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Irish activists help plan new flotilla to get aid into Gaza

Irish activists are playing a big role in organising a new international flotilla to try to get vital humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Influencer goes viral for filling a glass handbag with Guinness

An American influencer has taken her love for Guinness to the next level — by turning a glass purse into a portable pint glass on the streets of…

Riots erupt in Ballymena after crowds gather for protest

The riots erupted after two 14-year-old boys appeared in court charged with attempted rape, which reportedly took place in the Clonavon Terrace…

Location of winning ticket revealed as special EuroMillions draw makes new millionaire

A EuroMillions player in the west of Ireland is celebrating today after winning a massive €1,005,000 in last night’s (Friday, 20th September) sp…

Rachel Gorry shares fresh glimpse of new boyfriend following 'hard launch'

Rachel Gorry has shared a fresh glimpse of her new boyfriend following her hard launch of him through pictures of their trip to Italy posted on…

Corruption, Bribery… And Michael Lynn’s Faustian Pact With A Chechen Gangster

Convicted thief Michael Lynn partnered with notorious mafia crooks in Bulgaria and paid bribes to secure planning permission, a new book reveals.

'Do People Want A Puppet Or A President?' -- Michael D Higgins On Sharing Political Views

Michael D Higgins has hit out at those who criticised him sharing his views on political issues - and said the people of Ireland must decide in…

Tourists Warned Of Outbreak Of 'Severe' Stomach Bug

The HSE is warning holidaymakers of a 'severe stomach bug' in Spain and other parts of Europe.

Al Porter Felt He Needed To ‘End It All’ After Fallout From 2017 Allegations

Al Porter has said he has paid the price for his ‘big ego’, six years after stepping away from the limelight over sexual misconduct allegations.

'Hate Crime' Investigation After Tricolour And Photo Of Leo Put On Bonfire

Police are investigating the placing of the Tricolour and a picture of the Taoiseach on a loyalist bonfire as a 'hate crime'.

Infection That Killed Dublin Teen May Have Been Present When He Visited GP Two Days Earlier, Inquest Hears

An inquest has heard claims that an infection that caused the sudden and unexpected death of a healthy young Dublin teenager was present when he…

Man Jailed For Driving His Irish Rental Car To Norway

A Norwegian telecom engineer who drove an Irish rental car across Europe to his home country in breach of his agreement has been given a three-m…

Bishop Says Religious Education Has 'Never Been More Important In Ireland'

Secularisation of schools would be a 'dreadful mistake', the newly ordained Bishop of Ossory has warned.

Taxpayers face picking up €800m tab to keep power on this winter

Taxpayers could be left with a massive €800m-plus bill to ensure there is enough emergency power to keep the lights on as the threat of winter b…

Is Graham Norton A Jackeen? Dublin Community Staking A Claim To THEIR Graham

He's famously associated with West Cork, but a community in Dublin is claiming TV presenter, comedian and author Graham Norton as one of their o…

Status Orange Rain Warning For 13 Counties As Storms Hit Electric Picnic

A Status Orange rain warning has been issued for 13 counties for the early hours of Sunday morning as heavy rain and thunder storms look set to…

Arcade Fire Dublin Gigs Going Ahead Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Arcade Fire are to take to the stage in Dublin tonight for the first of two concerts in the Irish capital despite sexual misconduct allegations…

Watch: Ibec CEO Danny McCoy - 'There's no doubt there is a recession coming'

CEO of Ibec Danny McCoy has said there is no doubt there is a recession coming, 'it's just a question of the scale of it.'