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Irish
The Candidate
Ireland has a voice on Gaza, but no real power
Sinéad O’Carroll, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy look at whether Ireland’s soft power is actually making a difference.
35m
Conclave
'Praying we get the right pope for the right time': The Irish camping out in St Peter's Square
Nursing
Nurses call on HSE to hire more security to prevent assaults, as minister says it's up to hospitals
Eurovision
Bakhurst says RTÉ won't pull Irish entry out of Eurovision despite protests against Israel
From The 42
touring party
15 Irish players included in squad for British and Irish Lions tour of Australia
Sráid Synge
Teachers protest at Dublin's Synge Street school over plans to switch to Gaelcholáiste
It was announced last year that Synge Street CBS will transition into a Gaelcholáiste by September 2026.
Random Inspections
'We need to do more on this': Weapons flown through Irish airspace to Israel raised with Harris
Conclave
The black smoke caught everyone off guard, including ourselves and an ex-US presidential hopeful
‘There are some big financial problems, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan can raise money,’ said Rick Santorum.
Conclave
Explainer: When will we see the white smoke and a new pope?
If recent conclaves are anything to go by, we could see the new pope later today.
From The 42
statement
Skorts controversy: Camogie Association to hold Special Congress in Croke Park to vote on motion
dr james browne
Browne says First Home scheme for second-hand homes being examined but there's concerns about price increase
The Explainer
What is the reality for aid workers in Gaza?
We’re joined from Gaza by Dr Abu Abed, deputy medical coordinator with Doctors Without Borders, who shares his first-hand account of the humanitarian crisis unfolding there.
12m
European Union
‘No chance of sanctions’: We asked all 14 Irish MEPs for their view on the EU’s response to Israel
As members of the EU prepare to celebrate Europe Day, we asked Irish MEPs to reflect on the bloc’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israel
Harris vows to outline timeline for Occupied Territories Bill promising progress 'within weeks'
Ireland in the EU
Ireland's support for EU membership remains strong, but poll reveals it's dropped to lowest level
Support for Ireland to remain within the EU remains strong at 82% but support has slipped in recent years.
A European Movement poll shows support for EU membership has dropped to its lowest level at 82%, after reaching its highest point in 2019 at 93%.
Wednesday
7 May 2025
Dáil
Social media 'destroying social conscience' after onlookers filmed man's final moments, TD says
bog standards
Healy-Rae's peatland forestry plan 'about the dumbest thing we can do', says climate scientist
United Nations
EU offers Israel help with plan to replace aid agencies distributing food and medicine in Gaza
Housing Crisis
Nurses call for special housing payment similar to 'London weighting' to offset rising rents
Kildare
Gardaí investigate €500k vandalism as OPW vehicles wrecked and CCTV wires cut near Castletown House
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