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Biodiversity
Pippa Hackett: It’s criminal (except it isn’t) that landowners can destroy hedgerows without permission
Scéim na mBéilí Te
Ceist chothromais é soláthar na mbéilí i scoileanna beaga iargúlta - príomhoide Gaeltachta
All Clear
Regulator rules Ozempic maker's obesity ads were legal (because they didn't mention Ozempic)
Catholic Church
Pope ‘encouraged’ priest known for LGBT outreach to ‘continue ministry’ during private meeting
tricolours
'Raise the colours': How the British far right influenced a campaign to 'reclaim' the Irish flag
There are concerns that the flags are being used as a form of ‘territorial marking’.
The UK-based Operation Raise the Colours has spread to several countries since emerging in August.
Dublin City Council suggested this week that it will take action over the impromptu appearance of the flag on lampposts.
Politicians and local groups have concerns that flags are being used as a form of anti-immigrant 'territorial marking'.
Friday
5 Sep 2025
forsa
School secretaries and caretakers to suspend strike and enter discussions at the WRC
Fórsa said that strike action will be withdrawn to allow the implementation of the agreement.
This is a drill
Drivers in border counties told not to be alarmed when UK tests emergency alert system on Sunday
trade wars
Trump threatens EU with more tariffs unless it reverses court decision against Google
Trump said the Google fine came on top of a series of other cases, including one against Apple.
secret ballot
Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher to go head-to-head in vote for Fianna Fáil's presidential pick
Exit stage left
Michael Flatley withdraws from race for the Áras, saying he needs to put health and family first
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as it stands
Tom McKibbin soars into contention at Irish Open, Rory McIlroy tied for third
Gaza Flotilla
'It's a moral responsibility': Risking detention, Irish activist joins hundreds on Gaza flotilla
Clare native Maureen Almai is joining the flotilla from Italy this weekend.
seasonal transition
A new leaf: Autumn is the perfect time of year to take stock and look after ourselves
Fin Whale
Public warned to stay back from beached whale found with bite marks on Cork coast
The bite marks are believed to be from sharks.
School strike
Education minister says pensions 'on the table' for striking school staff if Fórsa joins talks
Helen McEntee said that the government is ready to talk “without preconditions” on pensions, sick leave, and other entitlements with staff currently on strike.
Shake Up
Keir Starmer overhauls his cabinet with a big reshuffle after deputy PM resigns in tax scandal
Angela Rayner’s resignation after underpaying stamp duty has been followed by 11 cabinet changes.
Aviva Stadium
Hungary's Viktor Orban is in town for the big match but there'll be no red carpet rolled out
National Security
British politicians accuse Ireland of not doing enough on defence as minister defends UK deal
That would be 12 zeroes
Musk in line for a trillion-dollar payout - if Tesla hits some pretty ambitious 10-year goals
Middle East
Israel targets Gaza high-rises shortly after Defence Minister says 'gates of hell' are opening
Gaeilge
Preab-ghaeltacht i Londain chun an Ghaeilge a cheiliúradh agus deoraithe a mhealladh abhaile
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Team news
Ireland make six changes for Women's Rugby World Cup clash against New Zealand
War in Ukraine
'Legitimate targets': Putin threatens to target any Western troops deployed in Ukraine
Race for the Áras
Nominations for president are officially open - here are the key dates coming up
September is set to be a busy month for those looking to to get “on the ballot”.
planning objection
Fresh objection seeks to derail Greater Dublin Drainage Project despite state's pleas
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