Teenagers making animal noises at child among racist hate crimes reported to gardaí last year

In Dublin, a non-national taxi driver was also physically and verbally abused by a non-national passenger on religious grounds.

Groom slips secret item under wedding guests' chairs - what happens next destroys bride

In a twist worthy of a soap opera, the couple’s big day turned into a nightmare when he stood up to give his speech — having planted a mortifying "gift" for every guest

'She's amazing': Rhasidat Adeleke's mum hails daughter’s silver as Mark English celebrates historic gold

Adeleke claimed silver in the women’s 200m, setting a new national record in the process, while Letterkenny middle-distance runner English made history by becoming the first Irishman to win European track gold in the 800…

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Thousands of households face €169 increase on their electricity bill as Pinergy announce price hike

Pinergy said the price increase is in response to “prolonged volatility” and “elevated pricing” in wholesale markets caused by the continued conflict in the Middle East.

O'Connor makes strong start in heptathlon as Coscoran into 1500m final

Cathal Doyle awaiting appeal result after falling in his 1500m semi-final.

Maresca says 'anything can happen' amid talk of Rodri move to Barcelona

The 30-year-old has just one season remaining on his deal at the Etihad.

Activists try to deliver supplies to Palestinians besieged by Israeli settlers in West Bank

Israeli settlers at Qusra near Nablus began blockading Palestinian homes on Sunday and have defied attempts to remove them.

Debunked: Government adviser Ebun Joseph is being widely misquoted in comments about Irish language

The adviser on racism did not argue that the Irish language should be abandoned.

Eurovision planning to switch to online voting to limit interference campaigns

Organisers hope the change would help to ‘dilute’ the effect of ‘mobilised bloc voting’.

Pinergy to increase electricity prices from September, with typical household cost rising 7.6%

The increase to standard residential electricity prices will take hold from 14 September.

Record number of complaints made about taxi drivers last year

2025 also saw a 15% increase in on-the-spot fines to licence holders

Man dies in custody at Wheatfield Prison

The Irish Prison Service said the cause of death is determined by the Coroner’s Office

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer jailed for six years

Courtney Gartshore, 28, killed Dahlia-Rose Gartshore at their home in Scotland in September 2023.

American Pie’s Shannon Elizabeth made $1m on OnlyFans in nine days

The actress, 52, joined the platform, which is known primarily for adult content, in April 2026.

Kate O'Connor hold second place in heptathlon as busy day awaits Team Ireland

Irish athletes return to action after golden night in Birmingham, while McSharry and McCartney chase European swimming medals

The Irish-owned resort opened in 1998 and is home to Ireland’s first Thalassotherapy Seawater Spa

Dad 'broken' after schoolgirl, 11, dies in Midlothian river

Faith Curran, 11, was reported missing in Gore Glen Woodland Park near Gorebridge on August 6

'Completely unforgettable': Family's tribute to restaurant owner after death at 50

The businessman and much-loved family man passed away on his birthday following an illness

'Urgent' call for action to help 200 people battling rare condition: 'They've waited two years'

Micheál Martin has been urged to intervene to ensure there is “full transparency” around a recommendation to refuse funding for a drug used to treat the degenerative disease

Around 28,000 households will face higher bills from September as wholesale energy costs continue to rise and arrears reach record levels.

IRFU confirm list of 31 centrally contracted women's players for 2026/27 season

Prop Linda Djougang returns to the centralised system, while four players have signed their first national contracts.

The Mercedes — refurbished in 1988/89 and in storage since — will form part of a sale of vintage motors including tractors, lorries, farm machinery and railwayana by Marshs at the Ramble Inn, Ballinhassig, Co Cork

Daniel Wiffen, Danielle Hill and Grace Davison advance in Paris

Ellen Walshe, Jack Cassin and Ellie McCartney also qualified from their heats at the European Aquatics Championships.

RTÉ's Greg Allen breathlessly captures Mark English's run to European glory

A thrilling watch as Mark English stormed to a gold medal in the men’s 800m.

Shels boss 'proud' of performance as Ajax coach lambasts his team

John Russell also praised Sean Moore and confirmed Paddy Barrett was not injured despite being absent from the matchday squad.

Gardaí and prison authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, with an autopsy due to establish the cause

Syed Haque, a Bangladeshi man who works for a Cork logistics company, was walking with family and friends when he was repeatedly punched by a teenager and told to 'go back to your own country'

Irish American labor leader appointed as Grand Marshal of NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade

NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade organizers say the 2027 Grand Marshal is an "outstanding choice."

Americans won more than a dozen competitions at this year's Fleadh

From singing to pipe marching bands, Americans made a strong showing at this year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast.

Dr Lynda McSorley, consultant medical oncologist and Lead for Cancer Genetics at St Vincent’s Healthcare Group in Dublin.

Ireland's National Heritage Week: Free Irish language tours at OPW locations

More than a dozen heritage sites across Ireland will be offering free tours in Irish for National Heritage Week 2026.

Construction worker Rachel Foley becomes first Irish person to be crowned Miss Galaxy International

Rachel Foley, a Leitrim woman who works as a Health and Safety officer, has been crowned as Miss Galaxy International.

"Blood was everywhere" - Man reveals terrifying shark bite ordeal off Waterford coast

Fisherman Sebastian Achim says he feels "very lucky" after sustaining a shark bite on a boat off the coast of Co Waterford.

Jury awards €25m to family of Irish man killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash

Irish humanitarian Micheál 'Mick' Ryan was among the people who died when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed in March 2019.