Irish
July
July 2024
New defence law
President signs controversial Defence legislation into law following Council of State meeting
The statement went onto say that his decision to make the legislation law does not close off an avenue to challenge the Defence Amendment Act in court.
CourtsGarda who 'lost it' and attacked man taking pictures of him in Dublin bar avoids criminal record
Death Threats
Mary Lou McDonald reports death threat to Gardaí after man posts video saying he would 'shoot her dead'
While wearing a black mask, the man in the video said he would shoot the Sinn Féin leader “for free”.
factcheckDebunked: Bus company refutes claims it wouldn't drive 150 asylum seekers into Coolock site
common groundVaradkar: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil 'rapidly becoming sister parties' but merger not likely
House Of Lords
King Charles makes first King's Speech under Starmer, confirms repeal of Troubles Legacy Act
In all, the chunky package features 40 pieces of proposed legislation.
Charles made the confirmation as he delivered the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer had pledged to repeal the legislation.
Trains Planes and AutomobilesCork TD calls for extra flights for fans travelling to Dublin for All-Ireland final this weekend
Dublin
Chaos in Coolock: How violence and conspiracy erupted in north Dublin
21 people have been charged with public order offences after disturbances in the north Dublin suburb.
Champions League'A special, special night' - Shamrock Rovers progress in Europe after 98th-minute drama
InterviewRegina Doherty: 'I worded it clumsily the first time. But authoritarian cycle lanes have divided towns'
42 murdered womenTánaiste's trip to Nairobi settlement cancelled amid shock and concern over serial killer
UK-Ireland relationsTaoiseach to travel to Chequers to meet Keir Starmer for first time after UK election
Food Insecruity
Gaza famine: 'We are forced to eat what we used to consider animal feed'
Over 20% of people in the Gaza Strip are now facing the prospect of famine.
"These mulberry leaves are from the large trees that survived the war. I thank God for this blessing," one Gazan said.
"Does the world know?" asks another Gazan.
LimerickLocal reps 'not surprised' by bus driver shooting, but say more than 'tea and sympathy' is needed
RecallBrennans and Supermac’s baked products among those recalled due to possible presence of metal pieces
Soccer
Ireland beat France in Euro 2025 qualifier
Eileen Gleeson’s team earned a memorable win over the number-two-ranked side in the world.
stepping down
Leo Varadkar confirms he won't stand in next general election
Varadkar said the ‘time has come to explore new options and opportunities’ and that he never viewed himself as a ‘career politician’.
glasnevin cemeteryOnce inaccessible after a bomb attack, O'Connell Tower looks to its namesake to draw new visitors
Overseas DevelopmentMicheál Martin announces €15m funding to tackle child hunger while in Kenya and Ethiopia
BooksHayley Kilgallon on the history of ladies' GAA: 'Women were thought naturally weaker back then'
HousingLaw underpinning tenant's first refusal right to buy property from landlord approved by Cabinet
