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May 8, 2026
23:55
Ministers rally around Starmer as electoral mauling reignites leadership rumblings23:55
Chris Packham says David Attenborough has been ‘enormous mentor over the years’23:33
RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary woman who was 'full of kindness'23:33
MEPs present awards to Tipperary students who completed European Parliament programme23:33
Shock in the South-East as woman (30s) and infant found dead - Kilkenny Live23:33
Tales of missing number and Offaly jerseys in Armagh outlined at big Offaly football celebration23:25
Southampton charged with breach of EFL regulations for spying on Middlesbrough22:55
Sergej Jakirovic and Alex Neil plan for round two after Lions draw blank at Hull22:55
Two transgender MSPs elected to Holyrood in first for Scottish parliament22:55
In Pictures: Tess Daly and Vernon Kay through the years22:55
Scottish Greens ‘no longer wasted vote’ as party gains first constituency MSPs22:55
We always knew it would be a tough election – Russell Findlay22:55
Neil Lennon delighted as Dunfermline perform ‘minor miracles’ in play-offs22:55
Sir David Attenborough celebrated for ‘lifetime of extraordinary service’22:55
Reform leader Offord brands opponents ‘disrespectful’ at end of election count22:55
We don’t talk about Bruno leaving Man United – Carrick so keen to keep Fernandes22:55
Pep Guardiola: Man City proved they have champions mentality in Everton game22:33
PICTURES: Big celebrations for Laois TY students awarded top prizes by LOETB22:33
Laois community to hold Mass for man killed in Mountmellick cycling accident22:33
Gardaí and family concerned for teen reported missing from Kilkenny22:25
Hull and Millwall share stalemate in opening Championship play-off clash22:25
Labour humiliated in heartlands as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer22:25
John Swinney leads SNP to record fifth Holyrood victory22:25
David Attenborough hailed as ‘remarkable man’ at Royal Albert Hall celebration21:55
Prince of Wales celebrates David Attenborough’s ‘profound’ influence21:55
Aaron Muirhead misses late penalty as Dunfermline edge Arbroath in play-offs21:55
Plaid Cymru ‘ready’ to become the next government of Wales21:33
Taoiseach agrees that more gardaí are needed in Tipperary21:33
PICTURES: Acclaimed songwriter delivers spellbinding performance at Limerick City Gallery of Art21:33
Limerick author speaks openly about pregnancy loss, infertility and endometriosis in new book21:33
Laois land prices in top ten most expensive across Ireland but could have peaked21:33
Development at former Dunleer Railway Station gets go ahead21:33
Donegal veterinary students helping to put Polish GAA club on European stage21:33
Planning sought for Glenveagh National Park bridges and paths refurbishment21:33
Talented Offaly golfer lines up scholarship in USA21:33
Father of five describes 'locking eyes' with alleged attacker before he was shot in Offaly21:33
Dawn chorus in town park in Tullamore hears birdsong from a wide variety of species21:25
Tess Daly and Vernon Kay announce split after 22 years of marriage20:55
Clever creatures help King deliver birthday message to Sir David Attenborough20:55
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to request for a three-day ceasefire20:55
Mikel Arteta responds to criticism of Arsenal’s Champions League celebrations20:33
Taoiseach agrees that more gardaí are needed in Tipperary20:33
COMMENT: Personal growth means constant evolution20:33
Planning for 50-space carpark sought for Tipperary village20:33
"We're not letting this go!" Retired An Post workers protest outside Longford Post Office20:33
Thousands raised as Leitrim Daffodil Day cheque handed over20:33
IN PICTURES: Big gallery of pictures from Kilkenny's league meeting with Offaly20:33
'Somebody will end up hurt' - Calls for changes to major Ardee road that is causing 'road rage'20:33
'Going on since before Covid' - Frustrations at delay in addressing 'exceptionally dangerous' Ardee road20:33
Grief cafés offer lifeline to bereaved parents, says Inishowen mum20:33
Youth football stars shine at the NIYFA Subway Cup Finals Day20:25
Holyrood dynasty ends as Fergus Ewing fails in bid to be re-elected20:25
