Irish

February

February 2024

Dublin town

Mixed reception among business community on plans to divert through traffic away from Dublin city centre

Updated 8 Feb

17.2k

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Public Accounts Committee

Majority of garda watchdog complaint investigations taking two years to complete

Updated 8 Feb

7.7k

Cork District Court

US man pleads guilty to four charges of applying for Irish passports in names of dead babies

8 Feb

6.0k

EP2024

Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion eyes up Ireland South nomination in European Elections

8 Feb

8.2k

Child Abuse

Jesuits receive 93 complaints of abuse by ex-priest, as it names two other suspected abusers

8 Feb

11.2k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

8 Feb

3.0k

HPSC

Nine suspected measles cases reported in Ireland

Two or more cases of measles are classed as an outbreak.

Seven of these cases have been defined as 'possible' measles, while two are listed as 'probable' measles

The suspected cases, all involving children aged nine and younger, were reported between 28 January and 3 February

Yesterday it was confirmed that a man in Leinster died after contracting measles

Órla Ryan

8 Feb

39.6k

Liberties

'Why are we letting it fall apart?': Criticism of likely 2026 finish for Iveagh Markets repairs

8 Feb

9.9k

Arson Attacks

'A campaign of far-right terrorism': Murphy lambastes Govt over response to arson attacks

8 Feb

9.8k

FactCheck

Debunked: Image of mountainous hay bales before Eiffel Tower is not a real photograph

8 Feb

9.8k

Ringsend

Three people arrested in connection with arson attack at former pub in Dublin

Updated 8 Feb

28.2k

Weather

Snow falls in west of country as Status Yellow warning in place for 14 counties

Snow has fallen in several counties, including Mayo and Leitrim.

8 Feb

79.1k

Leixlip

Taoiseach fears arson attacks could lead to death or injury as gardaí probe Leixlip fire

Garda Superintendent Georgina Grey said a “major investigation” is now underway into the incident in Leixlip.

Updated 8 Feb

9.9k

RADIO LISTENERS

Ryan Tubridy's former radio slot loses listeners in latest audience figures

8 Feb

24.5k

good morning

McDonald and O'Neill talk Irish unity and 'being chilled' about identity in UK media blitz

8 Feb

17.1k

The Troubles

Four former British soldiers to be charged over shootings in Belfast in 1972

8 Feb

6.9k

Israel

Varadkar says Ireland shouldn't 'disadvantage ourselves' by boycotting basketball game with Israel

Updated 8 Feb

20.2k

The Daily Poll

Poll: What is the right age for a child to own a smartphone?

8 Feb

26.4k

voices

Prof Colin Doherty: Imagine if healthcare staff in Ireland were being killed while the world watched

Prof Colin Doherty

Updated 8 Feb

13.3k

Measles

Missed appointments during pandemic a factor in lower measles vaccine uptake, HSE says

8 Feb

10.4k

Good Morning

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

Updated 8 Feb

5.8k

new stamp

An Post has launched a new stamp - here's what it looks like

8 Feb

19.0k

CLIMATE CRISIS

Warmest January on record as temperatures hover above crucial 1.5 limit

8 Feb

18.5k

109

rent index report

Rents for new tenancies 18% higher than for existing tenancies, according to latest RTB report

8 Feb

9.6k

FactCheck

Welfare payments, immigration and throuples: The false claims being made about the March referendums

Voters will go to the polls in the two referendums a month from today.

False claims circulating include that a Yes vote will negatively affect mothers.

Misinformation has also been spread about polygamy, and about changes to child benefit.

Independent legal experts say the proposed changes are symbolic and will have little impact in law.

8 Feb

27.3k

FA CUP

Chelsea respond to pressure with a dominant FA Cup victory at Aston Villa

7 Feb

9.7k

Measles

Adult with confirmed measles case dies in hospital in the Dublin and Midlands Health Region

Updated 7 Feb

55.9k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

7 Feb

5.8k

West Cork

Murder investigation launched into death of Michael Foley (61) in Macroom

7 Feb

32.6k

Kilmainham

An Bord Pleanála approves plans for hotel and office in Heuston South Quarter, overturning DCC refusal

7 Feb

17.4k

Appeal to come home

Purpose-built apartment blocks for healthcare staff such as junior doctors must be considered, says Donnelly

7 Feb

18.0k

Online Safety

EU Commission warns Ireland must tackle online terrorist content

Updated 7 Feb

11.6k

John Bruton

State funeral of former Taoiseach John Bruton to take place in Co Meath on Saturday

Updated 7 Feb

13.8k

Leixlip

Gardaí investigate arson attack at Kildare house that was focus of rumours around refugee housing

The fire broke out at the vacant building on the Celbridge Road, Leixlip, Co Kildare at 1.30am this morning.

Updated 7 Feb

45.5k

stardust inquest

Increase in firefighters and fire stations in Dublin a 'direct result' of Stardust blaze, inquest hears

7 Feb

4.8k

Overcrowding

University Hospital Limerick is having the worst day for overcrowding in any Irish hospital since 2006

Updated 7 Feb

32.5k

ukrainian refugees

Cork's Sherkin Island welcomes first Ukrainian baby, over a year after arrival of refugees

Islanders have hailed 13-day-old Olivia as the world’s first ‘Sherkrainian’ baby.

Eimer McAuley

7 Feb

52.9k

Courts

Man jailed for seeking sex from fake online profile pretending to be underage child

7 Feb

19.3k

trump 2024

Nikki Haley's humiliation in Nevada the latest sign that Trump's path is clearer than ever

7 Feb

13.9k

Former Taoiseach

Dáil schedule cleared after John Bruton's death, Taoiseach says he put 'people before politics'

7 Feb

8.5k

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