Irish News for August 2026
Irish News, Aug 21, 2026
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Serious Ballinrobe Collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision on Glebe Street in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, at about 4.20pm on Thursday 20 August 2026. Emergency services attended following a ...
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Serious Ballinrobe Collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision on Glebe Street in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, at about 4.20pm on Thursday 20 August 2026. Emergency services attended following a ...
Irish News, Aug 21, 2026
Over 70,000 Students Receive Leaving Certificate Results
Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Michael Moynihan have congratulated the 70,411 candidates receiving their Leaving Certifi...
Over 70,000 Students Receive Leaving Certificate Results
Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Michael Moynihan have congratulated the 70,411 candidates receiving their Leaving Certifi...
Irish News, Aug 21, 2026
Youth Night 2026 To Showcase Youth Work Across Ireland
Minister Hildegarde Naughton has unveiled plans for the second annual Oíche na hÓige (Youth Night), taking place on Friday, 13 November 2026, to celebrate young people and highlight the impact of yout...
Youth Night 2026 To Showcase Youth Work Across Ireland
Minister Hildegarde Naughton has unveiled plans for the second annual Oíche na hÓige (Youth Night), taking place on Friday, 13 November 2026, to celebrate young people and highlight the impact of yout...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2026
Olympic Champion Unveils Dublin City Council’s Largest SportsFest To Date
Dublin City Council has launched its most extensive Dublin City Council SportsFest yet, marking a decade of initiatives promoting sport, physical activity and community wellbeing across the capital. T...
Olympic Champion Unveils Dublin City Council’s Largest SportsFest To Date
Dublin City Council has launched its most extensive Dublin City Council SportsFest yet, marking a decade of initiatives promoting sport, physical activity and community wellbeing across the capital. T...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2026
Free Dublin City Fleadh Takes Over City Centre This Weekend
Dublin will come alive with traditional music and culture this weekend as the 2026 Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh takes over the city centre on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August. With dozens of...
Free Dublin City Fleadh Takes Over City Centre This Weekend
Dublin will come alive with traditional music and culture this weekend as the 2026 Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh takes over the city centre on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August. With dozens of...
Irish News, Aug 20, 2026
Sinn Féin Calls for Greater Spiking Awareness and Tougher Legal Outcomes
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Community Safety, Mark Ward TD, has called for increased public awareness of spiking in Ireland alongside stricter legal outcomes for offenders. The Dublin Mid-West TD rais...
Sinn Féin Calls for Greater Spiking Awareness and Tougher Legal Outcomes
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Community Safety, Mark Ward TD, has called for increased public awareness of spiking in Ireland alongside stricter legal outcomes for offenders. The Dublin Mid-West TD rais...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2026
Garda Anti-Corruption Investigation Leads To Dublin Court Appearance
An Garda Síochána’s Anti-Corruption Unit is investigating the activities of a specific Garda member based in the Dublin Region. Since the inquiry began, one member of An Garda Síochána has been suspe...
Garda Anti-Corruption Investigation Leads To Dublin Court Appearance
An Garda Síochána’s Anti-Corruption Unit is investigating the activities of a specific Garda member based in the Dublin Region. Since the inquiry began, one member of An Garda Síochána has been suspe...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2026
Ministers Burke And Dillon Reaffirm Right To Work Until State Pension Age
The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, has confirmed that the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 is now in force. The Act creates a new statutory right for e...
Ministers Burke And Dillon Reaffirm Right To Work Until State Pension Age
The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, has confirmed that the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 is now in force. The Act creates a new statutory right for e...
Irish News, Aug 19, 2026
Carthy Says Youth Detention Is Under-Resourced As Oberstown Staff Picket
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Matt Carthy TD, has said the Government has failed to ensure Ireland's youth detention system is adequately resourced, warning that sta...
Carthy Says Youth Detention Is Under-Resourced As Oberstown Staff Picket
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Matt Carthy TD, has said the Government has failed to ensure Ireland's youth detention system is adequately resourced, warning that sta...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2026
Child Poverty Falls As Government Issues Second Progress Report
The Government has released the Second Progress Report from the Child Poverty and Well-Being Programme Office, marking the completion of reporting for its initial Programme Plan, "From Poverty to Pote...
Child Poverty Falls As Government Issues Second Progress Report
The Government has released the Second Progress Report from the Child Poverty and Well-Being Programme Office, marking the completion of reporting for its initial Programme Plan, "From Poverty to Pote...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2026
M9 Crash Spurs Call For Urgent Boost To Garda Roads Policing, Says Pa Daly
Sinn Féin's spokesperson for Transport, Pa Daly TD, has offered heartfelt sympathies to all affected by the fatal M9 crash and pressed for immediate measures to strengthen roads policing. The Kerry T...
