Irish News for May 2026
Irish News, May 29, 2026
Parents Should Be Offered Generic School Uniforms To Cut Costs - Social Democrats
Social Democrats education spokesperson Jen Cummins said schools should stop insisting on costly branded uniforms during the cost-of-living crisis and instead give parents the choice of generic altern...
Parents Should Be Offered Generic School Uniforms To Cut Costs - Social Democrats
Social Democrats education spokesperson Jen Cummins said schools should stop insisting on costly branded uniforms during the cost-of-living crisis and instead give parents the choice of generic altern...
Irish News, May 29, 2026
Minister Announces Capital Grants for Arts and Culture Venues
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan TD, has announced capital grant awards valued at €228,065 to eight arts and culture organisations to support the upgrading and dev...
Minister Announces Capital Grants for Arts and Culture Venues
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan TD, has announced capital grant awards valued at €228,065 to eight arts and culture organisations to support the upgrading and dev...
Irish News, May 29, 2026
Gardaí and NCA Disrupt International Money Laundering Network
On Tuesday 26 May 2026, Gardaí attached to the Kilkenny Detective Unit conducted a coordinated day of action targeting online fraud linked to a sophisticated money laundering network. During the oper...
Gardaí and NCA Disrupt International Money Laundering Network
On Tuesday 26 May 2026, Gardaí attached to the Kilkenny Detective Unit conducted a coordinated day of action targeting online fraud linked to a sophisticated money laundering network. During the oper...
Irish News, May 28, 2026
Minister Launches NPWS Campaign Urging Dog Owners to Protect Dublin Bay Wildlife
Christopher O'Sullivan TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, has launched a new National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) campaign urging dog owners to keep their pets on a lea...
Minister Launches NPWS Campaign Urging Dog Owners to Protect Dublin Bay Wildlife
Christopher O'Sullivan TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, has launched a new National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) campaign urging dog owners to keep their pets on a lea...
Irish News, May 28, 2026
Gardaí and RSA Launch June Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation
An Garda Síochána has commenced its June bank holiday weekend roads policing operation today, Thursday 28th May 2026. Running until Tuesday 2nd June 2026, the targeted campaign focuses on enhancing ro...
Gardaí and RSA Launch June Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation
An Garda Síochána has commenced its June bank holiday weekend roads policing operation today, Thursday 28th May 2026. Running until Tuesday 2nd June 2026, the targeted campaign focuses on enhancing ro...
Irish News, May 28, 2026
Agencies Issue Water Safety Warning For June Bank Holiday
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued joint advice asking the public to stay safe and to be mindful of the dangers posed by cold water, whether swimming or taking part i...
Agencies Issue Water Safety Warning For June Bank Holiday
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued joint advice asking the public to stay safe and to be mindful of the dangers posed by cold water, whether swimming or taking part i...
Irish News, May 27, 2026
Cork County Council Opens 2026 Grant Scheme For Irish Language Events
Cork County Council has launched its Irish Language Events and Initiatives Grant Scheme for 2026, inviting applications from organisations planning events or initiatives conducted substantially or ent...
Cork County Council Opens 2026 Grant Scheme For Irish Language Events
Cork County Council has launched its Irish Language Events and Initiatives Grant Scheme for 2026, inviting applications from organisations planning events or initiatives conducted substantially or ent...
Irish News, May 27, 2026
Govt Approves Appointment of New Garda Deputy Commissioner
The Government has approved the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner in An Garda Síochána, with the role taking effect from 26 May. Jim O'Callaghan, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migr...
Govt Approves Appointment of New Garda Deputy Commissioner
The Government has approved the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner in An Garda Síochána, with the role taking effect from 26 May. Jim O'Callaghan, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migr...
Irish News, May 27, 2026
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Bicycle Incident in Limerick City
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic incident occurred on the Dublin Road, Mountshannon, Limerick City, on Tuesday 26th May 2026. The incident, which involved a bicycle, took...
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Bicycle Incident in Limerick City
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic incident occurred on the Dublin Road, Mountshannon, Limerick City, on Tuesday 26th May 2026. The incident, which involved a bicycle, took...
Irish News, May 26, 2026
Gardaí Appeal After Arson Attack at Blackwater Garda Station
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at Blackwater Garda Station in Blackwater, Co. Wexford, on Tuesday 26 May 2026. The incident took place...
Gardaí Appeal After Arson Attack at Blackwater Garda Station
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at Blackwater Garda Station in Blackwater, Co. Wexford, on Tuesday 26 May 2026. The incident took place...
