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Politics
May
May 2026
elected
Sean Kyne overtakes Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas to win Galway West byelection
The Fine Gael candidate leapfrogged Thomas on the eleventh and final count after Labour’s Helen Ogbu’s transfers were distributed.
FactCheck
The EU is bringing in Digital IDs for citizens – but what are they, and how will it affect you?
The app should allow users to verify their age without giving their date of birth.
European Union
EU sanctions against Israel could happen after Ireland assumes presidency, Dooley says
Peace Talks
Trump says talks with Iran 'constructive', but US negotiators will not 'rush into a deal'
not so united left
Sinn Féin 'at a crossroads' and 'need to figure out where they're going', Holly Cairns says
Banned
France bans Israel's Ben-Gvir from entry after 'reprehensible' actions towards Gaza activists
Breakdown
Why AI-fuelled job cuts at multinationals risk blowing a hole in Ireland’s public finances
Ireland’s deal with the tech giants is at risk of breaking down, as big companies appear keen to take an axe to their workforces.
Internet Diaries
George Floyd comparisons around Yves Sakila’s death went viral and came from unexpected places
As it happened
Social Democrats win Dublin Central as Galway West goes down to the wire
It’s been a long day of counting. Here’s how it all went down.
bertie's stomping ground
Micheál Martin admits 'poor result' in Dublin Central as candidate fails to win election expenses
byelection
SocDems set to win Dublin Central because campaign was one of 'hope and inclusion', Cairns says
at a glance
Movers and shakers: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
Now that we have a first count, here are some takes from the numbers in the boxes.
family matters
Trump skips son's wedding, insisting he must stay in White House as Iran talks continue
Dublin Central
McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
Road Safety
Young men from Donegal and Mayo 'disproportionately' represented in collisions, RSA says
all to play for
The votes have all been cast, but when will we know the results of the two byelections?
We should know who the two newest TDs in the Dáil are by this evening.
White House
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Dublin
Dublin Bikes scheme to come to an end next year, with plans for Council to launch new service
global sumud flotilla
Fourteen Irish flotilla activists deported from Israel expected to return home on Saturday
dublin central byelection
‘Number of complaints’ received over Gerry Hutch images stencilled on ground near polling station
Diplomatic Relations
Taoiseach says he asked Pope Leo for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse
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