M9 Crash Spurs Call For Urgent Boost To Garda Roads Policing, Says Pa Daly
Sinn Féin's spokesperson for Transport, Pa Daly TD, has offered heartfelt sympathies to all affected by the fatal M9 crash and pressed for immediate measures to strengthen roads policing. The Kerry T...
Irish News, Aug 18, 2026
Gardaí Seek Witnesses After Report Of Firearm Discharge
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a report that a firearm was discharged on Childers Road in Limerick on Monday afternoon, 17 August 2026. Officers received the report at approximately 3pm...
Gardaí Seek Witnesses After Report Of Firearm Discharge
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a report that a firearm was discharged on Childers Road in Limerick on Monday afternoon, 17 August 2026. Officers received the report at approximately 3pm...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2026
Minister Byrne In London For Talks With New UK Counterpart
The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, is in London today (17 August) for a series of engagements focused on EU-UK affairs. During the visit, Minister Byrne will hol...
Minister Byrne In London For Talks With New UK Counterpart
The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, is in London today (17 August) for a series of engagements focused on EU-UK affairs. During the visit, Minister Byrne will hol...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2026
Help To Buy Has Backed Nearly 49,000 Households - Tánaiste
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD, has welcomed fresh data showing that the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme has supported almost 49,000 households since its introduction. Launched in 20...
Help To Buy Has Backed Nearly 49,000 Households - Tánaiste
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD, has welcomed fresh data showing that the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme has supported almost 49,000 households since its introduction. Launched in 20...
Irish News, Aug 17, 2026
Garda Commissioner Comments After Fatal M9 Collision
The Garda Commissioner has issued a statement following a fatal collision on the M9 this morning, after a family travelling lawfully was hit by a vehicle driving against the flow of traffic. He warned...
Garda Commissioner Comments After Fatal M9 Collision
The Garda Commissioner has issued a statement following a fatal collision on the M9 this morning, after a family travelling lawfully was hit by a vehicle driving against the flow of traffic. He warned...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2026
Mitchell Urges RSA To Halt Raheny Driving Test Centre Closure
Denise Mitchell, the Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Bay North, has called on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to scrap plans to shut the Raheny Driving Test Centre, arguing that cutting local capacity will fu...
Mitchell Urges RSA To Halt Raheny Driving Test Centre Closure
Denise Mitchell, the Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Bay North, has called on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to scrap plans to shut the Raheny Driving Test Centre, arguing that cutting local capacity will fu...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2026
Gardaí Report 15% Rise In Hate Crimes And Related Incidents In 2025
An Garda Síochána released its 2025 figures on hate crimes and hate related (non-crime) incidents, showing a 15% year-on-year increase to 780 cases, up from 676 in 2024. This fifth annual publication ...
Gardaí Report 15% Rise In Hate Crimes And Related Incidents In 2025
An Garda Síochána released its 2025 figures on hate crimes and hate related (non-crime) incidents, showing a 15% year-on-year increase to 780 cases, up from 676 in 2024. This fifth annual publication ...
Irish News, Aug 14, 2026
Uisce Éireann Urges Continued Water Conservation As Warm And Dry Weather Persists
Uisce Éireann is asking customers across Ireland to continue using water responsibly as the spell of warm, dry weather endures. A Water Conservation Order remains in force across the country to prote...
Uisce Éireann Urges Continued Water Conservation As Warm And Dry Weather Persists
Uisce Éireann is asking customers across Ireland to continue using water responsibly as the spell of warm, dry weather endures. A Water Conservation Order remains in force across the country to prote...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2026
Summer In The City Energises Limerick With New Spaces And Free Events
A Council-backed summer programme is enlivening Limerick city centre with free events, refreshed public spaces and free weekend parking as it enters its third weekend in August. Limerick City and Cou...
Summer In The City Energises Limerick With New Spaces And Free Events
A Council-backed summer programme is enlivening Limerick city centre with free events, refreshed public spaces and free weekend parking as it enters its third weekend in August. Limerick City and Cou...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2026
Tánaiste Simon Harris Launches Ireland’s First National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD has unveiled Ireland's first National Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing Strategy, se...
Tánaiste Simon Harris Launches Ireland’s First National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD has unveiled Ireland's first National Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing Strategy, se...
Irish News, Aug 13, 2026
Two Gardaí Injured After Stolen Car Hits Patrol Vehicle In The Ward
Two Gardaí officers have been treated in hospital after a stolen car struck a marked patrol vehicle during a managed containment operation in The Ward, Dublin 11. Gardaí launched an investigation fol...