Ben Stokes impresses as Durham strike bowler in first appearance since Ashes20:25
Curtis Davies labels Middlesbrough-Southampton spygate row ‘crazy’19:55
Downing Street has ‘a lot of listening to do’ after election, says Swinney19:55
Leonardo DiCaprio and David Beckham lead David Attenborough birthday tributes19:33
PICTURES: Looking to own an apartment block? The Old Mill in Waterford is the one for you!19:33
Planning for 50-space carpark sought for Tipperary village19:33
COMMENT: Personal growth means constant evolution19:33
REVEALED: Calls made for local school bus scheme review amid rising demand19:33
UPDATED! Starting point changed for the FTD Brothers' epic Longford run19:33
'Ferocious': Man jailed for using fire extinguisher as weapon against unarmed victim19:33
Over €3m for south Leitrim water mains is welcomed19:33
Laois rental tenants dealing with ‘dampness and mould’ despite soaring rent prices19:33
Louth’s business elite gather at the Spirit Store for ‘A Masterclass in Leadership’19:33
Louth charity Crosscause changing lives in West Africa19:33
PICTURES: Take a peek inside this sleek and sophisticated Carlow home, now on sale for €575k19:33
West Donegal man charged with setting van on fire enters guilty plea19:33
Justice is Served: Moville student wins merit at Law Society national essay contest19:33
‘Shouting’ Belfast man fined for Donegal Town public order offence19:33
Sadness at passing of remarkable world recording breaking goose from Offaly19:33
Scoring threat the key as Offaly make two changes for Tailteann Cup opener19:25
Polanski says two-party politics ‘dead’ as Greens make local election gains18:55
May 2026 elections: Results in maps and charts18:55
Scottish Lib Dem leader hails ‘incredible’ results as party picks up new seats18:55
Swinney ‘certain’ SNP will be largest party at Holyrood after election18:33
REVEALED: Calls made for local school bus scheme review amid rising demand18:33
PICTURES: County Limerick community gathers for local Darkness into Light launch18:33
Kildare man pepper sprayed by gardaí after smashing windows in his grandmother's house18:33
Kildare man pepper sprayed by gardaí after smashing windows in his grandmother's house18:33
Older people in Louth urged to join their local Older People’s Council18:33
Louth County Council Calls on Creatives to Light Up Culture Night 202618:33
In pictures: Official opening of the new Glengad sportsgrounds at The Crua18:33
Missing sections of Glenties footpath ‘pose a danger to pedestrians and cyclists’18:33
Derry celebrates World Diversity Day with a night of intercultural craic18:33
Derry Camogie’s 'leap of faith' delivers two All-Ireland titles18:33
Call for support for Offaly Hospice Foundation during annual Sunflowers Day 202618:25
Buzz Aldrin observations among intriguing sightings in newly released UFO files18:25
Keir Starmer ‘not going to walk away’ despite Labour election woes18:25
Eluned Morgan urges Starmer to ‘change course’ as she loses her Senedd seat18:25
Olivia Dean breaks chart record for British female artist18:25
Angus Robertson says ‘politics is a hard business’ after losing Holyrood seat17:55
Starmer: ‘I’m not going to walk away’ after Labour suffers electoral mauling17:55
Car finance payouts hang in the balance ahead of legal battle17:55
Two bodies found in Tipperary17:55
New Oasis documentary to be shown in cinemas17:55
Lockinge bid low on the agenda for Docklands17:55
‘Only stupid countries don’t shoot back’, says Rubio after clash in strait17:55
Eluned Morgan the First Minister of Wales loses seat in Senedd election17:33
Four-unit apartment block in Longford set for auction17:33
More than 1,000 people in Limerick are waiting to access neurology services17:33
Punk rock band with Kildare links launches new single 'BODY'17:33
Death Notices for Laois - Friday, May 817:33
Laois students celebrate phenomenal wins for digital content creation17:33
'There is a long way to go' - Kilkenny star hints at future of sport in the county17:33
Minister Helen McEntee lauds local enterprise and raises barracks funding during Kilkenny visit17:33
Punk rock band with Kildare links launches new single 'BODY'17:33
Guards to commandeer former Customs post in Border village17:33
Have Your Say on the Future of County Museum17:33
Planning sought for Letterkenny apartments at former café premises17:33
