worldIran says it has closed the strait of Hormuz again due to US blockadeIn a statement carried by Iranian media, the Iranian military’s operational command said the strait had ‘reverted to its previous state’
Sharp increase in asylum appeals in 2025There was a 74% increase in the number of appeals from people refused asylum last year, figures show
Cork-Limerick road: 1,000 sign Croom petition opposing current M20 plan'It’s not that we don't want to see a new road progress from Limerick to Cork, but we want a safer road', said Independent councillor John O’Donoghue
Trump vows to continue blockade despite Iran reopening Strait of Hormuz said it has fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels but said the blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US including on its nuclear programme.
Patrick O'Donovan: 'I probably made a hames of what I was trying to say'Patrick O'Donovan was called an 'absolute disgrace' for suggesting RTÉ’s fuel protests coverage was 'lopsided'
Cork racing tipster apologises for false claim that businessman threatened to kill himGearóid Norris had claimed Robert Heneghan had phoned him and allegedly threatened to kill him by shooting him in the head
Ireland’s fuel protests: How rising prices sparked unrest and challenged political partiesFuel protests have exposed a growing disconnect in Irish politics, leaving parties scrambling to reconnect with disaffected voters