RTÉ release new statement about 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
News just in. RTÉ has confirmed that it will, once again, not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. In recent years, there have been increasing calls to boycott the competition on account of Israel’s involvement and to show solidarity with the people of Palestine. The Irish broadcaster withdrew from the 2026 Eurovision […]
1 week ago
LIVE: Latest news as Donald Trump lands in Ireland
Here’s everything you need to know. US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for his two-day visit, meeting with Irish President Catherine Connolly. The trip is not part of an official state visit. The US President owns the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, in Co Clare. The venue is hosting the […]
2 weeks ago
Tributes paid to young boy and footballer who died in Mayo car-train crash
‘He was a talented artist and athlete who loved music, and a smile was never far from his face.’ Tributes are pouring in for Eoin Doyle, the 12-year-old boy and “talented footballer” who died in a crash involving a car and a train in Mayo this week. Shortly after 8.45pm on Thursday (3 September), Gardaí […]
3 weeks ago
Teenager dies in Friday night e-bike crash on Clare-Limerick border
A second vehicle involved in the incident failed to remain at the scene. A teenager has died after an e-bike crash on the Clare-Limerick border on Friday night (4 September). Shortly after 11pm, emergency services alerted Gardaí after an e-bike rider, a male in his mid-teens, was found unresponsive by the roadside on the L3050 […]
3 weeks ago
Boy, 12, dies after car-train crash at Mayo level crossing
Shocking news. A 12-year-old boy has died after a crash involving a car and a train in Co Mayo. Shortly after 8:45pm on Thursday (3 September), Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision at a level crossing in Kiltybo near Ballyhaunis. The 12-year-old boy was a passenger in the car. He was […]
3 weeks ago
Ireland hit with alert for torrential downpours and possible lightning
Lasting for 24 hours this weekend, it means more bad news for Electric Picnic campers. Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for Ireland this weekend, over ‘torrential downpours’ and possible thunderstorms and lightning. The alert is set to take effect from 3am on Sunday (30 August) to the same time on Monday. It warns […]
1 month ago