RTÉ / 5 minutes from now
Dáil row erupts during debate over Climate Action Bill
There has been strong criticism of the Government's Climate Action Bill, with opposition politicians condemning its approach to just transition.
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Irish Examiner / 33 minutes ago
Legacy of abuse will 'never end unless survivors are heard'
Abuse survivor says the Government’s handling of institutional abuse is not 'led by survivors, for survivors'
Irish Examiner / 34 minutes ago
Varadkar's united Ireland comments described as 'unhelpful' and ill-advised'
He said he believes in island's re-unification 'in my lifetime'
The Journal / 34 minutes ago
Sinn Féin holds talks with NI Secretary of State in bid to avert Stormont crisis
Brandon Lewis flew into Belfast for talks, saying he is exploring ‘all options’ in his efforts to keep powersharing on track.
Irish Examiner / 37 minutes ago
Maternity campaigner blasts ongoing hospital visitor restrictions
'Hospitals have been badly hit by the cyberattack, but it is a red herring as to how that relates to the partner visiting issue'
Irish Times / 44 minutes ago
‘Ill advised’: TDs’ reactions to Varadkar ‘Irish unity’ speech vary from supportive to critical
‘Fine Gael has a very clear strategy to try and attract voters from Fianna Fáil,’ says FF TD
RTÉ / 46 minutes ago
Licence fee 'outdated', Oireachtas Cttee hears
An Oireachtas committee has heard that Ireland should follow other European countries in moving away from the problematic and "outdated" licence fee, which "doesn't make sense any more".
The Journal / 47 minutes ago
US and Russia agree to let ambassadors return to their host countries
Tense relations between the US and Russia led ambassadors to return home earlier this year.
Irish Examiner / 52 minutes ago
Poll shows sharp increase in support for Fianna Fáil and Micheál Martin
Satisfaction with the Government’s performance has also spiked by 10 points to 53%, a clear sign of the rollout winning public approval
Irish Times / 1 hour and 7 minutes ago
Poetry-lovin’ Joe Biden can’t seem to tell his Yeats from his Heaney
Europe Letter: Was quoting Easter, 1916 on the presidential trip to Europe a dig at Britain?
Irish Times / 1 hour and 7 minutes ago
Irish Times poll: Sinn Féin establishes clear polling lead
Party consolidates support among working class and attracts wealthier and older voters
Irish Times / 1 hour and 7 minutes ago
Irish Times poll: Sinn Féin hits record high as Fine Gael drops among voters
SF at 31% approval but support for Coalition continues to hold
Irish Examiner / 1 hour and 19 minutes ago
Boylan to challenge controversial trade deal
Sinn Féin candidate in the Dublin Bay South by-election Lynn Boylan has launched a High Court action against the Ceta deal
The Journal / 1 hour and 27 minutes ago
Foster mother tells court that child didn't know how to use knife and fork
The woman was giving evidence in the trial of three men and three women.
Irish Examiner / 1 hour and 30 minutes ago
KPMG to examine University of Limerick spend on former Dunnes Stores building
The university purchased the Limerick city centre site for about €8m
Irish Independent / 1 hour and 31 minutes ago
Sinn Fein establishes clear lead as Ireland’s most popular party – poll
Sinn Fein has established a clear lead as the most popular political party in Ireland, according to a new Irish Times poll.
The Journal / 1 hour and 33 minutes ago
Minister questions Garda Commissioner on racial equality efforts following death of George Nkencho
Roderic O’Gorman met the Garda Commissioner to ask what the force is doing to improve relationships with ethnic minority communities.
The Journal / 1 hour and 42 minutes ago
'Never a bad time': Varadkar defends comments about united Ireland as after criticism from unionists
UUP leader Doug Beattie said the Tánaiste’s comments should not have been made in the midst of a crisis.
Irish Examiner / 1 hour and 50 minutes ago
Dr Tony Holohan awarded honorary freedom of Dublin City
Dr Holohan signed the Roll of Honorary Freedom and accepted the award on behalf of all health care workers.
RTÉ / 2 hours and 14 minutes ago
Search for missing Irish hiker resumes for fourth day
A search for 27-year-old Dublin man Cian McLaughlin, who was reported missing from a hiking trail in Wyoming, has resumed for a fourth day.
