Irish News for April 2026
Irish News, Apr 30, 2026
DCC Announces Return of Luke Kelly Festival to Smithfield Square
Smithfield Square is set to host the fourth annual Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Festival on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026. The weekend-long celebration honours the life and work of the legendar...
DCC Announces Return of Luke Kelly Festival to Smithfield Square
Smithfield Square is set to host the fourth annual Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Festival on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026. The weekend-long celebration honours the life and work of the legendar...
Irish News, Apr 30, 2026
Minister Heydon Engages with MEPs in Strasbourg Ahead of EU Presidency
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, is in Strasbourg today for a series of high-level meetings with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The visit comes just two mon...
Minister Heydon Engages with MEPs in Strasbourg Ahead of EU Presidency
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, is in Strasbourg today for a series of high-level meetings with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The visit comes just two mon...
Irish News, Apr 28, 2026
Iveagh Markets Stabilisation Enters Second Phase With Two-Year Roof Renewal
Dublin City Council has begun the main phase of emergency repairs to secure the historic Iveagh Markets on Francis Street, backed by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through th...
Iveagh Markets Stabilisation Enters Second Phase With Two-Year Roof Renewal
Dublin City Council has begun the main phase of emergency repairs to secure the historic Iveagh Markets on Francis Street, backed by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through th...
Irish News, Apr 28, 2026
Murphy Demands Urgent National Plan For Horse-Drawn Vehicles On Roads
Fine Gael TD, Michael Murphy, has warned that current road safety legislation does not adequately cover horse-drawn vehicles and has urged immediate action to protect the public and animals. Deputy M...
Murphy Demands Urgent National Plan For Horse-Drawn Vehicles On Roads
Fine Gael TD, Michael Murphy, has warned that current road safety legislation does not adequately cover horse-drawn vehicles and has urged immediate action to protect the public and animals. Deputy M...
Irish News, Apr 27, 2026
Govt Launches AIReady.ie to Upskill One Million People
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills, James Lawless TD, has officially introduced AIReady.ie, a new national skilling platform aimed at equipping the Irish public...
Govt Launches AIReady.ie to Upskill One Million People
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills, James Lawless TD, has officially introduced AIReady.ie, a new national skilling platform aimed at equipping the Irish public...
Irish News, Apr 27, 2026
GPO Overhaul Touted As Catalyst For O'Connell Street Revival
Redeveloping the General Post Office (GPO) is central to the regeneration of Dublin city centre, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has said. Councillor Ray McAdam, Fine Gael's candidate in the Dublin Central ...
GPO Overhaul Touted As Catalyst For O'Connell Street Revival
Redeveloping the General Post Office (GPO) is central to the regeneration of Dublin city centre, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has said. Councillor Ray McAdam, Fine Gael's candidate in the Dublin Central ...
Irish News, Apr 27, 2026
Construction Begins on Major Expansion at Castlerea Prison
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan has officially turned the sod on the second phase of the Castlerea Grove Housing Development Project. The project is currently under co...
Construction Begins on Major Expansion at Castlerea Prison
Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan has officially turned the sod on the second phase of the Castlerea Grove Housing Development Project. The project is currently under co...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2026
Govt Unveils Implementation Plan for Major Family Justice Reform
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan, has today announced the formal Implementation Plan for the Family Courts Act 2024, marking a historic overhaul of Ireland's famil...
Govt Unveils Implementation Plan for Major Family Justice Reform
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan, has today announced the formal Implementation Plan for the Family Courts Act 2024, marking a historic overhaul of Ireland's famil...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2026
Outdoor Workers Urged To Be SunSmart As UV Levels Rise
The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) has issued a vital reminder to outdoor workers and their employers to prioritise sun safety as UV radiation levels increase between April and Septemb...
Outdoor Workers Urged To Be SunSmart As UV Levels Rise
The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) has issued a vital reminder to outdoor workers and their employers to prioritise sun safety as UV radiation levels increase between April and Septemb...
Irish News, Apr 24, 2026
New Dublin 2050 Chief Must Prioritise O'Connell Street Redevelopment - McAdam
Swift progress is required to advance a pivotal Dublin Central redevelopment, the Lord Mayor has said. Councillor Ray McAdam called the former Carlton Cinema site one of the capital's most important r...