Two Gardaí Injured After Stolen Car Hits Patrol Vehicle In The Ward
Two Gardaí officers have been treated in hospital after a stolen car struck a marked patrol vehicle during a managed containment operation in The Ward, Dublin 11. Gardaí launched an investigation fol...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2026
Free Two-Day Dublin City Fleadh Returns Across Five Hubs
Dublin City Council has confirmed the 2026 Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh will return on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, taking over Smithfield Square, Meeting House Square, Wolfe Tone Squar...
Free Two-Day Dublin City Fleadh Returns Across Five Hubs
Dublin City Council has confirmed the 2026 Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh will return on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, taking over Smithfield Square, Meeting House Square, Wolfe Tone Squar...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2026
Backyard Water Services Replaced Across Drogheda To Curb Leaks And Boost Supply
A large-scale programme to remove older backyard services and install modern, robust water mains is advancing throughout the town. As part of Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme, more...
Backyard Water Services Replaced Across Drogheda To Curb Leaks And Boost Supply
A large-scale programme to remove older backyard services and install modern, robust water mains is advancing throughout the town. As part of Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme, more...
Irish News, Aug 12, 2026
Witness Appeal After Serious R169 Crash Between Dunleer And Collon, Co. Louth
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a truck and a car on the R169 between Dunleer and Collon, Co. Louth, at approximately 2.45pm today, Tuesday 11 August 2026. The male dri...
Witness Appeal After Serious R169 Crash Between Dunleer And Collon, Co. Louth
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a truck and a car on the R169 between Dunleer and Collon, Co. Louth, at approximately 2.45pm today, Tuesday 11 August 2026. The male dri...
Irish News, Aug 11, 2026
July Sunshine Delivers New Solar Record For Ireland’s Power System
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year. Solar generation set a fresh...
July Sunshine Delivers New Solar Record For Ireland’s Power System
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year. Solar generation set a fresh...
Irish News, Aug 11, 2026
Inis Mór Extends Evening-To-Morning Water Curbs Amid Surging Demand
Treated water reserves on Inis Mór have fallen to critically low levels, prompting Uisce Éireann to extend restrictions across the island. Supply will be restricted from 5pm each day until 9am the fo...
Inis Mór Extends Evening-To-Morning Water Curbs Amid Surging Demand
Treated water reserves on Inis Mór have fallen to critically low levels, prompting Uisce Éireann to extend restrictions across the island. Supply will be restricted from 5pm each day until 9am the fo...
Irish News, Aug 11, 2026
Woman In Her 80s Dies After Monasterevin Truck Collision
Gardaí are seeking witnesses after a woman in her 80s died following a collision between a truck and a bicycle in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The incident occurred on the R414 (Rathangan Road) at appr...
Woman In Her 80s Dies After Monasterevin Truck Collision
Gardaí are seeking witnesses after a woman in her 80s died following a collision between a truck and a bicycle in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The incident occurred on the R414 (Rathangan Road) at appr...
Irish News, Aug 10, 2026
Former Manchester Lord Mayor Tommy Judge Visits Athy
Kildare County Council has welcomed former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Tommy Judge, to Athy for a visit celebrating the town's cultural heritage, his family roots, and the growing international profile ...
Former Manchester Lord Mayor Tommy Judge Visits Athy
Kildare County Council has welcomed former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Tommy Judge, to Athy for a visit celebrating the town's cultural heritage, his family roots, and the growing international profile ...
Irish News, Aug 10, 2026
Pistol, Ammunition And €21,700 Worth Of Suspected Diamorphine Seized In Limerick
Gardaí in Limerick have seized a pistol, ammunition and suspected diamorphine as part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and the sale and supply of drugs in the area. The se...
Pistol, Ammunition And €21,700 Worth Of Suspected Diamorphine Seized In Limerick
Gardaí in Limerick have seized a pistol, ammunition and suspected diamorphine as part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and the sale and supply of drugs in the area. The se...
Irish News, Aug 7, 2026
BBC Sport NI, Irish FA And NIFL Seal Three-Year Free-To-Air Football Deal
BBC Sport NI has signed a fresh three-year broadcast partnership with the Irish FA and the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), expanding live and on-demand access to international and domestic fo...
BBC Sport NI, Irish FA And NIFL Seal Three-Year Free-To-Air Football Deal
BBC Sport NI has signed a fresh three-year broadcast partnership with the Irish FA and the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), expanding live and on-demand access to international and domestic fo...
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be dry across all parts with clear periods and a few fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.