Almost 250 years after the last native wolf was killed, is Ireland ready for the debate about bringing them back?
The Green Party has tabled a Dáil motion calling for wolves to be reintroduced in a bid to help rewild parts of the countryside.
'It's bringing people together': Ireland rugby matches being screened at specially organised breakfast events for people who are homeless
The Simon Community, together with Secret Street Tours, are organising the screenings.
There's been a 50% surge in people seeking services at Dublin's oldest homelessness charity
The increase is being described by the Mendicity Institution as “alarming”.
Coveney on Brexit deadlock: 'We simply haven’t seen any written proposals from the UK to date'
It’s being reported this evening that the UK side are refusing to submit a written document in the ongoing talks.
Farming robots and Marty Morrissey's love island: Everything you need to know about The Ploughing
The traffic, the weather: If you’re heading to Ballintrane we’ve got you covered.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Acceptable in the 80s: Ireland once regarded Mugabe as a respected statesman and honoured guest
The Zimbabwe leader was viewed as a pariah by the West for decades. Things were different in 1983.
PSNI chief moves to clarify 'we will have your kids' threat to paramilitaries
Byrne said he accepted his enthusiasm to speak in soundbites had created a distraction.
Seven wolves have been released into their 'large and stimulating' new home at Dublin Zoo
The pack’s new 4,000 square metre space includes a water feature and three visitor shelters.
Mike Pence departs from Shannon as two-day Irish visit ends
Pence took a stronger line on Brexit during this trip than many had expected.
Why did Jacob Rees-Mogg drag Parnell into last night's Brexit debate?
The Irish nationalist leader got an unexpected mention from the Tory arch-Brexiteer yesterday evening.
The Taoiseach and his partner have welcomed Mike Pence to Farmleigh ahead of a family lunch
The US Vice President stopped by the Áras earlier this morning.
Leo Varadkar hoping for 'family lunch' with his parents, partner and 'friend of Ireland' Mike Pence
Mike Pence’s visit has been brought forward. He’s now due in Shannon today.
Taoiseach accused of 'window dressing exercise' as HSE spending plan announced
Leo Varadkar insisted some politicians had been “scaremongering” over the children’s hospital overspend.
Brexit: UK must pay its divorce bill even in event of no-deal, EU warns
It comes after Boris Johnson insisted the UK would be free from its obligations in a no-deal scenario.
Varadkar says Ireland will vote against Mercosur deal unless Brazil protects Amazon
He also labelled President Bolsonaro’s attacks on NGOs this week as “Orwellian”.
Simon Coveney conveys 'disappointment' with Boris Johnson's four-page letter on Brexit
Donald Tusk has re-iterated the EU’s commitment to the backstop.
From dinosaurs to warrior scarecrows: 16 intriguing events to check out this National Heritage Week
There’s plenty of fun to be had and unusual sights to see as the annual heritage week kicks off.
Circle the date ... Here's why 9 September is set to be a red letter Brexit day in Westminster
It’s all set to kick off again in the Commons from the start of next month – here are the key dates.
Councillors meet with gardaí to discuss Gemma O'Doherty-led protests at Google HQ
Gardaí said they had received over 40 complaints about the Barrow St protests.
Ten arrested after police officer killed while responding to burglary near Reading
The ten arrested, aged between 13 and 30, are being detained under suspicion of murder.
Poll: Should Ireland reintroduce wolves?
It’s a big question, admittedly, and it’s the focus of the latest episode of our Ireland 2029 podcast.
Emiliano Sala exposed to harmful levels of carbon monoxide before plane crash, investigators say
A report shows he had a saturation level of 58% – a level that could cause seizure and unconsciousness.
The Disappeared: Lead investigator says no evidence of human burial at Louth site, after ex-soldier's claims
An archaeologist has examined the site at Ravensdale in the wake of the claims, which were made public last week.
Revolver and pistol seized and two men arrested after 4am car search in Coolock
The loaded guns were seized by gardaí investigating organised crime in the area.
As it happened: Boris Johnson is now the British Prime Minister
Climate activists tried to block Boris Johnson’s path to Buckingham Palace, and protesters booed during his first speech at No 10.
Members of pilot union Ialpa at Ryanair are voting on industrial action
The union said pilots were frustrated at lack of progress in pay talks.
Gone: UK's Europe minister resigns ahead of Boris Johnson's expected election as PM
It’s expected several more high profile resignations will take place in the coming 48 hours.
Smithfield's homelessness tour guide: 'Most locals don't get to talk to anybody who is homeless'
Shane Howell hopes his tour might help shine a light on the contrasts that exist in this corner of the city.
'They said they wanted an obnoxious priest': How Brendan Grace and the Father Ted writers created Fr Fintan Stack
While other actors were “shouting and roaring” at auditions, Grace said he decided to take a different approach.
'One of the great entertainers of this era': Tributes paid as Brendan Grace dies aged 68
The hugely popular comedian was being treated for lung cancer.
Discoloured water on Dublin beaches down to algal bloom, says council
Bathing bans are in place at beaches across Dublin Bay.
'Trump for Taoiseach': Rival protest groups greet President ... well out of view of the President
A pro-Trump demonstration was dwarfed by a much larger ‘anti’ one on the outskirts of Shannon.
Limerick votes for directly elected mayor for the city while Cork and Waterford reject same plans
Waterford has rejected the same proposal. Limerick voted in favour.
When we can expect to elect our first MEPs and other essential things to know about today's counts
There’ll be battles for the final seats in all three EU constituencies while the council seats are almost filled.
Theresa May has announced that she will step down as Conservative Party leader on 7 June
May broke into tears at the end of a statement announcing her departure date.
A Eurovision scoring screw up means rock bottom UK actually did worse than initially announced
In related news, it means Ireland are no longer bottom of the Eurovision table.
Candidates are out making their last pitches for your vote before the broadcast ban kicks in
Meanwhile more than 2,000 people on islands off the west coast are entitled to vote today.
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