Irish
May
May 2024
eurovision 2024
'Crown the Witch': Raucous cheers for Bambie Thug in Malmö have Irish fans dreaming
Travelling fans were in buoyant form after last night’s full dress rehearsal, held amid tightened security at Malmö Arena.
Breaking NewsRussian plot to kill Zelensky uncovered and two security officials detained, Ukraine says
assault rifle‘It adds more fear’: Councillors react to 'worrying' reports an AR-15 was used in Drimnagh murder
sleeping roughAsylum seeker encampment along Dublin city's Grand Canal has doubled in size since the weekend
New YorkMet Gala: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter make red carpet debut but Zendaya steals the show
9 at 9
The 9 at 9
Gaza looms large in the headlines this morning as Rafah faces attack, Trinity is to examine its Israel links and Eurovision gets underway.
DonabateGarda appeal after theft of refrigerated container holding meat worth €150,000 in Co Dublin
eurovision 2024Eurovision 2024: Bambie Thug is the anti-Dana, but they might just be the voice of a generation
Business
Language school quality chief linked to collapsed college which left students in limbo
International House Galway went into liquidation while the head of new quality standards for the industry remained the majority shareholder.
The closure last year left students out of pocket with some receiving a partial refund
Mary Grennan began her new position in October 2021 and resigned as a director of the company in January 2022
Her track record would likely rule her out of running a certified language school
May QuizQuiz: How well do you know these movies, albums, video games, etc, with 'May' in their titles?
Gaza
World leaders call on Israel not to launch ground invasion as Palestinians told to evacuate from Rafah
The prospect of an invasion in Rafah has triggered alarm from aid groups and world leaders.
War in UkraineRussia plans nuclear drills while threatening to strike UK military targets in Ukraine 'and beyond'
Drimnagh
Three men arrested and potential explosive device found after young man shot dead in Dublin
Gardaí said that at approximately 12:15am, a man ‘sustained fatal injuries’ during a shooting” on the Knocknarea Road.
hush money trialJudge warns Trump he may face jail time after hitting him with new fine for violating gag order
ScotlandJohn Swinney becomes new leader of the SNP and is likely to be next Scottish first minister
EurovisionBambie Thug recovers from 'gross' food poisoning ahead of tomorrow's Eurovision performance
Uk local electionsTories may not win General Election, Sunak admits while claiming hung parliament likely
good morning
The 9 at 9
Rafah readies for invasion, fatal Drimnagh shooting and Guaranteed Irish’s birthday – it’s your morning roundup.
Eating DisordersNew eating disorder treatment hub to open for Kildare and parts of Dublin and Wicklow
Michelle GildernewSinn Féin MP running in European elections says party 'won't be going centre-right'
