Major legal case against Gerry Adams begins in London
Legal proceedings alleging that former Gerry Adams was a member of the IRA have begun in London. The former Louth TD and MP for West Belfast is facing a lawsuit seeking symbolic damages of £1 …
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President Trump says only Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ can end war
US President Donald Trump stated that only Iran’s unconditional surrender would end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as Israel announced that its forces were “crushing” the Iranian government system, reports RTE. Now in …
Teachers in Ireland feel much ‘closer’ to middle-class children
Teachers report feeling most connected to children from professional, managerial, or other non-manual backgrounds, while feeling least close to pupils from families where no one is employed, according to a new study. The ESRI conducted …
Shameful: 6% increase in assistance asked by Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in 2025
There was a 6% rise in the number of people seeking help from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) last year compared with 2024. Requests made in December were 12% higher, highlighting the …
“It’s an important issue” – Endometriosis awareness campaign is to be rolled out across schools and workplaces in Ireland
An awareness campaign focused on endometriosis will be introduced in schools and workplaces, the Government has announced. Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue resembling the lining of the uterus develops outside the womb, leading …
The number of women in employment in Ireland is up 82.1% since 2000
New data from the Central Statistics Office shows that the estimated number of women in employment increased by 82.1% to reach 1,328,900 in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 729,900 recorded in the same …
Have you noticed? Outrageous fuel price rises seen right around the country
There has been an “avalanche” of “outrageous” increases in fuel prices across Ireland amid the Middle East conflict, the Dáil has been told. Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan said the public, already struggling with energy …
Dublin is safe: Man who stole car from a tourist in Dublin city centre gets jailed for nine years
A serial car thief, who stole a car from a tourist and drove it dangerously through Dublin city centre during the day, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for multiple driving offences. In …
Irish woman in prison asks for child’s communion to be deferred
A mother, who is currently serving a prison sentence, has requested that her child’s upcoming First Holy Communion be postponed for one year so that she can attend. In the Family Law Court, the mother …
Irish taxpayer has to be €30 million RTÉ Player technical support services
RTÉ has launched a tender valued at approximately €30 million to secure technical support services for the RTÉ Player, reports RTE. The contract is set to span seven years, beginning in 2028. The tender document …
