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Governments will know ‘within weeks’ if legacy agreement can be reached, Harris says
Governments will know ‘within weeks’ if legacy agreement can be reached, Harris says
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump condemns Russian strikes on Kyiv as death toll rises to 12
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump condemns Russian strikes on Kyiv as death toll rises to 12
The attacks throw yet more doubt on already fraught efforts to push Russia and Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire.
Ukraine's state emergency services said the number of wounded had risen to 90.
Zelenskyy said he would return home prematurely from a diplomatic trip to South Africa.
Junior Minister Thomas Byrne, who is currently in Ukraine, slammed the 'illegal and unjustified' invasion.
TD suspended from Soc Dems over Israel-linked shares calls for Occupied Territories Bill 'now'
TD suspended from Soc Dems over Israel-linked shares calls for Occupied Territories Bill 'now'
Fears Irish jobs may be at risk as Intel global quarterly earnings set to be released later
Fears Irish jobs may be at risk as Intel global quarterly earnings set to be released later
Over 1.2 million people sign petition to EU calling for financial support for abortions
Over 1.2 million people sign petition to EU calling for financial support for abortions
Boost in housing completion rates in first quarter after delays to finish apartments last year
Boost in housing completion rates in first quarter after delays to finish apartments last year
Footage of Kneecap concert from November being reviewed by UK counter-terror police
Footage of Kneecap concert from November being reviewed by UK counter-terror police
A video posted online allegedly shows one member at the gig shouting “Up Hamas, up Hezbollah”.
Special Needs Assistants who lose positions in a school to benefit from redeployment scheme
Special Needs Assistants who lose positions in a school to benefit from redeployment scheme
Wednesday
23 Apr 2025
Trump blasts Zelenskyy for refusing to formally cede Crimea to Russia as part of peace talks
Trump blasts Zelenskyy for refusing to formally cede Crimea to Russia as part of peace talks
Debunked: Conor McGregor's false claims about roads policing, immigrants and Irish 'genocide'
Debunked: Conor McGregor's false claims about roads policing, immigrants and Irish 'genocide'
The HSE has more than 230 vacant properties, with 93 'surplus to requirement'
The HSE has more than 230 vacant properties, with 93 'surplus to requirement'
Tuesday
22 Apr 2025
Pope Francis's remains to be removed to St Peter's tomorrow ahead of funeral
Pope Francis's remains to be removed to St Peter's tomorrow ahead of funeral
The Pope’s body will lie in state for mourners to pay their respects from tomorrow morning.
Taoiseach, Tánaiste and President set to represent Ireland at Pope's funeral this weekend
Taoiseach, Tánaiste and President set to represent Ireland at Pope's funeral this weekend
Pro-Palestine protestors stage demonstrations at RTÉ and Newstalk offices
Pro-Palestine protestors stage demonstrations at RTÉ and Newstalk offices
Leo Varadkar: The way Pope Francis reached out to LGBTQ+ people and refugees made a difference
Leo Varadkar: The way Pope Francis reached out to LGBTQ+ people and refugees made a difference
The 9 at 9 Planning underway for Pope Francis funeral, young boy dies in Mullingar crash and Harvard University sues Trump.
Michael Kelly
Next Pope: How the power base of the Church shifted (and why we won't see an Irish Pope emerge)
Michael Kelly
Changes made to Junior Cycle grade bands to be applied to upcoming exams
Changes made to Junior Cycle grade bands to be applied to upcoming exams
Monday
21 Apr 2025
Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
Petrol bombs and fireworks thrown during dissident republican parade in Derry
Petrol bombs and fireworks thrown during dissident republican parade in Derry
US flags to be flown at half-mast, Trump confirms (while standing alongside Easter Bunny)
US flags to be flown at half-mast, Trump confirms (while standing alongside Easter Bunny)
Pope Francis has died aged 88
Pope Francis has died aged 88
Francis was elected during a papal conclave in 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
In a statement, the Vatican said: "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta."
Francis was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome in February for bronchitis, where he spent five weeks.
‘Something drastic needs to happen’: Driving test waiting times hit 35 weeks in Tallaght
‘Something drastic needs to happen’: Driving test waiting times hit 35 weeks in Tallaght
‘Fear across the board’ for undocumented Irish in the United States, says immigration lawyer
‘Fear across the board’ for undocumented Irish in the United States, says immigration lawyer
Sunday
20 Apr 2025
Sinn Féin calls for a border poll 'this decade' as Taoiseach's stance labelled 'wrong'
Sinn Féin calls for a border poll 'this decade' as Taoiseach's stance labelled 'wrong'
People Before Profit, Labour and the Greens back Social Democrats bill to ban hare coursing
People Before Profit, Labour and the Greens back Social Democrats bill to ban hare coursing
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce
Saturday
19 Apr 2025
The presidential election is a few months away — here are some names that might be running
The presidential election is a few months away — here are some names that might be running
Ukraine said it will abide by Putin's 'Easter truce' if Russia does
Ukraine said it will abide by Putin's 'Easter truce' if Russia does
Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if there's no progress soon
Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if there's no progress soon
Friday
18 Apr 2025
NI Secretary on Irish sign row: 'I really don't understand what the fuss is about'
NI Secretary on Irish sign row: 'I really don't understand what the fuss is about'
Be careful asking when an Irish infrastructure project might be ready
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Be careful asking when an Irish infrastructure project might be ready
Christine Bohan, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy look at why big infrastructure projects in Ireland move so slowly and what the Cork project tells us about systemic bottlenecks.
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Thursday
17 Apr 2025
Ukraine and the US sign 'memorandum of intent' on minerals deal
Ukraine and the US sign 'memorandum of intent' on minerals deal
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Trump in 'no rush' to reach a deal with EU on tariffs as he meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
Trump in 'no rush' to reach a deal with EU on tariffs as he meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
Mark Carney has re-energised Canada's Liberals and tonight faces his main rival in a TV debate
Mark Carney has re-energised Canada's Liberals and tonight faces his main rival in a TV debate
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre looked set to lead his party back to power but Trump’s win changed everything.
ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Israel’s PM Netanyahu
ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Israel’s PM Netanyahu
IMF chief says Irish public should be allowed to be customers of European banks
IMF chief says Irish public should be allowed to be customers of European banks
Sinn Féin faces ban from Trans Pride march after statement from party's health spokesperson
Sinn Féin faces ban from Trans Pride march after statement from party's health spokesperson
Roderic O'Gorman to stand for re-election as leader of the Green Party
Roderic O'Gorman to stand for re-election as leader of the Green Party