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Child dies and two others seriously injured after 12-year-old opens fire at school in Finland

Updated 2 Apr

34.9k

stepping down

Simon Coveney to step down as minister when Dáil returns next week

Coveney told incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris of his decision last night.

He had sought to become leader of Fine Gael in 2017, but lost out to Leo Varadkar in the leadership race.

After Varadkar announced he was stepping down as Taoiseach last month, Coveney ruled himself out of going for leader again.

Updated 2 Apr

63.8k

Weather watch

'Unsettled' weather for week ahead with rain, sunshine and more rain forecast

2 Apr

18.5k

Tick tock

Staff at Irish Museum of Time to change over 600 clocks as Daylight Saving begins on Sunday

29 Mar

20.0k

Homelessness

Homelessness: Record 4,170 children in emergency accommodation last month

9,671 adults and 4,170 children were in emergency accommodation in February.

Updated 28 Mar

12.1k

potential evidence

Items seized in Dundalk after over €4 million worth of cocaine found on Donegal beaches last year

28 Mar

14.8k

Unauthorised

Sedatives, steroids, and erectile dysfunction meds among illegal drugs seized by HPRA

28 Mar

8.3k

New Job

Ex-broadcaster Chris Donoghue to become new Govt Press Secretary, stepping down as Coveney advisor

28 Mar

26.0k

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rosscahill

Four people arrested in connection with December fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers

28 Mar

35.0k

Witness appeal

Man (20s) dies following collision between car and lorry in Co Roscommon

28 Mar

17.0k

bowden family

'The community is so devastated': Locals pay tributes to mother and daughters killed in Mayo crash

28 Mar

23.5k

United States

Baltimore bridge collapse: Two bodies recovered in search for missing workers

Sonar scans indicate that the debris of the bridge has “encased” some of the missing vehicles which were on the crossing as it collapsed.

The US National Transportation Safety Board chairperson said interviews with crew members will begin later today.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore said this incident will have a "huge economic impact" on the US.

Updated 27 Mar

45.4k

key to the city

Singer and 1970s chart topper Gilbert O'Sullivan receives Freedom of Waterford award

Updated 27 Mar

31.0k

safety appeal

40 more people will die on Irish roads this year compared to 2023 if trend continues, Chambers says

27 Mar

7.8k

Commuting

Cabinet approves plan to give local authorities power to introduce traffic congestion charges

27 Mar

15.5k

The Morning Lead

The Irish economy is set to grow this year and next as rate of inflation decreases

That’s according to the ESRI quarterly economic commentary report published today.

27 Mar

10.3k

Dublin

Man arrested as gardaí seize four explosive devices, suspected cannabis and scrambler bike

26 Mar

25.2k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.

Updated 26 Mar

6.5k

Big Prize

Two Irish novels among six books shortlisted for international Dublin Literary Award

26 Mar

16.2k

Renewed Appeal

Gardaí remain 'committed to uncovering truth' of Annie McCarrick murder 31 years ago

26 Mar

17.1k

Daft Report

The number of homes available to buy in Ireland is now at its lowest level in 17 years

26 Mar

22.3k

UN Resolution

Higgins says failure to implement Gaza ceasefire 'would be unforgiveable' after UN vote

The resolution demands an “immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan that leads to a “lasting” truce.

Elsewhere, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees have said that Israel had definitively barred it from making aid deliveries in northern Gaza.

Updated 25 Mar

29.7k

Changing of the guard

Biden bids goodbye to Varadkar, as Taoiseach briefs successor Harris on 'upcoming issues'

Updated 25 Mar

45.9k

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Boeing Boeing Gone

Boeing CEO to step down following series of safety incidents with aircrafts

Updated 25 Mar

12.7k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.

Updated 25 Mar

5.5k

Armagh and Newry

Communities left in 'profound shock' after five people die in two separate collisions in North

25 Mar

11.6k

what you need to know

Where are the biggest St Patrick's Day parades and what other events are happening today?

17 Mar

13.8k

Awards Season

Cillian Murphy, Andrew Scott and Barry Keoghan among nominees for this year's IFTA awards

14 Mar

8.2k

due in court

Man charged over false imprisonment of woman following garda alert for van

14 Mar

18.8k

Kilcock

Man (40s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Co Kildare

14 Mar

18.1k

Ireland Funds gala

‘Open for business’: Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly bring burgeoning double act to Washington

14 Mar

13.4k

US Visit

Biden's heart is 'in the right place' in relation to Gaza conflict, Varadkar says

14 Mar

7.2k

Josep Borrell

UN told Israel is using 'starvation' in Gaza as a 'weapon of war'

Josep Borrell told the UN Security Council that the humanitarian crisis is “man-made”.

A Spanish charity vessel has begun its journey to Gaza from Cyprus, towing a barge with 200 tonnes of aid.

US charity World Central Kitchen has said work is "underway" on a jetty to unload the shipment.

Aid groups have been warning of the risk of famine in besieged Gaza for weeks.

Updated 13 Mar

8.0k

A Royal Mess

White House says it doesn't digitally alter Biden photos, wishes Kate Middleton 'speedy recovery'

13 Mar

13.6k

RIP

Service to celebrate life of Charlie Bird to be held at Dublin's Mansion House tomorrow

13 Mar

12.6k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.

Updated 13 Mar

4.8k

báisteach

Status Orange warning for Cork and Kerry kicks in with localised flooding expected in parts

13 Mar

16.0k

US Election

Biden and Trump both clinch enough delegates for US presidential nomination

13 Mar

4.5k

tate brothers

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to be extradited to UK on rape and human trafficking allegations

Updated 12 Mar

31.7k

Rain Rain Go Away

Homeowners in low lying areas urged to take precautions ahead of Status Orange warning for Cork and Kerry

Updated 12 Mar

38.6k