75 m. 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

4 h. ago Fionnuala McCormack makes top 10 in dramatic marathon at World Athletics Championships

Kilcoole AC star ‘pleasantly surprised’ by brilliant top 10 finish in Tokyo.

Events

4 h. ago Outstanding Fionnuala McCormack finishes ninth in World Championships marathon in Tokyo

Nicola Tuthill makes the hammer final, Andrew Coscoran comes through 1,500m heat, Sarah Lavin advances in 100m hurdles

Politics

5 h. ago Gig of the Week: Rhiannon Giddens breaks new musical ground in Dublin

Gig of the Week: Rhiannon Giddens breaks new musical ground in Dublin  Business Post

Politics

5 h. ago Dublin City Council reps 'uncomfortable' with Conor McGregor meeting address

Dublin City Council reps 'uncomfortable' with Conor McGregor meeting address  The Irish Sun

Politics

5 h. ago Still no clarity on future of homebuyers scheme in housing minister's home constituency

The programme allows renters to stay in their privately rented home even if the landlord decides to sell.

Politics

6 h. ago Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan

GALWAY City Council has confirmed that it has not yet drawn down the €60 million loan approved earlier this year to fund major capital projects. At this week’s meeting, Cllr Níall McNeilis (Lab) asked for an update on the loan, which is intended to cover a range of investments including the fit out of the […] The post Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

6 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

6 h. ago Overheard: Heather Humphreys pledges to learn Irish – 11 years after pledge to learn Irish

Plus: Patrick Collison’s intellectual history, Jim Gavin’s gardening chops and a possible medal conspiracy

Politics

6 h. ago We’re married with three kids and have had sex once in the past year

Ask Roe: I’ve tried talking about us finding some middle ground, but my wife avoids the conversation

Politics

11 h. ago Dublin City Liffey Swim 2025 (2.2Km) from Rory O’More Bridge

Dublin City Liffey Swim 2025 (2.2Km) from Rory O’More Bridge - by St James Gate Victoria Quay, to The Custom House & North Wall Quay  Transport for Ireland

Politics

19 h. ago 'Simply horrifying': 18 international students misled into sharing rental house in Limerick

Alternative accommodation was found for affected TUS students from last night.

Society

20 h. ago Cranford AC’s Caolan McFadden earns US college scholarship at Villanova

One of Donegal’s best young athletes has earned a prestigious athletic scholarship in America. Caolan McFadden has announced that he… The post Cranford AC’s Caolan McFadden earns US college scholarship at Villanova appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

22 h. ago Sarah Healy and Sophie O’Sullivan lift the Irish mood in Tokyo with 1,500m qualification

Mixed-relay quartet of Jack Raftery, Sophie Becker, Conor Kelly and Sharlene Mawdsley ended up sixth in their heat

Politics

22 h. ago Saturday sport: All the Irish action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Sharlene Mawdsley says 'mistakes in the races' cost the Irish mixed relay team a place in the World Championships

Sport

27 h. ago Disappointment for Ireland's mixed relay team at World Athletics Championships

Disappointment for Ireland's mixed relay team at World Athletics Championships  The Irish Independent

Politics

28 h. ago TD asks Public Accounts Committee to examine Ipas contract for Dundrum House Hotel

Over recent months, the hotel has been entangled in a series of court cases.

Society

28 h. ago TD urges Public Accounts Committee to examine Ipas contract for Dundrum House Hotel

Over recent months, the hotel has been entangled in a series of court cases.

Society

28 h. ago Ireland’s mixed relay run out of final contention at the World Championships in Tokyo

Quartet of Jack Raftery, Sophie Becker, Conor Kelly and Sharlene Mawdsley ended up sixth of the nine starting teams in their heat

Sport

29 h. ago Sportsguide: Ireland v France, World Athletic Championships and Premier League

Sportsguide: Ireland v France, World Athletic Championships and Premier League  Irish Examiner

Sport