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Irish Government to hold emergency talks to try and end fu…
News of the talks comes as over a hundred garages across the country say they have now run dry. However, that number is expected to increase to over 500 by Friday evening if blockades on supply continue for a fourth day. The Army has been called in...
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Irish Defence Forces to assist Gardaí as fuel protests enter thir…
Ireland's Defence Forces confirmed on Thursday morning that "assistance has been requested from An Garda Siochána in the form of heavy vehicle recovery." The Defence Forces said it will not be providing further comment until the operation is...
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Second day of mayhem on the roads expected as fuel protestors…
A number of slow-moving convoys traveled into the capital on Tuesday morning, causing significant travel delays for commuters going to work and trying to get home in the evening. Several other protests took place in other counties across the country,...
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Storm Eddie uncertainty as warning issued for Ireland
While current projections suggest the worst of the storm may stay offshore, conditions are expected to turn unsettled by Friday, bringing a spell of wet and windy weather across parts of the country. According to Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather, the...
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Release date set for magnificent movie filmed entirely in West Cork
The release date for a West Cork-filmed biopic has been revealed, with the rebel county setting the scene for a massive production. The film will follow a pivotal period in the life of Hollywood icon Jimmy Stewart, with Burns & Co Entertainment...
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WATCH: Pilots make skilled landings as flights in and out of…
Some 15 flights scheduled to depart from or arrive at Dublin airport this evening (April 4) have had to be cancelled due to dangerous wind conditions caused by Storm Dave. The storm, which made landfall in the Northwest earlier today, is barrelling...
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Ireland to begin testing new Government Digital Wallet as part of wider EU initiative
A public consultation and testing phase to help shape Ireland's new Government Digital Wallet was announced in Dublin on Friday, April 3. The digital wallet in Ireland is part of a broader EU-wide move towards an Identity Wallet. The Government...
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Ireland's 'American Presidents Trail' confirmed as part of America250…
An American Presidents' Trail on the island of Ireland has been approved by the Cabinet and is set to be included in Ireland's recently unveiled America250 commemorative programme. The American Presidents' Trail will "identify, mark, and celebrate"...
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Irish couple accused of siphoning off cash raised for a Sydney…
New South Wales Fair Trading, a consumer protection agency, confirmed it had taken the action, warning that Patrick "Paudie" Kelleher and his wife Lisa, along with another man, could face up to two years in prison if convicted. The trio, who describe...
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Irish police "in favor" of recording ethnicity of suspects
An Garda Síochána has told Extra.ie that it is "in favor" of recording the ethnicity of sex offenders, with Sinn Féin also calling on the Government to introduce such legislation. A spokesman for the Department of Justice said the Programme for...
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Tourist numbers increase by a third in February
The 404,700 foreign visitors to Ireland last month represented an increase of 33% from February but a 7% decline from February 2024. Expenditure, meanwhile, rose 28% from €196m to €250m. Again, the February total was lower (-12%) than when compared to...
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GoFundMe to help mum-of-three battling rare cancer smashes…
Sharon Ball, from Bohermeen, was diagnosed with stage 4 skull-based osteosarcoma in October 2025 and has since undergone chemotherapy, which unfortunately was not successful. She is now urgently trying to raise €650,000 for brain surgery in New York,...
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Making plans? Met Eireann issues early Easter weather verdict
There is ‘a lot of uncertainty’ surrounding the weather in the run-up to Easter - but early indications suggest that things aren’t looking good. The country has, unfortunately, remained in the midst of cold Spring weather - and, coupled with the...
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Flatley’s legal battle finally over after ‘deeply unsettling’ few…
The legal battle to control Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance tour is finally over - after he orchestrated a coup against the company that was suing him. The 67-year-old dancer announced last night that, following the appointment of new directors to...
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Irish heartbreak in Prague as World Cup dream ends for the Boys in…
Ireland will not be progressing to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a defeat to Czechia last night, Thursday, March 26. The Boys in Green put on a formidable effort at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, but ultimately lost the European Qualifiers Play-Off...
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Come on you Boys in Green! Ireland eyes World Cup play-off…
Ireland plays Czechia today, Thursday, March 26, in the European Qualifiers Play-Off Semi-Final for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kick off on Thursday is at 8:45 pm local time, 7:45 pm Irish time, 3:45 pm New York time. The match, being played at Fortuna...
