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World leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly | RTÉ News
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- World leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly | RTÉ News
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- 12:11
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- 14 hours ago
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- World leaders are gathering in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly High Level week.
The annual gathering takes place against the backdrop of war and instability in the Middle East, the continuing war in Ukraine and questions over the future role and operations of the United Nations itself.
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to address the Assembly later in the week.
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- As many as 14 men involved in Omagh bomb plot, inquiry hears | RTÉ News
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- 4:23
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- 16 hours ago
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- The inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing has heard that up to 14 men may have been involved in a conspiracy to attack the Co Tyrone town.
Twenty-nine people, including a mother pregnant with twins, were murdered when the dissident republican bomb went off on the main street.
The inquiry heard that the Continuity IRA and Real IRA had co-operated to carry out the bombing.
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- Do you know what’s in your energy drink? | #RTENews #health
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- 1:02
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- 17 hours ago
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- Young people are the biggest consumers of energy drinks in Ireland, according to new research from Safefood.
But do you know how much sugar and caffeine is in your favourite energy drink?
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- Changes on the way for school meals | #RTENews #education
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- 1:03
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- 18 hours ago
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- A number of changes are on the way to the free hot school meal programme.
It comes after two Government-commissioned reviews revealed shortcomings in the service.
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- IMF Director encourages Irish Government to ‘diversify tax base’ | RTÉ News
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- 12:00
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- 20 hours ago
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- Energy prices around the world have rocketed because of ongoing wars and global uncertainty.
Speaking to RTÉ’s Six One, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said the best protection from "this world of uncertainty" is having diverse public finances.
She has subsequently called on the Irish Government to prioritise diversifying the country's tax base.
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- Energy and cost of oil 'biggest issue on my mind' - Tánaiste
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- 0:26
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- 21 hours ago
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- The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance has said he believes that energy is the "biggest challenge" facing the economy this winter.
Speaking to reporters, Simon Harris said that while the Government will help with energy in some ways in Budget 2027, it will be focused on helping broadly with the cost of living.
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- What's the €100 culture voucher for teenagers? | #RTÉNews #Budget2027
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- 1:00
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- 2 days ago
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- Teenagers are set to receive €100 culture voucher in this year's Budget.
But why? And where did this all come from?
Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan explains.
#RTÉNews #Budget2027
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- Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' | RTÉ News
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- 2:06
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- 2 days ago
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- Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for 'making mistakes' as he performed for the first time since rapper Macklemore was dropped from his US tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
Opening his concert in Philadelphia last night, Sheeran called Israel's treatment of Gazans "disproportionate" and "unjustifiable".
He also said that he was deeply worried about concert venues vetting performers content.
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- Cross-border project explores life after Good Friday Agreement | #RTÉNews
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- 1:02
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- 2 days ago
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- A cross-border project is exploring what peace means to the generation that grew up after the 1998 Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
Tomorrow, on the UN's International Day of Peace, their theatrical performance that will be streamed live he UN's International Day of Peace.
Thirty young people from North and South, who lived together during the summer, will perform 'Project Lighthouse,’ in the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo.
#RTÉNews #goodfridayagreement
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- Protesters and fans share thoughts on Ed Sheeran at gig | #RTÉNews #edsheeran #macklemore
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- 1:06
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- 2 days ago
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- Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field as fans arrived for Ed Sheeran's concert.
Some fans criticised the demonstration, vocalising their support for Sheeran.
Speaking before the opening of his solo show, the star responded to the fallout over rapper Macklemore being dropped from his Loop tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage earlier in September.
He said the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel were "horrific" and he considered what was happening in Gaza now to be "catastrophic and unjustifiable".
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- Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is ‘unjustifiable’ | #RTÉNews #edsheeran #macklemore
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for making "mistakes", as he resumed his Loop tour in Philadelphia by addressing the controversy that has engulfed the tour.
Speaking before the opening of his solo show, the star responded to the fallout over rapper Macklemore being dropped from the tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage earlier in September.
He said the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel were “horrific” and he considered what was happening in Gaza now to be “catastrophic and unjustifiable”.
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- US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland | RTÉ News
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- NATO has welcomed the announcement that an agreement will soon be signed by the United States, Denmark and Greenland for the US to develop a significant military presence.
