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election fallout
Micheál Martin says it's 'not fair' to suggest he doesn't listen to Fianna Fáil backbenchers
Ré Nua ó Thuaidh
Conspóid comharthaíochta Grand Central Station le réiteach ag an gCoimisinéir Gaeilge nua
Billionaire mindset
What Stripe's John Collison gets right - and wrong - about Ireland's infrastructure failures
A 2,500-word analysis by the tech billionaire has caused a stir in Irish political circles.
Central Criminal Court
Man facing 79 historical sexual abuse allegations in south Dublin set for trial next June
no whining
‘No one seemed terrified’: Jimmy Kimmel contrasts Irish election with US after holidaying here
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Pride
Inside the dressing room as Ireland overcome Belgium to earn Nations League promotion
CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS
Trump says he's 'not allowed to run' for another term but will 'see what happens'
Extreme Weather
Hurricane Melissa loses strength en route to Cuba after wreaking 'disaster' in Jamaica
Trolley Watch
Senator brings her own ‘snack cart’ on Sligo train to highlight lack of Irish Rail catering
aras25
'Democracy includes the power to dissent': Our readers tell us why they spoiled their votes
More than 200,000 people spoiled their votes – a record high for an Irish election.
Tuesday
28 Oct 2025
Jamaica
Record-breaking Hurricane Melissa tears into Jamaica with deadly winds and torrential rain
The hurricane now also looks set to impact Cuba.
Palestine
At least eleven dead after Netanyahu orders 'powerful' strikes on Gaza despite ceasefire deal
Hamas has responded by postponing handing over the remains of another hostage.
Israel accused Hamas of firing on its soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas denied any involvement in the alleged attack.
US Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire would hold despite 'little skirmishes'.
Fastway
At least 300 jobs at risk as Fastway parent company enters receivership
Parcels already in the Fastway network are expected to be delivered ‘where possible’, according to a spokesperson.
Transgender claims
French prosecutors seek suspended jail terms in Brigitte Macron cyberbullying case
Children's Court
Teen charged with looting Footlocker, Asics and Lifestyle Sports shops during 2023 Dublin riots
Witness appeal
Ballymun attack leaves man in serious condition as Gardaí urge public not to share video
Extreme Weather
Why is Hurricane Melissa so strong and how will it impact Ireland?
Ireland might be in for plenty of rain and unsettled weather.
The hurricane is the most powerful storm of the year so far.
Experts say that warming sea temperatures have increased the intensity of the storm.
The remnants of the storm will likely bring "plenty of rain and unsettled weather" to Ireland - but it's too far away to say with certainty yet.
St James’s Hospital
President Higgins has returned to Áras an Uachtaráin after two nights in hospital
by-election time
Runners and riders: Connolly's on her way to the Áras - so who might fill her Dáil seat?
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