Irish Examiner / 2 hours and 16 minutes ago
Leo Varadkar 'very reluctant' to allow employers ask staff about vaccination status
The Tánaiste said it was still hoped workers would begin to return to the office from August, but the Delta variant would be monitored closely
Irish Examiner / 2 hours and 16 minutes ago
French and history papers 'challenging but manageable' for Leaving Cert students
A challenging aural marked the French exam, while a broad range of history essay questions gave students plenty of scope, as Leaving Cert exams ...
RTÉ / 2 hours and 17 minutes ago
Status of 53 people examined over trafficking concerns
Gardaí say they are examining the status of 53 people to determine if there are any indications they may have been trafficked into the country or are working here under duress.
The Journal / 2 hours and 20 minutes ago
Chief Medical Officer accepts Freedom of the City on behalf of all healthcare workers
Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu conferred the Freedom of the City to Dr Tony Holohan at a private ceremony.
The Journal / 2 hours and 33 minutes ago
Matt Hancock says he doesn't think he's 'hopeless', in response to Cummings WhatsApp screenshot
The former Downing Street aide is claiming that Boris Johnson called his health minister ‘totally f*cking hopeless’ last March.
Irish Examiner / 2 hours and 34 minutes ago
Need for antigen testing will drop as vaccination programme rolls out - Donohoe
The rollout of the vaccine programme means the need for using antigen testing later this summer will diminish, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has ...
RTÉ / 2 hours and 39 minutes ago
Abuse trial told child couldn't use knife or fork
The foster mother of one of the children at the centre of an alleged abuse case has described how the child did not appear to know how to wash himself, brush his teeth or use a knife and fork when he first arrived into her care.
The Journal / 2 hours and 40 minutes ago
Ireland to send ventilators and defibrillators to help Nepal fight Covid-19
Oxygen concentrators, ventilators, defibrillators and PPE are among some of the equipment to be donated.
The Journal / 2 hours and 51 minutes ago
Convicted rapist on trial for allegedly making death threats to barristers
Michael Murray (50) is accused of leaving messages with threats to kill against barristers.
The Journal / 3 hours and 20 minutes ago
Court quashes permission for proposed Longford windfarm, the joint-tallest structure in Ireland
Environmentalist Peter Sweetman brought the challenge against the proposed windfarm.
Irish Independent / 3 hours and 33 minutes ago
Dr Tony Holohan awarded honorary freedom of Dublin City
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin on behalf of all healthcare workers.
The Journal / 3 hours and 48 minutes ago
Man, 59, missing from Wexford since yesterday
Stuart Van Der Bliake is 6 foot with blue eyes, grey hair, and an eagle tattoo on his left arm.
District Magazine / 3 hours and 54 minutes ago
Tyler, The Creator drops new song ‘LUMBERJACK’
GOLF Season inbound. All the sleeping giants of the rap game are awakening now that societies across the western world are reopening. J. Cole dropped an album last month and next up in the list of heavy hitters ready to release new music appears to be Tyler, The Creator. The Odd Future founder shared a […] The post Tyler, The Creator drops new song ‘LUMBERJACK’ appeared first on District Magazine.
The Journal / 3 hours and 55 minutes ago
House prices continue to rise with 4.5% annual increase in April - CSO
As demand in the housing market continues to grow prices rose in Dublin by 3.5% and by 5.4% outside of Dublin.
Irish Independent / 3 hours and 56 minutes ago
Dublin Bay South by-election confirmed to take place on July 8
The Dublin Bay South by-election will take place on July 8, it has been confirmed.
The Journal / 3 hours and 58 minutes ago
Coronavirus: 329 new cases confirmed in Ireland
57 patients with Covid-19 are in hospital today.
RTÉ / 4 hours and 2 minutes ago
Spanish man jailed for killing mother, eating remains
A Spanish court has sentenced a man to 15 years and five months in prison after finding him guilty of strangling his mother and then eating her remains.
Irish Times / 4 hours and 3 minutes ago
State to argue against judicial reviews taken by mother and baby home survivors
Women claim they are indentifiable in report and testimony is misrepresented
The Journal / 4 hours and 4 minutes ago
Big setback for Mayo as O'Connor to undergo procedure on Achilles injury
O’Connor was injured last Sunday against Clare.