The deal would also prohibit US adversaries from building their own bases on the island, according to President Donald Trump.
Denmark and Greenland have said that any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty.
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- Nikita Hand credits mother with saving her life | #RTÉNews #ireland #nikitahand
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- 0:49
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- 3 days ago
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- Nikita Hand, who won a civil case against former MMA fighter Conor McGregor, has credited her mother with saving her life.
In November 2024, a jury at the High Court found that Mr McGregor raped Ms Hand in a hotel room in December 2018 and awarded her almost €250,000 in damages.
Speaking on RTÉ's Brendan O'Connor programme today, Ms Hand said after the assault, her mother insisted that she report the rape and receive proper care.
#RTÉNews #ireland #nikitahand
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- Mural of Macklemore painted in Gaza | #RTÉNews #gaza #art #palestine #news
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- 0:17
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- 3 days ago
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- Artists in Gaza have painted a mural of Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag on a slab of concrete in the ruins of Gaza City.
This comes after the US rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's upcoming Loop tour over his comments about Gaza.
Sheeran said earlier this week that Macklemore's removal had been the decision of tour promoter Messina Touring Group rather than his.
Messina Touring Group separately confirmed that it had been notified by venues hosting upcoming dates that they would not allow concerts to take place with Macklemore on the line-up.
#RTÉNews #gaza #art #palestine #news
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- Taoiseach meets UK Prime Minister at Number Ten North | RTÉ News
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- 4:14
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- 4 days ago
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- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Manchester today, the location of Mr Burnham's flagship project, 'Number Ten North'.
Reaffirming their support for the Good Friday Agreement, the two leaders discussed the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy legislation - and their desire to make power sharing at Stormont work better.
Despite President Donald Trump's recent comments backing a united Ireland, a referendum on Irish unity was not discussed.
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- Neeson says ‘rage’ motivated him to produce new film #RTÉNews #liamneeson
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- 0:39
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- 4 days ago
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- Liam Neeson says he was compelled by ‘rage’ to bring his new film ‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ to the silver screen.
The drama centres around local historian Catherine Corless’ research into the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Co Galway.
Her investigation led to the discovery of the remains of nearly 800 children that been buried in unmarked graves on the property.
Mr Neeson, who produced the film, said that he was “deeply moved” and “wanted to do something about it”.
The Lost Children of Tuam premieres tonight and will be released in Irish cinemas on 25 September.
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- Dublin duo bag exclusive Oprah interview | #RTÉNews #ireland #oprah
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- 1:16
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- 4 days ago
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- Two 18-year-old podcasters from Dublin bagged an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Glen Anderson and Ben Hanlon, spoke to the media mogul after Glen pitched the interview to the TV host's longtime friend and colleague Gayle King outside Oprah's hotel.
#RTÉNews #ireland #oprah
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- Ryanair's CEO apologises for calling competitors 'high-fare rapists' #ryanair #michaeloleary
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- 1:09
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- 4 days ago
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- The Chief Executive of Ryanair Michael O'Leary has apologised "sincerely and unreservedly" for using the term "high-fare rapists" in reference to the airline's competitors.
Mr O'Leary had been accused of "trivialising" rape after making the remarks last week.
In a video posted on YouTube, Mr O'Leary said that he has come to realise that the word has caused considerable "upset and offence" to a wide number of people, "especially to victims and survivors".
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- Culture Night 'an invitation for everyone' | #RTÉNews #culturenight #book #literature #ireland
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- 0:56
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- 4 days ago
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- Booker long-listed author Djamel White is the literary ambassador for Culture Night.
He says the nationwide event is "an invitation for absolutely everyone and anyone".
Tonight marks the 21st edition of Culture Night as hundreds of events celebrating art, music and literature will take place in villages, towns and cities.
#RTÉNews #culturenight #book #literature #ireland
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- Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes on display | #RTENews #london
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- 1:10
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- 4 days ago
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- Hundreds of events in Cork, Kerry for Culture Night | #RTENews #culturenight
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- 1:09
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- 4 days ago
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- Cork and Kerry are set to host over 380 free events as part of Culture Night 2026.