Irish News, May 26, 2026
Dublin City Council Launches Monthly 'Dublin by Dusk' Initiative
Dublin City Council has reminded the public that a brand-new monthly initiative, 'Dublin by Dusk', is set to launch this Thursday evening. Taking place on the final Thursday of every month after 6pm,...
Dublin City Council Launches Monthly 'Dublin by Dusk' Initiative
Dublin City Council has reminded the public that a brand-new monthly initiative, 'Dublin by Dusk', is set to launch this Thursday evening. Taking place on the final Thursday of every month after 6pm,...
Irish News, May 22, 2026
DCC Illuminates Civic Buildings in Green to Mark Organ Donor Awareness Week
Dublin City Council has introduced a citywide awareness programme to mark Organ Donor Awareness Week (16–23 May), emphasizing the crucial nature of organ donation and urging individuals to discuss the...
DCC Illuminates Civic Buildings in Green to Mark Organ Donor Awareness Week
Dublin City Council has introduced a citywide awareness programme to mark Organ Donor Awareness Week (16–23 May), emphasizing the crucial nature of organ donation and urging individuals to discuss the...
Irish News, May 22, 2026
Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal Following Fatal Incident on Henry Street
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for public assistance as they investigate the death of Yves Sakila, following an incident on Henry Street in Dublin 1 on Friday 15th May 2026. The incident occurred sh...
Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal Following Fatal Incident on Henry Street
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for public assistance as they investigate the death of Yves Sakila, following an incident on Henry Street in Dublin 1 on Friday 15th May 2026. The incident occurred sh...
Irish News, May 22, 2026
'Make the Right Memories' Summer Travel Campaign Launched
To mark the European Day of Safe Travel Abroad, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has officially launched the government's Summer 2026 overseas travel campaign. The initia...
'Make the Right Memories' Summer Travel Campaign Launched
To mark the European Day of Safe Travel Abroad, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has officially launched the government's Summer 2026 overseas travel campaign. The initia...
Irish News, May 21, 2026
Minister McEntee Statement on Irish Citizens Detained in Israel
Minister Helen McEntee has issued a statement confirming that she is continuing to closely monitor the situation regarding Irish citizens currently held in Israeli custody. The detained citizens are ...
Minister McEntee Statement on Irish Citizens Detained in Israel
Minister Helen McEntee has issued a statement confirming that she is continuing to closely monitor the situation regarding Irish citizens currently held in Israeli custody. The detained citizens are ...
Irish News, May 21, 2026
OPW Announces 24-Hour Bioblitz at Castletown House
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is inviting the public to participate in a 24-hour Bioblitz at Castletown House and Parklands on 22 and 23 May to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026. The weekend event w...
OPW Announces 24-Hour Bioblitz at Castletown House
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is inviting the public to participate in a 24-hour Bioblitz at Castletown House and Parklands on 22 and 23 May to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026. The weekend event w...
Irish News, May 21, 2026
Consultation Report On Principles For A National Carbon Farming Framework
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has published the findings of a public consultation on draft principles to shape a National Carbon Farming Framework. Minister Heydon ...
Consultation Report On Principles For A National Carbon Farming Framework
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has published the findings of a public consultation on draft principles to shape a National Carbon Farming Framework. Minister Heydon ...
Irish News, May 20, 2026
Dublin City Council Announces Return of A Thriving City for All Festival 2026
Dublin City Council has announced that A Thriving City for All Festival 2026 will take place from 21–31 May 2026. The city-wide event features a programme of over 120 events designed to celebrate the ...
Dublin City Council Announces Return of A Thriving City for All Festival 2026
Dublin City Council has announced that A Thriving City for All Festival 2026 will take place from 21–31 May 2026. The city-wide event features a programme of over 120 events designed to celebrate the ...
Irish News, May 20, 2026
Application Portal Opens for Road Transporters Support Scheme
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien, alongside Minister of State Seán Canney and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer, has announced further details of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) as th...
Application Portal Opens for Road Transporters Support Scheme
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien, alongside Minister of State Seán Canney and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer, has announced further details of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) as th...
Irish News, May 20, 2026
Cork County Council Allocates €75,450 for Local Heritage Initiatives
Cork County Council has announced €75,450 in funding under the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme 2026, which will support 50 separate heritage projects and initiatives across all eight of the county's...
Cork County Council Allocates €75,450 for Local Heritage Initiatives
Cork County Council has announced €75,450 in funding under the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme 2026, which will support 50 separate heritage projects and initiatives across all eight of the county's...
Irish News, May 19, 2026
Man Arrested Following €360,000 Cannabis Seizure in Mayo
As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí have seized suspected illegal drugs valued at approximately €360,000 and arrested one man following a vehicle search in the Castlebar area of Co. Mayo on Monday 18th ...
