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Politics

Monday
18th August 2025
Call for urgent cross-party action in Stormont to save Lough Neagh
Hamas accepts new 60-day ceasefire proposal, according to source from the group
Tony Holohan 'will not seek' Áras nomination to avoid 'exposing family to criticism or abuse'
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza
In one incident, bake sales organised for the Irish Red Cross were allegedly criticised as being “antisemitic”.
This week
17th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025
'You can restore children's melodic laughter': Melania Trump sends letter to Vladimir Putin
Heather Humphreys confirms she is 'seriously considering' seeking Fine Gael nomination for president
Number of European leaders to join Zelenskyy in the White House tomorrow
Taoiseach Micheál Martin participated in talks today with a number of European leaders planning to travel to Washington.
Country's largest private landlord drops controversial 'common area' fees for over 50 apartments
The charges – ranging from an extra €150 to €200 every month – had been slapped on new tenants.
Last week
10th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025
First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy
National Guard members sent to Washington to assist Trump's takeover of city's police department
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The presidential race was just blown wide open
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Presidential campaigning ramping up as potential candidates take stock after McGuinness withdrawal
Zelenskyy to head to Washington to meet with Trump on Monday
Debunked: Viral video of Trump berating the Irish government over immigration is fabricated
Madonna claimed Pope Leo 'cannot be denied entry' to Gaza. Is she right?
Everything we know about the presidential election so far - and a few things we don't
Haven’t been paying attention to the election yet? We’ve got you covered.
Trump and Putin shake hands on the tarmac in Alaska ahead of high-stakes Ukraine summit
Verdict in coup trial of Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro set for next month
Frances Fitzgerald not entering Áras race for Fine Gael as Sean Kelly mulls bid
The ISPCA and DSPCA are merging and rebranding to crack down on animal cruelty
Tánaiste highlights human rights abuses as Taliban mark fourth year in power in Afghanistan
Fine Gael to reopen party process to pick a presidential candidate as three names emerge
'If it's a bad meeting, it'll end quickly': Trump vows not to be intimidated ahead of Putin summit
At least 44 people dead after flash floods on popular Himalayan pilgrimage route
Justice Minister concerned ‘majority’ of attacks on Indian community ‘carried out by young people’
What's the beef between this previous and current presidential hopeful?
Public ethics watchdog decides against full investigation into comments made by TD Ken O’Flynn
Melania Trump threatens to sue Joe Biden's son over ‘salacious’ Jeffrey Epstein comments
Millionaire Áras hopeful launches presidential campaign in the Shelbourne - here's what he said
Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness pulls out of presidential race following medical advice
Starmer and Zelenskyy call on Putin to 'prove he is serious' ahead of his summit with Trump
Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska tomorrow to discuss Ukraine’s future.
High demand for Irish passports from US-applicants, with jump in UK requests post Brexit
Israeli military approves plan for new offensive as South Sudan denies Gaza relocation reports
Where is the government storing all its ‘vital data’? In a centre in Co Kildare, of course
Ronan Keating calls for stronger penalties for fatal road offences after his brother's death
Man deported from Ireland on Nigeria flight earlier this year wins appeal to return
President Higgins backs Mary Robinson’s comments warning governments of ‘complicity’ in genocide
'I'm leaving this country': Migrant workers call for immediate action in wake of attacks
Migrant workers protested outside of the Department of the Taoiseach today and handed in a petition demanding action in relation to recent attacks.
Trump says second meeting with both Zelensky and Putin has 'very good chance' of happening