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- Tour tells story of black Irish history in Dublin | #RTENews #culturenight
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- 1:39
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- 4 days ago
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- A walking tour tracing over 300 years of black Irish history in Dublin is taking place this Culture Night.
Anti-racism activist Jess Majekodunmi uses records and her own family history to tell the stories she says are often forgotten.
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- Carney tells EU that Canada and Europe are ‘stronger together’ | #RTENews #canada
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- 1:07
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- 4 days ago
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- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he ‘welcomes the ambition’ of the proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first ‘associate member’.
Mr Carney told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the EU and Canada hold common values and ‘were stronger together’.
The proposal was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday.
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- US federal probe targets multi-million dollar Irish scam gang | Prime Time
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- 6:57
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- 4 days ago
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- US federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, are involved in a multi-state investigation into an Irish criminal fraud and construction scam gang.
Seattle homeowner David Diedrick tells Prime Time how he was targeted after a man with an Irish accent offered to repair his chimney — and how a $2,300 estimate ultimately resulted in him paying more than $8,000 for unfinished work.
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- RTÉ will not participate in or broadcast Eurovision 2027 | #rtenews
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- 0:48
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- 5 days ago
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- RTÉ has confirmed that Ireland will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest and that it will not broadcast the competition.
In a statement, the broadcaster said its position on participation "remains unchanged", citing the ongoing loss of life in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.
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- Political fallout continues over Garda whistleblower programme | Prime Time
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- 13:00
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- 5 days ago
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- Political fallout continues following an RTÉ Investigates programme in which four Garda whistleblowers spoke publicly about their experiences.
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- US homeowner on being targeted in scam by Irish 'builder' | #rtenews
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- 1:46
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- 5 days ago
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- US federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, are involved in a multi-state investigation into an Irish criminal fraud and construction scam gang, RTÉ Prime Time has learned.
Police say victims have lost tens of millions of dollars, with around 30 people suspected of involvement in the Pacific Northwest alone.
Seattle homeowner David Diedrick told Prime Time how a man with an Irish accent offered to repair his chimney for $2,300. He ultimately paid more than $8,000 for work he says was left unfinished.
Speaking to Prime Time, Mr Diedrick said: "I have some shame. I feel like I know better. I shouldn’t have fallen for this."
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- Canada and Europe 'stronger together', Carney tells EU | RTÉ News
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- 4:31
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- 5 days ago
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- The US President has threatened to increase tariffs on the European Union after Canada was invited to become the bloc's first associate member.
Donald Trump described the move as laughable.
The proposal was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament that Canada welcomes the ambition, but that his country is not seeking to become a full member of the EU.
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- Minister accused of 'incompetence' over Garda protected disclosure | RTÉ News
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- 4:57
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- 5 days ago
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- There is growing political pressure on senior garda management following last night's RTÉ Investigates programme on garda whistleblowers.
Two people who handled protected disclosures alleged that senior management undermined reforms introduced to protect those who speak out.
The issue dominated the Dáil this afternoon - where the Opposition criticised the treatment of whistleblowers.
Labour TD Alan Kelly has accused Minister Helen McEntee of either "incompetence or a mistake" in her handling of a protected disclosure when she was justice minister.
Minister McEntee rejected the claims and said that she had pursued accountability and oversight at all times, even at the risk of becoming unpopular.
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- Trump threatens to cut trade with EU over Canada association plan #RTÉNews #eu #canada #donaldtrump
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- 0:28
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- 5 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade with the European Union over the prospect of Canada becoming its first associate member.
Mr Trump described it as “laughable”, adding that if the move went ahead it would be “a hostile act”.
Canada and Europe have been edging closer together, largely thanks to the hostility and trade disputes involving both sides under the Trump administration.
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- Healy-Rae says attack on brother 'just not on' | #rtenews
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- 1:03
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- 6 days ago
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- Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was taken to hospital after he was assaulted in Dublin.
Mr Healy-Rae was assaulted by a lone man when his car was stopped in traffic on Cork Street in central Dublin, shortly after 4pm.
He was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, which were not life-threatening.
His brother, fellow Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae, told the Dáil that the attack was "just not on".
