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Politics
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August 2026
carted away
Trump reportedly hid in catering truck and took secret flight from Turkey due to Iran threat
Budget 2027
Increasing number of taxpayers apply for Rent Credit as Harris says he'd like to see it rise
Summer In The City
Limerick mayor and councillors in spat over road closures for summer events programme
Must ReadExplainer
Daniel Kinahan has been charged with directing a criminal organisation - so what does that mean?
The charge the alleged organised crime boss faces was created two decades ago to deal with feuding gangs in Limerick city and a growing and murderous Dublin gangland ecosystem.
Andrew Muir
NI’s agriculture minister says he has received death threat after 51 cattle culled by shooting
2028 Election
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has given another hint that she is considering a 2028 presidential run
Mental Health
Early intervention in psychosis services supports strong recovery in young people, data shows
oideachas na Gaeilge
Tá 60,000 dalta le díolúintí acu ón nGaeilge anois. An bhfuil orainn an córas a athrú?
AnalysisMARTIN'S TRUMP TEST
Trump is coming back to Ireland – and the political headache is back too
Trump’s 2019 visit was an awkward meeting at Shannon Airport. Will September’s bilateral be any better?
Must ReadExtradition
Government jet lands in Dubai, with Daniel Kinahan set to be extradited on Sunday
Kinahan recently lost an appeal against the extradition.
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White House
US appeals court upholds order halting work on Donald Trump's $600m White House ballroom
Budget 2027
Income tax cuts, childcare, inheritance tax: Here’s what we know so far about Budget 2027
One thing that is a certainty for this year’s budget is tax cuts.
not their cup of tea
Applegreen, Butlers and Insomnia lobby hard against plan for 20c tax on takeaway coffee cups
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Irish people are keeping billions of euro in accounts that yield almost no interest
Raisin Bank
Aug 7
Emergency Department
Criticism that HSE data has 'significant blind spot' on mental health emergencies
THE JIGS AND THE REELS
Taoiseach and President soak up the vibes at Belfast's first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
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Significant milestone as construction progresses on First BusConnects Corridor at Liffey Valley
Transport for Ireland
Aug 6
Taghmon
Gravestones 'smashed to pieces' in criminal vandalism of historic Wexford graveyard
Gardaí are appealing for information on the incident, which they believe occurred between April and July.
investment scheme
Harris's new investment scheme could tax savers even if they lose money, Green Party warns
state-provided accommodation
Applications open for Ukrainians to remain in State accommodation as contracts get phased out
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Aug 6
Harassment
'He knows where I live': Female councillors continue to report 'unsettling' calls from private number
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