The U.S. Embassy says Sinn Féin wasn’t invited to 2026 White House St. Patrick’s Day events, calling their boycott premature.

Dublin City Council to raise social housing rents by 30% starting April 6, 2026, affecting tens of thousands of tenants.

Seven of 18 Irish government departments missed anti-racism reporting deadlines, exposing systemic racism and weak enforcement of national anti-racism efforts.

The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on October 22, 2026, for its second consecutive year, featuring live performances and announcing the winner of the UK and Ireland’s top album award.

In 2025, Ireland saw a major shift to contactless and mobile payments, with cash withdrawals dropping 7.1% and contactless transactions reaching €30 billion, making up 88.7% of card use.

Laya Healthcare raises most premiums 4.7% starting April 1, 2026, with some plans up to 9.6%, while one-third remain stable or drop.

Kingspan posted record 2025 profits, driven by data center demand and expansions, with strong 2026 outlook despite winter delays.

Met Éireann faced backlash in 2025 for inaccurate forecasts during storms and snow, sparking complaints over ruined plans, pay disputes, and regional bias concerns.

Irish pancake costs up 35.2% since 2020 due to rising ingredient prices.

An Irish man, 78, sentenced to six years in prison for five sexual assaults on his four-year-old granddaughter, confessed after she disclosed the abuse during a bedtime story.