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Politics

Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
'Highly coincidental' Airbnb launched €100k in rural Ireland grants two weeks after clampdown, says TD
Airbnb’s new grants range from €1,000 to €10,000 and are available to local organisations and community groups.
Two weeks after government announced it is moving to ban planning permissions for short-term lets in towns of more than 10,000 people, Airbnb launched its 'Rural Tourism Fund'
Yesterday
17th May 2025
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.
Garda hospitalised after US plane at Shannon Airport spray-painted by pro-Palestine protestors
Three women were arrested following the protest.
President highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine
Public ethics watchdog to investigate comments made by Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn
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11th May 2025 - 17th May 2025
European leaders prepare fresh sanctions package on Russia, coordinating with the US
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The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration
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New claims Mountbatten sexually abused children from notorious Belfast boys' home
Sinn Féin banned from trans Pride march following last-minute meeting with Mary Lou McDonald
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
BBC reporter denies claims she had ‘no regard or care’ about Gerry Adams allegation
'Settlement' allowed former CHI boss keep salary after taking up new role, PAC told
No value for money assessment conducted on bike shelter project, long-awaited audit finds
'It's damning': Children had hip bones cut into unnecessarily, Doherty tells Dáil
Harris cites US 'fundamental misunderstanding' of pharma industry as EU holds tariff talks
Fears Air Corps may have to cut down on night flights due to lack of air traffic controllers
Air traffic control for the Air Corps is managed from Casement Aerodrome at Baldonnel in southwest Co Dublin.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Families in Gaza eating grass and animal feed as doctors witness record levels of malnutrition
Israel’s blockade has entered its eleventh week.
'It's a collapse of basic survival. It's a collapse of dignity. It's a collapse of the international order.'
Ex-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joins singer Lyra on RTÉ's new adventure show tonight
Over 2,200 letters sent to parents of children who underwent hip surgeries
Fianna Fáil TD says learner drivers should be allowed drive a car unaccompanied
Dublin building collapse example of why derelict site levy should rise, says councillor
'Young, attractive guy': Trump praises new Syrian leader after lifting US sanctions
The US President is expected to arrive in Qatar at noon today.
What is in Scotland's divisive assisted dying bill and is it likely to become law?
'Cost of a bag of potatoes has doubled': Taoiseach told the cost-of-living crisis hasn't gone away
US President pampered upon touching down in Doha
Irish teens 'succeeding in school but struggling in life', says UN report
Sinn Féin members fear party is about to reverse course on trans rights
It is understood Sinn Féin now intends to hold a special conference on trans and gender issues before the Dáil rises this summer.
Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final
Here's What Happened today: Tuesday
Health minister expects CHI to confirm the number of letters sent to families whose children had hip surgeries
Netanyahu says Israeli army will enter Gaza with 'full force' in coming days
Trump's lavish four-day Middle East tour kicks off with major €127bn US-Saudi arms deal
The trip marks the US president’s first major visit abroad of his second term.
Sweden tipped to beat Ireland's record and everything else you need to know about Eurovision