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north cork creameries
Dairy plant says it is 'not connected' to major Cork fish kill after EPA wastewater report
Analysis
Time to call it - there's no evidence of an Irish restaurant closure crisis
The government is expected to reduce the VAT rate for the food sector from 13.5% to 9% due to this ‘crisis’. But there’s very little evidence that it exists.
Gaza Flotilla
Naoise Dolan: I've protested Israel's actions every way I can. Now, I'm joining the flotilla sailing for Gaza
Vacancy Ireland
Here are the vacant and derelict buildings around Ireland that councils asked to CPO in August
Two councils sought to CPO houses last month.
There are currently almost 20,000 derelict residential properties in Ireland.
Local authorities can apply to acquire these properties via a Compulsorily Purchase Order.
Two councils sought to acquire derelict houses in August.
Saturday
30 Aug 2025
NGO Funding
Unlike other countries, Ireland's funding for non-profit sector has continued to grow
Only now, we’ve no way to track how much is being spent.
Tackling Dereliction
Opinion: At this rate, it will take over 30 years to fill Ireland's existing derelict homes
Middle East
New US Ambassador says aid must get into Gaza, acknowledges that Irish and US stances 'differ'
endangerment
Suspected burglars drove the wrong way on the M7 and threw items at garda car, say gardaí
Electric Picnic
Catherine Connolly 'takes for granted’ that a presidential candidate would be able to speak Irish
Electric Picnic
Kneecap calls on Irish Government to prevent sale of Israeli bonds by the Central Bank
Berlin
Officials convey 'concern' to German authorities after Irish pro-Palestine activist punched by officer
Video footage shows Dublin native Kitty O’Brien being punched by a police officer during the protest in Berlin.
Humanitarian Aid
Israel will soon slow or halt aid into parts of Gaza as it expands its attack on the territory
The Explainer
What is The Traitors' secret formula for turning a TV show into a global hit?
It’s the latest in a long line of television programmes to go from concept to global franchise – think Big Brother, Love Island, MasterChef. But how does a show actually make that leap? What’s the business behind international formats?
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Foreign Affairs
Tánaiste says EU will lose its 'credibility' if there is no real action on Gaza genocide
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Ireland's latest Australian exodus has no shortage of explanations
modular homes
Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems'
Political Strategy
Johnny Fallon: Fianna Fáil has a unique relationship with the office of the president
investments
Ireland has €97m worth of shares in companies linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine
The companies were among 48 named on a United Nations list earlier this year.
UN's Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories has called on the named companies to end their complicity in "human rights violations and international crimes".
Ireland's Strategic Investment Fund holds direct investments in almost of a quarter of the companies named on the list.
Friday
29 Aug 2025
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