
rte-news13m ago
Far-right narrative not the majority view - report
A report by the Hope and Courage Collective, which works to build resilience in communities against rising far-right hate and disinformation, has found a widening gap between public attitudes and political discourse.
rte-news3h ago
Watch: Trump says US will release UFO files soon
US President Donald Trump has said that his administration will be releasing as much information as possible on UFOs in the near future.
rte-news5h ago
Underspend of nearly €400,000 in second Higgins Áras term
A total of €384,467 has been returned to the State resulting from an underspend in the presidential allowance during the second term of Michael D Higgins' presidency.
rte-news7h ago
Accused wanted to reclaim US for Queen Elizabeth - judge
A US citizen accused of creating and lodging forged legal documents allegedly wanted to raise an army to invade and reclaim the United States for the late Queen Elizabeth, the High Court in Belfast has heard.
rte-news7h ago
Safety appeal after 'catastrophic' weekend on NI roads
A joint call has been made by politicians and police for safer driving following a "catastrophic" weekend on Northern Ireland's roads.
rte-news8h ago
Head injuries in sport 'can no longer be ignored'
An Oireachtas committee has heard that head injuries in sport can no longer be ignored and should be recognised as a public health issue.
rte-news9h ago
Ball in the court of Katie and her team, says Minister
Minister of State for Sport Charlie McConalogue has said "the ball is very much in the court" of Katie Taylor and her promoters if they are to seek government support for a potential fight at Croke Park.
rte-news9h ago
Man charged with murder of woman in Waterford city
A 39-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Yveta Donovalova in Waterford city two days ago.
rte-news10h ago
US president demands Iran 'get smart' and accept deal
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to his demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as the US continued its naval blockade on Iran's ports.
rte-news11h ago
Two men stabbed in predominantly Jewish area of London
Two men have been stabbed in a predominantly Jewish area of north London in what UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a "deeply concerning" attack.
rte-news13h ago
Energy prices jump over 15% in year to April - CSO
Energy prices rose by 15.5% in the 12 months to April, according to the Central Statistics Office.
rte-news14h ago
80% of radiotherapy machines need replacing - experts
Cancer experts have warned that over 80% of Ireland's radiotherapy machines need immediate or imminent replacement, with little or no active planning to do so.
rte-news14h ago
Man, 80s, dies in hospital after collision in Longford
A pedestrian in his 80s has died after being knocked down in Longford town.
rte-news15h ago
Increase of 32 new course options outside of CAO system
There will be 78 Tertiary Bachelor's Degree programmes available to students for the 2026/2027 academic year, an increase of 32.
rte-news16h ago
Meta criticised over measures aimed at under-13s
The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding against US tech giant Meta for allegedly failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook.
rte-news17h ago
Jimi Hendrix bandmates lose High Court rights claim
The estates of two of Jimi Hendrix's former bandmates have lost a High Court claim against Sony Music Entertainment UK over rights linked to recordings by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
rte-news18h ago
Father raises concerns over Irish activist's trial in Germany
The father of an Irish man on trial in Germany over a so-called 'direct action' protest at the premises of an Israeli military technology company has said he is deeply concerned about his son's treatment in custody and his access to justice.
rte-news19h ago
Ireland requires €700m annually to restore nature, report
Ireland needs to invest hundreds of millions every year to restore nature and to support farmers, fishers and foresters to protect the environment, according to a report from the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration.
rte-news20h ago
Comey rejects Trump threat charge: 'I'm still not afraid'
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of US President Donald Trump, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out.
rte-news21h ago
Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, the European State of the Climate Report for 2025 has found.
rte-news36m ago
One in 10 households couldn't afford adequate heat - ESRI
Some 14% of Irish households in 2024 said they were unable to afford adequate warmth or pay energy bills in full, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute.
rte-news5h ago
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady
The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted rising concerns about inflation in a policy statement that drew three dissents from officials who no longer feel the US central bank should communicate a bias towards lowering borrowing costs.
rte-news5h ago
Podcast: Fuel supports and EV buses going nowhere
Fuel support payments will be given to farmers and agricultural contractors by the end of June as part of a Government scheme in the wake of the recent protests.
rte-news7h ago
Accused wanted to reclaim US for Queen Elizabeth - judge
A US citizen accused of creating and lodging forged legal documents allegedly wanted to raise an army to invade and reclaim the United States for the late Queen Elizabeth, the High Court in Belfast has heard.
rte-news8h ago
Portlaoise convent re-developed for social housing
A convent, built in Portlaoise over 200 years ago, has been re-developed into social housing and support services.
rte-news8h ago
Children's author Gordon Snell dies aged 93
The popular children's author Gordon Snell has died aged 93.
rte-news9h ago
Fears for 150 Irish-based jobs at Oracle
The Government has been informed of plans by cloud computing firm Oracle to cut jobs in Ireland.
rte-news9h ago
Man due in court in connection with woman's death
A man in his 30s has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with the death of a woman following an assault in Waterford city.
rte-news10h ago
Pregnant EU members allowed to vote by proxy after reform
The European Parliament have voted to allow EU lawmakers who are pregnant or on maternity leave to vote by proxy.
rte-news11h ago
London stabbing of two Jewish men 'terrorist incident'
Two men have been stabbed in a predominantly Jewish area of north London in what UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a "deeply concerning" attack.