New Dublin 2050 Chief Must Prioritise O'Connell Street Redevelopment - McAdam
Swift progress is required to advance a pivotal Dublin Central redevelopment, the Lord Mayor has said. Councillor Ray McAdam called the former Carlton Cinema site one of the capital's most important r...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2026
€600,000 Announced For Playground Upgrades And New Play Spaces Nationwide
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has confirmed the 30 recipients of this year's Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation, with a combined €600,000 allocated to councils...
€600,000 Announced For Playground Upgrades And New Play Spaces Nationwide
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has confirmed the 30 recipients of this year's Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation, with a combined €600,000 allocated to councils...
Irish News, Apr 22, 2026
Essential Maintenance Works for Blackrock Diving Tower
Galway City Council has issued an advisory regarding a series of essential maintenance and improvement works at the Blackrock Diving Tower. Scheduled to take place throughout April and May 2026, the p...
Essential Maintenance Works for Blackrock Diving Tower
Galway City Council has issued an advisory regarding a series of essential maintenance and improvement works at the Blackrock Diving Tower. Scheduled to take place throughout April and May 2026, the p...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2026
€4.75m Community Safety Fund Opens To Reinvest Crime Proceeds
Cllr John Stephens has welcomed the opening of the 2026 Community Safety Fund, arguing that money recovered from criminal activity should be channelled back into Dublin Central to strengthen communiti...
€4.75m Community Safety Fund Opens To Reinvest Crime Proceeds
Cllr John Stephens has welcomed the opening of the 2026 Community Safety Fund, arguing that money recovered from criminal activity should be channelled back into Dublin Central to strengthen communiti...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2026
Dublin Climate Action Week 2026 Set to Inspire Regional Change
Dublin Climate Action Week (#DCAW26) returns this year with a focused programme designed to inspire individuals, communities, and businesses to take meaningful steps toward a sustainable future. Runni...
Dublin Climate Action Week 2026 Set to Inspire Regional Change
Dublin Climate Action Week (#DCAW26) returns this year with a focused programme designed to inspire individuals, communities, and businesses to take meaningful steps toward a sustainable future. Runni...
Irish News, Apr 21, 2026
Social Housing Pipeline Reaches Nearly 23,000 Units Nationwide
The most recent Social Housing Construction Status Report (CSR) has confirmed that 22,949 new-build social homes are currently in the delivery pipeline, indicating sustained momentum in the State's ho...
Social Housing Pipeline Reaches Nearly 23,000 Units Nationwide
The most recent Social Housing Construction Status Report (CSR) has confirmed that 22,949 new-build social homes are currently in the delivery pipeline, indicating sustained momentum in the State's ho...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2026
Status Quo Failing As Protests Highlight Deeper Crisis - Doherty
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has warned that the political and economic status quo is failing as anger over living costs and pressure on public services intensify. Speaking at a Republican commemorati...
Status Quo Failing As Protests Highlight Deeper Crisis - Doherty
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has warned that the political and economic status quo is failing as anger over living costs and pressure on public services intensify. Speaking at a Republican commemorati...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2026
Govt Unveils €365,000 Funding Boost for Irish World Heritage Sites
To mark World Heritage Day, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister of State with Responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sulliva...
Govt Unveils €365,000 Funding Boost for Irish World Heritage Sites
To mark World Heritage Day, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister of State with Responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sulliva...
Irish News, Apr 20, 2026
Dublin Private Sector Output Accelerates in Strong Start to 2026
The latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey reveals a robust performance for Dublin's private sector in the first quarter of 2026. The headline index rose to 55.6, up from 53.2 in th...
Dublin Private Sector Output Accelerates in Strong Start to 2026
The latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey reveals a robust performance for Dublin's private sector in the first quarter of 2026. The headline index rose to 55.6, up from 53.2 in th...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2026
DCC Launches New Bursary to Champion Irish Folk Talent
Dublin City Council has introduced the Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Bursary 2026, a new programme designed to identify and support the next generation of singers within the Irish folk tradition. The...