Man Arrested Following €360,000 Cannabis Seizure in Mayo
As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí have seized suspected illegal drugs valued at approximately €360,000 and arrested one man following a vehicle search in the Castlebar area of Co. Mayo on Monday 18th ...
Irish News, May 19, 2026
Water Safety Ireland Issues Urgent Summer Safety Appeal
Water Safety Ireland is calling for increased public awareness as newly released data for National Water Safety Awareness Week (18-24 May) reveals that the majority of accidental drowning victims in I...
Water Safety Ireland Issues Urgent Summer Safety Appeal
Water Safety Ireland is calling for increased public awareness as newly released data for National Water Safety Awareness Week (18-24 May) reveals that the majority of accidental drowning victims in I...
Irish News, May 19, 2026
Wind Tops Ireland's April Power Mix As Renewables Near 50%
Wind was the largest single source of power last month, according to the system operator's latest data. It marked the third consecutive month in which renewables met around half of demand, reflecting ...
Wind Tops Ireland's April Power Mix As Renewables Near 50%
Wind was the largest single source of power last month, according to the system operator's latest data. It marked the third consecutive month in which renewables met around half of demand, reflecting ...
Irish News, May 18, 2026
Gardaí Renew Appeal for Witnesses Following Fatal Collision
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a fatal two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N15 in Birchhill, Co. Donegal, which occurred on Saturday 16 May 2026. Emergency services and Ga...
Gardaí Renew Appeal for Witnesses Following Fatal Collision
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a fatal two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N15 in Birchhill, Co. Donegal, which occurred on Saturday 16 May 2026. Emergency services and Ga...
Irish News, May 18, 2026
Mid-West Region Welcomes Second Season of International Fantasy Drama
Film in Limerick, an initiative of Limerick City and County Council, has welcomed the production of the second season of the fantasy drama television series, The Wayfinders, which is currently shootin...
Mid-West Region Welcomes Second Season of International Fantasy Drama
Film in Limerick, an initiative of Limerick City and County Council, has welcomed the production of the second season of the fantasy drama television series, The Wayfinders, which is currently shootin...
Irish News, May 18, 2026
Ireland's National Day of Creativity for Young People
Minister Patrick O'Donovan T.D. has officially launched Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 at TU Dublin, Grange Gorman. Recognised as Ireland's National Day of Creativity for children and young people, this year's ...
Ireland's National Day of Creativity for Young People
Minister Patrick O'Donovan T.D. has officially launched Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 at TU Dublin, Grange Gorman. Recognised as Ireland's National Day of Creativity for children and young people, this year's ...
Irish News, May 15, 2026
Fingal Bathing Water Quality Shows Significant Improvement in Latest EPA Report
Bathing water quality across Fingal has seen a substantial improvement over the last year, according to the newest report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Nationally, the EPA revealed t...
Fingal Bathing Water Quality Shows Significant Improvement in Latest EPA Report
Bathing water quality across Fingal has seen a substantial improvement over the last year, according to the newest report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Nationally, the EPA revealed t...
Irish News, May 15, 2026
Ireland Celebrates Nature with National Biodiversity Week Kick-Off
Ireland's natural heritage and wildlife are taking centre stage from 15 to 24 May, featuring hundreds of free events nationwide to mark National Biodiversity Week. The annual initiative provides the p...
Ireland Celebrates Nature with National Biodiversity Week Kick-Off
Ireland's natural heritage and wildlife are taking centre stage from 15 to 24 May, featuring hundreds of free events nationwide to mark National Biodiversity Week. The annual initiative provides the p...
Irish News, May 15, 2026
Dublin Unveils Report To Unlock Housing Investment Through Adaptive Re-Use
Dublin City Council has published the findings of FACE Dublin, a report that explores how to finance housing through adaptive re-use in a way that aligns with statutory climate targets. It responds to...
Dublin Unveils Report To Unlock Housing Investment Through Adaptive Re-Use
Dublin City Council has published the findings of FACE Dublin, a report that explores how to finance housing through adaptive re-use in a way that aligns with statutory climate targets. It responds to...
Irish News, May 14, 2026
Gardaí and HSE Roll Out Herbert Protocol to Protect People with Dementia
An Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have officially launched their support for the Herbert Protocol, a vital safety initiative designed to assist in the rapid location of people l...
Gardaí and HSE Roll Out Herbert Protocol to Protect People with Dementia
An Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have officially launched their support for the Herbert Protocol, a vital safety initiative designed to assist in the rapid location of people l...
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