served as his national security adviser
22 Aug
17.7k
FactCheck
FactFind: What is the Disability Green Paper haunting Heather Humphreys’ presidential run?
22 Aug
13.4k
Safety
6 foot 5 Justice Minister says he feels safe walking around Dublin 'any time of the day or night'
22 Aug
32.7k
Opinion
Larry Donnelly: In his efforts to end the Ukraine war, Trump only cares about one thing
Larry Donnelly
22 Aug
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inheritance tax
Inheritance tax and gift exemption changes pushed for ahead of October's budget
22 Aug
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Tariffs
Drinks industry calls for return to ‘zero-for-zero’ arrangement as it’s left out of tariffs deal
21 Aug
34.9k
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West Bank
Ireland and UK among 21 nations to condemn Israel's plan for illegal Jerusalem settlements
21 Aug
7.2k
massive win
US court overturns $464m civil fraud penalty against Trump, calling the sum 'excessive'
21 Aug
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will they wont they
Catherine Connolly supporters 'anxiously' waiting to see if Sinn Féin will back her Áras bid
21 Aug
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RELATED
'TDs should keep their mouths shut': Cllrs question power of FG's top tier in presidential race
20 Aug
Newly elected senator says he would run for the presidency - if a big party come knocking
20 Aug
Kelly says he's not out of the running yet as Humphreys clocks up supporters
20 Aug
Seán Gallagher says he will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan
19 Aug
Calls for urgent Fianna Fáil meeting to discuss party's approach to the presidential election
19 Aug
Trump Tariffs
Done deal: US agrees to 15% cap on tariffs for pharma imports from the EU
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the deal would provide ‘predictability’ for companies.
21 Aug
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Amnesty International
US using AI surveillance tools to target migrants and pro-Palestine protesters, says Amnesty
21 Aug
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