National News

Man (40s) in critical condition after Waterford assault

Man (40s) in critical condition after Waterford assault

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Following the incident, the man was conveyed to University Hospital Waterford for treatment of serious injuries.
Road to €55k: Thousands raised for Meath boy (4) with leukaemia

Road to €55k: Thousands raised for Meath boy (4) with leukaemia

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Doctors have advised that Lorcán urgently needs a bone marrow transplant, a procedure that cannot be carried out in Ireland
Minister says Irish funds for Gaza rebuilding won't be diverted from other programmes

Minister says Irish funds for Gaza rebuilding won't be diverted from other programmes

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

A Government minister has said Ireland's aid contribution to the reconstruction of Gaza will not mean funding is diverted from other programmes
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Eva Osborne Here are the stories making headlines this Sunday.
Watch Enoch Burke confront Connolly saying he is a victim of her ‘gender ideology’

Watch Enoch Burke confront Connolly saying he is a victim of her ‘gender ideology’

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

The former teacher interrupted the presidential hopeful as she prepared to deliver a speech in Limerick on Saturday.
Minister ‘sorry’ for endometriosis treatment waits as she launches new framework

Minister ‘sorry’ for endometriosis treatment waits as she launches new framework

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

The Department of Health described the framework as ‘an important milestone in the evolution of women’s healthcare in Ireland’.
Teenager charged over death of Ukrainian boy at Tusla accommodation

Teenager charged over death of Ukrainian boy at Tusla accommodation

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

17-year-old Vadym Davydenko was staying in the Tusla-managed apartment in Donaghmede with four other young asylum seekers.
Animal charity outraged after kitten found suffocated in plastic bag and dumped in Donegal

Animal charity outraged after kitten found suffocated in plastic bag and dumped in Donegal

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Donegal animal charity, Animals in Need, said the bag was tied so tight it probably was intended to suffocate the kitten before it was dumped.
Ray D’Arcy says he was ‘blindsided’ by RTÉ’s decision to not renew his contract

Ray D’Arcy says he was ‘blindsided’ by RTÉ’s decision to not renew his contract

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

D'Arcy said a senior manager at RTÉ agreed with him that the broadcaster had been “brutal” in the way it treated him.
Dublin firefighter's alleged rape victim changed clothes and brought them to hospital, court hears

Dublin firefighter's alleged rape victim changed clothes and brought them to hospital, court hears

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Terence Crosbie (38) from Dublin is accused of raping an American woman in Boston after St Patrick’s Day celebrations in 2024.
Presidential candidate quiz: How much do you know about Catherine Connolly?

Presidential candidate quiz: How much do you know about Catherine Connolly?

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Test your knowledge of presidential candidate Catherine Connolly by taking our quiz!
Garda loses out on €82k loss of earnings claim after suspension lasting over two years

Garda loses out on €82k loss of earnings claim after suspension lasting over two years

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

The Garda was exonerated more than two years after he was placed on suspension following an incident in April 2021.
Watch: Calls for extra gardaí for Rathkeale after arson attack

Watch: Calls for extra gardaí for Rathkeale after arson attack

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

A video of the fire, as well as images of the charred remains of the camper van, were shared on social media.
Two men (40s) arrested after suspect device, firearms, and drugs seized in Carlow

Two men (40s) arrested after suspect device, firearms, and drugs seized in Carlow

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

A viable suspect device, four firearms, suspected cocaine with a street value of €35,000, and cannabis worth €10,000 were seized.
Met Éireann issues orange and yellow rain warnings

Met Éireann issues orange and yellow rain warnings

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Met Éireann said those in Cork and Waterford can expect heavy rain and possible thundery downpours during the orange rain warning.
Support for Micheál Martin falls to lowest level in over five years, poll shows

Support for Micheál Martin falls to lowest level in over five years, poll shows

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

The poll showed that combined support for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, at 35 per cent, is at a historic low.
How Connolly is leading Humphreys in 'battle of the airwaves'

How Connolly is leading Humphreys in 'battle of the airwaves'

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Catherine Connolly leads Heather Humphreys in every qualifying county head-to-head on local radio
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Eva Osborne Here are the stories making headlines this Saturday.
Two men fighting extradition linked to RUC murder claim authorities cannot hold cases 'in their back pocket'

Two men fighting extradition linked to RUC murder claim authorities cannot hold cases 'in their back pocket'

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

They said the British authorities had made decisions against extradition - or had failed to make a decision - on numerous occasions over half a century.
Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

In a speech to supporters the Fine Gael candidate criticised her opponent Catherine Connolly’s approach to Brexit.

Latest

The Nationalist ePaper

Subscribe to The Nationalist digital edition today from just €1.50 per week

Latest National News