The Journal / 4 hours and 8 minutes ago
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Irish Independent / 4 hours and 26 minutes ago
James Joyce devotees celebrate Bloomsday on streets of Dublin
Crowds of people have gathered in Dublin to celebrate Bloomsday as Covid-19 restrictions ease in the Irish capital.
The Journal / 4 hours and 33 minutes ago
DUP warns of threat to devolution from Irish language laws intervention
Paul Frew’s comments came as Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis faced calls from Sinn Fein to end the impasse.
RTÉ / 5 hours and 29 minutes ago
'Will be weeks' before CHI's systems operating normally
The CEO of Children's Health Ireland has said it "will be weeks" before the IT systems in Temple Street, Crumlin, Tallaght and CHI at Connolly are operating normally following the cyber attack nearly five weeks ago.
RTÉ / 5 hours and 37 minutes ago
Next CAP will have 'greater climate ambition'
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has told the Dáil that the next CAP will have "a greater climate ambition". He said farmers "should not be phased" by this, and that striking a balanced outcome "will be no easy task".
The Journal / 5 hours and 38 minutes ago
Here are the Dublin Bay South by-election candidates battling it out to replace Eoghan Murphy
The housing crisis is top of the agenda for most of the candidates ahead of next month’s by-election.
District Magazine / 5 hours and 55 minutes ago
Kojaque reflects on insecurities in ‘Casio’
The Soft Boy Records co-founder has one more single in the bag ahead of his debut album next week. You can be pretty much certain if Soft Boy Records drop a single, a considered video will land shortly after. With just over a week until Kojaque shares his debut album Town’s Dead, the Dublin rapper […] The post Kojaque reflects on insecurities in ‘Casio’ appeared first on District Magazine.
Irish Independent / 5 hours and 59 minutes ago
No evidence on use of antigen tests in aviation – CMO
Ireland’s chief medical officer said there is no evidence or studies on the use of rapid antigen testing for the reopening of international travel.
RTÉ / 6 hours ago
Electric Picnic dates pushed back by three weeks
Electric Picnic has been pushed back by three weeks in an effort to ensure the festival will be able to go ahead.
The Journal / 6 hours and 8 minutes ago
NPHET supports study on antigen testing in aviation sector - but tests shouldn't be 'green light' for activities
Officials said there is currently no reliable evidence to support the widescale roll-out of these tests in this sector.
The Journal / 6 hours and 24 minutes ago
DPP drops case against boy (16) accused of producing knife at party where Cameron Blair was killed
Charges against the teenager were dropped this morning.
District Magazine / 6 hours and 29 minutes ago
Electric Picnic reschedules to end of September
The festival shared news that gives hope that the festivities will go ahead in Stradbally this year. The Electric Picnic team have took to Twitter today to bring an update on the festival. Originally the festival was booked to take place from September 3-5 2021, but given the current situation they’ve rescheduled until 24-26 September […] The post Electric Picnic reschedules to end of September appeared first on District Magazine.
Irish Independent / 7 hours and 1 minute ago
Electric Picnic organisers ‘still confident’ festival will go ahead this year
Organisers of the Electric Picnic festival have said they are “still confident” the event can go ahead this year.
The Journal / 7 hours and 7 minutes ago
No joint press conference and no breaking of bread: Biden and Putin meet at Geneva summit
Up to five hours of talks are planned, starting at around midday Irish time, with no break for meals.
RTÉ / 7 hours and 10 minutes ago
Johnson called Hancock 'totally hopeless' - Cummings
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Health Secretary Matt Hancock as "f****** hopeless", according to a WhatsApp message published by former aide Dominic Cummings.
The Journal / 7 hours and 38 minutes ago
Malaysian court overturns Nóra Quoirin inquest verdict
Nóra’s family have campaigned for a change in the original verdict.
Irish Independent / 7 hours and 39 minutes ago
Sinn Fein urges reintroduction of blanket ban on rent increases and evictions
Sinn Fein has called on the Government to reintroduce a blanket ban on rent increases and evictions for all renters until the end of the year.
The Journal / 7 hours and 41 minutes ago
Anjelica Huston writes to Minister for Arts to save James Joyce's 'House of the Dead'
The house was the setting for James Joyce’s short story ‘The Dead’ and is set to be turned into a 54-bed tourist hostel.
The Journal / 7 hours and 47 minutes ago
It's official: Dublin Bay South by-election date set for 8 July
The by-election will fill the seat vacated by former minister Eoghan Murphy.
