Ireland Headlines
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:22:54 +010014 dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv on eve of NATO summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged allies to take "strong decisions" at a NATO summit this week after 14 people were killed in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100JD Sports to reissue nearly €250,000 in gift card credit
JD Sports has agreed to reissue nearly €250,000 in unspent gift card credit to Irish consumers, after the company had sold gift cards to them with incorrect expiry dates.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:11 +0100Woman in her 50s found dead after assault in Co Laois
A woman aged in her 50s has been found dead following an assault in Co Laois.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:50:07 +0100Investigation after man, 39, shot dead in Dublin
A 39-year-old man has been shot dead in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:09:57 +0100Fans banned from Tour de France stage amid wildfires
Wildfires are continuing to rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and prompting officials to ban spectators from a stage of the Tour de France.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100Unions call for an end to unpaid internships
Trade unions have called on the Government to use its presidency of the European Union to progress an EU directive aimed at ending unpaid traineeships.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:36:34 +0100Guidelines on labour need to be changed, says expert
The former master of the National Maternity Hospital has said national guidelines around labour must be updated to acknowledge changes to international best practice and evidence.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:24:47 +0100Ten-man England escape Azteca cauldron to reach quarters
Ten-man England edged out co-hosts Mexico 3-2 to book a World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:55:19 +0100Australian PM apologises for inappropriate Kylie comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised after making comments about Kylie Minogue during an appearance on a comedy podcast.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100SIPTU to ballot public sector members for strike action
SIPTU has launched workplace consultations in preparation for strike ballots involving tens of thousands of its members across the public service over the coming weeks.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:24:52 +0100ITV, Sky reshape UK TV landscape with £1.6 billion deal
Comcast's Sky has agreed to buy the broadcast channels and streaming service of Britain's ITV for £1.6 billion, creating a British champion with the scale to compete with global players like Netflix, Amazon and Disney.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:49:17 +0100Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to just over 3,300
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, according to numbers released by the Venezuelan information ministry.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:33:41 +0100Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup exit
Neymar's legendary career for Brazil is over, the forward said following the 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16 game on Sunday.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100Commemorative €2 coin to mark Ireland's EU Presidency
A new €2 EU Presidency commemorative coin is being launched to mark the first working week of Ireland's term in the six-month role.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:17:54 +0100Man, 40s, dies following serious assault in Dublin
A man in his 40s has died following a serious assault in Mulhuddart in Dublin.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:23:58 +0100Funeral procession for Iran's late supreme leader
The funeral procession for Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei and three family members has begun in Tehran, state television reported.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:29:25 +0100Government will work with EU on Aughinish, says minister
A Government minister has said Ireland will "absolutely work" with the EU to update sanctions on products exported to Russia if a still-awaited independent report into Limerick-based Aughinish Alumina site confirms products are being used by Russia's...
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:03:10 +0100Trump hails FIFA's Balogun call, Belgium 'astonished'
FIFA's decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play in the United States' World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium has been welcomed by Donald Trump, while the Belgian Football Association said it was "astonished" and "investigating all potential options".
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:18:27 +0100Haaland the hero as Norway beat Brazil to last-eight spot
Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned Brazil by winning 2-1 in New Jersey to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:12:33 +0100US 'crowning achievement' of human history, says Trump
US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday as the "crowning achievement" of human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents.