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A review of HIQA's regulation of nursing homes recommends greater transparency, stronger oversight and a stronger focus on the lived experiences of residents following high-profile care failings. New consumer protection laws mean people buying financial products online will have the right to speak to a real person instead of dealing solely with chatbots, while also cracking down on manipulative on...

The Government announces tougher anti-litter measures, including increasing on-the-spot fines to €250 and introducing new funding for dog waste bins and cleaner public spaces. Concerns are raised that parents are being pressured into buying laptops and tablets for secondary school students, with calls for greater choice and affordability. Former teacher Enoch Burke is released from prison after al...

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to keep their phone numbers private while raising new concerns about scams and impersonation. Households across Ireland face higher energy bills from today, with renewed calls for greater Government supports ahead of the next Budget. A doctor pleads guilty to careless driving causing the death of his six-year-old daughter following a crash on the M...

Minister Kevin "Boxer" Moran shares his own experience of surviving a suicide attempt as the Government launches a new national strategy aimed at reducing suicide and self-harm. The Midlands continues to mourn following the tragic deaths of three people from Mullingar in a road crash while on holiday in Spain. Residents in Glasson renew calls for a village bypass, citing growing traffic congestion...

Three people from the Midlands lose their lives in a tragic road crash in Spain, with another seriously injured, prompting an outpouring of support for the families involved. Communities in Rhode discuss the opportunities and challenges of becoming a major renewable energy hub, including investment, community benefits and local infrastructure concerns. A major air accident investigation concludes...

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Childminding Ireland warns the new childminding system could drive thousands of childminders out of the profession, putting flexible childcare places at risk nationwide. The family of an Offaly woman who died from sepsis says delays in treatment at University Hospital Galway contributed to her death, following an inquest verdict of medical misadventure. Growing Media Ireland warns 18,000 horticult...

Forest Fest announces its new “Kickin’ Up Dust” arena, giving Country and Americana music a dedicated stage and highlighting the genre’s growing popularity in Ireland. A major energy storage project in Rhode, Co Offaly will use innovative CO2-based battery technology to store renewable electricity, supporting Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future. Concerns are growing over delays in Garda ve...

Homelessness charities are warning that proposed housing legislation could make it harder for vulnerable people to access emergency accommodation, as concerns grow over rising homelessness figures. Tullamore welcomes Ireland’s second Wendy’s restaurant, creating more than 60 local jobs and marking another step in the fast-food chain’s expansion plans. Plans for a €10 million greenway linking Athlo...

Families seeking school places and supports for children with additional needs have been forced into legal battles, with the State spending more than €2 million on related court cases since 2022. A Laois family is raising awareness of sepsis after retired councillor Noel Tuohy survived the life-threatening condition for a second time, highlighting the importance of recognising symptoms early. Conc...

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Overcrowding at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore reaches “black escalation” status, prompting concerns over patient safety and growing pressure on services across the Midlands. A landmark education programme sees prisoners in Portlaoise complete Ireland’s first in-person university-level course delivered within a prison setting. Westmeath Rose 2026 Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh shares her experience o...

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Staff and students at Carlow College stage a public demonstration in a bid to reverse plans to close the historic institution and protect its educational programmes and jobs. Searches continue at a quarry on the Wicklow-Kildare border as gardaí investigate the cold-case murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. New figures reveal more than half a million households are struggling with energy bil...

A Midlands psychotherapist shares his personal battle with gambling addiction, revealing how losses of more than €100,000 left him contemplating suicide before rebuilding his life. New figures show over half a million Irish households are in energy arrears, prompting calls for urgent government action to tackle what is being described as an affordability emergency. Applegreen announces plans to cr...

Homelessness remains at record levels, with the Housing Minister warning the crisis is likely to continue for several more years as demand outpaces supply. Laois County Council approves the rezoning of 25 land banks, paving the way for up to 8,000 new homes across the county. An Athlone man receives a suspended prison sentence and a two-year social media ban after threatening Taoiseach Micheál Mar...

Survivor advocate Hazel Behan speaks out ahead of a Dáil debate on counselling notes in sexual violence trials, saying no victim should have to choose between healing and justice. Violent disorder erupts in Belfast following a stabbing incident, with homes and vehicles set on fire as political leaders condemn the unrest. Scientists and peatland experts gather in Tullamore for an international conf...

A disturbing Offaly case returns to the spotlight as a convicted sex offender who threatened violent attacks against women and girls prepares for release from prison. Grant Engineering announces an €8 million investment in its Birr operations as demand grows for sustainable home heating technology. New figures show learner driver numbers continue to rise across Ireland, with concerns mounting over...

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