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Politics

Last week
17th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
now what
Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?
Contest organisers the EBU will be breathing a sigh of relief now that the week is over – but whether the boycotting broadcasters will return remains an open question.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
Updated 17 May
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pa daly
Supreme Court to hear Sinn Féin TD's appeal over super junior ministers at Cabinet
17 May
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Not for turning
Ireland ‘needs to avoid' type of political leadership turmoil 'impacting UK’, Taoiseach says
17 May
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The article Israel is suing The New York Times over
17 May
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eurovision result
Bulgaria are surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
Israel finished in 8th place after the jury votes were announced and once again received a massive public vote in the contest.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
Updated 17 May
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This month
May 2026
Vienna
Pro-Gaza protesters arrested near Eurovision arena as contest takes place amid heavy security
Austrian police said the protesters were repeatedly asked to remove face coverings and detained after they refused to comply.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
16 May
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The week that was
'It’s going to be a dogfight': Three winners and three losers from the political week
Bertie Ahern’s blunder, Dublin Central highs and lows, and ministers for slow pace.
Christina Finn
16 May
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more to do
Giving young people hope on housing a 'defining challenge of our time', Taoiseach says
The party is celebrating its hundredth anniversary.
16 May
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Austria
Large-scale anti-Eurovision protest takes place in Vienna ahead of Grand Final
Updated 16 May
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Dublin
Scuffles between gardaí and protesters outside Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis
16 May
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no surprises there
Wes Streeting (finally) confirms he will run in any leadership contest to replace Starmer
Updated 16 May
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RELATED
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
16 May
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
14 May
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Staying Put
Taoiseach dismisses leadership speculation amid poor Fianna Fáil polling in byelection
16 May
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Cost of Living
'Very strong emphasis' on easing pressure on families in Budget 2027, says Taoiseach
16 May
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Nigeria
Trump says IS second-in-command killed in US-Nigerian mission
16 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Keir Starmer’s leadership challenge, milder weather from next week, and what exactly does Derek Mooney do at RTÉ?
16 May
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Taiwan
Taiwan says it is a 'sovereign' country after Trump warned against declaring independence
16 May
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Who do you think should be the next leader of Fianna Fáil?
16 May
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Road Deaths
Drink-driving: If your chance of being caught is 1 in 77, where is the deterrent?
Paddy Comyn
16 May
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The Morning Lead
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
‘Unambitious’, ‘bland’ and ‘worst of both worlds’ – the critics have not been kind to Starmer in recent months.
Andrew Walsh
16 May
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
15 May
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Beijing
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
15 May
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Eurovision
'No Stage for Genocide' concert held in Vienna, with more protests expected over weekend
Updated 15 May
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WASHINGTON TALKS
Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes
15 May
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FactCheck
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
15 May
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walks like a duck
'Groundhog Day': RTÉ under fire as it confirms Derek Mooney earned enough to make top 10 lists
RTÉ said that in 2020 up to 2024 Mooney was designated as a producer, and not as a presenter
Updated 15 May
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RTÉ paid Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne combined €97k after they stopped working for broadcaster
15 May
Controversy
Bertie Ahern regrets remarks as Martin says former Taoiseach free to canvass for party
15 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
15 May
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
15 May
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gardening leave
RTÉ paid Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne combined €97k after they stopped working for broadcaster
RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst said it would have cost a ‘shed load more money’ to enter into a ‘legal fight’ over the payment.
15 May
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Another year
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
15 May
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PodcastThe Candidate
British psychodrama and Bertie's big blunder
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Energy Crisis
Cuban president calls for US to lift blockade as oil supplies dwindle
15 May
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Brexit
Large majority in the North see Brexit as a failure and feel it has made break-up of UK more likely
15 May
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Kyiv
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
15 May
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Beijing
Trump says he made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi as he wraps up China visit
15 May
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Prague
RTÉ to be queried on sending 41 people to cover World Cup play-off in Czechia, PAC chair says
14 May
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public vote
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
The second semi-final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?
14 May
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Metrolink
Ireland ‘faffed around’ on Metrolink and 'wasted a good recession' to build it, summit hears
14 May
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
14 May
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and he's off
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.
Updated 14 May
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RELATED
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
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