RTÉ / 8 hours and 7 minutes ago
Holohan warns antigen tests 'not a green light'
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said that the use of antigen testing is always being examined and was not aware of any good quality validation study in any part of the world to support the use of such tests for aviation.
The Journal / 8 hours and 10 minutes ago
United Rugby Championship will be available to Irish fans on free-to-air TV
RTÉ and TG4 will both be showing games from the event.
The Journal / 8 hours and 26 minutes ago
Potential for 'significant' house price growth as pandemic fails to dampen demand, says Central Bank
House prices rose by 4.5% between April 2020 and April 2021, according to the CSO.
The Journal / 8 hours and 42 minutes ago
Remains found in submerged car in Cork Harbour confirmed to be that of man missing since 2004
Barry Coughlan was last seen alive in Crosshaven on May 1, 2004.
Irish Times / 8 hours and 48 minutes ago
Rapid antigen tests open to manipulation, immunologist warns
Holohan cautions against use of antigen tests as ‘green light’ for resumption of activities
Irish Times / 8 hours and 52 minutes ago
As seen on TV: Dublin Georgian used in Rebellion series on market for €575,000
This three- or four-bed house is on a quiet street off North Circular Road in Dublin 1
RTÉ / 8 hours and 58 minutes ago
Debate heats up over antigen testing and travel
Follow all today's developments on the coronavirus pandemic with our live blog.
RTÉ / 9 hours and 2 minutes ago
Remains found in Cork identified as Barry Coughlan
Remains found in a car off a pier in Co Cork have been identified as those of 23-year-old Barry Coughlan, who had been missing since 2004.
The Journal / 9 hours and 10 minutes ago
1,200 inmates to receive Covid vaccines this week as wider roll-out to prisons begins
The vaccinations will be administered by staff from the National Ambulance Service.
RTÉ / 9 hours and 28 minutes ago
Malaysia court overturns Quoirin 'misadventure' verdict
A Malaysian court has overturned an inquest verdict of "misadventure" in the death of Nóra Quoirin, who vanished in the jungle in 2019, replacing it with an "open" ruling in a victory for her family.
Irish Times / 9 hours and 31 minutes ago
Varadkar says high Irish tax rates are a problem – is he correct?
Smart Money: Tax rates are only part of the story
Irish Independent / 9 hours and 37 minutes ago
Claims PUP to blame for employers struggling to find workers rejected
The head of a major employer group has been accused of failing to provide any evidence of claims that workers are disincentivised to go back to work due to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP).
District Magazine / 9 hours and 43 minutes ago
Yves Tumor announces Irish show
Following the release of 2020’s critically acclaimed Heaven To a Tortured Mind Yves Tumor is heading to Whelan’s. Creating genuinely genre-agnostic hits that flirt with the mainstream whilst staying true to the experimental reinvention that’s lined their career, Yves Tumor is a one of a kind artist. Having just dropped ‘Jackie’ and following the huge […] The post Yves Tumor announces Irish show appeared first on District Magazine.
The Journal / 9 hours and 43 minutes ago
Join us on Thursday for a panel discussion on solutions to the housing crisis
The panel will be hosted by reporter Cónal Thomas and kicks off at 7pm.
RTÉ / 9 hours and 51 minutes ago
ISME: PUP acting as a 'brake' on getting workers back
Small and medium sized businesses are warning that the PUP is acting as "a significant brake" on getting workers back in certain sectors of the economy.
RTÉ / 10 hours and 9 minutes ago
NI Secretary to meet SF and DUP leaders at Stormont
Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis will meet the leaders of Sinn Féin and the DUP at Stormont tonight as efforts to restore the powersharing administration.
District Magazine / 10 hours and 31 minutes ago
Dublin now has a dedicated bánh mì popup
A Happy Ending for all Happy Endings can’t stop with the popups, a couple of weeks on from finding a permanent home the team are launching another. Maggi’s is a new lunchtime pop-up, selling bánh mì to grazers on Aston Quay. Originating in Vietnam, bánh mìs are a short baguette normally split lengthways and filled […] The post Dublin now has a dedicated bánh mì popup appeared first on District Magazine.
RTÉ / 10 hours and 36 minutes ago
EU approves return of travellers from US
EU member states have agreed to add the United States to their list of countries from which they will allow non-essential travel, EU diplomats said.
Irish Independent / 10 hours and 56 minutes ago
Lockdown spring cleaning saw record amount of electrical items recycled
A surge in lockdown spring cleaning saw a record amount of electrical waste collected by a recycling scheme.
RTÉ / 11 hours and 10 minutes ago
Covid-19: 329 new cases, 19 in ICU
The Department of Health has reported 329 new cases of Covid-19 with 19 people in ICU, down four from yesterday.
RTÉ / 11 hours and 41 minutes ago
US-Russia summits: Cold War chill to good chemistry
With US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin meeting for their first summit today, we look back at previous historic encounters between the two nuclear powers during the Cold War era.
RTÉ / 12 hours and 6 minutes ago
Watch: President Higgins and Sabina celebrate Bloomsday 2021
RTÉ / 13 hours and 55 minutes ago
US-Russia talks: 'Glimpse of hope' for mutual trust
Joe Biden has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since he became US President with expectations low that the encounter will herald any major improvements to relations.
Irish Times / 15 hours and 6 minutes ago
‘I have a glass of wine at lunch and my Mam doesn’t approve’
Tell Me About It: ‘I moved back in with my folks who think I have dependency issues’
Irish Times / 15 hours and 7 minutes ago
‘I expected everyone in Ireland to be drunk and Dublin to be dangerous, but I’m a big fan now’
New to the Parish: Stewart Moll first arrived from the US in 2001, left and returned in 2017
Irish Independent / 1 day and 30 minutes ago
Government tells mica protesters ‘workable resolution’ will be found
The Government has told homeowners affected by mica that it is committed to finding a “workable resolution” to the issues.
Irish Independent / 1 day, 3 hours, and 48 minutes ago
Adopted people seeking records ‘should be provided with counselling supports’
All adopted people searching for information about their identity should be provided with counselling supports, the head of the Child and Family agency Tusla has said.
District Magazine / 1 day, 6 hours, and 34 minutes ago
Weft Studio is a new initiative for black artists and artist of colour in Ireland
Open to creatives from all performance disciplines the 23 week programme is led by Dylan Coburn Gray and focuses on supporting early career artists. Launching as part of Dublin Fringe Festival’s new project in partnership with Origins Eile, Hot Brown Honey and Dylan Coburn Gray, Studio Weft is a paid artist development opportunity which focuses on talent […] The post Weft Studio is a new initiative for black artists and artist of colour in Ireland appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine / 1 day, 10 hours, and 7 minutes ago
Thumbstopper: Elliott Mo takes time to recharge on ‘Rest Here a Moment’
Stop scrolling – Thumbstopper is the must listen to song of the day. Today, Mullingar producer Elliott Mo is providing the soundtrack to your self-care routine in ‘Rest Here a Moment‘. When the world has been on fire for over a year, it’s only natural we indulge in a bit of escapism. Whether that’s throwing yourself headfirst […] The post Thumbstopper: Elliott Mo takes time to recharge on ‘Rest Here a Moment’ appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine / 1 day, 10 hours, and 29 minutes ago
Copper + Straw open their first Dublin cafe
The new spot is just beside the Four Courts Copper + Straw have opened their first cafe in Dublin, expanding across the county line from their first premises in Bray, co. Wicklow. The cafe works with suppliers like Firehouse bakery and Maison Moli, who provide a range of pastries, cakes and gluten free and vegan […] The post Copper + Straw open their first Dublin cafe appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine / 2 days, 3 hours, and 54 minutes ago
Iveagh Gardens: Lame-duck events aren’t going to cut it
Despite all the optimism surrounding the return of live music, the government missed an opportunity to accelerate the return to normal gigs with their pilot event. If there’s any silver lining in the past 15 months, it’s my reduced screen time on Twitter. With everything going on in the world, I didn’t need the additional […] The post Iveagh Gardens: Lame-duck events aren’t going to cut it appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine / 2 days, 8 hours, and 34 minutes ago
Go behind the scenes in Maeve’s video for ‘Sick’
Following the release of her haunting new video, we explored the disparate influences and process that coalesced in the creation of Maeve’s chaotic offering. Armed with unique production skills and an eye for world-building, Maeve’s stock is on the rise. The Cayman Islands artist set the benchmark with the release of ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ […] The post Go behind the scenes in Maeve’s video for ‘Sick’ appeared first on District Magazine.