8 h. ago Unite union ambulance workers to ballot for industrial action over outsourcing row

SIPTU and Unite are calling on the service to cease outsourcing and instead increase staffing levels.

Economics

11 h. ago Explosion in Madrid from suspected gas leak kills one and injures more than 20 people

The explosion occurred at around 3pm on the ground floor of a three-storey building.

Events

16 h. ago Knives confiscated after attempted drone drop at Dublin’s Wheatfield Prison

Knives confiscated after attempted drone drop at Dublin’s Wheatfield Prison  The Irish Independent

Events

34 h. ago Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fine Gael TD for Galway East Pete Roche has called on the Government to increase funding for all grant schemes related to the construction, repair and upgrading of footpaths across Galway and the wider country ahead of Budget 2025. Deputy Roche is seeking the creation of a […] The post Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

34 h. ago Social welfare Ireland: Recipients could be in line for whopper increase of €1,300

Social welfare Ireland: Recipients could be in line for whopper increase of €1,300  MSN

Economics

50 h. ago Ambulance workers to vote on possible strike action over outsourcing plans

SIPTU and Unite are calling on the service to cease outsourcing and instead increase staffing levels.

Events

54 h. ago Huge rents increases in Donegal are ‘not normal’ – MacLochlainn

Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig MacLochlainn, has said average rents of almost €1,100 per month in Donegal are ‘not normal’.… The post Huge rents increases in Donegal are ‘not normal’ – MacLochlainn appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

56 h. ago Former teacher sentenced to seven years in prison for abuse of four former pupils

Canon Patrick McEntee (71) from Dromore was sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

Events

56 h. ago Three prison officers allegedly assaulted at Limerick Prison earlier this week

The suspect allegedly bit two prison officers and punched a third officer.

Events

57 h. ago Government slammed over 'surge' in evictions as number of landlords selling up increases

Average monthly rental rates for new tenancies has risen to almost €1,700.

Politics

57 h. ago Bord Gáis Energy and Pinergy announce electricity price increases

369,000 customers will be impacted by the Bord Gáis increase of 13.5 per cent per unit.

Science

58 h. ago Bord Gáis Energy and Pinergy both announce increase in electricity prices from next month

The price hike will cost the average Bord Gáis Energy customer €218 per year, while €199 will be added to the average Pinergy bill.

Science

58 h. ago Bord Gáis Energy and Pinergy both announce increases in electricity prices from next month

The price hike will cost the average Bord Gáis Energy customer €218 per year, while €199 will be added to the average Pinergy bill.

Science

59 h. ago Belfast MMA fighter ‘lost sleep’ over fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

Belfast MMA fighter ‘lost sleep’ over fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk  Belfast Telegraph

Events

3 d. ago The Irish Times view on ECB interest rates: now near their floor

The Irish Times view on ECB interest rates: now near their floor  The Irish Times

Politics

3 d. ago Man (89) appears in court charged with 44 counts of indecent assault

Solicitor says his client is serving a prison sentence that is due to expire in 2027

Events

3 d. ago New tenancy rents in Ireland have gone up across the board (by over 10% for eight counties)

Dublin had its slowest growth rate for new tenancy rents since 2022 while other counties had significant increases.

Politics

3 d. ago Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on airline

The concession from the US comes a day after Poland denounced an incursion of Russian drones into its territory – some from Belarus.

Events

3 d. ago NTA plans major overhaul and expansion of Galway City bike rental fleet

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The National Transport Authority is planning a major overhaul and expansion of Galway City’s bike rental scheme. From next summer, it aims to increase the number of rental bikes to include e-bikes and to extend to more areas across the city. The NTA says recent technological advancements […] The post NTA plans major overhaul and expansion of Galway City bike rental fleet appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago Social welfare Ireland: Major group could see increase of €22 a week in Budget 2026

Social welfare Ireland: Major group could see increase of €22 a week in Budget 2026  MSN

Economics