Irish News
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Special commemorative €2 coin gets launched to mark Ireland’s EU Presidency
A new €2 EU Presidency commemorative coin has been launched to mark the first working week of Ireland's term in the six-month role. Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris formally launched the coin alongside Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf at an event at the bank's Dublin…
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JD Sports is reissuing almost €250,000 in unspent gift card credit
JD Sports has agreed to reissue nearly €250,000 in unspent gift card credit to Irish consumers after the company sold gift cards with incorrect expiry dates. This decision follows engagement by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission with the UK sportswear retailer…
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The average cost of motor insurance in Ireland was €655 in 2025
The average cost of motor insurance during the first half of last year stood at €655, marking a 4% increase compared to the previous year. New figures from the Central Bank of Ireland also show that the total cost of claims in the first six months of last year rose by 2% compared to 2024…
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The govt is giving free solar panels and higher grants in an effort to combat energy prices
Social welfare recipients could save up to €900 in energy costs a year as the Government examines the "immediate rollout" of solar panels under the warmer home scheme and higher retrofitting grants. The Irish Examiner is reporting that ministers will soon examine a menu of options to…
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“Many places are dumps” – Calls for compulsory inspections of all rental properties in Ireland
Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson has urged that all private rental properties undergo mandatory inspections and certification, reports RTE. New data released by the Department of Housing reveals that over half of private rental homes assessed last year failed to meet the legal minimum…
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Special commemorative €2 coin gets launched to mark Ireland’s EU Presidency
A new €2 EU Presidency commemorative coin has been launched to mark the first working week of Ireland's term in the six-month role. Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris formally launched the coin alongside Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf at an event at the bank's Dublin…
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JD Sports is reissuing almost €250,000 in unspent gift card credit
JD Sports has agreed to reissue nearly €250,000 in unspent gift card credit to Irish consumers after the company sold gift cards with incorrect expiry dates. This decision follows engagement by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission with the UK sportswear retailer…
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The average cost of motor insurance in Ireland was €655 in 2025
The average cost of motor insurance during the first half of last year stood at €655, marking a 4% increase compared to the previous year. New figures from the Central Bank of Ireland also show that the total cost of claims in the first six months of last year rose by 2% compared to 2024…
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The govt is giving free solar panels and higher grants in an effort to combat energy prices
Social welfare recipients could save up to €900 in energy costs a year as the Government examines the "immediate rollout" of solar panels under the warmer home scheme and higher retrofitting grants. The Irish Examiner is reporting that ministers will soon examine a menu of options to…
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“Many places are dumps” – Calls for compulsory inspections of all rental properties in Ireland
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Migrant who killed his own friend on St Stephen’s Day has been jailed for 6 years
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Govt warned as unemployment rate in Ireland rises again in June
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Tributes paid to motorcyclist in his 70s who has died in a single-vehicle crash
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Life & CultureDiplomatic Condolence Flirtation: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Telegrams to Saudi Arabia Reveal the Backstage of Rapprochement and Regional File Bargains
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Life & CultureAfrica Intelligence: Saudi Arabia Provides Financial Support to Burhan to Limit the Influence of the Islamic Movement
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Life & CultureIreland’s Absence Still Leaves Local Bettors Looking at World Cup Odds
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Life & CultureResponsible Screen Time: Practical Strategies for Balancing Digital and Real-World Life
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Life & CultureHow Common is Cosmetic Surgery in Ireland Compared to The Rest of the World
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Life & CultureAmid the Sudanese Army’s Silence.. Egyptian Airstrikes on Mining Areas Ignite a Volcano of Anger
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Life & CultureThe Rise of the “Overnight” TikTok Star: Is It Really Overnight?
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Life & CultureThe Critical Shortage of Skilled Roofers for Dublin’s Major Commercial Developments
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Life & CultureWhy Dublin Contractors Are Losing Money at the Final Stage of Every Build
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Life & CultureThe Leading Stairlift Companies in the West of Ireland
Politics
Alan Kelly reportedly set to resign as Labour party leader
The Labour Party leader Alan Kelly is reportedly set to resign later this evening. According to RTE News, Kelly who became Party leader in 2020 is expected to step down from his position after he …
Opinion
Ireland’s Pensioner Poverty Scandal: 1 in 5 elderly people are at risk of poverty as energy bills and food costs soar
Ireland’s elderly are being abandoned in plain sight as 2026 begins. CSO SILC data for 2025 shows 19.8% of people aged 65+ at risk of poverty or social exclusion—up from 16.1% in 2023—making Ireland one …