DCC Launches New Bursary to Champion Irish Folk Talent
Dublin City Council has introduced the Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Bursary 2026, a new programme designed to identify and support the next generation of singers within the Irish folk tradition. The...
Irish News, Apr 16, 2026
Community Monuments Fund To Invest €8m In Protecting Archaeological Sites
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and the Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan TD, have announced awards of over €8 m...
Community Monuments Fund To Invest €8m In Protecting Archaeological Sites
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and the Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan TD, have announced awards of over €8 m...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2026
Dublin's Night-Time Economy Evolves
Dublin City Council's "Dublin Nights Mapped" initiative has surpassed 250,000 interactions in under three months, signalling a notable shift in how residents and visitors are choosing to spend their t...
Dublin's Night-Time Economy Evolves
Dublin City Council's "Dublin Nights Mapped" initiative has surpassed 250,000 interactions in under three months, signalling a notable shift in how residents and visitors are choosing to spend their t...
Irish News, Apr 15, 2026
Gas Networks Ireland Announces €50m Infrastructure Upgrade
Gas Networks Ireland has launched a €50 million upgrade project to strengthen the high-pressure gas transmission network in the southern region. The initiative is designed to address projected capacit...
Gas Networks Ireland Announces €50m Infrastructure Upgrade
Gas Networks Ireland has launched a €50 million upgrade project to strengthen the high-pressure gas transmission network in the southern region. The initiative is designed to address projected capacit...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2026
Govt Announces Major Support Package To Combat Fuel Costs
The Government has unveiled a comprehensive support package designed to alleviate the financial burden caused by rising fuel and energy prices. Following extensive engagement with industry stakeholder...
Govt Announces Major Support Package To Combat Fuel Costs
The Government has unveiled a comprehensive support package designed to alleviate the financial burden caused by rising fuel and energy prices. Following extensive engagement with industry stakeholder...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2026
Taoiseach Congratulates Péter Magyar On Hungarian Election Victory
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has congratulated Péter Magyar and his Tisza party on winning Hungary’s parliamentary elections, praising the strong participation of voters. He said he looks forward to work...
Taoiseach Congratulates Péter Magyar On Hungarian Election Victory
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has congratulated Péter Magyar and his Tisza party on winning Hungary’s parliamentary elections, praising the strong participation of voters. He said he looks forward to work...
Irish News, Apr 14, 2026
Health Minister Announces Rollout Of Newborn Screening For SCID And SMA
The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has announced that testing for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) has begun under the National Newborn Blo...
Health Minister Announces Rollout Of Newborn Screening For SCID And SMA
The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has announced that testing for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) has begun under the National Newborn Blo...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2026
Govt Announces Major Support Package To Combat Fuel Costs
The Government has unveiled a comprehensive support package designed to alleviate the financial burden caused by rising fuel and energy prices. Following extensive engagement with industry stakeholder...
Govt Announces Major Support Package To Combat Fuel Costs
The Government has unveiled a comprehensive support package designed to alleviate the financial burden caused by rising fuel and energy prices. Following extensive engagement with industry stakeholder...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2026
Staycity Launches Cultural Hub Proposal For Historic Dublin Venue
Staycity Group has announced an open call for Dublin's cultural and creative communities to occupy a significant new space at its aparthotel on Francis Street. The hospitality group is offering a 353...
Staycity Launches Cultural Hub Proposal For Historic Dublin Venue
Staycity Group has announced an open call for Dublin's cultural and creative communities to occupy a significant new space at its aparthotel on Francis Street. The hospitality group is offering a 353...
Irish News, Apr 13, 2026
€4.42m Boost To Safeguard Heritage Buildings Across Ireland
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan TD, announced the funding on 9 April 2026, con...
€4.42m Boost To Safeguard Heritage Buildings Across Ireland
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan TD, announced the funding on 9 April 2026, con...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Some late sunshine in the east, otherwise a cloudy evening with showery rain gradually spreading northeast. Remaining cloudy overnight with further showery rain across most parts, perhaps briefly heavy. Minimum temperature 9 °C.