Liveblog
This week
27th April 2025 - 1st May 2025
As it happened
Almost 50% of power restored in Spain as the cause of the blackout remains a mystery
Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.
The EU Council president said there are “no indications” that it is the result of a cyber attack.
Dublin Airport advised passengers to check directly with their airline for updates regarding their flights.
Last week
20th April 2025 - 26th April 2025
As it happened
Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Over 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis earlier, including dozens of world leaders.
As it happened
Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne, Bohs v St Pat's - LOI Premier Division
Relive all the action from tonight’s League of Ireland fixtures.
Liveblog
Pope Francis's remains to be removed to St Peter's tomorrow ahead of funeral
The Pope’s body will lie in state for mourners to pay their respects from tomorrow morning.
Liveblog
Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
Last month
April 2025
As it happened
Ireland v England, Women's Six Nations
Scott Bemand’s side welcomed the six in-a-row champions to Virgin Media Park, Cork.
As it happened
Bordeaux Bègles v Munster, Champions Cup quarter-final
The French top seeds hosted Munster at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
As it happened
Cork v Tipperary, Division 1A hurling league final
Rebels win first league title since 1998 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
As it happened
Greece v Ireland, Nations League
Ireland faced Greece as Carla Ward’s side aimed to boost their promotion hopes.
As it happened
US stocks drop sharply as EU considers response to Trump tariffs
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s no justification for the tariffs and insisted Ireland will ‘weather this storm’.
Liveblog
Trump hits EU goods with 20% tariff and rails against foreigners 'pillaging' US
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the measures will only serve to hurt people’s livelihoods on both sides of the Atlantic.
March
March 2025
Under Pressure
Verona Murphy 'fully intends' to continue as Ceann Comhairle as opposition parties draft no confidence motion
Murphy said she rejects the "totally unfounded allegations" related to her role in the speaking time row.
Sinn Féin's chief whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said Murphy has "tonight and tomorrow to consider her position".
Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the opposition’s attitude to the Ceann Comhairle “extraordinary” and accused Sinn Féin of engaging “in bad faith”.
Green Day
The Taoiseach invited Trump and Vance to visit as Washington celebrated Ireland
The Taoiseach wrapped up his St Patrick’s engagements with the shamrock ceremony tonight.
February
February 2025
As it happened
Ireland v Turkiye, Nations League and LOI Premier Division
Relive all the action across tonight’s football as it happened.
January
January 2025
Liveblog
Storm Éowyn: 540,000 premises still without electricity and 138,000 people without water
ESB restoration crews are working around the clock and will provide customers with better estimates from tomorrow.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled in and out of Irish airports
Connacht GAA's €3.1 million Air Dome was destroyed by high speed winds
The full extent of the damage done to the ESB network will not be clear until an assessment is completed over the weekend
