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#gaza
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
US politics

Taoiseach hits back after US ambassador to Israel says Irish have 'fallen into a vat of Guinness' over Occupied Territories Bill

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
US politics

Taoiseach hits back after US ambassador to Israel says Irish have 'fallen into a vat of Guinness' over Occupied Territories Bill

fromIndependent
4 days ago

'I had faith and I was swept up in the excitement': Ballinspittle and the rainy summer of the moving statues

Statues of the Virgin Mary were reported to have moved in Ballinspittle, Ireland, during the summer of 1985, attracting large crowds.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Former Clare hurler Niall Gilligan admitted beating a child but was not guilty of assault - the verdict explained

Niall Gilligan was acquitted of assaulting a 12-year-old boy with a stick.
#michael-flatley
Travel
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'It felt as though we had toured the world without leaving Lisbon' - a fun family break in the Portuguese capital

Lisbon offers diverse attractions for families, challenging but rewarding experiences, unlike the more popular Algarve resorts.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Amazon scraps plans for 300m Dublin plant and 500 jobs after failing to secure electricity supply

Amazon has cancelled a planned facility in Dublin, resulting in the loss of over 500 potential jobs.
fromSocial Media Today
1 week ago

X Implements Age Checking Measures to Align with New Laws

In response to the new requirements under Ireland's Online Safety Code, all major platforms including X are mandated to implement age-checking measures to protect younger users.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

EU-US trade deal within reach' as talks continue, says European official Europe live

EU believes a trade deal with the US is within reach after intensive negotiations.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'I started looking when I was three months' pregnant and was told there's a two-year waiting list' - counting the true cost of childcare

Parents are facing a childcare crisis with rising costs and limited availability, impacting their work-life balance.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

The Indo Daily: Ep2: Secret phones, wiped laptops and 'dirty' money

John Magnier, one of Ireland's wealthiest men, is asserting a handshake agreement to buy Barne Estate for €15m, claiming it's binding despite a higher later deal.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Elon Musk's X threatened by Irish regulator for failure to restrict adult content

The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has issued a deadline to Elon Musk's X, demanding an explanation for the lack of measures preventing children from accessing pornography.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Oliver Callan: Why a lovely local Pride has me agreeing with Denis O'Brien on expelling flaky foreign investors

Increased reliance on foreign direct investment has negative effects on Ireland's integrity and economic stability.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'My sister does her fake tan religiously every Thursday night': Irish women on their love of self tan

Irish people have the highest per-capita use of tanning products globally.
#politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK politics

Ten years of the Social Democrats: how party went from a kitchen table brainstorming session to a serious political player

Holly Cairns's group has influenced the Dáil landscape and gained voter support since its formation.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

United Ireland 'very soon' says Catherine Connolly as she launches Presidency campaign with bid to woo Sinn Fein

Ms. Connolly pledges not to take her full salary during her campaign as a Left candidate.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK politics

Ten years of the Social Democrats: how party went from a kitchen table brainstorming session to a serious political player

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

United Ireland 'very soon' says Catherine Connolly as she launches Presidency campaign with bid to woo Sinn Fein

#listeriosis
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Public health

One person dead and nine cases confirmed after 'extensive' listeriosis outbreak linked to recall of over 140 ready-made meals

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Public health

One person dead and nine cases confirmed after 'extensive' listeriosis outbreak linked to recall of over 140 ready-made meals

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Irish food prices second most expensive of the 20 countries that make the Eurozone

Looking at specific food categories, we can see that except for meat, prices for the various types of foods in Ireland were all higher than the EU27 average in 2024.
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#electric-vehicles
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

ESB hikes prices on EV charging by up to 15pc, with some drivers paying 7 more per charge