"Somebody who was doing his work, or wherever he was going, stopped on the road and someone hit him - it's not good enough," he said during a debate on a bill on garda powers.
"I hope he'll be alright. I hope his family will be alright," he said.
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- EU 'opening door' for Canada to become associate member | RTÉ News
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- 5:58
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- 6 days ago
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- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that she wants Canada to become the first associate member of the bloc.
Speaking during her annual state of the union address in Strasbourg, Ms von der Leyen said that going it alone was not an option.
While the possible move was flagged earlier this week when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that he wants a "unique alliance" with the EU, confirmation of an associate member plan is a significant development.
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- Garda whistleblower unit members allege reforms undermined | RTÉ News
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- 4:06
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Two people who handled protected disclosures made by whistleblowers in An Garda Síochána have themselves blown the whistle, alleging that reforms introduced to protect those who speak out have been undermined by senior management.
They are among four garda whistleblowers speaking publicly for the first time in an RTÉ Investigates programme.
In the Dáil, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said whistleblowers are targeted, penalised and vilified by those at the very top for making disclosures of wrongdoing.
The allegations that whistleblowers were undermined by senior Garda management were raised as TDs returned to Leinster House.
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- Locals support Aaron Rowe's decision to quit Ed Sheeran tour #RTÉNews #aaronrowe
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- People in Monkstown Farm in Dublin have voiced their support for local singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe after he pulled out of Ed Sheeran's US tour.
Rowe pulled out of the superstar's tour in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who was dropped following his on-stage pro-Palestinian comments.
Two other support acts - Finneas and Lukas Graham - have also pulled out, along with Beoga, Sheeran's backing band.
Sheeran has said the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the promoters, not by him.
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- Limerick weightlifter inspires younger athletes | #rtenews
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- 0:25
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- 6 days ago
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- A Limerick woman who took up Olympic weightlifting a year and a half ago is being hailed as an inspiration to younger athletes.
Gillian Hession is preparing to represent Ireland in her second World Weightlifting Masters Championship in Greece, in a category for women aged between 45 and 49.
'I'll just go for it,' she said, as she finalised her preparations at Cork Weightlifting Club.
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- EU proposes ban on social media access for under 13s | #RTENews
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- 0:51
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- 6 days ago
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- The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media access for under 13s as part of a new Kids Act.
In her State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the proposed act will have a 'gradual and differentiated approach'.
#socialmedia #socialmediaban #eu
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- As it happened: US President Trump in Ireland | RTÉ News
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- 0:00
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- 6 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump is in Ireland for a two-day visit.
He met with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin on courtesy calls in Dublin.
He also made a speech at the US Ambassador's Residence in the Phoenix Park.
President Trump is also attending the Irish Open, which taking place at his Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg.
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- At least 16 killed after war-damaged building in Gaza collapses #RTÉNews #gaza
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Rescuers are combing through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building in Gaza that collapsed overnight, killing at least 16 Palestinians including children and trapping dozens of others beneath the rubble.
Nearly 100 more people are believed to be under the rubble.
Some UN agencies are taking part in the rescue efforts, which have been described as difficult due to the lack of proper machinery.
Israel’s assault on Gaza - launched after Hamas’ deadly raid into Israel in October 2023 - has generated around 61 million tonnes of wreckage and debris that could take seven years to clear, according to the United Nations.
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- EU ‘opening door’ for Canada to become associate member #RTÉNews
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become its first associate member.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is a special guest of the European Parliament this week, had previously said that he wants a “unique alliance” with the EU.
Mr Carney’s European trip follows a historic breakdown in Canada-US relations after trade talks collapsed last month.
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- Three killed in news helicopter crash in Los Angeles #RTÉNews #LA
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Three people were killed when a US news media helicopter covering a fatal bus crash came down in a Los Angeles neighbourhood.
Aerial footage showed a large fire that appeared to involve shipping containers and cars, and the wreckage of a helicopter.
During live coverage on NBC4, a news anchor confirmed it was the local news station’s helicopter.
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- Garda whistleblowers’ unit blows the whistle #RTÉNews #ireland
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- 1:51
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- 6 days ago
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- Two people who worked with the Garda unit responsible for protecting whistleblowers have themselves blown the whistle.