Mayor hosts special reception for St Columb’s College international partnership17:33
Holders Foyle Harps charge into Burkey Cup semi-finals17:33
PICTURES: Huge celebration of traditional Irish music as Offaly Fleadh held in Tullamore17:25
Seven used diesel cars that make sense today17:25
London stocks drift lower as Middle East tension simmers17:25
Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde handed heavy fines after altercation17:25
US fires on two more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz17:25
Ariana Grande announces first single from upcoming album17:25
Firefighters remain at the scene after blaze in Rutherglen shop17:25
Labour to be reduced to 10 members in ‘deeply’ disappointing Welsh elections17:25
SNP campaign director Angus Robertson loses own seat in Holyrood election17:04
Column: More focused discussions needed to advance cause of Irish unity16:55
HSBC sees shareholder pushback against chair at AGM amid climate action concerns16:55
Messier 77: Stunning image shows spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shining bright16:55
Man denies using threatening behaviour towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor16:55
A Piece Of Heaven shines to land Chester Cup16:55
Mother and ex-boyfriend jailed over abuse and death of young son16:55
Burberry bets on British heritage and Gen Z as turnaround to be scrutinised16:55
Department ‘didn’t have clue’ if culvert where boy died was locked, inquest told16:33
Tipperary cyclist with Parkinson's completes marathon-distance challenge for charity16:33
BREAKING: Gardaí and emergency services at scene of incident in Carrick-on-Suir16:33
Ambitious plans welcomed for former Kildare fire station16:33
Older people in Kildare urged to join their local Older People’s Council16:33
Peek behind the curtain of this exclusive Kilkenny property for sale in the city16:33
Older people in Kildare urged to join their local Older People’s Council16:33
Ambitious plans welcomed for former Kildare fire station16:33
‘The grief is constant’: Family reveal lasting trauma after Laura Connolly killed by Louth driver16:33
Derry GP and All-Ireland winner Sinead Faulkner named 'Camogie Volunteer of the Year'16:25
Arne Slot: Liverpool’s changes this summer will not be as ‘drastic’ as last year16:25
Naomi Girma sidelined as Chelsea face Man City in FA Cup semi-finals16:25
Intertek rejects higher £8.9bn approach from Swedish suitor16:25
South East Water boss to step down after damning report by MPs16:25
Lambourn likely to head for Coronation Cup after Huxley triumph16:25
Michelle O’Neill says UK elections on track for ‘seismic change in politics’15:55
New ‘imperatives’ to consider in UK-EU relationship, Taoiseach says15:55
Deputy First Minister says unionism ‘sees through’ calls for Stormont reform15:55
Irish passengers on virus-hit cruise safe and well, says Helen McEntee15:55
TG Jones faces administration if not restructuring by end of July, lenders told15:55
UAE reports drone and missile attack after US says it traded fire with Iran15:55
Reform UK hails ‘historic change’ but pollster warns of peak in support15:33
‘It’s time to increase international aid, not walk away from it’: Tipperary school win national debate final15:33
Council urged to repair surface of public cul-de-sac roads in rural area of Tipperary15:33
New exhibition from Limerick students explores the idea of taking roots15:33
Exhibition: Stunning paintings exploring gardens and seascapes coming to Leitrim15:33
Kildare gardai deliver educational talk to 1st year pupils of this Kildare school15:33
Kildare gardai deliver educational talk to 1st year pupils of this Kildare school15:33
Louth student a finalist at Law Society Legal Essay competition15:33
Major expansion for Sean Dolans GAC as new pitch deal secured15:33
IN PICTURES: Glory for youth teams at NIYFA Cup Finals15:33
Star Offaly forward out as players get chance to impress against Kilkenny15:33
Funds from darts tournament donated to Tidy Towns in memory of young Offaly man15:25
Lambourn hustles to hard-fought Huxley success15:25
Malcolm Offord: I’m in this to be first minister15:25
Painting of Vesuvius eruption by artist said to have seen it to be auctioned15:25
Air ambulance ‘ditched’ into loch during emergency call-out15:25
