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International
New York
Zohran Mamdani name-checks James Connolly and Dunnes Stores strike in St Patrick’s Day message
Diplomatic Mission
Inside the room: More relaxed and assured - but it was still hard for Martin to get a word in
Coming out of the meeting with Trump relatively unscathed, for a second time, is probably the most Martin could have hoped for.
Tuesday
17 Mar
As it happened
Liveblog
Martin brings up tariffs and urges de-escalation on Iran at Shamrock Ceremony
Oval Office
'You watch': Trump claims fuel prices in Ireland will 'drop like a rock' once Iran war is over
Middle East
Fresh explosions in Dubai and Doha as Israel launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
The UAE shut down its airspace as the military reported it was “responding to missile and drone threats” from Iran.
the big breakfast
US vice president JD Vance urged to visit Ireland by Taoiseach during Washington DC breakfast
When in America
Taoiseach quizzed on negative Irish media coverage of US relations during Fox News interview
visiting ukraine
It turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
Monday
16 Mar
strait of hormuz
Trump wants more enthusiasm from US allies for mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50% as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East
Iranian players head for Oman as five squad members drop plans to seek asylum in Australia
EU Navy Solution
Taoiseach says Ireland won’t be getting involved in Trump plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
Any ships used would need anti-aircraft capability as a pre-requisite for joining, which would rule out Ireland as a partner.
Dubai Airport
Dublin Airport warns of disruption to Middle East flights today after drone attack in Dubai
oscars 2026
In Memoriam: Billy Crystal's tribute to Rob Reiner and Barbra Streisand sings for Robert Redford
and the oscar goes to...
Oscars 2026: All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards, including Best Picture
The American epic also won Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing and the first ever Oscar for Best Casting.
Kerry Gold
'The beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart': Jessie Buckley makes Irish history with Best Actress Oscar
The Killarney native is the first Irish woman to win the award.
Sunday
15 Mar
lights camera action
Conan O'Brien opens the Oscars with digs at ex-prince Andrew, AI and Timothée Chalamet
on the red carpet
All the best gúnas and tuxes from the 98th Academy Awards
There’s never any shortage of glitz and glamour on Oscars night.
Academy Awards
How likely is an Irish win, who's hosting and where can I watch? Your essential Oscars guide
We’re just hours away from finding out whether Jessie Buckley will be the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
From The 42
Premier League
Richarlison's late equaliser at Liverpool earns Spurs their first point under Igor Tudor
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