Unemployment rate hits highest level since 2021, claims CSO
The jobless rate for people aged 15 to 65 rose to 5.3% in the third quarter of this year, up 0.8 percentage points from 4.5% at the same point in 2024. This marks the highest …
November 2025
Migrant thug jailed for life over murder of 87-yr-old Irish gentleman John Mackey in London
A 59-yr-old man has been handed a life sentence for murdering an elderly Irish pensioner in north London last May. Peter Augustine was convicted earlier this month of killing and robbing John Mackey as the …
Shameful: Ireland now has over 16,700 homeless in yet another record breaking number
Homelessness has reached another record, with 16,766 people using emergency accommodation last month. The Department of Housing’s final homelessness figures before Christmas show that 11,492 adults and 5,274 children accessed emergency accommodation in October, reports …
Father-of-seven, bus driver Paul Conway will be laid to rest today after he died in a crash on Monday
Paul Conway, Tallanstown, Co. Louth, and formerly of Barrack Street, Dundalk, died following the accident in Gormanston in Monday, which involved a car, bus and lorry. According to RIP, Paul was a devoted father of …
Irish taxpayer foots €10 million bill for air traffic control for US military flights in Irish airspace
The Irish taxpayer has covered a €10 million bill for air traffic control services supplied to US military aircraft travelling through airspace overseen by Ireland. Aircraft passing through Irish-managed airspace are billed for en-route services …
“Jesus is the greatest of all time, my faith is the foundation of my life”, hero Katie Taylor wows the Late Late Show
Katie Taylor was the standout guest on Friday night’s Late Late Show with Patrick Kielty. Fresh from her trilogy win over Amanda Serrano, Ireland’s undisputed lightweight champion looked relaxed and radiant as she reflected on …
Welcome to Sean Lemass Airport? Bill introduced to Dail that could rename Dublin Airport after Seán Lemass
A proposal to formally change the name of Dublin Airport to honour the late former taoiseach Seán Lemass has progressed to the second stage in the Dáil, reports RTE. Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne, who …
Irish Centre for Human Rights warns against ‘endless tinkering’ with migrants in Ireland
Ciara Smyth of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway has raised concerns over the “endless tinkering” of Ireland’s asylum system, reports Breaking News. Commenting on planned reforms due to be …
Two social welfare groups will receive new €360 payment after Christmas
Thousands of people across Ireland are set to receive a double Christmas bonus, a €10 weekly increase to social welfare payments, and a 65 cent hike in the minimum wage as part of Budget 2026 …
Migrant jailed for causing a considerable amount of damage at Dublin Airport after he missed his flight
A man who caused more than €9,400 worth of damage at Dublin Airport after missing his flight has been sentenced to one year in prison. Lukas Kaunietis, 29, admitted to three counts of criminal damage …