Gender-based violence centre of talks between Irish and Northern Irish leaders14:55
Labour are ‘hurting’, Sarwar says, as Swinney expects SNP to win election14:55
Lib Dems set to take ‘big step forward’ in Scotland, Cole-Hamilton predicts14:55
World Cup resale tickets now cheaper than those available direct from FIFA14:55
Starmer vows to fight on as Farage’s Reform make major election gains14:55
Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland14:55
Daizen Maeda fit for Old Firm clash as Celtic battle to recapture title14:47
RTE confirms replacement for Late Late Show as it takes summer break14:33
Council urged to repair surface of public cul-de-sac roads in rural area of Tipperary14:33
‘It’s time to increase international aid, not walk away from it’: Tipperary school win national debate final14:33
NOTICE: Two-week long closure announced for road located near Kildare border14:33
New national ‘You Know Me’ campaign encourages adults in Kildare to plan for the future14:33
ICYMI: Kilkenny unveils upgraded flood measures to tackle future weather risks14:33
Kilkenny player bags crucial goal as Ireland secure international soccer title14:33
New national ‘You Know Me’ campaign encourages adults in Kildare to plan for the future14:33
NOTICE: Two-week long closure announced for road located near Kildare border14:33
Redress scheme is ‘back to front’; homeowners must accept repairs before evidence14:33
Disqualified Louth driver fled scene after fatal hit-and-run killed bride-to-be in Lifford14:33
'Young people are demanding it' - Calls for a Gaelscoil in Ardee14:33
Boil water notices lifted in Carrigart, Downings and Cranford after one week14:33
Big attendance expected at plant and craft sale at centre in Offaly village14:25
Rodri remains a doubt for Manchester City’s clash with Brentford14:25
Lib Dem Liam McArthur first MSP returned – winning with record vote share14:25
How to get your teens more engaged with politics14:25
Third British national has suspected hantavirus linked to cruise ship13:55
Godolphin Classic possibles on trial at Lingfield13:55
Icelandic vote on EU membership could be a ‘big moment’ for Ireland – minister13:55
Number of people crossing Channel since 2018 believed to have hit 200,00013:55
Starmer takes responsibility for ‘tough’ election results but vows to carry on13:55
Greens ‘really positive’ about returning three Glasgow MSPs13:33
'Your victory is an inspiration': Ballygunner GAA honoured at 'prestigious' Civic Reception13:33
Condolences paid to Tipperary teacher whose 'kindness, warmth and good humour will be remembered fondly'13:33
Tipperary students win honours at national careers skills awards ceremony13:33
Wind farm firm challenges refusal of its plan for new facility in Limerick13:33
BREAKING: Gardaí recover firearm at Kildare housing estate13:33
TEAM-NEWS: Offaly forward ruled out as players look to stake claim against Kilkenny13:33
BREAKING: Gardaí recover firearm at Kildare housing estate13:33
Just 1 Life event brings road safety message to Louth students13:33
US firefighters ‘learnt an awful lot’ from Carlow Fire Service during visit13:33
SETU Carlow to host Spring Open Day to help future students make 'informed decisions'13:33
Suspended sentence for Derry man who told his wife it would be her last Christmas13:33
Roscrea all set for Darkness Into Light walk13:25
Camilla greets ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles at equestrian event13:25
Joel Dommett announces ‘super late’ birth of second child with Hannah Cooper13:25
‘Committed, violent terrorist’ in court over attempted PSNI station bombing13:25
Derby hopefuls set to gather for 12-strong Dante field13:25
England skipper Ben Stokes strikes early on return to action for Durham12:55
Labour’s Welsh deputy leader concedes historic defeat as Senedd ballots counted12:55
‘No doubt’ EU will meet Trump’s tariff deadline, Irish minister says12:55
Fabio Wardley insists he is here to stay regardless of Daniel Dubois result12:55
King and Queen lead tributes for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday12:55
Vauxhall and Leapmotor collaborate to develop new C-segment electric SUV12:33
Tipperary students win honours at national careers skills awards ceremony12:33
Condolences paid to Tipperary teacher whose 'kindness, warmth and good humour will be remembered fondly'12:33
