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May 2026
Frontline staff'I'd no money for food, the diesel light was on in my car': Student nurses on cost of living
National Ambulance ServiceSome National Ambulance Service workers to begin industrial action tomorrow
The Morning Lead
'We need clear rules': Couple charged over €1k in monthly service fees for Galway flat
A case that saw tenants charged close to €14,000 in one year for added-on service charges has been highlighted by renter groups.
The week that was
'Another slap in the face of workers': Four winners and two losers from the political week
Government candidate frontrunner, UK politicians riding high and low and another bike shed.
European Parliament'A gay, single mum-to be': MEP Maria Walsh reveals she's expecting a baby through IVF
Under PressureStarmer brings Gordon Brown into government as he seeks reset after Labour's election losses
ControversyAmid a boycott and with past winners steering clear, what can we expect from Eurovision 2026?
Front Pages
'Bloodbath', 'battering' and 'colossal defeat' - UK papers react to Labour's local election losses
British prime minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to go after his party’s performance in England, Scotland and Wales.
Seanfhocal EileLanguage Commissioner to probe incorrect version of Irish proverb on Kerry hospital bike shed
Nigel Farage
Five key things to know from the UK election results so far - the main one, it's Reform's day
The results so far seem to show that the two-party political system in the UK may well be a thing of the past.
UK-Ireland relations
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a cautious reaction.
Oh Keir
Starmer takes responsibility for 'tough' local election results as Labour lose hundreds of seats
With the first 40 of 136 councils declared, Labour have lost more than 200 councillors as well as losing control of eight local authorities.
One Year InPope Leo marks one year in the job with trip to Naples – and a continuing spat with Trump
The TroublesUK Supreme Court rules Troubles Legacy Bill is 'human rights-compliant' after victims' challenge
By-election
Seán Kyne holds a narrow lead over Independent Ireland candidate in TG4's Galway West poll
Labour’s Helen Ogbu, on 12%, is also in contention.
free contraception schemeOver 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
Over BudgetHealth minister insists recruitment freeze won't hit frontline staff amid €250m HSE overspend
FactCheckDebunked: Ivermectin is not a proven cure for cancer, despite claims by famous figures in the US