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Michael Flatley hired ex-police to examine huge loans at firm for hi…
Belfast High Court was presented yesterday with sworn evidence from the former garda fraud squad member as Mr Flatley won back control of the European leg of the tour. The court heard allegations from ex-garda [Irish police] Denis O’Sullivan of a...
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Titanic hero Irishman Thomas Andrews epitomized bravery as…
Thomas Andrews, the County Down chief designer of the illfated ship, has been immortalized as the hero of the RMS Titanic’s tragic tale. When the “unsinkable” ship struck the iceberg, it was Andrews who calculated how long it would take the ship to...
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Watch the St. Patrick's Festival parade 2026 live from Dublin on…
St. Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s moment to shine on the world stage, and the Dublin parade stands at the heart of the worldwide celebration. Viewers everywhere can join the excitement in real time as performers, marching bands, and spectacular pageantry...
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Irish stars takeover Tinseltown bringing home TWO Oscars
Jessie Buckley made history as the first Irish woman to land the Academy Award for Best Actress, with her family flying to Los Angeles for the major event. The Kerry woman triumphed over a strong field of nominees, including Rose Byrne for "If I Had...
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Heartbreaking GoFundMe appeal for American tourist killed in road…
A heartbreaking appeal has been launched to help the family of an American tourist who lost her life in a road crash in County Meath earlier this week. Courtney Terrell and her teenage daughter were involved in a two-car collision on the N51 near...
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The Irish talent who could set records at the Oscars tonight
Actress Jessie Buckley and producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe could be the first Irish winners in their respective categories at the 2026 Oscars, according to data analyzed by VegasInsider.com. Buckley, from Killarney in Co Kerry, could become the...
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White House silent on Irish American Heritage Month as Irish leader prepares for St Patrick’s Day visit
As of March 13, the White House had not posted a presidential proclamation designating March as Irish American Heritage Month, a tradition usually announced at the end of February or on the first day of March. The White House communications calendar...
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Micheál to bring Trump a €6bn St Patrick’s Day gift
Micheál Martin [Ireland's Prime Minister] will travel first to Philadelphia and then on to Washington DC as part of the trip to meet the US President on March 17 in the Oval Office. While the Taoiseach has come under pressure from left-wing members of...
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Irish-founded sepsis campaign welcomes new US Senate co-…
END SEPSIS, The Legacy of Rory Staunton announced that the Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, from Alaska, has signed on to cosponsor the Sepsis Act S.1929. This development follows sustained grassroots pressure and moves the bill closer to building...
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Government lash back at Connolly after comments on US attack
Responsibility for Ireland’s handling of foreign affairs "rests with" the Government, an official spokesman said, after the President called for the country to call out breaches of international law. President Catherine Connolly said Ireland had an...
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Catherine Connolly calls US attacks "deliberate assaults on…
The President spoke in strong terms as she stated that "violations of the UN Charter cannot be ignored". In a statement marking International Women’s Day, President Connolly said: "What we have witnessed in recent days in the Middle East, and beyond,...
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Leo Varadkar offers advice to Micheal Martin ahead of St…
Leo Varadkar has offered his advice to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin, ahead of his visit to the White House for St Patrick’s Day. Mr Martin will be visiting Donald Trump for the traditional presentation of a bowl of shamrocks during St Patrick’s Day on...
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Leo Varadkar offers advice to Micheal Martin ahead of St…
Leo Varadkar has offered his advice to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin, ahead of his visit to the White House for St Patrick’s Day. Mr Martin will be visiting Donald Trump for the traditional presentation of a bowl of shamrocks during St Patrick’s Day on...
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PHOTOS: From venture triumphs to trading wins at the IrishCentral…
The inaugural IrishCentral Finance Awards brought senior executives and rising talent together for an evening of celebration, speeches, and high-value networking in the heart of Manhattan. The ceremony honored eight winners across banking, venture...
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"Strong uptick" for Ireland's young adults in religion, study finds
A new report commissioned by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference shows shifting religious trends and signs of renewal among young adults in Ireland. The report, titled "The Turning Tide? Recent religious trends on the island of Ireland," provides...