Local Gardaí take part in Operation Twin Tracks at Longford Train Station12:33
New artists to shine at Limerick college’s arts festival12:33
Massive new Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) planned for this Kildare town12:33
'Take urgent action': Kildare Fire Service issues important warning over these defective products12:33
Laois primary school under construction receives major cash boost12:33
Massive new Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) planned for this Kildare town12:33
'Take urgent action': Kildare Fire Service issues important warning over these defective products12:33
Dundalk and Drogheda competitors take part in National Fitness Inclusion Games12:33
‘The grief is constant’: Family reveal lasting trauma after Laura Connolly death12:33
Court finds Derry woman was victim of fraudulent insurance broker12:33
Students at Offaly secondary school commended for leadership on responsible AI usage12:25
Look Mum No Computer ‘can’t wait to show the world’ his Eurovision performance12:25
Counting under way in Holyrood election as SNP eyes fifth consecutive win12:25
Guillermo del Toro: Weinstein brothers almost destroyed me12:25
Grandmother who lost sight aged 45 triumphs at international ballroom dancing competition: ‘I loved every second of it’12:25
Labour heading for crushing defeat in Wales12:25
Bid for reporting restrictions refused in David Goodwillie private prosecution12:25
Italy’s top diplomat tells Rubio that Europe needs America and vice versa12:25
STV staff walk out on strike on day of Holyrood election count12:02
Shock for locals as over 100 homes planned for grounds of historic Kildare house11:55
Renault 4 ‘Plein Sud’ goes on sale priced at £27,44511:55
Danny Rohl keen to stay at Rangers and ‘set new standards’ next season11:55
The Beat goes on – Paul McCartney releases duet with Ringo Starr11:33
Fitzgerald names youthful team ahead of Tailteann Cup opener against Sligo on Sunday11:33
Road closures announced for three-day major music festival in Leitrim11:33
Seven new apartments planned for Kildare Town11:33
Well-known Kildare shop reopens... with a twist!11:33
BREAKING: Kilkenny team named for must-win Leinster Championship clash with Offaly11:33
Well-known Kildare shop reopens... with a twist!11:33
Seven new apartments planned for Kildare Town11:33
Permission sought for new four turbine windfarm in south Donegal11:33
Death of former Moville PP Fr Paddy O’Kane was ‘preventable’, Coroner’s Court rules11:33
Disqualified driver fled scene after fatal hit-and-run killed bride-to-be in Lifford11:33
Blessing of the Graves arrangements for City Cemetery11:27
Aer Lingus confident summer flights will operate despite rising fuel costs11:25
Birthday tribute to Sir David Attenborough displayed on Piccadilly Lights11:25
Jeep Avenger Electric now eligible for government’s Electric Vehicle Grant11:25
You can’t say no – Greg Davies on hosting Bafta TV awards10:56
PICTURES: Limerick writer launches book which addresses Stanley Kubrick mystery10:55
Potential opportunities for first-time buyers as house price growth slows10:55
British Airways’ parent company expects £1.7bn hit from higher fuel bill10:54
“The underage is on a real upward curve“- Power sees a bright future for Kilkenny10:50
Free entry on offer as Gowran Park gets set to host €200,000 Irish EBF Classic in Kilkenny10:33
Fitzgerald names youthful team ahead of Tailteann Cup opener against Sligo on Sunday10:33
Tipperary-based sausage company launches in stores nationwide10:33
New workbook opens young eyes to Longford’s woodland wildlife10:33
Brian Kennedy to perform concert in aid of Liskennett equine assisted activity centre10:33
Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, May 8 202610:33
GUIDE: See details of the Darkness into Light walks taking place across Laois10:33
Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, May 8 202610:33
Woman fined €320 for speeding at 121kph on Donegal’s Barnesmore Gap10:33
County Derry communities to rise with the sun for mental health awareness10:25
Irish Guineas likely next port of call for Gstaad10:25
10 ways to raise calm and respectful kids the Japanese way10:22
Gardai in urgent appeal for help locating missing 16-year-old boy last seen 11 days ago09:55
Australian women face slavery and terror charges over alleged IS links09:55
Man to appear in court after allegedly threatening Andrew on Sandringham Estate09:33
Tánaiste dismisses concerns over lack of signage on Waterford to Wexford road09:33
Tipperary-based sausage company launches in stores nationwide09:33
Limerick recruits among those who joined as new recruits for the Shannon Airport Search Unit09:33
Leitrim competitors take part in National Fitness Inclusion Games celebrating ability09:33
Antique items and more than €4,000 in cash stolen from Kildare home during burglary09:33
Antique items and more than €4,000 in cash stolen from Kildare home during burglary09:33
Deaths in Dundalk - Friday 8 May 202609:33
RIP: Tributes paid to 'lovely gentlemen' following sad death in Carlow09:33
The Jive Aces pay heartfelt tribute to Derry on Jazz Festival silver anniversary09:33
Man accused of hijacking car and ramming Garda denied bail09:33
Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show celebrates 35 years of success09:25
Luke Littler reveals late post office trip played part in mad dash to Leeds09:25
This is what happens when you speak to a financial adviser for the first time09:25
Michael Carrick admits Sunderland nightmare ‘sticks in memory’ ahead of return08:55
Should you consider solar panels to help lower energy costs?08:55
Imprisoned Chinese journalist’s family pleads for his release over health fears08:33
Slice of Limerick life to be celebrated at launch of local author's book08:33
Uisce Éireann start works to replace old and damaged water mains in Limerick village08:33
Donegal families urged to log onto school transport portal for Friday deadline08:33
Public warned of upcoming closure of busy Dundalk road08:33
Community shows its heart in fundraiser set up in memory of the late Lewis Kelly08:33
Donegal student wins EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award at SciFest regional final08:33
Popular Moville water park Inish Adventures won’t reopen this summer season08:33
Tirlán paid out €19 million in milk payments to Offaly farm families in 202508:25
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England snub is ‘mind-boggling’, says Wayne Rooney08:25
Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers local election losses07:55
How to master eye make-up for hooded eyes07:55
Firefighters work through the night to contain blaze in Rutherglen07:55
Prince of Wales cheers as Aston Villa head to Europa League final07:33
Legal position of a disabled parking bay called into question at district court hearing07:33
Louth Weather: A cloudier day overall with hazy spells of sunshine07:33
Redress scheme is ‘back to front’; homeowners must accept repairs before evidence07:33
Letterkenny woman pleads guilty to drug-dealing offence06:55
Grandmother ‘trapped’ in own home after £13k rogue insulation job leaves her with £20k repair bill and unable to sell06:33
Derry Death Notices - Friday, May 8, 202606:25
Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gains06:25
Rory McIlroy’s major hunt continues at US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania06:25
A look at the main contenders for the US PGA Championship title05:55
Charli XCX releases new single called Rock Music04:55
Trump brands Iran’s leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in strait04:55
Pedro Pascal did not ‘feel any pressure’ when joining Star Wars franchise04:55
Friday’s briefing: European delight for Aston Villa and Crystal Palace02:55
‘National treasure’ and beloved naturalist Sir David Attenborough turns 10002:55
Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election02:55
Labour appears to haemorrhage seats as first local election results roll in02:55
Unai Emery the man with the plan as Aston Villa reach Europa League final01:55
Prince of Wales cheers as Aston Villa head to Europa League final01:25
Rory McIlroy makes single birdie on return to action after retaining Masters00:55
Votes being counted in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership00:25
Hantavirus cruise ship still days away from docking in Tenerife00:25
Shopping visits fall as Middle East conflict takes toll on consumer confidence00:25
Retail footfall down as Iran war saps consumer confidence, industry warns