Irish - Last year 2025
Ireland’s older adults are facing a hidden health crisis: loneliness
Persistent loneliness is emerging as a major health risk for older adults, linked to depression, disease, and reduced quality of life.
Custard creams and Healy-Raes: Inside Kerry Council as 12 Áras hopefuls make their pitch
Twelve prospective candidates made their way to Tralee today for the process of seeking a presidential nomination from the local county council.
Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan
Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.
Sinn Féin gear up for the new Dáil term in battle mode, but remain undecided on Áras question
The party is keen to work more with other opposition parties as the Dáil return approaches.
Varadkar on making 'crass and callous' campaign remarks - and seven other things we learned in his memoir
We also now know how Fine Gael’s presidential candidate Heather Humphreys reacted to the ‘Leo the Leak’ furore.
Not running: McDonald rules herself out of Áras race as party gathers for pre-Dáil think-in
McDonald said her party still has the option of either fielding a Sinn Féin candidate or backing Catherine Connolly.
Budget and Áras race on the agenda as FG and SF gather for party think-ins ahead of Dáil return
The parties will hold separate gatherings in Westmeath and Dun Laoghaire – here’s what to expect.