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Irish Government to charter flight for "vulnerable Irish citizens" in…
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee has announced that the Irish Government will be chartering a flight for Irish citizens in the UAE. "I am highly aware of the large numbers of Irish citizens in the UAE as the current...
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IrishCentral Finance Awards 2026 winners revealed
Join industry leaders and winners as Irish finance is celebrated on a global stage at the IrishCentral Finance Awards 2026. The event on March 5 will combine awards, short remarks from judges, and high-value networking, bringing together senior...
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Irish woman in Dubai describes ‘eerie calmness’ as Iran continue…
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed by US and Israeli strikes over the weekend. Iran’s response has been to issue attacks on American military bases in other Middle Eastern parts. Dubai, Qatar and Bahrain have been targeted, with...
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WATCH: ‘Do what you have to do’ Irish priest's hilarious blessing fo…
An Irish priest has gone viral for his hilarious take on a couple’s first kiss after he pronounced them husband and wife at their traditional church wedding. Father Healy, who was reported to be a friend of the groom’s family and had come out of...
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Ireland's most popular names for babies born in 2025 revealed
Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO) published statistics on Irish Babies’ Names 2025 on Friday, February 27. The most popular name for boys born in Ireland in 2025 was Rían, while the most popular name for girls born in Ireland in 2025 was...
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"Potential" Irish visit for Trump in September, Ambassador says
US President Donald Trump may visit Ireland in September, US Ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh said on Thursday. "We do have a potential presidential visit at the Irish Open in September," Walsh told an American Chamber of Commerce Ireland event in...
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Calls for Irish National Anthem to become mandatory learning in…
Cllr Donnchadh Mulcahy proposed a motion at a meeting of Waterford County Council and was backed unanimously by his colleagues. As it stands, "Amhrán na bhFiann" is not required learning in Irish schools, though some classes may have been taught the...
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"Nothing short of epic" Irish hotel awarded double five-star Forbes…
A double five-star rating? It sounds too good to be true, but it indicates that a property has achieved the highest level of excellence in luxury travel, recognised by Forbes Travel Guide. Ashford Castle dates back to the 13th century and was once...
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Michael Gaine murder probe: man in his 50s arrested and detained…
Detectives arrested the man early Tuesday and brought him to a Garda [Irish police] station in county Kerry as the serious crime inquiry resumes. A man aged in his 50s was arrested on Tuesday morning in connection with the investigation into the...
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Jo Jo Dullard’s family speak out as details of search emerge
Jo Jo disappeared in November 1995, with a dig for her possible remains picked up again this week. The woman’s loved ones have thanked the public for their support and pleaded for anyone with information to come forward. The search has been renewed...
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Who is Ben Lynch as he makes history for Team Ireland at Winter…
Ben Lynch has become the first skier in Team Ireland’s history to reach a skiing final at the Winter Olympics. The Dublin born skier made it into the final 12 on the half-pipe in freestyle skiing at the Milan-Cortina games on Friday, becoming the...
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Ireland needs "thorough" Epstein investigation, survivor says
Lisa Phillips, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, is calling for Irish authorities to conduct a "thorough" investigation into Ireland's ties with the late sex offender. In a pre-recorded interview for Friday's episode of "The Late Late Show" on RTÉ,...
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WATCH: Dating class of Irish farmers back in 1969
In the heart of rural Ireland in 1969, this heartwarming and endearing video titled "Dating Class for Irish Farmers" offers a delightful glimpse into the dating culture of the time. This video captures the essence of a bygone era when finding love was...
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"I’ve never met him in my life" Daughter of Seamus Culleton…
Heather Morrissey appeared on Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live on Wednesday afternoon, where she discussed her father’s detention in an ICE facility in Texas. Séamus has been living in the US since 2009 and was taken by ICE last September in Boston. Since...
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Wife of Irishman detained by ICE "had no idea if he was safe"
The Kilkenny native has been in the US since 2009 and is married to an American woman, Tiffany Smyth. He is currently locked up in El Paso, Texas, with his wife worrying for his health and safety back home in Boston, Massachusetts. Tiffany revealed...
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"Detention is a choice" - US officials reject Irish man’s…
The comments were made following interviews with Kilkenny native Seamus Culleton who claimed the detention centre he was in was like a £modern day concentration camp.£ The Irishman has been living in the United States of America for nearly 20 years,...
