Filed from the Dublin desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Politics · 27 September 2026
In a bizarre two‑round vote that felt more like a council meeting than a football match, the Republic’s squad decided to honour their fixture against Israel, even as players voiced discomfort and the coach shrugged i…
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Sports · 27 September 2026
The Republic of Ireland soccer squad decides to battle against Israel in a thrilling UEFA Nations League clash, defying calls for a boycott. It all kicked off at a press conference.
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World · 25 September 2026
Macklemore will begin a 'Free Palestine' tour in Dublin, Paris and London, with proceeds going to Palestinian charities, following an unexpected split with Ed Sheeran.
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World · 25 September 2026
The American hip‑hop star has announced a series of concerts billed as the ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after being axed as Ed Sheeran’s support act, with proceeds earmarked for Palestinian charities. His first stop is…
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Sports · 24 September 2026
Brisbane Lions forward Conor McKenna has already wowed with two season‑long freak goals, and fans are hoping his spell‑binding performances will carry the club into a triumphant grand final finish.
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World · 24 September 2026
The Taoiseach, juggling a tight budget and a looming meeting with a New York mayor, reminds Dubliners that resources are limited and fuel excise cuts will be extended. A light‑hearted look at how the government plans t…
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World · 23 September 2026
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission warns that child trafficking remains largely invisible in Ireland, prompting a satirical take on the nation’s knack for turning serious matters into a game of hide‑and�…
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World · 23 September 2026
In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Iranian envoy Steve Witkoff sat down for a friendly chat during their joint visit to the United Nations, discussing topics like the…
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Politics · 22 September 2026
Ireland’s new Prime Minister Burnham is set to meet former U.S. president Trump in New York, a rendezvous that feels more like a stroll through the city’s rain‑laden streets than a high‑stakes diplomatic encounte…
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