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April
April 2026
end of the line
MetroLink boss Seán Sweeney steps down in fresh blow to long-awaited rail project
The New Zealander, who was appointed to the role in June 2024, said being separated from his family had become “unsustainable”.
On The Journalitamar ben-gvir
Israeli minister has been wearing a noose pin to support new death penalty bill for Palestinians
Third Level EducationStudents urged to check if they're eligible for SUSI grant support as applications open
March
March 2026
On The Journalinflation once again
Surge in energy prices due to Iran war pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%
On The JournalMiddle East
Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire' as diplomats meet on war
Iran’s parliament speaker said the US is plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.
Around 3,500 US sailors and marines arrived in the Middle East on an assault ship yesterday.
The Washington Post quoted anonymous US officials as saying that any potential ground operation 'would fall short of a full-scale invasion'.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel would be expanding operations in Lebanon.
On The JournalEngland
Seven seriously injured and man arrested after car driven into pedestrians in Derby
9 at 9
The 9 at 9
Woman and teen charged over assault of Scarlett Faulker, US marines arrive in Middle East and the clocks spring forward.
On The JournalMiddle East
Israel strikes Iranian nuclear facilities after warning attacks would 'escalate and expand'
Middle EastTrump further postpones US strikes on Iran's power plants and says talks going 'very well'
On The JournalPolice Ombudsman
PSNI 'did not use excessive force' after toy water pistol sparked armed response in Belfast
Economic OutlookEnergy shock caused by war in Iran could push inflation above 4%, Central Bank warns
On The JournalCPAP machines
Around 18,000 breathing machines remediated in Ireland after defect led to recall
Some 70 incident reports potentially related to the affected machines were received by the Health Products Regulatory Authority.
Almost 8,000 CPAP and BiPAP machines distributed through the HSE were recalled on foot of an initial notice first issued in 2021
Some 822 machines, commonly used by people who have sleep apnoea, are still unaccounted for
Philips Respironics say it is working towards closing the remediation of ventilator devices in Ireland in 2026
On The JournalAnimal Welfare
Ireland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
On The JournalMiddle East
Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz
The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.
International Energy Agency
Head of global energy watchdog warns Iran war is greatest energy security threat in history
The International Energy Agency has recommended a list of measures to member countries as a way to alleviate energy pressures caused by the conflict.
On The Journaloscars 2026
In Memoriam: Billy Crystal's tribute to Rob Reiner and Barbra Streisand sings for Robert Redford
