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This week
17th May 2026 - 20th May 2026
Eurovision
Bulgaria surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
The result has just been announced.
Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Another year
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
This month
May 2026
ControversyAmid a boycott and with past winners steering clear, what can we expect from Eurovision 2026?
Last month
April 2026
8 at 8
The 8 at 8
Gaza flotilla with Connolly’s sister on board intercepted, man in court accused of murder of Yveta Donovalova and Charles gets a frosty reception from NYC mayor.
strait of hormuz
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial shipping for ceasefire period
Trump said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place until a peace deal with Tehran.
change of tuneRadio 1 changed the music for all of its shows (and it's pushing us all closer to the brink)
March
March 2026
Nine at Nine
The 9 at 9
Gardaí investigate suspected stabbing in Cork, Martin set for White House visit – and warm, sunny weather on the way.
visiting ukraineIt turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
Iran
Iranian state TV confirms death of Khamenei as regime launches fresh attacks across region
The leader’s death was announced by Donald Trump last night but Tehran had remained silent on his fate until the early morning state TV broadcast.
This year
2026
one by oneFoo Fighters fans scramble to make it into town to pick up tickets for surprise Dublin gig
american obituary
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
Initial reviews of ‘Days of Ash’ are pretty positive – here’s how news of the release was covered both here and abroad.
mystery continuesViewers in the UK will finally get a chance to see Traitors Ireland as air date confirmed
go goretti readyStorm Goretti bringing mucky, miserable weather this afternoon but we'll escape the worst of it
Last year
2025
democracy shieldThe EU has unveiled its big plan to win the 'battle of influence' - but does it go far enough?
yes a clusterbleep'A clusterbleep' - Barry Cowen gives his take on Fianna Fáil handling of Jim Gavin controversy
no change
McGrath reckons Martin has the 'experience and knowledge' to lead Ireland through EU presidency
Ireland’s EU commissioner insists Martin is the right man to lead the country throughout next year’s presidency of the union.
cheney
Dick Cheney - former US vice president and a chief backer of Iraq invasion - has died aged 84
Cheney was one of the chief architects of the ‘war on terror’ and an early proponent of invading Iraq in the wake of the 9/11 attacks of 2001.
Saggart
Six arrests and one garda injured as Commissioner condemns 'thuggery' of Citywest riot
Gardaí were pelted with bricks and fireworks as a mass protest turned violent in west Dublin.
one to tenPlayer Ratings: How did the two candidates (and Pat Kenny) fare in the Newstalk Áras debate?
Arizona
Trump tells stadium crowd at Charlie Kirk memorial: 'I hate my opponents'
Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk earlier told the memorial service that she forgave the man accused of killing her husband.
Big FiveEurovision: Spain becomes third country to confirm it will withdraw if Israel stays in contest
Eurovision
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
