Politics
Coalition dispute emerges over new Community Sports Facilities Fund
A new rift has surfaced within the governing coalition over the rollout of the Community Sports Facilities Fund…
November 8, 2026
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Business
One fifth of Krone BiG M machines sold globally go to Ireland
Farmhand’s sales and marketing director Stephen Scrivener said that 20 % of all Krone BiG M self‑propelled mower conditioners manufactured each…
Ireland
Power outage affects 793 customers in Stranorlar, restoration due by 3 pm
Almost 800 homes and businesses in the Stranorlar area are without electricity following an unplanned fault. ESB Networks…
Business
Amethyst Care secures €100,000 pre‑seed funding for AI elder‑care assistant
Dublin‑based health‑tech start‑up Amethyst Care has received €100,000 from Enterprise Ireland’s Pre‑Seed Start Fund to develop its AI…
Business
Irish grain growers warn malting barley margins could turn negative
The Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) says tillage farmers “cannot be expected” to grow malting barley without a…
Business
Digital euro could launch in 2029 if Irish EU Presidency passes legislation
EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said the digital euro could be operational by 2029, provided…
Sports
Limerick claim 13 of 24 All‑Star hurling nominations
Limerick have secured 13 of the 24 places on this year’s All‑Star hurling shortlist, dominating the list of…
Health
Three Letterkenny University Hospital nurses receive International DAISY Awards
Three nurses from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) were presented with the international DAISY Award at a ceremony in…
National News
Taoiseach says no “cast‑iron guarantee” everyone will be better off after Budget 2027
Taoiseach Micheál Martin told reporters in New York that he cannot give a “cast‑iron guarantee” that everyone will be better…
Legal
Man in his 20s charged over €275,000 cocaine seizure in Limerick
A man in his 20s appeared before Limerick District Court on Wednesday, 23 September, charged in connection with…
Business
ICOS urges fair flat‑rate VAT scheme ahead of Budget 2027
The Irish Co‑operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has called on the government to ensure the farmers’ flat‑rate VAT scheme…
National News
Research Ireland reports €313m grants and eight spin‑outs in 2025
Research Ireland’s first annual report shows the agency paid out €313 million in research grants in 2025 and helped…
Dublin News
Tech firms launch Smarter Energy Challenge for Dublin businesses
EVAD Technology Group and robotics company Rasbot are backing Techies Go Green’s Smarter Energy Challenge, urging Dublin businesses to…
Entertainment
National Reptile Zoo marks 20 years of operation in Kilkenny
The National Reptile Zoo in Kilkenny is celebrating its 20th anniversary, having opened its doors in March 2006.…