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May 2026

byelections 2026

Poll: Who do you think will win the Dublin Central byelection?

22 May

National Ambulance Service

Planned 72-hour strike by ambulance workers stood down after 'progress' in HSE talks

22 May

International condemnation

Taoiseach calls for EU-Israel trade pact to be suspended after 'shocking treatment' of flotilla activists

In a letter to the European Council president, Micheál Martin said the EU cannot continue with a “business as usual approach” to Israel.

21 May

global sumud flotilla

Taoiseach 'appalled' by Israeli minister's video showing Gaza flotilla activists with hands bound

Dr Margaret Connolly, the sister of President Catherine Connolly, is among 14 Irish citizens who were detained on Monday.

Updated 20 May

Leaders' Questions

'Sleeveen politics' and 'no substance': Row erupts in the Dáil over report on rent prices

20 May

r702

Man (20s) dies following single-vehicle crash in Co Carlow

20 May

global sumud flotilla

Israel's detention of Dr Margaret Connolly in breach of international law, Tánaiste says

Updated 19 May

with or without eu

U2 receive new EU award for promoting European values (but skip the ceremony)

19 May

curraghgraigue

Seventh death on Irish roads in three days as man dies following Co Wexford crash

19 May

Pay and Conditions

Talks between National Ambulance Service union reps and HSE to resume in Labour Court

19 May

California

Two teenage suspects fatally shoot three people at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime

Police said the suspects, aged 17 and 19, were later found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Updated 19 May

Drumcong

Man dies after single vehicle crash in Co Leitrim

Updated 18 May

Up In Smoke

Vapes should be recycled - but no-one seems to have told Irish people who use them

18 May

dublin 15

Man (30s) in critical condition following serious assault in Blanchardstown

18 May

pa daly

Supreme Court to hear Sinn Féin TD's appeal over super junior ministers at Cabinet

17 May

Northern Ireland

Murder investigation after man (51) dies following serious assault in east Belfast

Updated 17 May

Thalidomide

No date for State apology for thalidomide survivors, but Taoiseach says 'good progress' being made

17 May

Road Deaths

Four killed on Irish roads in 24 hours after collisions in Donegal and Dublin

Three people have died after two separate collisions in Co Donegal, while a pedestrian in her 20s died after being struck by a car in south Dublin.

Updated 17 May

The Daily Poll

Poll: Who should be the next James Bond?

17 May

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Ebola outbreak in DRC declared global health emergency and three dead following separate road traffic collisions.

17 May

Artane

Man (60s) arrested following death of man at north Dublin house released without charge

Updated 17 May

Loughlinstown

Woman (20s) dies after being struck by a car in south Dublin

17 May

world health organization

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo declared a global health emergency

17 May

no surprises there

Wes Streeting (finally) confirms he will run in any leadership contest to replace Starmer

Updated 16 May

Cost of Living

'Very strong emphasis' on easing pressure on families in Budget 2027, says Taoiseach

16 May

St Macdara’s Island

Body of man (30s) recovered off Co Galway coast after boat capsized

16 May

tommy fleming

'I'm finally being honest': Singer Tommy Fleming says he is gay after years 'living a lie'

16 May

Witness appeal

Investigation after man (30s) dies following incident on Dublin's Henry Street

The incident has also been referred to Fiosrú, the garda ombudsman.

16 May

Palestine

Israel kills at least seven in strike on Gaza it says targeted Hamas military leader

Gaza has seen near-daily Israeli fire despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement reached in October.

16 May

and he's off

Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer

The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.

Updated 14 May

Controversy

'Totally wrong': Jack Chambers and Simon Harris condemn Bertie Ahern's immigration comments

14 May

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Beijing

Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks

14 May

a quarter of a trillion euro

Ireland's national debt could reach €250bn by the 2030s

14 May

Housing

Modular homes built in back gardens will be subject to local property tax, Revenue says

13 May

Wes Streeting

Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign

13 May

Eurovision 2026

Four people removed from Eurovision semi-final after chants during Israel's performance

13 May

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They think it's all over...

So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?

The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.

Jane Moore

13 May

hanging on in there

Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt

Updated 12 May

Runners and Riders

The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes

Despite mounting calls for the British prime minister to stand down, there is no natural successor in Labour to take the top job.

12 May

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 National Ambulance Workers begin strike action, Keir Starmer fights for his future and Harris rules out Irish windfall tax on energy firms.

Updated 12 May