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Irish-trained mercenaries in Russia, and today's other top stories from the Irish Times
Libyan soldiers previously trained by former Irish Defence Forces personnel have appeared in Russia and have expressed fears they will be deployed to…
9 months, 1 week ago
Taxi protests, juggling work and sick days, and the best cars to buy in 2026
Taxi drivers are to stage another protest in Dublin this evening in their ongoing campaign against a fixed-fare option introduced by booking platform…
9 months, 1 week ago
Zelenskiy in Ireland, President Connolly's 2018 Syria trip, Herzog Park, and 12 best value restaurants
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in Dublin for his first official visit here. It comes at a fraught time for peace negotiations, w…
9 months, 1 week ago
Creaking infrastructure, playoff in Prague, learning Irish again, and Christmas prep
If you’re commuting to work right now on a jam-packed train or bus, you’ll want to read Cliff Taylor’s look ahead to the Accelerating Infrastructure …
9 months, 1 week ago
Flag wars, Enoch Burke, rent rises, and the Irish Book Awards
A decision has been made not to remove tricolours erected across Dublin city, over fears it could put council workers at risk. Conor Gallagher has be…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Clondalkin attack likened to Mexican cartels, and IP applicants sleep rough to "demonstrate homelessness"
Around 20 male International Protection applicants slept rough on a wintry Tuesday despite thousands of beds available. Sources have told Kitty Holla…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ireland ‘flying blind’ financially, and a new name for Dublin Airport?
“Flying blind” and “budgeting like there’s no tomorrow” – the government’s management of the economy is being roundly criticised by the Irish Fiscal …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Defence Forces Tribunal demands names, and nursing homes want immigration rules relaxed
The Minister for Justice and the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces must hand over the names and contact details of people who may have blocked, or…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Peter McVerry Trust’s peacock enclosure, and Ireland to face Czechia in World Cup playoff
The crisis-hit homeless charity, the Peter McVerry Trust, has revealed a former CEO signed off on spending for a peacock enclosure at one of its resi…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Alert over Russian spy ship, and No Comment from Kneecap
A suspected Russian spy ship, off the coast of Scotland, is believed to planning to enter Ireland’s wider waters. Conor Gallagher is writing about th…
9 months, 3 weeks ago