Samuel Beckett Bridge Reopens After Truck Fire Causes Temporary Closure
The Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin has fully reopened after a truck fire caused its closure earlier this morning, leading to significant traffic delays in the city. The fire, which broke out in the cab of a lorry on the…
Sinn Féin Promises to Abolish USC for Average Workers and Scrap TV Licence in Alternative Budget
Sinn Féin has unveiled an ambitious alternative budget aimed at reducing the financial strain on working families, committing to abolish the Universal Social Charge (USC) for average earners, significantly reduce childcare costs, and eliminate the TV licence. The party’s proposal…
George Mitchell Calls on Northern Ireland’s Leaders to Fulfil the Good Friday Agreement’s Potential
Former US Senator George Mitchell, the key broker of the Good Friday Agreement, has urged Northern Ireland’s current political leaders to fully realise the potential of the historic peace accord. Returning to Belfast for the unveiling of plans for a…
Research Reveals: One in Three Irish Young People Did Not Receive a Compliment Last Month
Recent research conducted by youth mental health charity Jigsaw has brought to light an alarming trend: over 30 per cent of Ireland’s young people have not received a single compliment in the last month. These findings, released ahead of the…
Germany’s Far-Right AfD and the Power of Blocking Minorities: What’s Next?
The rise of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) in recent state elections, particularly in Thuringia and Brandenburg, has given the far-right party a blocking minority in two regions. This newfound power enables the AfD to influence significant legislative and judicial…
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 492 in Lebanon, Including 35 Children, as Conflict Escalates
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hizbullah intensified dramatically on Monday as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least 492 people, with more than 1,645 others wounded. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, among the dead were…
President Higgins Stands by Comments on Israeli Embassy’s Circulation of Letter
No Regrets Over Iranian Letter Amid Diplomatic Criticism President Michael D. Higgins has firmly stated that he has no regrets over his comments regarding the Israeli embassy’s circulation of a letter he sent to the newly-elected president of Iran. Despite…
Shamrock Rovers Edge Bohs in Crucial Win, Closing in on Leaders Shelbourne
Late Burke Strike Keeps Title Hopes Alive In what could be a defining moment in Shamrock Rovers’ season, a stunning late strike from Graham Burke secured a vital 1-0 win over Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium on Monday night. The result…
Dublin Lotto Player Wins Life-Changing €132,653 in Saturday’s Draw
A Dublin Lotto player has struck it lucky, winning a substantial six-figure prize in Saturday night’s draw on 21st September. The online player matched five numbers and the bonus, securing a win of €132,653. The winning numbers for the night…
Social Welfare Ireland: €924 Fuel Allowance Returns Tomorrow Amid Potential Budget 2025 Changes
Thousands of Irish households are set to benefit from the return of the Fuel Allowance, a vital social welfare payment designed to help cover heating costs during the colder months. As the scheme resumes on Monday, 23 September, it will…