1 hour ago Rubio to use Israel visit ‘to get better understanding on plans’ amid Qatar strike fallout

US secretary of state will meet Binyamin Netanyahu and other senior figures in Jerusalem

Politics

5 h. ago Flax: The historic plant making a comeback in Northern Ireland

Flax: The historic plant making a comeback in Northern Ireland  BBC

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

5 h. ago Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien is planning to scrap the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien is planning to scrap the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport  The Irish Independent

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 Woman alleges punching and spitting part of escalating abuse by husband of two decades

Judge grants woman order barring spouse from their home

Events

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 Former Dublin transport supremo Ray Coyne takes a busman’s holiday to lead Bartra Homecare

Former Dublin transport supremo Ray Coyne takes a busman’s holiday to lead Bartra Homecare  The Irish Independent

Transport

16 h. ago How the new Shannon water pipeline to Dublin could benefit homes in Carlow

How the new Shannon water pipeline to Dublin could benefit homes in Carlow  Carlow Live

Politics

19 h. ago Man accused of burning down two 5G masts on same night in Belfast

Court told police search of home found literature on alleged dangers of technology

Events

21 h. ago Israel army claims over 250,000 residents have left Gaza city to escape its bombings

The latest barrage of air strikes has killed at least 32 people across Gaza city today.

Politics

24 h. ago Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A caravan identified as stolen and over €7,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis were seized following a search of residences in Loughrea yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drugs Unit carried out a search operation and were assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit, […] The post Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

27 h. ago Residents in Limerick, Ireland, Call for Compromise on Active Travel Plans Impacting Local Parking and Accessibility

Residents in Limerick, Ireland, Call for Compromise on Active Travel Plans Impacting Local Parking and Accessibility  Travel And Tour World

Politics

30 h. ago ‘Nowhere to live’: Ireland’s student accommodation crisis is only getting worse

Students face a dearth of on-campus beds, hours-long commutes, couch-surfing and a scrap for rooms in an already overheated private rental market. There is no quick fix

Events

30 h. ago Housing bodies competing with LDA in developing homes makes little sense

The vast majority of approved housing bodies are micro- or small-sized organisations with fewer than 100 homes on their books

Events

36 h. ago Irish aircraft leasing company to buy 20 planes from Israeli weapons supplier linked to Gaza war

State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces and is selling converted planes to Irish-based AerCap.

Events

40 h. ago Ohio College Republican Federation plans candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk

Ohio College Republican Federation plans candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk  The Columbus Dispatch

Politics

40 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

42 h. ago Ireland planning to continue hosting college football games through 2037, pending approval

Ireland planning to continue hosting college football games through 2037, pending approval  CBS Sports

Sport

42 h. ago Over 100 events planned as part of the 2025 Dublin Book Festival

Over 100 events planned as part of the 2025 Dublin Book Festival  The Irish Independent

Culture