Irish - This month April 2026
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
- The warning will come into effect for the entire country at 2pm on Saturday.
- The Road Safety Authority has urged road users "to take extra care" over the weekend.
- The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group said local authorities "will be responding" in affected areas where needed.