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

ESB hikes prices on EV charging by up to 15pc, with some drivers paying 7 more per charge

fromIndependent
1 week ago

Family law cases face delays amid row over legal aid funding

The Legal Aid Board has reported a significant increase in international protection applications, contributing to strain on resources and services. A shortage of funding has led to delays in assistance for individuals seeking state-funded legal aid in family law cases, including divorce and separation. The Board has halted staff recruitment, following multiple requests for additional funds which were not addressed by the Department of Justice. The situation is causing concern about potential waiting times for legal support for those in need.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Teenager dies in Cork road crash involving car and lorry

The incident involved a car and an articulated lorry, resulting in the car driver, aged in his late teens, suffering critical injuries and dying at the scene.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Day one of online age crackdown: no change as children still able to log into adult content and social media sites

The media regulator's age verification crackdown today is having little effect as social media and adult sites still only require self-declaration of age to create adult accounts.
Privacy professionals
#weather
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Met Eireann issues high temperature warnings for 14 counties on Friday and whole country on Saturday, ahead of 30C mini-heatwave

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Met Eireann issues high temperature warnings for 14 counties on Friday and whole country on Saturday, ahead of 30C mini-heatwave

fromIndependent
1 week ago

Shane Ross: Alan Shatter does his cause no favours - but the Oireachtas needs a Jewish voice

The Middle East conflict is likely to be a major focus in Ireland's presidential election due to the candidacy of Catherine Connolly, a known supporter of Palestine.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

John Aldridge: Why Evan Ferguson's transfer has come at the perfect moment for Ireland

Evan Ferguson is set to move to Roma after a deal with Brighton was agreed.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Thousands attend pro-Palestinian rally in Dublin

A legal challenge is being issued against the Central Bank of Ireland regarding its role in the sale of Israel Bonds.
Public health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Sarah Carey: When it comes to bowel screening, 'ick factor' must not stop us from doing something that could save our lives

Bowel cancer is prevalent in Ireland, but national screening uptake is alarmingly low.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

Winding up her speech, Nina Carberry pulled out the horseracing cliches. "Four more days to go, the last hurdle is left, the final flight is in front of us. Keep going, vote number one Nina Carberry on June the 7th and let's make change happen."
EU data protection
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Taoiseach hits out at antisemitism claims over Israel and Occupied Territories Bill

Ireland advocates for the return of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza while opposing illegal settlements on Palestinian land.
Travel
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ireland's white spaces: Skip crowded hotspots for Carlow, the Beara and these other Irish 'dupe destinations'

Travelers should explore off-radar spots like Dolmen County and the Beara Peninsula as alternatives to crowded tourist destinations.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Historic low' - just 6,325 house commencement notices this year, the lowest rate since lockdown

Housing construction has significantly slowed, with only 6,325 commencements so far this year compared to inflated prior figures.
E-Commerce
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'There's no need for anyone to own 15 pairs of leggings' - how I made hundreds of euro selling my clutter on Vinted

Selling unwanted items can provide extra income instead of discarding them.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Michael D Higgins set to release album of poetry recorded in the Aras

Ireland's outgoing President has recorded an album of spoken word tracks entitled Against All Certainty, featuring ten of his poems.
London music
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Annie Mac's guide to Dingle: 'It takes a long time to get here. It's a pilgrimage. But you have the most soulful experience'

Dingle, located on the southwestern tip of Ireland, is a dramatic town surrounded by mountains and sea.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

EU Commission warns Ireland of court action and fines over wind, water and methane failures

Ireland has failed to implement regulations for faster renewable energy planning procedures, risking legal action and financial sanctions.
#catherine-connolly
fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

Senan Molony: Catherine Connolly speaks softly, but is it more schtick than a stick she's carrying at launch of her presidential run?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

Senan Molony: Catherine Connolly speaks softly, but is it more schtick than a stick she's carrying at launch of her presidential run?

fromIndependent
1 week ago

Woman (40s) quizzed over Steven O'Meara's murder suspected of ordering brutal killing

A woman suspected of ordering the murder of Steven O'Meara is questioned in connection with his burial alive 16 years ago.
US politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Gabija Gataveckaite: Fine Gael morphing into Sinn Fein with 'coronations' instead of elections

Decision against leadership contests sparks internal discontent within the party.
#tuam
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago

Apple's tax woes in Ireland are officially over

Apple's tax break fine of €14.3 billion has been withdrawn from escrow by Ireland, concluding a significant legal battle over state aid.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Pharma is crucial to the Irish economy, Simon Harris tells US bosses in Zoom call

Ireland insists pharma tariffs should be included in EU-US trade talks, emphasizing its economic importance.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Four Letters of Love review: Irish actors who are unable to do Irish accents is becoming a worrying trend

William abandons his stable civil service job to pursue a life as an itinerant landscape artist on the Irish west coast.
#scam-texts
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Nationwide anti-fraud SMS system still labelling genuine texts as 'likely scam' as regulator again "apologises for inconvenience"

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Explainer: Why you're seeing 'likely scam' on real texts from real companies - and what if vulnerable people are affected?

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Nationwide anti-fraud SMS system still labelling genuine texts as 'likely scam' as regulator again "apologises for inconvenience"

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Explainer: Why you're seeing 'likely scam' on real texts from real companies - and what if vulnerable people are affected?

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Did the Irish Fall Into a Vat of Guiness?' Mike Huckabee Demands Ireland Apologize to Israel Over Boycott Bill

Mike Huckabee criticized Irish lawmakers for advancing a boycott bill against Israeli settlements, calling for them to apologize and claiming the bill reflects diplomatic intoxication.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

GAA Palestine 'beyond devastated' as planned tour of Ireland is cancelled after visas denied

GAA Palestine expressed deep disappointment over the denied entry for the touring party of 33 children and 14 mentors, stating that necessary documentation was provided on time.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'I'll still be eating ham and cheese sambos' - family syndicate comes forward to claim 250m EuroMillions jackpot

A family from Ireland won the largest EuroMillions jackpot of €250 million and chose to remain anonymous.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Four Letters of Love review

An adaptation of Niall Williams' novel explores love, destiny, and dreams in a melodramatic west Ireland setting.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

GAA Palestine officially lodges appeal after all visas for team refused

The Irish Immigration Service denied visas for 46 Palestinians, including 33 children, preventing their trip to Ireland.
#pension-scheme
#housing-crisis
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

David W Higgins: If we solve the housing crisis for single people, we might just solve it for everyone

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

David W Higgins: If we solve the housing crisis for single people, we might just solve it for everyone

fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Excavation of child mass grave at church-run home begins in Ireland

The digging of the site on Monday marked the beginning of a two-year investigation planned by Irish and foreign forensic archaeologists and crime scene experts in the western city of Tuam.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I even took work when my baby was 12 weeks old, during maternity leave, just to make ends meet' - are Irish nurses underpaid?

Niamh O'Shea coordinates patient care and manages junior staff while doing the role of a clinical nurse manager 2, yet lacks the corresponding title and salary.
Public health
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Nobody can feel safe': Lithuanian president says he would welcome Ireland into Nato as an ally against Russian threat

Countries face similar security challenges; an enlarged NATO with more members enhances credibility against threats, especially from Russia.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Forfas chairman leaves over 12m in his will, with strict instructions for his collection of paintings

Tom Toner bequeathed over €12 million, including a €50,000 donation to The Dogs Trust, five days before his passing.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

New York hotelier John Fitzpatrick's credit card was used to buy cigarettes, alcohol, scratch cards and a smartwatch after wallet was stolen

John Fitzpatrick, the hotelier and philanthropist, reported that his wallet was stolen in Bray, Co Wicklow, resulting in multiple alleged theft offences.
Miscellaneous
#us-tariffs
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Impact of US tariffs varies across European Union

European countries face varying risks from potential US tariffs on trade.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Impact of US tariffs varies across European Union

European countries will face varied consequences from potential US tariffs, with Germany and Ireland most affected due to their reliance on exports.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'The big thing you're paying for is the donor sperm. I decided early on that I was going to go for a known donor'- The cost of becoming a single mum by choice

Single women in Ireland seeking motherhood alone via sperm donation face high financial challenges.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

