Politics

Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final
Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final
Here's What Happened today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened today: Tuesday
Health minister expects CHI to confirm the number of letters sent to families whose children had hip surgeries
Health minister expects CHI to confirm the number of letters sent to families whose children had hip surgeries
Netanyahu says Israeli army will enter Gaza with 'full force' in coming days
Netanyahu says Israeli army will enter Gaza with 'full force' in coming days
Trump's lavish four-day Middle East tour kicks off with major €127bn US-Saudi arms deal
Trump's lavish four-day Middle East tour kicks off with major €127bn US-Saudi arms deal
The trip marks the US president’s first major visit abroad of his second term.
Sweden tipped to beat Ireland's record and everything else you need to know about Eurovision
Sweden tipped to beat Ireland's record and everything else you need to know about Eurovision
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Councils taking 'too long' to release vacant homes back onto housing market, Taoiseach says
Councils taking 'too long' to release vacant homes back onto housing market, Taoiseach says
Shared equity scheme gets two more years - but Sinn Féin says it will 'make things worse'
Shared equity scheme gets two more years - but Sinn Féin says it will 'make things worse'
Potential risk of differential tariff rates to all-island economy averted for now, Cabinet to hear
Potential risk of differential tariff rates to all-island economy averted for now, Cabinet to hear
Monday
12 May 2025
‘No need’ to call Camogie Association before sporting committee over skorts (yet) says Kelly
‘No need’ to call Camogie Association before sporting committee over skorts (yet) says Kelly
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Orbán tells Martin not to ruin Ireland-Hungary 'love story' after Taoiseach's critical remarks
Orbán tells Martin not to ruin Ireland-Hungary 'love story' after Taoiseach's critical remarks
'Did Nigel Farage write this?': UK MPs condemn Starmer's 'island of strangers' speech
'Did Nigel Farage write this?': UK MPs condemn Starmer's 'island of strangers' speech
Trial date set for man accused of threatening to 'slit' the throat of Paul Murphy's wife
Trial date set for man accused of threatening to 'slit' the throat of Paul Murphy's wife
Swiss police probe 'slit throat' gesture by Gaza protester at Eurovision opening parade
Swiss police probe 'slit throat' gesture by Gaza protester at Eurovision opening parade
Donald Trump defends prospect of Qatar gifting him $400m luxury plane
Donald Trump defends prospect of Qatar gifting him $400m luxury plane
Sunday
11 May 2025
Donald Trump calls for immediate talks between Ukraine and Russia
Donald Trump calls for immediate talks between Ukraine and Russia
O'Gorman says legal advice on Occupied Territories Bill did not mention issue with services
O'Gorman says legal advice on Occupied Territories Bill did not mention issue with services
The 9 at 9 Donegal swimming tragedy, weight loss drug advertising and US-China trade talks…
Sitdown Sunday: The men who escaped Alcatraz
Sitdown Sunday: The men who escaped Alcatraz
Saturday
10 May 2025
Quiz: How much do you know about famous hats?
Quiz: How much do you know about famous hats?
Explosions heard after India and Pakistan agree to 'full and immediate ceasefire'
Explosions heard after India and Pakistan agree to 'full and immediate ceasefire'
European leaders speak with Trump from Kyiv as they seek 30-day ceasefire from Russia
European leaders speak with Trump from Kyiv as they seek 30-day ceasefire from Russia
Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Geneva
Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Geneva
Johnny Fallon
Johnny Fallon: The EBU is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Israel
Johnny Fallon
Why are pro-Palestine groups calling for Ireland to prevent the sale of Israeli 'war bonds'?
Why are pro-Palestine groups calling for Ireland to prevent the sale of Israeli 'war bonds'?
Friday
9 May 2025
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Actor Stephen Rea joins pro-Palestine demonstration calling for Irish boycott of Eurovision
Actor Stephen Rea joins pro-Palestine demonstration calling for Irish boycott of Eurovision
An old Trump video, re-used Gaza footage, and other fake news from the India-Pakistan conflict
An old Trump video, re-used Gaza footage, and other fake news from the India-Pakistan conflict
Uisce Éireann CEO says 'serial objectors' to treatment plants are costing the state 'billions'
Uisce Éireann CEO says 'serial objectors' to treatment plants are costing the state 'billions'
Five other sources corroborated allegations made about Gerry Adams in BBC documentary, court hears
Five other sources corroborated allegations made about Gerry Adams in BBC documentary, court hears
Taoiseach backs existing Gaza aid agencies after EU official suggests helping Israel provide aid
Taoiseach backs existing Gaza aid agencies after EU official suggests helping Israel provide aid
'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies
'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies
The offer was made on the same day that UN agencies condemned Israel’s proposal.
Thursday
8 May 2025
Over 350 Irish TV and film producers sign open letter calling for Israeli exclusion from Eurovision
Over 350 Irish TV and film producers sign open letter calling for Israeli exclusion from Eurovision
Teaching union urges members to back Leaving Cert reform amid potential industrial action
Teaching union urges members to back Leaving Cert reform amid potential industrial action
How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV
How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV
The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
'First American pope': Trump, Higgins, Martin and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV
'First American pope': Trump, Higgins, Martin and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV