17 h. ago Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office after embezzlement conviction

Le Pen’s lawyer said she would appeal – but she will remain ineligible while she does and so could be ruled out of the 2027 French presidential race.

Politics

19 h. ago New rules for nursing homes mean nominated person may visit at all times, even during pandemic

Nursing homes must ensure that any visitor restrictions in the event of a health-related pandemic are in place for the shortest period possible.

Events

19 h. ago New nursing homes rules mean a nominated person may visit at all times, even during a pandemic

Nursing homes must ensure that any visitor restrictions in the event of a health-related pandemic are in place for the shortest period possible.

Events

19 h. ago Digital investment in Ireland at risk due to data centre regulation

Digital investment in Ireland at risk due to data centre regulation  jim o brien

Events

22 h. ago French court finds Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case

But it did not immediately say what her sentence might be and how it might impact the National Rally leader’s political future.

Events

24 h. ago Marine Le Pen faces verdict that could end French presidential hopes

The National Rally leader said she faces her ‘political death’ if found guilty.

Politics

26 h. ago New car insurance rules come into force, but disqualified drivers may still get cover

Change requires drivers to provide driver number for insurance, but IT systems not integrated to capture all motorists

Transport

26 h. ago The 80/20 rule of dating is nonsense. So why do so many people believe it?

Unthinkable: As technology advances, the risk of drawing over-simplistic conclusions from statistics will grow

Politics

40 h. ago Over 1,700 confirmed dead as rescuers continue to search for survivors in Myanmar quake

The true scale of the disaster remains unclear in the isolated military-ruled state, and the toll is expected to rise significantly.

Events

45 h. ago DUP to put ‘marker down’ at Executive against Irish language signs at Belfast’s Grand Central Station

DUP leader Gavin Robinson says installation of signage is ‘clearly a controversial matter’

Politics

49 h. ago Over 1,600 confirmed dead as rescuers continue to search for survivors in Myanmar quake

The true scale of the disaster remains unclear in the isolated military-ruled state, and the toll is expected to rise significantly.

Events

58 h. ago Red C Poll: Up defence spending, voters say, as government rules out ‘coalition of the willing’

Red C Poll: Up defence spending, voters say, as government rules out ‘coalition of the willing’  Business Post

Politics

58 h. ago If you lose your job and have worked for 5 years you'll get up to €450 a week under new rules

From Monday, major changes to the social welfare system will kick in.

Economics

59 h. ago Hamas agrees to ceasefire proposal it received from mediators, its leader says

Five Israeli hostages ‘could be freed every week’ under the deal

Politics

63 h. ago TUV leader Jim Allister compares EU customs rules to colonial rule

The North Antrim MP compared the EU customs rules in effect in Northern Ireland to colonial rule.

Politics

66 h. ago People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett to address city event

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett will address an event in the city on Monday. The public meeting is entitled ‘Standing Against Imperialism’. It’ll discuss maintaining Ireland’s military neutrality, European rearmament, and NATO, as well as ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine. The event will take […] The post People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett to address city event appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Leo Varadkar confirms he will feature in RTÉ travel show and rules out presidential bid

Former Fine Gael leader also confirms he begins advisory role with US-based PR firm Penta on April 10th, a year and two days after he stepped down as taoiseach

Politics

3 d. ago 'Dublin Probably Were Very Strong In Croke Park': Paul Geaney Makes Interesting Point About New Rules

'Dublin Probably Were Very Strong In Croke Park': Paul Geaney Makes Interesting Point About New Rules  Balls.ie

Politics

3 d. ago Foreign visitors to Ireland decrease by 30% in February 2025

The visitors spent €196 million on their trips (excluding fares), down 31 per cent compared with February 2024.

Politics

3 d. ago Ireland’s Esports Boom: How Competitive Gaming is Taking Over

Ireland’s Esports Boom: How Competitive Gaming is Taking Over  jim o brien

Sport