2 h. ago Pope Francis spent busy final day celebrating Easter and meeting JD Vance

The pontiff has a busy final day greeting crowds, blessing people and meeting US vice president JD Vance.

Culture

4 h. ago Tipperary students invited to meet Chinese ambassador to Ireland

Tipperary students invited to meet Chinese ambassador to Ireland  Tipperary Live

Politics

5 h. ago Pentagon chief Hegseth 'shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat'

Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat, source says

Events

7 h. ago Pentagon chief Hegseth ‘shared Yemen war plans in second Signal chat’

Sensitive details of March attack on Houthis were shared in group that included defense secretary’s wife, brother and lawyer, says source

Events

10 h. ago If planning laws were changed, obsolete offices could be converted into housing to ease Dublin’s rental crisis

In Dublin, 15.3% of office space is vacant, and 64% of existing office stock is considered at risk of obsolescence

Society

10 h. ago New teachers to get permanent contracts sooner in effort to make teaching 'more sustainable'

The added certainty can also help when applying for a mortgage, the Department said.

Politics

10 h. ago Why international firm Corio withdrew from plans for Sceirde Rocks wind farm off Connemara’s coast

Emerging technology, harsh marine conditions and cost pose challenges, but big offshore projects can be done, say experts

Politics

10 h. ago Agencies rush to seal deal for Leopardstown Racecourse site before new land tax fall dues

Currently vacant site could accommodate 1,000 social and affordable homes, State housing agency says

Economics

13 h. ago How Shrewsbury Road has kept Dublin’s planning authorities busy for decades

How Shrewsbury Road has kept Dublin’s planning authorities busy for decades  The Irish Independent

Transport

23 h. ago Ireland secures big win against Wales in Six Nations championship

Ireland secures big win against Wales in Six Nations championship  EVOKE

Politics

23 h. ago JD Vance gets brief Easter audience with Pope Francis in Vatican

Meeting with US vice-president comes after pontiff recently criticised Trump administration’s immigration policies

Events

25 h. ago Ireland increased immigration enforcement at fastest rate in EU last year, figures show

The latest figures show that 1,040 asylum seekers were returned from the Republic to somewhere outside the EU last year

Events

27 h. ago Planned €1.5bn data centre for Ennis being put at risk due to 'bureaucratic inertia', CEO says

The planned data centre has been stalled by a High Court judicial review challenge by opponents of the data centre.

Economics

27 h. ago US vice president JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday

The Vatican said they met for a few minutes at the Domus Santa Marta ‘to exchange Easter greetings’.

Politics

30 h. ago Local TD demands immediate action on ED mental healthcare report

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Government must take immediate action on this week’s report on mental healthcare in hospital emergency departments. That’s according to Galway East TD Louis O’Hara, who’s reacting to the report released by the Mental Health Commission. It expressed concern over the inconsistent level of services provided nationwide […] The post Local TD demands immediate action on ED mental healthcare report appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

37 h. ago ‘It’s like I’ve won the lottery, my house would be of no value’ – residents’ relief as landmark Dublin 4 hotel won’t house asylum

‘It’s like I’ve won the lottery, my house would be of no value’ – residents’ relief as landmark Dublin 4 hotel won’t house asylum-seekers  The Irish Independent

Society

47 h. ago John Magnier granted permission to demolish historic farm buildings despite state's recommendations

Tipperary County Council did not request an architectural survey of the historic farm buildings despite the recommendation of the Department of Housing.

Events

48 h. ago Clodagh Rodgers: Eurovision star from Northern Ireland dies aged 78

Rodgers secured fourth place in the competition held in Dublin in 1971

Events

51 h. ago Ireland rugby player Anna McGann has big plans for her off pitch passion

Ireland rugby player Anna McGann has big plans for her off pitch passion  MSN

Sport

51 h. ago Conor McGregor tells Tucker Carlson that Ireland is governed by people with ill intentions

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson visited McGregor in his Dublin pub to discuss his plans to run for the presidency

Politics