Ireland: BreakingNews https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/ 3 BreakingNews https://www.breakingnews.ie/images/logo/logo.svg https://www.breakingnews.ie Taoiseach and Tánaiste pay tribute to 'institution of journalism' Barrai Mescall following his death https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/taoiseach-and-tanaiste-pay-tribute-to-institution-of-journalism-barrai-mescall-following-his-death-1892101.html Speaking earlier today at a Chornobyl commemoration in Cork, the Taoiseach said that Mescall was a “an outstanding Gaeilgoir” who had a particular interest in traditional music. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:47:35 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/taoiseach-and-tanaiste-pay-tribute-to-institution-of-journalism-barrai-mescall-following-his-death-1892101.html Temperatures to remain high but rain could be on the way https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/temperatures-to-remain-high-but-rain-could-be-on-the-way-1892096.html The warm weather is set to continue on Monday, mostly dry with sunny spells improving as the day goes on. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:39:50 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/temperatures-to-remain-high-but-rain-could-be-on-the-way-1892096.html Pianist plays 'chemo concerts' despite having no feeling in fingers from his own treatment https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/pianist-plays-chemo-concerts-despite-having-no-feeling-in-fingers-from-his-own-treatment-1892089.html Donal believes muscle memory helps him play the piano after intensive chemotherapy on the rare cancer numbed the nerves in his fingers and toes. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:51:17 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/pianist-plays-chemo-concerts-despite-having-no-feeling-in-fingers-from-his-own-treatment-1892089.html Complaints about Luas down almost 20% despite record passenger numbers https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/complaints-about-luas-down-almost-20-despite-record-passenger-numbers-1892087.html New figures show a total of 5,780 complaints were reported to the Luas operator, Transdev, during 2025. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:34:58 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/complaints-about-luas-down-almost-20-despite-record-passenger-numbers-1892087.html One person dies in single‑vehicle collision in Co Tyrone https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/one-person-dies-in-single%e2%80%91vehicle-collision-in-co-tyrone-1892059.html The incident occurred in Caledon. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:04:38 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/one-person-dies-in-single%e2%80%91vehicle-collision-in-co-tyrone-1892059.html Woman (80s) dies following collision in car park in Co Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/woman-80s-dies-following-single-vehicle-collision-in-co-dublin-1892050.html The incident occurred in a car park on Idrone Avenue at 10.55 am. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:46:32 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/woman-80s-dies-following-single-vehicle-collision-in-co-dublin-1892050.html Firefighters continue to battle ‘soul destroying’ wildfires in Mourne Mountains https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/firefighters-continue-to-battle-soul%e2%80%91destroying-wildfires-in-mourne-mountains-1892042.html Minister Andrew Muir said the impact of the fires ‘is real and significant’. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:06:31 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/firefighters-continue-to-battle-soul%e2%80%91destroying-wildfires-in-mourne-mountains-1892042.html Man (30s) arrested after woman (65) dies following assault in Co Galway https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/man-30s-arrested-after-woman-65-dies-following-assault-in-co-galway-1891951.html A woman, aged 65 years, was removed from the scene to University Hospital Galway in a serious condition and passed away in the early hours of Saturday. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:05:57 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/man-30s-arrested-after-woman-65-dies-following-assault-in-co-galway-1891951.html Taoiseach describes assassination attempt on Donald Trump as 'very serious and shocking' https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/taoiseach-describes-assassination-attempt-on-donald-trump-as-very-serious-and-shocking-1892029.html Speaking at a Chornobyl anniversary commemoration in Cork city on Sunday, Martin insisted that there can be “absolutely no place for violence in politics.” Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:38:52 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/taoiseach-describes-assassination-attempt-on-donald-trump-as-very-serious-and-shocking-1892029.html Political leaders unite to condemn ‘cowardly’ attack on PSNI station https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/political-leaders-unite-to-condemn-cowardly-attack-on-psni-station-1892023.html First Minister Michelle O’Neill said those behind the attack ‘speak for absolutely no-one’. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:14:06 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/political-leaders-unite-to-condemn-cowardly-attack-on-psni-station-1892023.html