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From a kitchen in Artane to some of the biggest stages in the world, U2 have spent five decades making music together.

The top junior surfers from 20 countries across Europe are set to compete at the EuroSurf Junior Championships in Bundoran, County Donegal over the next week.

Some students told RTÉ they are spending up to four hours a day travelling to and from college, with long commutes affecting their sleep, studies and social lives

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for grant-based international support at the United Nations General Assembly to help the Himalayan nation recover ⁠from the glacier flood that killed at least 1,450 people.

Pope Leo XIV flies to France today for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years.

The Taoiseach has said that when the true horrors of Gaza "are finally and fully revealed, it will shame the world".

New research has found that women aged 50-65 are leaving the workforce earlier than men, reducing the pool of experienced talent available for senior leadership and board roles.

Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in their 3-1 UEFA Nations League defeat on Thursday by using the corner flag to simulate a gun.

The Republic of Ireland were left to count the cost of another poor start to a competitive campaign as they fell foul of a late Vedat Muriqi winner in their UEFA Nations League opener at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina.

Republic of Ireland are in Pristina to take on Kosovo at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium for this UEFA Nations League tie.

Revolut customers in Ireland are among those impacted by a data breach at a third-party provider, a second this month.

Parents will no longer be "forced to immediately choose between male and female" on their child's birth certificate if a child is born with intersex characteristics, under a bill proposed in the Dáil today.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government is concerned generally about advances in technology and how it can be used in a negative way in terms of penetrating utilities or government systems.

A duet between Bono and Dolly Parton is one of the tracks on U2's new album, Carnaval de Luz, which will be released on Friday, 13 November.

A British farm has broken its own world record for the largest squash mosaic, using 10,000 pumpkins and squashes to create a mosiac of David Attenborough.

Garvaghy Road residents have said they will "mobilise" and "come together" if an Orange Order parade is allowed to march through their community.

Lisa O'Rourke has won a gold medal in the women's 80kg category at the European Elite Boxing Championships in Bulgaria.

NATO is "ready" for Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, the alliance's secretary general has said, urging increased support for Ukraine in response to Moscow's actions.

Macklemore has announced a Dublin concert as part of his new Free Palestine Tour, following his removal from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's US tour earlier this month.

Dozens of envoys from across the world walked out of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the UN in protest at the Israeli leader.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a difficult reelection campaign at home, addresses the UN where he is expected to lash out at both enemies and allies that have crossed him in recent months.

A member of the Irish delegation will be present for the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech later today at the UN General Assembly, according to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

The line-up for Friday's Late Late Show on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player has been announced, with "top names from the worlds of sport and entertainment" joining host Patrick Kielty.

A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the seizure of multiple improvised explosives in Co Louth.

Rank-and-file gardaí are set to withdraw from overtime in Dublin on five dates next month, including the day the Budget is announced as well as Halloween, as part of industrial action calling for better conditions and pay.

A political party employee has failed to secure statutory redundancy for 43 years' "long and distinguished" service after taking early retirement following the last general election.

Some vegetable growers had to pay nine times the normal amount to water their crops during this summer's drought conditions, a new report by Teagasc has found.

Revolut customers in Ireland are among those impacted by a data breach at a third-party provider.

The HSE incurred charges of €8.4 million for Covid vaccines in 2025 that had reached their expiry dates or were determined to no longer be clinically suitable for use.

A knife attack on the grounds of a Benedictine abbey ⁠in southern Poland left one person dead and at least four injured, local media reported.

Tusla's school attendance summit is taking place today, with more than 300 representatives meeting to discuss the growing issue of school absenteeism.

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said the Government will provide certainty around excise cuts on petrol and diesel for the winter.

The University of Galway has written off €1.6 million on expenses incurred for a student record management system, the Public Accounts Committee has heard.

A man who escaped from custody in Northern Ireland has appeared in court after being arrested in Co Donegal yesterday.

Total employment in the pharmaceutical and medical technology sector increased by 60% between 2019 and 2025 and the wage bill rose by 98%, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

A large crowd turned out at Finn Valley Athletics Club in Stranorlar, Co Donegal last night to welcome home European 800m gold medallist Mark English.

A large crowd turned out at Finn Valley Athletics Club in Stranorlar, Co Donegal last night to welcome home European 800m gold medallist Mark English.

The Government's proposed €2,000 grant to scrap kerosene and oil boilers will "partially" help to address overdependence on fossil fuels, an expert in sustainable energy has said.

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has resumed hearing evidence as part of investigations into the atrocity.

A move to stop supermarkets from discounting the price of alcohol through the use of loyalty points has been described as "modest" by Alcohol Action Ireland.

The chairperson of a children's residential and aftercare group has said early supports are needed for families whose children are involved in anti-social behaviour and crime to prevent crime "spiralling" further.

A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of Robbie Lawlor in Belfast almost six and a half years ago.

A rogue OpenAI model bypassed safeguards during training and hacked an Australian government website, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said as he admonished the ChatGPT creator over an "obviously unacceptable" breach.

Meta has unveiled several new wearables powered by its AI models, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, amid global concerns about privacy and the filming of women and girls without their consent.

Dolly Parton's sister has denied there is a feud within the family after a temporary restraining order was granted against the late country star's nephew.

Almost every country in the world has a seat at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

A federal judge has ordered US President Donald Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional.

After almost four decades of keeping the abuse to himself, Declan Roche has now decided to speak publicly about it for the first time

Sean Kinsella can't walk through Ballymun in Dublin without being stopped by people who know him.