rte-news13h ago
Gardaí investigating feud search for gun fired by child
Gardaí investigating an ongoing feud between two drug gangs in Ballymun are searching for a gun that was fired by a child in the area yesterday afternoon.
rte-news14h ago
Trump heaps praise on McIlroy at White House banquet
US President Donald Trump interrupted his speech during a White House banquet to ask Rory McIlroy to stand and praised the golfer for his "unconquerable courage".
rte-news14h ago
Three killed in road crashes in Cork, Longford and Galway
Three men have died in separate road traffic incidents in Cork, Longford and Galway today and yesterday.
rte-news15h ago
Increase of 32 new course options outside of CAO system
There will be 78 Tertiary Bachelor's Degree programmes available to students for the 2026/2027 academic year, an increase of 32.
rte-news16h ago
'We stand united': Charles hails alliance at US Congress
Britain's King Charles told the US Congress that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, at a time of deep divisions between the two long-time allies over the war with Iran.
rte-news17h ago
Chambers to meet with tech leaders in San Francisco
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers is to meet some of the world's biggest tech and AI companies as part of an official visit to San Francisco which begins today.
rte-news19h ago
Purdue Pharma sentenced ahead of bankruptcy
A US federal judge criminally sentenced OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma over its role in the opioid crisis, ahead of upcoming bankruptcy proceedings and its dissolution.
rte-news19h ago
Ireland requires €700m annually to restore nature, report
Ireland needs to invest hundreds of millions every year to restore nature and to support farmers, fishers and foresters to protect the environment according to a report from the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration.
rte-news20h ago
Comey rejects Trump threat charge: 'I'm still not afraid'
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of US President Donald Trump, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out.
rte-news22h ago
US and allies in statement supporting Panama sovereignty
The US, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago have released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty, saying recent actions by China are an attempt to politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of nations in the hemisphere.
rte-news2h ago
Washington shooting suspect took selfie before attack
The man accused of trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room moments before bursting through security with a pump-action shotgun, prosecutors have said.
rte-news5h ago
No updated deadline for completion of NCH, PAC to hear
The building company of the new children's hospital has failed to set an updated deadline for its completion, a Public Accounts Committee will hear tomorrow.
rte-news6h ago
AI saving businesses up to 1,000 hours a month - report
New research from Trinity College Dublin and Microsoft Ireland has found that the use of artificial intelligence is freeing up time for companies.
rte-news7h ago
Gaelic Warrior roars to victory in Punchestown Gold Cup
Gaelic Warrior confirmed his status as this season's elite staying chaser as he added the Punchestown Gold Cup to his Cheltenham title with another brilliant performance.
rte-news8h ago
Portlaoise convent re-developed for social housing
A convent, built in Portlaoise over 200 years ago, has been re-developed into social housing and support services.
rte-news9h ago
Hutch registers to run in Dublin Central bye-election
Gerard Hutch has registered his candidacy for the upcoming Dublin Central bye-election.
rte-news9h ago
Man charged with murder of woman in Waterford city
A 39-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Yveta Donovalova in Waterford city two days ago.
rte-news9h ago
Housing order for all poultry, captive birds to be lifted
A housing order for all poultry and captive birds in the country will be lifted from next Tuesday, 5 May.
rte-news11h ago
Allen through to semi-final after dramatic victory
Mark Allen is through to the World Snooker Championship semi-finals after a dramatic 13-11 victory over Barry Hawkins.
rte-news12h ago
Bid to restrict use of 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics
The European Parliament is to consider a legal change to restrict chemicals in cosmetics.
rte-news14h ago
80% of radiotherapy machines need replacing - experts
Cancer experts have warned that over 80% of Ireland's radiotherapy machines need immediate or imminent replacement, with little or no active planning to do so.
rte-news14h ago
Government outlines details of fuel support packages
Details of a Government fuel support scheme, aimed at the construction, agriculture, quarries, haulage, and fisheries sectors, will be outlined by ministers this morning.
rte-news14h ago
Driver and pedestrian killed in separate crashes
Two men have died in separate road traffic accidents within 24 hours, following incidents in both Longford and Galway.
rte-news15h ago
Adare households issued with free Ryder Cup tickets
Ryder Cup Europe has confirmed to RTÉ that each household in Adare has received two complimentary passes to the 2027 Ryder Cup, and that residents can attend the tournament on a day of their choosing.
rte-news16h ago
Ed Sheeran reveals he had shingles but is 'on the mend'
Ed Sheeran has revealed he has had shingles for the last month, but added that he is "on the mend now".
rte-news17h ago
Chambers to meet with tech leaders in San Francisco
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers is to meet with the some of the world's biggest tech and AI companies as part of an official visit to San Francisco which begins today.
rte-news19h ago
Purdue Pharma sentenced ahead of bankruptcy
A US federal judge criminally sentenced OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma over its role in the opioid crisis, ahead of upcoming bankruptcy proceedings and its dissolution.
rte-news20h ago
Comey rejects Trump threat charge: 'I'm still not afraid'
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of US President Donald Trump, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out.
rte-news21h ago
Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, the European State of the Climate Report for 2025 has found.
rte-news1d ago
International cyber experts to gather in Dublin
International experts will gather in Dublin today for a major conference on cybersecurity threats.