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Fuel protestors say 'majority of the public' support them
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (319+ words) 14. 41 9 Apr 2026 Fuel protestors have declared that the "public is with us here" as Ministers have vowed to take action to those behind the disruption." T'naiste Simon Harris had said that blocking the distribution of fuel is a "sinister and despicable…...
Newstalk and Make-A-Wish Ireland celebrate Wish Week 2026
2+ hour ago (588+ words) 14. 20 9 Apr 2026 More than 300 children in Ireland are currently waiting for life-changing wishes, Make-A-Wish Ireland has revealed as it launches Wish Week." The figure comes as the charity continues to expand its reach, granting 229 wishes in 2025 - its highest number to date…...
'Old-fashioned' teaching behind increase in Irish exemptions - Dyslexia Ireland
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (488+ words) 12. 05 9 Apr 2026 Irish exemptions for dyslexic students are often necessary because of the "very old-fashioned" way the language is taught in schools, Dyslexia Ireland has argued." Sinn F'in has called for the exemption to be scrapped, insisting that there is "absolutely…...
Army could be used against fuel protestors to stop 'anarchy' - Minister
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (411+ words) 09. 34 9 Apr 2026 The Defence Forces could be used against fuel protestors to stop the country descending into "anarchy, the Minister for Agriculture has said." As the fuel protest enters its third day, the Government has vowed to take a harder line…...
Time to bring back landlines? 'A rebellion against the smartphone"
1+ day, 50+ min ago (270+ words) 15. 30 8 Apr 2026 Would you ever consider ditching your smartphone and buying a landline?" People are more concerned than ever about the impact smartphones are having on children, so why not get rid of them entirely? Humans have existed without them for…...
Building homes on golf courses would 'not be world's biggest tragedy"
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (485+ words) 14. 39 8 Apr 2026 Building housing on one of South Dublin's many golf courses would "not be the world's biggest tragedy, a mortgage expert has argued." Councillors in D'n Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will soon vote on whether golf courses should be designated as…...
People will 'go hungry' if Government doesn't intervene - fuel protestors
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (503+ words) 11. 03 8 Apr 2026 People will soon "go hungry" if the Government does not introduce emergency measures to tackle petrol and diesel prices, a man on the fuel protest has predicted." The 'People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest' group has announced a…...
Why many see the Trump as the 'loser' in the Iran War
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (438+ words) 09. 13 8 Apr 2026 Many people will see the United States and Donald Trump as the "loser" from the Iran war, an experienced Washington correspondent has said." Yesterday, President Trump announced a two ceasefire as US and Iranian negotiators were "very far along…...
New Government saving scheme will benefit rich 'who don't need a tax cut"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (534+ words) 11. 53 7 Apr 2026 The Government's new saving scheme will end up handing money to rich people "who don't really need a tax cut, an economist has argued." T'naiste Simon Harris believes too many Irish people are getting a poor return on their…...
Expert says not washing bed sheets can 'make breathing quite difficult"
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (391+ words) 10. 35 7 Apr 2026 An expert in microbiology has warned that not washing your bed sheets can impact your health and even 'make breathing actually quite difficult'." How often a person washes their bed sheets varies greatly; changing with the seasons, as well…...