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Hamnet director Chloe Zhao says the hit film has ‘some energy’ from Ireland

Hamnet director Chloe Zhao says the hit film has ‘some energy’ from Ireland

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

The film, which took home two gongs at this years’ Bafta film awards, showcases Irish talent.
Flights to Dublin cancelled as Storm Hernando closes in on US east coast

Flights to Dublin cancelled as Storm Hernando closes in on US east coast

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Flights to JFK airport in New York, Newark airport in New Jersey and Boston airport are affected.
Jessie Buckley secures historic Bafta win

Jessie Buckley secures historic Bafta win

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

The Tánaiste congratulated the Irish actress after she won the Best Actress award.
Martin faces complex Trump meeting, Sinn Féin criticised over White House claim

Martin faces complex Trump meeting, Sinn Féin criticised over White House claim

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Jessie Buckley and Teyana Taylor bring drama to the Bafta red carpet

Jessie Buckley and Teyana Taylor bring drama to the Bafta red carpet

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Jessie Buckley donned an electric blue Grecian-style gown to walk the red carpet.
Foo Fighters fans rush to buy tickets for surprise Dublin gig

Foo Fighters fans rush to buy tickets for surprise Dublin gig

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

The tickets could only be purchased, in person, from a location in the city centre.
Driving instructor spent an entire lesson watching a movie on his phone

Driving instructor spent an entire lesson watching a movie on his phone

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

The RSA said they had been contacted by more than 160 unhappy learner drivers last year about the quality of driving lessons and instruction.
Three dead and four injured in Co Tyrone collision

Three dead and four injured in Co Tyrone collision

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

The crash happened on Saturday night on the Armagh Road
Public called for Taoiseach to intervene in Palestine Action hunger strikes

Public called for Taoiseach to intervene in Palestine Action hunger strikes

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Documents seen by Breakingnews.ie through the Freedom of Information Act 2014, show concern by the public about the condition of the hunger strikers in prison.
Man (20s) arrested after €500k of cannabis seized in Co Dublin

Man (20s) arrested after €500k of cannabis seized in Co Dublin

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

A van was intercepted and stopped in the Swords area of North Dublin.
Three stylish urban homes worth a look

Three stylish urban homes worth a look

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Ireland’s residential market continues to impress with character-filled homes that blend modern living with architectural charm
Man (20s) arrested after scrambler motorbikes, drugs, and weapons seized in Dublin

Man (20s) arrested after scrambler motorbikes, drugs, and weapons seized in Dublin

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

This was part of a day of action which saw 18 searches in Finglas, Cabra and Blanchardstown.
Family of Jo Jo Dullard 'reassured' by Garda Commissioner's comments during latest search

Family of Jo Jo Dullard 'reassured' by Garda Commissioner's comments during latest search

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

A search linked to the murders of the two missing women has been ongoing for the past week at Castleruddery Upper a site between Dunlavin and Baltinglass.
Girl (16) dies in hit-and-run incident in Co Meath as man (20s) arrested

Girl (16) dies in hit-and-run incident in Co Meath as man (20s) arrested

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

The pedestrian, a 16-year-old female, was treated at the scene before being transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where she was later pronounced deceased.
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

A look at the biggest stories in Sunday's papers.
Woman (80s) dies in single vehicle collision in Co Galway

Woman (80s) dies in single vehicle collision in Co Galway

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

The collision occurred around 8:15 pm, when emergency services responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision at Rooaun.
Over €1m of cigarettes seized in Co Mayo

Over €1m of cigarettes seized in Co Mayo

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

A search was carried out of a residential property under a search warrant by gardaí, where cigarettes worth €1,100,000 were found.
Two men charged in connection with Temple Bar assault

Two men charged in connection with Temple Bar assault

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

The man remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Man and woman die in Co Waterford collision

Man and woman die in Co Waterford collision

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Forensic investigators carried out a technical examination of the scene and the road has now been reopened
Sinead Gorey brings Irish pub culture to London Fashion Week

Sinead Gorey brings Irish pub culture to London Fashion Week

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Gorey paired nostalgia with avant-garde corsetry for her latest collection.

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