3 h. ago Banned driver found behind the wheel in Donegal was nine times over drink

The driver was stopped and failed a roadside breath test.

Events

6 h. ago The mad smoking ban cannot apply in Northern Ireland. But the Government isn’t listening

The mad smoking ban cannot apply in Northern Ireland. But the Government isn’t listening  The Telegraph

Politics

28 h. ago What is Australia's social media ban and could Ireland follow suit?

What is the ban in Australia, what are the arguments for and against, and will Ireland follow suit?

Politics

38 h. ago Ramp Network Secures MiCAR License From Central Bank of Ireland

Ramp Network Secures MiCAR License From Central Bank of Ireland  Bitcoin.com News

Economics

39 h. ago Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under

EU member states are looking at restricting young people’s access to social media platforms.

Events

42 h. ago New digital wallet to be tested within months to restrict social media access in Ireland for under

Attorney General is to advise on proposed age verification system but senior Government figures stop short of backing Australia-style ban

Politics

42 h. ago Social workers fear increasing numbers of young people are being drawn to anti

Racist attitudes have solidified, driven by social media and prominent far-right campaigners in the local community

Politics

54 h. ago ‘Justice facilitator’ banned from filming after Court of Appeal arrest

Patrick McGreal, 45, of Reynalla, Bracklyn, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, who appears on social media platforms to speak out on justice and constitutional issues, was arrested at the Four Courts

Events

60 h. ago EU hits social media firm X with €120m fine, risking a clash with Donald Trump

US Vice President JD Vance had already warned the bloc against taking punitive action.

Events

64 h. ago RBC Capital downgrades Bank of Ireland stock rating to Sector Perform

RBC Capital downgrades Bank of Ireland stock rating to Sector Perform  Investing.com

Politics

65 h. ago Cricket commentary | Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st Test, Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2025

Cricket commentary | Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st Test, Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2025  Cricbuzz.com

Politics

3 d. ago Plan to verify ages of children using social media in Ireland to be considered by Cabinet

Instagram and Facebook start closing accounts of young people in Australia believed to be under 16 following ban

Politics

3 d. ago OnlyFans creators ‘fear for personal safety’ if named on tax defaulters’ list

Social media figures risk having home address published if they appear on list published every three months

Politics

3 d. ago OnlyFans creators earning up to €200,000 ‘fear for personal safety’ if named on tax defaulters’ list

Social media figures risk having home address published if they appear on list published every three months

Economics

3 d. ago Plan to verify ages of children who use social media in Ireland to be considered by Cabinet

Instagram and Facebook have started shutting down social media accounts of children in Australia believed to be under 16

Politics

3 d. ago Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar announces UK, Ireland and Europe tour for 2026

Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar announces UK, Ireland and Europe tour for 2026  Female First

Politics

3 d. ago Elizabeth Olsen: ‘I’ve always wanted to be involved with an Irish mafia’

The actor discusses Marvel, shunning social media, and her role in David Freyne’s new romantic comedy, Eternity

Politics

4 d. ago 'Silence is not consent', judge warns, as man sentenced for rape

The judge urged a social media debate on consent after rape sentencing

Events

4 d. ago Social media is the major source of payment fraud, Central Bank tells Oireachtas finance committee

Deputies and Senators raise concerns about customer service in neobanks which failed to attend meeting despite being invited

Economics

4 d. ago High social media use and sexting linked to poorer mental health in teenagers, study finds

Girls reported spending longer on social media than boys, while body dissatisfaction was reported by 60% of girls compared to 36% of boys.

Politics