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Charles J Haughey and Éamon de Valera historic records published online
Newly digitised birth, marriage and death registers have been added to IrishGenealogy.ie in the site’s annual update, expanding the free public database used by family historians. Among the additions are the birth record of former Taoiseach Charles J....
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Trump loses support of Irish as AOH releases statement
President Trump is facing criticism from the Irish after refusing to apologize for a racist social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The Ancient Order of Hibernians, the oldest and largest...
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Five Irish on US ‘worst of the worst’ list of criminals arrested by ICE
The US Department of Homeland Security has named five Irish people among ‘the worst of the worst criminal aliens’ as part of efforts to justify its violent immigration crackdown in Minnesota. It comes in the wake of the White House defending the...
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Here's who is representing Ireland at the Milano Cortina 2026…
Four athletes will be representing Team Ireland at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Anabelle Zurbay, Cormac Comerford, and Ben Lynch are making their first Olympic appearance, while Thomas Maloney Westgård is becoming Ireland’s...
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65 Irish citizens requested consular assistance in relation to US deportations in 2025
65 Irish citizens requested consular assistance in relation to deportations from the US in 2025, TD Neale Richmond, Minister of State at Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said in the Dáil on Thursday. Richmond was responding to a...
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Dublin bus crash: Appeal for witnesses after one person killed, others injured
One person has died and others have been injured following a bus crash on a pedestrianized street in Dublin City Center today, Thursday, February 5. Bus Éireann confirmed with IrishCentral that on Thursday afternoon, one of its vehicles "was involved...
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"Nothing short of a miracle" - Irish Mam hails son’s 4km ocean swim…
Joanne Appelbee and her three children had gone kayaking and paddle-boarding off Western Australia when difficulty struck, and they were taken out to sea by the current. The dangerous job was left to the eldest child, Austin, 13, who was tasked with...
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Five Irish restaurants receive Bib Gourmands from the Michelin Guide
Food lovers across Ireland are celebrating today after the Michelin Guide announced its latest Bib Gourmand recipients ahead of the main ceremony. This distinction highlights establishments that provide exceptional dining experiences without the high...
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Screen Ireland productions contribute €544m to Irish economy
The total represents investment in local jobs and services across film, television, documentary and animation, all of which is eligible under the Section 481 tax incentive scheme, rather than production spend. The €544m figure represents an increase...
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The enduring traditions of St. Brigid's Day
The Feast of Brigid, also known as Imbolc, marks the arrival of longer, warmer days and the early signs of spring on February 1. Imbolc is one of the four major "fire" festivals or quarter days, referred to in Irish mythology from medieval Irish...
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How a €500,000 deposit helped ‘delighted’ Michael Flatley win…
Michael Flatley has pledged to stage "the greatest show ever" in Dublin next week after overturning a court order that had barred him from interfering with the upcoming Lord Of The Dance tour. An 11th-hour deposit of €500,000 from a financial backer...
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Dublin named the best solo travel desintation in the world for 2026
Dublin has been named the Best Solo Travel Destination in the World as part of the 'Best of the Best Destinations' category for Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards. Tripadvisor says its 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destinations are...
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Why Ireland should be your must-visit food destination in 2026
In 2026, that connection is stronger than ever, putting Ireland firmly on the map as one of the world’s most exciting culinary destinations. Michelin Guide announcement on February 9, With the it is a packed calendar of food festivals, and August is...
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Storm Chandra victims to get emergency cash as Taoiseach steps in with support
Speaking in the Dáil last night, Micheál Martin pledged immediate payments and assistance, with special support schemes being rolled out for both households and local businesses left reeling from the floods. He said the worst damage had been recorded...
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How many people are opposed to Ireland's leader meeting Donald Trump this St. Patrick’s Day?
An exclusive poll by Amárach Research carried out for Extra.ie has found that almost half of the public, 47%, believe Micheál Martin should not travel to the Oval Office. The poll, conducted between January 21 and 26, found 35% believe he should...
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St. James’s Hospital Dublin's history as a workhouse for…
The first inmates were admitted in January 1706. So began the story of St James’s, now one of the leading European hospitals. Davis Coakley and Mary Coakley tell the story. Following the establishment of the new City Workhouse at the beginning of the...
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