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April
April 2026
Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Government to cut petrol and diesel by 10c and defer carbon tax increase in €505m package
The announcement of the package follows engagement with representative groups for transport, farming, and fisheries.
Tomorrow's Leaving Cert music practicals postponed over protests
Donald Trump says the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz immediately
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Over 600 forecourts without fuel as Fuels for Ireland warn against panic buying
Delays across Dublin city as fuel protests continue this morning
Around 40% of parents want multi-denominational schools, Department survey finds
Artemis II crew emotional as they name 'bright spot' on moon for late wife of mission commander
Woman dies in lorry crash as gardaí detect over 3,000 drivers speeding
Irish couple accused of misappropriating charity funds for Australian children's hospitals
Courts' Poor Box handed out over €1.5m to Irish charities last year
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'Open the F***in' Strait, you crazy bastards': Trump in fresh expletive-laden threat to Iran
The US President has been placing pressure on Iran to make a deal to reopen the strait by Tuesday – or be ‘living in Hell’.
'I love flying the flag': Niall Horan talks grief and pay cheques in Tommy Tiernan interview
Micheál Martin and Holly Cairns tied for public support, says new poll
Weather to remain 'bright and breezy' today after Storm Dave
Woman (80s) dies in hospital after being hit by bus in Blackrock last week
Investigation file into 1984 'Kerry Babies' case submitted to the DPP
Thousands without power and flights cancelled as 'very strong winds' bash Ireland
A Status Orange weather warning has been issued for Wexford, while the rest of the country is under a Status Yellow warning.
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Man (30s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Longford
Child struck with bottle and police injured in disorder before Irish Cup semi-final
Quiz: How much do you know about train stations?
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
Scrapped Donegal-Dublin afternoon flight servicing cancer patients to be reinstated from 1 May
Youth due in court after arrest this morning for fatal assault on man in Tipperary last March
From extreme storms to rising premiums, Ireland is paying the price for climate inaction
A new report by the Climate Change Advisory Council looks at climate trends and how Ireland can strengthen preparedness for climate impacts.
March
March 2026
Ireland is facing egg shortages due to rising demand and insufficient farmers' pay, IFA says
Demand has increased and farm gate prices have remained the same, the IFA’s poultry chair said.
Air Canada chief to step down after row over not speaking French
More employers availing of lower youth rates as minimum wage goes up, report finds
What are other countries doing to save energy and combat rising fuel costs?
DJ Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 job over 'personal conduct'