Activists say Israeli navy has intercepted almost half of Gaza aid flotilla

Activists on board a flotilla of vessels sailing toward Gaza said the Israeli navy had intercepted at least 19 of its boats as they approached the besieged Palestinian territory. Israeli authorities said the activists, including Greta Thunberg,...

Dublin Resident Competes for a Good Cause To Become ‘Face of Halloween,’ Help Starlight Children’s Foundation

DUBLIN — Terra Jarvis, a Dublin resident, is passionate about improving the health and care of children. She’s also passionate about Halloween. This month, she’s combining the two as part of a nationwide fundraising campaign that celebrates...

Irish citizens detained after Gaza flotilla boats stopped

ShareSave Livestreams from the boats suggest not all of the 44 flotilla vessels have been boarded and evacuated It is understood at least eight Irish citizens have been detained after the Israeli navy intercepted a number of boats carrying aid to...

Dublin Marathon unveils 2025 medal celebrating city landmarks

The medal, which organisers described as “a lasting symbol of a runner’s achievement”, will include the Custom House, the Ha’penny Bridge and the Wellington Monument. It will also feature the Samuel Beckett Bridge, James Joyce and Molly Malone,...

Culture BitesHejaz railway revival: a healing track for the region

This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews tell the story of the famous Hejaz railway, as Turkey, Syria and Jordan prepare to bring a section of it back to life. Back in the 1900s, Sultan Abdulhamid II of the Ottoman Empire...

Ireland’s first wheelchair accessible outdoor pre-school opens in Mayo

Published: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 8:15 AM In a heartwarming ceremony held in Straide, Cnoc na nÓg, Ireland’s first wheelchair accessible outdoor pre-school, was officially opened, marking a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity in early...

Ireland's first Festival of Forestry to be held on Kilkenny border

Ireland’s Woodland Show, the first of its kind in Ireland will be held on October 4 and 5. The show aims to celebrate the benefits of Irish trees and woodlands through woodland talks, information stands, machinery, equipment, demonstrations,...

Will schools close in Ireland as Storm Amy brings flooding, thunder & gale force winds

Parents around Ireland will be concerned about whether their children’s schools will close before the weekend comes. There are several weather warnings in place for the coming days as Met Eireann have alerted people to potential flooding,...

SOJC J-Students Learn from Ireland’s Sports Media

Study-abroad students traveled to Dublin for hands-on experience in sports journalism. SOJC students who participated in the Sports Journalism in Dublin program throw their O’s at Croke Park, Ireland’s largest sports stadium. Photo courtesy of...

Nine Irish citizens among those detained as Gaza flotilla is ‘intercepted’ and Israeli military boards boats

Those on board activists’ vessels include Greta Thunberg and Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews Those detained were Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews, Catríona Graham, Louise Heaney, Sarah Clancy, Diarmuid Mac Dubhghlais, Cormac O'Daly, Colm Byrne,...

Sports participation by members of LGBTQI+ communities continues to increase, but work remains to be done

Sport Ireland publishes its Spotlight on Participation in Sport report, which shows sports participation by LGBTQI+ members of the community has continued to climb. Published: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 9:27 AM While the participation numbers are trending...

Ex-senator Mushtaq, activist Greta Thunberg among 200 flotilla participants arrested by Israeli forces

(Web Desk/Reuters) — The Israeli military on Wednesday attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying aid to Gaza, and arrested around 200 people, including Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg and former Pakistani senator Mushtaq...

Approval of first Belfast City Council Irish language policy 'a historic milestone'

THE first ever Irish language policy approved by Belfast City Council has been hailed "a historic milestone for the Irish language in the city". The policy sets out how the council plans to promote and use Irish across its services, including...

Taoiseach calls for activists detained by Israeli forces to be treated 'properly'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Irish authorities are in touch with citizens on the intercepted flotilla to Gaza as he called for them to be treated “properly and appropriately”.Israeli forces stopped 13 boats carrying foreign activists and aid...

Listen: 14 aid boats stopped carrying foreign activists and aid bound for Gaza

All 96FM News & Sport Pic: Getty Cork man Tadhg Hickey assumed to be among those intercepted. At least nine Irish citizens have been detained including at least two from Cork, after Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza aid flotilla overnight. 14...

Listen: At least nine Irish citizens detained as Gaza aid flotilla intercepted

All C103 News & Sport Pic: Getty At least two from Cork are believed to be among those held. At least nine Irish citizens have been detained including at least two from Cork, after Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza aid flotilla overnight. 14...

National News McDowell says he didn't nominate Steen because 'her election would be step backwards' Writing in The Irish Times, Mr McDowell said he had been "consistently liberal", and felt the Ms Steen's candidacy would be a "step backwards" for…

James Cox Senator Michael McDowell has said he did not nominate Maria Steen for the presidency because "as a liberal, I felt her election would have been a step backwards for the Ireland I believe in". Ms Steen is a conservative campaigner who...

Junior Achievement Ireland, PwC host new schools tech careers project

Professional services firm PwC is supporting Junior Achievement Ireland to help young girls explore a career in technology.The goal of PwC’s Tech We Can programme is to provide greater reach in the DEIS schools, while fostering diversity in...

Doctors sanctioned overseas able to retain licences to practise in Ireland

Doctors who are professionally sanctioned overseas, including for sexual misconduct and patient harm, are able to retain their Irish licences without the public being aware of their offences, an Irish Times investigation has found. The...

Passionate cyclists raise €66,000 for Mayo facility for children with cancer

Published: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 7:45 AM A determined team of 53 cyclists—11 women and 42 men—set off from Westmanstown, Co Dublin, on a two-day, 300km charity cycle to Cong. They were supported by a dedicated crew of seven, including a bike mechanic,...