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O’Gorman retains seat as Coppinger returns to Dáil

Follow live updates as counting in General Election 2024 resumes to fill the remaining Dáil seats. Full Story

1 hour ago

Over half of 174 Dáil seats filled in Election 2024

Follow live updates as counting in General Election 2024 resumes to fill the remaining Dáil seats. Full Story

3 hours ago

Election counts resume to fill remaining 133 Dáil seats

Follow live updates as counting in General Election 2024 is set to resume later this morning. Full Story

11 hours ago

Some way to go before final election picture emerges

Forty-one Dáil seats have now been filled in the General Election with counting set to resume this morning in 37…

12 hours ago

Some way to go before final election picture emerges

With counting after Friday's election still in the relatively early stages - after an exit poll that showed the main…

16 hours ago

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael reiterate view to form govt

The shape of the next government is emerging. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have both reiterated their view tonight that…

16 hours ago

Former ministers Smyth, O’Brien lose seats in Dublin

Follow live updates as counting continues across 43 Dáil constituencies in a close General Election race. Full Story

1 day ago

Count to begin as Exit Poll suggests close race

Follow live updates as counting is set to begin across 43 Dáil constituencies in a close General Election race. Full…

2 days ago

Counting to begin as poll suggests SF, FG almost level

The counting of votes in General Election 2024 will begin at 9 o'clock this morning, with some first count results…

2 days ago

SF, FG almost level at 21.1% and 21%, FF on 19.5% – Poll

A new Exit Poll suggests that Fine Gael and Sinn Féin are virtually tied when it comes to first preference…

2 days ago

Three main parties looks to be becoming the new norm

Despite much talk of change and new energy over the last three weeks these figures are glistening with a stern…

2 days ago

Party leaders voting as polls open in General Election

Follow live updates as they happen as polls open across the country after a three-week general election campaign. Full Story

2 days ago

Polls open in General Election after 3-week campaign

Voting in the General Election is under way this morning, with polls having opened at 7am and remaining open until…

3 days ago

Consumer watchdog prosecutes retailers for price breaches

The consumer watchdog has begun legal proceedings against a number of retailers around the country for alleged breaches of sales…

3 days ago

Putin threatens Ukraine with new hypersonic missile

President Vladimir Putin threatened to strike "decision-making centres" in Ukraine with Russia's new hypersonic missile, hours after Russia pummelled Ukraine's…

3 days ago

Preview: Welsh hunger makes them a dangerous animal

The Republic of Ireland wade into the familiar waters of the play-offs in Cardiff tonight as they square up to…

3 days ago

DART, commuter rail services resume following disruption

DART and commuter rail services in Dublin are operating as normal this morning, Iarnród Éireann has said, following disruption last…

3 days ago

Woman jailed over drink drive crash which killed friend

A 46-year-old woman has been jailed for four years after she pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of…

3 days ago

Mountjoy prisoner found guilty of murdering inmate

A Mountjoy prisoner has been found guilty of the murder of another inmate in July 2022. Full Story

3 days ago

Christian Brother given 10 years for abusing children

A Christian Brother, who was a prolific serial sex offender, has been jailed for abusing children for decades in a…

3 days ago

Woman jailed for four years over drink-driving crash

A 46-year-old woman has been jailed for four years after she pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of…

3 days ago

Israel says Hezbollah truce violated, fires on Lebanon

Israeli tank fire hit six areas in southern Lebanon and the Israeli military said its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached…

3 days ago

Mexican leader downplays Trump claim to ‘stop’ migration

President-elect Donald Trump has said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to "stop" US-bound migration, a claim she was quick…

4 days ago

Parties continue to campaign on final day before polling

Today marks the final day of campaigning in the General Election, ahead of polling tomorrow. Full Story

4 days ago

CAB to auction off luxury goods seized from criminals

The Criminal Assets Bureau is auctioning off over 130 high value, luxury and designer goods which it seized from criminals…

4 days ago

Ukraine says energy sector ‘under massive enemy attack’

Ukraine's energy minister has said the country's power infrastructure is under "under massive enemy attack" after a countrywide air raid…

4 days ago

CAB seizes 23 vehicles, cash and drugs in Dublin raids

The Criminal Assets Bureau has seized 23 cars, vans and trucks, as well as drugs, electronic equipment and over €400,000…

4 days ago

Ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah begins

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah took effect at 4am local time (2am Irish Time) after US President…

5 days ago

Leaders clash on housing, spending and health services

The leaders of the three main political parties have come face-to-face in what was the final election television debate ahead…

5 days ago

Three leaders taking part in final TV debate

Follow the latest developments from the General Election campaign as the leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin…

5 days ago

5 things to watch in leaders’ last televised debate

The final televised debate of this campaign, involving the leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin, will kick…

5 days ago

Musgrave no longer stocking products linked to McGregor

Supermarket and convenience store chain owner Musgrave has said it is no longer stocking products linked to the mixed martial…

5 days ago

‘Belt of fire’ as Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs

The Israeli army said it was attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanese capital Beirut on a large scale, after it issued…

5 days ago