1 hour ago Cabinet signs off on plans to buy the Citywest Hotel for international protection accommodation

The State purchase of the Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre will come at a cost of €148 million.

Society

2 h. ago Dublin is fifth most expensive capital in Europe for living costs

City is fifth costliest in terms of living expenses, but is 13th most affordable when average wages are accounted for, report finds

Politics

6 h. ago Arson attack at martial arts school in Dublin city centre overnight

The incident happened in the early hours of the morning.

Events

10 h. ago 'Evacuate Tehran': Trump issues warning as he leaves G7 early amid further Israel

The US president denied his early exit was to work on a ceasefire, adding that it is “much bigger than that” without elaborating further.

Events

10 h. ago Accounting for housing costs almost doubles the number of children classed as impoverished

At risk of poverty is defined as a household that has an equalised disposable income below 60% of the national median equalised disposable income.

Politics

11 h. ago Rules covering school uniforms, tech and supplies could be increasing costs for parents, warns CCPC

Consumer watchdog writes to primary and post-primary schools with advice on back-to-school costs

Events

11 h. ago Watchdog warns rules around uniforms and supplies may be needlessly increasing back to school costs

Consumer watchdog writes to primary and post-primary schools with advice on back-to-school costs

Events

11 h. ago Essential minimum living costs in Ireland have increased by almost 20% since 2020

Essential minimum living costs in Ireland have increased by almost 20% since 2020  MSN

Politics

20 h. ago Former teacher who orally raped student struck off for minimum of 20 years by Teaching Council

A former secondary school teacher who was convicted of the oral rape of one of his students over 30 years ago has been struck off from the register of teachers

Society

22 h. ago Drogheda United’s expulsion from Conference League confirmed as court appeal fails

Louth club miss out on European competition due to multi-club rules

Events

24 h. ago NI riots: Ballymena school absence rates spike in the wake of violence

NI riots: Ballymena school absence rates spike in the wake of violence  BBC

Events

25 h. ago Harris warns of ‘dark cloud on the horizon’ amid US tariff threat

There are ‘dark clouds on the horizon’, the Tanaiste warned, as looming US tariffs influenced discussions at the National Economic Dialogue.

Events

25 h. ago Customers warned batch of Dunnes Stores apple pie mispacked with almond pie

Some packs of the product have been mispacked with the company’s ‘Luxury Pear and Almond Pie’.

Events

25 h. ago The government has spent over €1m on deportation flights for 170 people this year

The 170 enforced deportations by the State this year compares to 160 for the 12 months of 2024.

Politics

27 h. ago Vogue Williams issues warning to Spencer Matthews after family disagreement

Vogue Williams issues warning to Spencer Matthews after family disagreement  Dublin Live

Events

27 h. ago Major road resurfacing works to get underway on School Road in Castlegar

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Major road resurfacing works are set to get underway on the School Road in Castlegar. The works will take place along a 2km stretch of road from Ballindooley Cross towards the Tuam Road. They’ll get underway from July 1st and will take around two weeks to complete. […] The post Major road resurfacing works to get underway on School Road in Castlegar appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

32 h. ago Donohoe warns National Economic Dialogue on tariff threat to economy

Benefits of trade are being replaced by zero-sum thinking that is detrimental to living standards on all sides, Minister says

Events

34 h. ago Metallica ticket sales and pints: Record number of 80m card transactions last month

People in Cavan spent the most on clothes per transaction last month – €72.59 – as clothing spend increased 8% month on month.

Politics

35 h. ago Israel and Iran continue to exchange attacks as death tolls and calls for de

Tánaiste warns against travel to either country as Irish embassy staff work with citizens actively seeking to leave them

Events

35 h. ago Minister wants exemptions to new rent rules to be considered for students sharing houses

Students should not be ‘inadvertently disadvantaged’ by the new regime, says spokesman for James Lawless

Society