Ireland Headlines
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:35:27 +0000Rubio says United States and Europe 'belong together'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to reassure a nervous Europe, saying that the United States wanted to "revitalise" the transatlantic alliance so that a strong Europe could help the US on its mission of global "renewal".
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:21:38 +0000Status Yellow low temperature/ice warning in effect
A Status Yellow low temperature/ice warning is in effect nationwide as Met Éireann warns of hazardous travel conditions and travel disruption.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:01:22 +0000Pressure mounts over mentally ill people held in prisons
In the days following RTÉ Investigates' two-part documentary on acute psychiatric care, questions about how the State treats its most vulnerable patients moved quickly to what needs to happen next.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:01:01 +0000The crime boss, the by-election and the dying wasps
Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch has announced he will be running in the upcoming Dublin by-election. But who is the man behind the Hutch organised crime gang and how is he dealing with difficult questions from reporters?
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:39:59 +0000Woman, 30s, dies following three-car crash in Co Limerick
A woman in her 30s has died following a three-car crash in Co Limerick. The incident happened on the N24 near Grange West, Boher at around 11.10pm last night.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:00:01 +0000Watch: Older people reflect on what 'love' really means
It is Valentine's Day - a day for celebrating love.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:01:02 +0000Culleton case hikes fear among undocumented Irish in US
The case of Kilkenny man Seamus Culleton has raised worries and several questions this week about what a changing United States means for not only the 'undocumented Irish' but also for their loved ones on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Hurry up and wait: The struggle to boost Europe's economy
When it comes to removing barriers to the internal market, the results are, indeed, mixed, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:15:34 +0000Farrell has done his talking, now for players to react
A new-look Ireland side need to react to defeat to France as Italy come looking for a first Six Nations win in Dublin, writes Michael Glennon.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:21:39 +0000Time for 'honest' Irish security conversation - McEntee
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee has said it is time to have an honest conversation about how Ireland protects its security and infrastructure in a changing global security landscape.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:50:31 +0000Gannon apologises to Shatter over social media post
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has apologised "unreservedly" for a social media post wrongly linking former minister for justice Alan Shatter and Jeffrey Epstein.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:49:45 +0000McGrath favours 'EU-wide approach' for teen media safety
EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has said he is in favour of examining a potential "common EU-wide approach" to when teenagers and young people can access social media, in response to growing concerns about the use of online platforms.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000The A-Z of heart-stealing Valentine's rom-coms
Are you ready for Film-tines? Alright, it's a work in progress, but we promise there are some love-ly little gems in our A-Z movie guide this Valentine's.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:07:25 +0000Kerry in serene mood as resilient Galway come to town
It'd be hard to describe this evening's Kerry-Galway Allianz Football League match as a repeat of the widely feted 2022 All-Ireland final, given the stakes are drastically lower and at least one of the leading men from that afternoon will be absent.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:00:01 +0000Olympic skier's Irish family excited ahead of debut event
Often referred to as the lake county, Westmeath is certainly not associated with alpine skiing. In fact, its landscape is quite the opposite and considered flat and boggy. And while the county has produced its fair share of musical success, it has ne...
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Brand of the Z: The firms trying to lure young consumers
Gen Z are now an important economic force, but brands are struggling to figure out how to attract them - and some are getting it very wrong, writes Adam Maguire.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Is a workplace Valentine a good idea?
When Coldplay frontman Chris Martin spotted a middle-aged couple embracing on the big screen 'Kiss Cam' at their concert last July, no one could have predicted the fallout.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:02:28 +0000Concerns over restraint of patient who died at Cloverhill
An investigation report into the death of a psychiatric patient detained in Cloverhill Prison has expressed "deep reservations" about how he was restrained and "the extent of the external and internal injuries" he suffered.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:24:06 +0000Rain warning issued late amid 'complex' situation
A Met Éireann meteorologist has said the weather situation last night was complex and evolving, with the decision to suddenly issue a Status Yellow warning at 2.37am taken after rain was falling heavier than previously indicated.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:12:54 +0000Coach jailed for nine years for rape of 14-year-old girl
A horse riding coach in his 60s who abused his position of trust by raping a 14-year-old girl, after having groomed her by giving her alcohol and equestrian clothing, has been jailed for nine years.