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'I'd no money for food, the diesel light was on in my car': Student nurses on cost of living
Minister mulling plan to offer payments to Ukrainian refugees who return home
Some National Ambulance Service workers to begin industrial action tomorrow
Legislation to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap to go to Cabinet this month
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill at least 17 people amid ceasefire
Challenge Starmer's leadership by Monday or I'll do it myself, Labour MP tells colleagues
'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.
'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.
Oliver Bond resident fears new plan for complex risks repeating mistakes of the past
Pro-EU Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister
'A gay, single mum-to be': MEP Maria Walsh reveals she's expecting a baby through IVF
Starmer brings Gordon Brown into government as he seeks reset after Labour's election losses
Amid a boycott and with past winners steering clear, what can we expect from Eurovision 2026?
Putin oversees scaled-back Victory Day parade amid temporary ceasefire with Ukraine
'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.
US fires on two Iranian tankers as Trump awaits Tehran's response to truce proposal
Language Commissioner to probe incorrect version of Irish proverb on Kerry hospital bike shed
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
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.
‘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.
Irish-speaking teacher from Meath faces long wait as UK election results pour in
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.
Man to appear in court charged with allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Pope Leo marks one year in the job with trip to Naples – and a continuing spat with Trump
Here's what happened today: Thursday
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Charles wants to visit, but we're not sure what to do with him
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UK Supreme Court rules Troubles Legacy Bill is 'human rights-compliant' after victims' challenge
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.
Over 35 and paying for contraception? Don’t expect free access anytime soon
Health minister insists recruitment freeze won't hit frontline staff amid €250m HSE overspend
Government faces questions on hospital parking charges as amount collected soars
Helen McEntee called 'tone-deaf' after defending €127k bike shed at Kerry hospital
Minister says former colonial powers should return 'loot' and 'plunder' to Ireland
Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo amid tensions between the pontiff and Trump
Debunked: Ivermectin is not a proven cure for cancer, despite claims by famous figures in the US
Almost 300 asylum seekers claiming to be children in last four years were found to be adults
Will you be following the UK local elections?
Taoiseach heads to Belfast to meet Stormont leaders and deliver lecture
Keir Starmer is bracing for bad news in today's local elections - so will he be forced out?
Labour are under pressure from the left and the right – here’s when we’re expected to know the results of today’s elections.