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April
April 2026
President says ‘all voices’ should be heard on fuel protests, but it's 'a matter for the politicians'
President Connolly to mark first foreign trip at left-wing summit led by Trump’s fiercest EU critic
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Just right? Flahavan's is ditching the plastic porridge scoop and people are stirred up about it
The proposed new Cork Luas line has been unveiled - here's where it will stop
The proposed 27-stop light rail line will run between Ballincollig and Mahon Point.
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Enable Ireland takes over operation of Dublin city's struggling clothes bank service
Gardaí braced for a storm outside the Dáil today - but the protest quickly fizzled out
Heavy security and closed streets met a scattered, short-lived demonstration, a far cry from last week’s disruption and past flashpoints at Leinster House
Dublin City Council backs plan to phase out trucks with high blind spots from city streets
Luas Finglas extension back on track after Manhattan Peanuts legal challenge resolved
Newborn heel prick tests expanded to include 'life-changing' spinal muscular atrophy screening
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Revenue to take ‘pragmatic approach’ as fuel protests hit business cash flows
Airport passengers are walking along the side of the M50 to catch their flights due to protests
One in 14 Irish jobs could be taken by AI soon, and middle-income staff are the most exposed
US and Iran at odds over ceasefire agreement as Vance claims terms 'just didn't' include Lebanon
At least 182 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Trump dismisses attacks as ‘separate skirmish’
Government says 'bridging loan' rule change will help older homeowners 'rightsize'
21 years on, gardaí renew appeal for information on the murder of Emer O’Loughlin
Buses and Luas trams at a standstill in Dublin as fuel protests continue into the night
Nationwide traffic disruption as fuel protests bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
A number of motorways are stalled as protest convoys head towards Dublin.
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Here’s how transport services will be disrupted across the country this Easter weekend
Wind warning issued for entire country for Saturday as Storm Dave sweeps in
The warning will come into effect for the entire country at 2pm on Saturday.
The Road Safety Authority has urged road users "to take extra care" over the weekend.
The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group said local authorities "will be responding" in affected areas where needed.
Taoiseach says it’s unclear if Trump’s ‘bomb them to the Stone Age’ threat targets civilians
Teenager identified as Ted Bundy victim more than 51 years after her murder
Wet and windy Easter weekend ahead as temperatures set to drop below freezing tonight
March
March 2026
The cost of motor insurance went up again last year
Pizza delivery driver threatened at gunpoint and forced to drive device to police station
Dublin relatives worry for jailed man facing execution in Iran after alleged torture
Two US bidders are in the running to buy Permanent TSB from the State
Fianna Fáil pick 25-year-old councillor as their candidate for the Galway bye-election
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Another new record as more than 17,300 people in emergency accommodation last month
Scammers are now following up emails with calls and texts to catch out small Irish businesses