Washington Waits on Iranian Response to Plan as Exchanges Continue in Gulf
Washington is waiting for Tehran's answer to a new U.S. proposal that would formally end hostilities in the Gulf, even as U.S. and Iranian forces continue to exchange fire. The Strait of Hormuz has seen its most intense clashes since the April 7 cease‑fire, with U.S. jets striking two Iran‑linked vessels and Iran claiming damage to U.S. ships. The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, resulting in moderate injuries. Both sides say the cease‑fire holds, but negotiations remain stalled pending Tehran's decision.
Doireann Garrihy Has Many Strengths. Byelection Analysis Is Not One of Them
RTÉ’s music station 2FM has launched a fresh schedule after a wave of high‑profile departures in 2024, continuing a pattern of annual line‑up overhauls. The revamp brings new presenters while retaining veteran Doireann Garrihy, whose on‑air charisma remains a draw....
Rubio and Pope Leo Discuss Middle East in ‘Friendly and Constructive’ Meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss a durable peace in the Middle East, as Washington and Tehran negotiate a short‑term cease‑fire that leaves Iran’s nuclear program unresolved. The diplomatic overtures helped push...
State Spending €128m on Helicopters that Cannot Lift Groups of Soldiers, Committee Told
The Irish State has approved a €128 million (≈ $140 million) contract for four H145 helicopters that lack the medium‑lift capacity required to transport groups of combat soldiers. Senator Gerard Craughwell warned the defence committee that the 2022 commission report explicitly called for two...
‘It Did so Much for My Mood’: How a New Mother Overcame Postnatal Mental Health Struggles
During Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Dublin’s Coombe Hospital highlighted a choir‑based intervention that helped new mother Collette McEntee overcome postnatal depression. The Mothers in Harmony Choir, run by senior occupational therapist Geraldine McHugh, offers ten weekly one‑hour singing sessions designed to...
Plan on Lowering Energy Costs to Be Delivered by End of September
Ireland’s National Energy Affordability Taskforce will submit a comprehensive plan by the end of September to curb soaring energy costs for households and businesses. The government has already allocated €750 million (≈$820 million) for temporary fuel tax cuts and extended fuel allowances....
‘He Was Deceased on the Ship for Several Days’: Irishwoman Describes Hantavirus Outbreak
An outbreak of hantavirus on the polar cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple, and left the vessel stranded off Cape Verde as authorities await strain identification. About 150 passengers originally boarded in Ushuaia,...
Nearly One-Third of Public Sector Job Candidates Fail to Show for Interview or Assessment
Nearly one‑third of candidates invited to public‑sector recruitment competitions in Ireland failed to attend or withdrew in 2024‑25. Over 100,000 invitations were sent, but more than 30,000 candidates dropped out, with the highest attrition in Garda recruitment (over 3,200 of...
I Have some Ideas to Improve Ireland’s Food Scene and I’m Not Just a Newly Arrived Know-It-All
Ireland’s food scene has surged in the past decade, buoyed by Michelin‑starred chefs and a growing appreciation for premium beef, lamb, cheese and marine products. Government initiatives now aim to market Irish cuisine as a tourism and export driver, but...
How Can I Get the Bank to Take My Husband Off Our €120k Mortgage as Part of Our Divorce?
An Irish couple facing divorce can have the husband removed from their €120,000 (≈ $131,000) mortgage, but the process requires bank approval. The spouse seeking sole ownership must first obtain an approval‑in‑principle, demonstrating sufficient credit, income and ability to service the...
Flight with 275 Passengers Diverts to Dublin Airport After Engine Issue over Atlantic
Delta Air Lines flight DL‑59, an Airbus A330‑941 bound for Boston, diverted to Dublin after the crew reported one engine had throttled back to idle over the North Atlantic. The aircraft, carrying 275 passengers and crew, landed safely at 12:54 p.m....
Why Is Kerrygold Butter 65% Dearer in Kerry than It Is in Berlin?
Kerrygold butter sells for about $3.29 per 250 g in Ireland, roughly 65% more than the $2.19 price in German Lidl stores. The price gap translates to $13.17 per kilo in Ireland versus $8.76 in Germany, even the larger 454 g Irish...
Man Who Had Alleged Brain Injury After Contracting Meningitis as Baby Settles Case for €9.75m
A 25‑year‑old man from Limerick, who alleges a lifelong brain injury from meningitis contracted at birth, settled his High Court claim against the Health Service Executive for €9.75 million (approximately $10.6 million). The case centered on alleged delays at St Munchin’s Regional Maternity...
Man Who Quit After Anti-Traveller Slur Used at Work Meeting Wins €15,000
Kieran Reilly, a member of Ireland’s Traveller community, was awarded €15,000 (approximately $16,350) after the Workplace Relations Commission found his former employer, Energy Centre Limited, liable for harassment. The incident occurred during a sales meeting on March 12, 2025, when...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Lovely Clothes. Savage Quips. And a Cameo by a Celebrated Irish Golfer
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci for a glossy, two‑hour sequel that leans on fan service rather than fresh storytelling. Andy Sachs loses her digital‑era media job and is thrust into...