Garda Donal Corcoran and senior civilian official Rose Sweeney were connected to the Garda Protected Disclosures Office, handling disclosures concerning alleged wrongdoing within the force.
They allege that reforms designed to protect Garda whistleblowers and ensure allegations of serious wrongdoing are fairly investigated have been undermined by decisions and actions of senior management.
Both allege that whistleblowers have been penalised for coming forward and believe they themselves were penalised for protecting Gardaí who made disclosures. Both say they have been “forced out” of their roles and are currently dependent on social welfare payments.
They are among four Garda whistleblowers speaking publicly for the first time to RTÉ Investigates, three of whom are still serving in the organisation.
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- Noah Donohoe inquest: Authorities and PSNI criticised but not found culpable | RTÉ News
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- 5:14
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- 7 days ago
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- A unanimous verdict has been reached in the inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe, with Stormont's Department for Infrastructure criticised over the maintenance of the storm drain his body was found in.
The jury found that 14-year-old Noah Donohoe died by drowning on the evening he disappeared in June 2020.
While being critical of the Department and the PSNI, the jurors found that neither had contributed to the schoolboy's death.
Noah's mother, Fiona Donohoe, disagrees, claiming the department and police "sought to blame Noah" to deflect from their own failings.
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- Noah Donohoe’s mother criticised authorities following son’s inquest #RTÉNews #noahdonohoe
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- 1:19
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- 7 days ago
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- The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe has found that Stormont’s Department for Infrastructure failed in its maintenance of the storm drain where the Belfast schoolboy’s body was located.
The jury also identified failings made by the PSNI during its investigation, however, it concluded that these errors did not contribute to Noah’s death.
The 14-year-old’s naked body was discovered six days after he went missing in June 2020.
Noah’s mother, Fiona Donohoe, says the department and police “sought to blame Noah” to deflect from their own failings.
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- 250,000 expected to attend National Ploughing Championships | RTÉ News
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- 15:59
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- 7 days ago
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- Around a quarter of a million people are expected to attend this year's National Ploughing Championships, which got under way in Screggan, Co Offaly today.
President Catherine Connolly officially opened the event, which takes place against the backdrop of a number of prominent issues facing the country's farmers, including the rising cost of energy and climate change.
This is the fifth time Screggan is hosting the event, which runs from today until Thursday.
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- Irish stars support Macklemore after tour removal | #RTENews #macklemore
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A number of Irish celebrities have shown support for Macklemore after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour.
The US rapper was removed from the line-up for Sheeran’s concerts after venues objected to his onstage remarks in support of Palestine.
Irish artists like Kneecap, CMAT, Hozier, Nicola Coughlan and Nell Mescal are among a long list of celebrities who have shown their support for the rapper.
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- ‘There’s no difference between a woman and man on the farm’ | #RTENews
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A sheep farmer who shares snippets of her daily life to social media thinks it is ‘amazing’ to see so many young female farmers posting about their work.
Annie McGuinness says sharing their experiences on the farm shows ‘there is no difference between a woman and a man when it comes to farming’.
#ploughing #farming #youngfarmer #ireland
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- Marty Whelan on loving life - and work - at 70 #RTÉNews #ireland
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- One of the most familiar voices in Irish broadcasting has been inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame.
Marty Whelan’s RTÉ radio career began in 1979 and he is now best known to listeners as the presenter of the award-winning Marty in the Morning on RTÉ lyric fm.
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- ‘We fully understand the pressures on people’ - Taoiseach #RTÉNews
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said next month’s Budget will take into account the effects of rising fuel and energy prices ahead of fuel supports unwinding from 1 November.
It comes after the Irish Road Haulage Association said that the Government were “fooling themselves” if they believed prices will have fallen before then.
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- ‘I just love it’ - Ploughing under way in Co Offaly | #RTENews
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The National Ploughing Championships are under way in Screggan, Co Offaly with up to 80,000 people expected to attend.
#ploughing #ploughing2026 #ireland
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- Oasis to play Slane Castle in September 2027 | RTÉ News
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Oasis have announced they will play two nights at Slane Castle on the 4 and 5 of September 2027.
The Slane dates are part of a new world tour which will also see them play concerts in the UK, Europe and the US.
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