John Downing: How Trump is impacting Irish life in ways far beyond the threat of crippling tariffs

US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs could severely impact the Irish economy.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

How My Family Fell in Love With Ireland's Grand Hotels, Falconry, and the World's Best Bread and Butter

Family vacations can reveal personal expectations and generational differences in travel preferences.
#heatwave
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'Tomorrow will be hotter': Ireland nears 30C, with new warning issued for Sunday and pet owners told not to walk dogs

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'Tomorrow will be hotter': Ireland nears 30C, with new warning issued for Sunday and pet owners told not to walk dogs

#fine-gael
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
US politics

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly rules himself out for presidency as Paschal Donohoe says Mairead McGuinness now 'in a strong position'

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
US politics

'Reluctantly I will not' - MEP Sean Kelly rules himself out of running for presidency, paving way for Mairead McGuinness as Fine Gael candidate

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
US politics

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly rules himself out for presidency as Paschal Donohoe says Mairead McGuinness now 'in a strong position'

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
US politics

'Reluctantly I will not' - MEP Sean Kelly rules himself out of running for presidency, paving way for Mairead McGuinness as Fine Gael candidate

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Ireland isn't tearing up migration system in relation to this' - Simon Harris on visa refusal for Palestinian children on GAA trip

"Ireland isn't just tearing up its migration system or rules in relation to this."
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Ireland isn't tearing up migration system in relation to this' - Simon Harris on visa refusal for Palestinian children on GAA trip

Ireland isn't just tearing up its migration system or rules in relation to this. Every visa has to be issued on its merits, particularly when it involves minors.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ban on sunbeds now under consideration as new data shows they are being used by children as young as 10

A new report reveals that children as young as 10 are accessing tanning machines, highlighting significant health risks and prompting discussions about potential bans.
Public health
Europe news
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

What are the best European countries for work-life balance?

Luxembourg and Ireland are top contenders for the best places to work in Europe based on work-life balance metrics.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: 40 years of low fares and high drama - How Ryanair changed Europe one controversy at a time

Ryanair introduced charges for everything from checked bags to seat selection and onboard refreshments, reinforcing its 'no-frills' business model defined by low-cost travel.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ban on sunbeds now under consideration as new data shows they are being used by children as young as 10

Children as young as 10 are using tanning machines, leading to potential bans in Ireland.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Visas for 46 Palestinians have been denied by Irish Immigration Service ahead of upcoming GAA tour

Irish Immigration Service has not received correct documentation for Palestinian children's tour, despite multiple submissions.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Lack of regulation over drones is like 'The Wild West', TD tells committee

"We don't really have any limitations on noise, or the number of drones that can fly in effectively open air space, and we don't have a lower limit that drones can fly at."
Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in more than two years

Mortgage rates are now at their lowest level in over two years, which is obviously good news for prospective first-time buyers and those looking to switch their mortgage over the coming months.
Real estate
Food & drink
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Bill Linnane: Our food shopping bill for a family of six is 1,000 a month - so I never cared about Lidl snobbery

Lidl provides affordable and nutritious options for families, dispelling initial snobbery regarding the chain's reputation in Ireland.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: More delays mean more uncertainty as world awaits Donald Trump's tariffs

Donald J Trump has drastically shortened the news cycle, making political communication vastly more unpredictable.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Father of two (58) caught with child abuse imagery jailed for six months

Michael Kearns, aged 58, has been sentenced to six months in prison after being found with 207 images and 164 movie files of child abuse material.
Miscellaneous
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Is Ireland's Oldest National Park-and It Has Rare Wildlife, Mysterious Medieval Ruins, and Stunning Lake Views

Killarney National Park showcases unique wildlife and rare plants in Ireland's oldest conservation area, offering breathtaking views and rich history.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Revenue blamed for delay in new vape tax promised under last year's budget

A delay in rolling out a tax on vapes has been announced, which was promised in last year's budget; the Revenue Commissioners are being blamed for this setback.
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