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This Week - 23 August 2026
A look at events making the news in the past week.
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4 weeks ago
Oberstown Director calls for early intervention to tackle youth offending
After the recent crash on the M9 there has been huge scrutiny on young people who are engaging in crimes and the devastation it causes. Meanwhile sta…
4 weeks ago
Planned increases in excise duty will not go ahead - Government
On Friday the government confirmed that the planned phasing out of excise cuts on fuel will be halted, and that it will agree the next steps this com…
4 weeks ago
EU countries, UK call on Israel to halt West Bank settlement project
Ireland is among several countries calling for a stronger international response against Israel, following the publication of a tender to construct 1…
4 weeks ago
At least 16 killed in Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
Ukraine will mark its independence from the Soviet Union tomorrow, the fifth Independence Day since Russia's invasion began in February 2022. The sur…
4 weeks ago
Iran denounces new US sanctions as Hormuz trade stalls
Iran has condemned plans by the U.S. to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic. Earlier this week the US Treasu…
4 weeks ago
Number of deaths after crash involving car driving on wrong side of M9
Several people are dead after a head-on collision involving a car driving on the wrong side of the M9 motorway in County Kildare. The crash happened …
1 month ago
Kate O'Connor wins European heptathlon gold in Birmingham
The medals gleamed, the records fell, and dreams long chased were finally caught. From the roar of the track to the waters of the pool, this was a we…
1 month ago
Sexual Violence Centre calls for new legislation to tackle spiking
Sexual violence campaigners have said the spiking of drinks - giving someone drugs or alcohol without their knowledge or consent - is far more widesp…
1 month ago
Galway's Cathal Murray: All-Ireland winners shouldn't need to raise money for holiday
In the aftermath of the All Ireland Camogie Final last week the Galway Manager Cathal Murray urged the president of the Camogie Association to create…
1 month ago