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‘A victory for centrist politics’ – Harris hails Kyne’s rare by-election win

‘A victory for centrist politics’ – Harris hails Kyne’s rare by-election win

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Sean Kyne’s success bucks the trend of government parties struggling to win by-elections and maintains the Government’s majority.
Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count

Seán Kyne elected in Galway West after leapfrogging Noel Thomas on final count

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Kyne narrowed the gap over subsequent counts to clinch the seat.
More than 30 Polish and Lithuanian nationals deported from Ireland

More than 30 Polish and Lithuanian nationals deported from Ireland

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Some 34 men – 22 from Poland and 12 from Lithuania – all had a criminal history in Ireland, the Department of Justice said.
Pigeon in a costume cupboard: Odd wildlife callouts at Trinity College

Pigeon in a costume cupboard: Odd wildlife callouts at Trinity College

Sun, 24 May, 2026

In 2024, the university dealt with a series of incidents involving carpet moths in various parts of the campus with spray treatment applied.
Man who died in Enniskillen crash named as 39-year-old Cavan man

Man who died in Enniskillen crash named as 39-year-old Cavan man

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Michael Kenna was from the Belturbet area in Co Cavan.
Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate

Gap between Thomas and Kyne narrows after transfers from eliminated FF candidate

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Fine Gael minister Peter Burke said it had been a ‘very strong election for Fine Gael’.
Firefighters tackle blaze at scrap metal recycling centre in Belfast

Firefighters tackle blaze at scrap metal recycling centre in Belfast

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Around 60 firefighters are dealing with the fire in a ‘large quantity of scrap metal’.
'Penance pints': Confession box unveiled at Meath pub

'Penance pints': Confession box unveiled at Meath pub

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Three Our Fathers and a Bloody Mary - Meath sinners can swap their transgressions for a penance pint at a newly-installed pub confession box
Man suffers ‘life-changing limb injury’ in Newtownards crash in Co Down

Man suffers ‘life-changing limb injury’ in Newtownards crash in Co Down

Sun, 24 May, 2026

A man aged in his 30s who was a pedestrian has suffered a ‘life changing limb injury’, police said.
Dublin City Council says 'bin-raiding' for bottles and cans cost over €500m last year

Dublin City Council says 'bin-raiding' for bottles and cans cost over €500m last year

Sun, 24 May, 2026

A briefing document said the Deposit Return Scheme had forced staff to clean up waste from city streets twice over.
Sinn Féin ‘at a crossroads’ with need to ‘iron out’ position – Holly Cairns

Sinn Féin ‘at a crossroads’ with need to ‘iron out’ position – Holly Cairns

Sun, 24 May, 2026

The Social Democrats leader said she believes voters are looking for a ‘straight-talking type of politics’.
Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

Thomas extends lead over Kyne in Galway West byelection

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Leader of Independent Ireland Michael Collins said it is ‘down to transfers now’
Counting resumes in Galway as Cairns hails ‘stunning’ Ennis result in Dublin

Counting resumes in Galway as Cairns hails ‘stunning’ Ennis result in Dublin

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Holly Cairns said voters ‘know where they stand’ with the Social Democrats.
Who is Daniel Ennis? Former footballer and Dublin's newest TD

Who is Daniel Ennis? Former footballer and Dublin's newest TD

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Social Democrats candidate Daniel Ennis has topped the poll in the Dublin Central byelection
'You were outstanding': Mainly positive messages to Taoiseach after Trump meeting

'You were outstanding': Mainly positive messages to Taoiseach after Trump meeting

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Martin's meeting with Trump came at a dangerous times in international relations
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Sunday's front pages
Sinn Féin’s McDonald says byelections are ‘peculiar’ and no seat is easy to win

Sinn Féin’s McDonald says byelections are ‘peculiar’ and no seat is easy to win

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Mary Lou McDonald said ‘pressure is for tyres’ when asked if her leadership was coming under pressure
Social Democrats' Daniel Ennis elected in Dublin Central byelection

Social Democrats' Daniel Ennis elected in Dublin Central byelection

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Ennis said the party performed well because “we didn’t bend on who we were”.
Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas tops poll in Galway West

Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas tops poll in Galway West

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Fine Gael senator Sean Kyne is on 9,647 first preference votes and Labour councillor Helen Ogbu is on 5,462
Three homes wrapped in greenery

Three homes wrapped in greenery

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Coolmain Castle is a striking historic estate overlooking the coastline of West Cork, combining period grandeur with exceptional natural surroundings. 

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