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Irish workers set for bonus day off as 2026 bank holiday quirk confirmed
Holidays
A quirk in Ireland's 2026 bank holiday calendar could mean good news for many workers looking ahead to the festive season.
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JD Sports confirms closure of 24 stores as it issues major update
JD Sports
JD Sports has closed 24 UK stores as the retailer warned global uncertainty and rising costs could impact profits.
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Schools set to reopen Monday but disruption 'likely' for bus services amid fuel protests
Schools
Parents across Ireland have been warned that school bus disruption is likely when schools reopen after the Easter holidays on Monday due to ongoing fuel protests and shortages.
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Dublin Airport parrot mystery solved as bird finally reunited with owner
Dublin Airport
A parrot found wandering in Dublin Airport on Easter Sunday has been safely reunited with her owner after being cared for by airport staff.
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Sixth arrest over gang attack that saw Donegal man lose part of skull
Donegal
Charles Dooher suffered life changing injuries in the attack on him and his father on January 20, 2025 – which was so serious that gardai reclassified it as attempted murder.
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Driver caught doing 138km/h in 50 zone as gardai reveal Easter road offences
An Garda Siochana
The extensive roads policing operation began on Thursday, April 2, and ran until this morning.
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Easter Sunday crash tragedy as young man, 20, dies in Antrim collision
Car crashes
A 20-year-old man has died after a single vehicle crash involving a BMW in Co Antrim in the early hours of Easter Sunday.
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Ireland marks 1916 Easter Rising anniversary as President lays wreath in first ceremony
Catherine Connolly
Thousands of people lined Dublin’s main thoroughfare O’Connell Street for an event marking the 110th anniversary of the armed rebellion against British rule in Ireland.
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Stunning scenes at Fairyhouse as huge Easter crowds pack racecourse
Horse Racing
Punters have been enjoying themselves over the weekend at the Fairyhouse Racecourse for this years Easter Festival
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Ireland weather: Storm Eddie fears as Met Eireann warns of 'clash of systems'
Weather
Fears are growing of another potential storm hitting Ireland in mid-April, with Met Eireann warning of a developing clash between Atlantic low pressure and incoming high pressure.
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Mary Lou McDonald issues 'direct United Ireland challenge' to Taoiseach in fiery speech
Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald made a speech commemorating the Easter Rising at Arbour Hill on Sunday
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How to check if Easter eggs are safe to eat this weekend
Easter
Chocolate doesn't expire but experts say there are four key signs to look for including mould, odour, texture and filling quality
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Ireland's next bank holiday date as pressure grows for 3 extra days off
Easter
The Easter bank holiday weekend is underway, but pressure is growing to increase the number of days off to bring Ireland in line with the rest of the EU.
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'Leftover Baileys' warning as Irish homes repeat same Easter mistake
Easter
Experts are warning Irish households not to pour leftover Baileys down the sink after Easter, as the creamy liqueur can cause serious blockages and costly damage to pipes.
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More than 1,200 people detected for speeding offences over Easter weekend
Road safety
One motorist was clocked going more than 40km/h over the limit
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Easter is Rising and Leinster, channelling the GPO, visit Kilmainham Gaol for inspiration
Leinster Rugby
Why not? James Ryan's great-grandfather was treating James Connolly wounds in the GPO all weekend
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'Morning after' drink calculator shows when you're safe to drive this Easter
Alcohol
Drivers are being warned they could still be over the limit the morning after drinking this Easter as Garda ramp up checkpoints.
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Storm Dave chaos at Dublin Airport as flights cancelled and planes struggle to land
Dublin Airport
Storm Dave has caused major disruption at Dublin Airport with 25 flights cancelled, multiple aborted landings and diversions as strong wind batter Ireland under nationwide weather warnings.
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Easter 2026 supermarket opening hours as major changes announced for Dunnes, Aldi, SuperValu, Tesco
Easter
Major supermarket chains including Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Aldi, and SuperValu have announced changes to their opening hours over the Easter weekend, with some stores closing entirely on Easter Sunday
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Customers warned of changes to Luas and DART timetables for Easter long weekend
Luas
Commuters should plan their route in advance
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Storm Dave weather warning extended after sudden change in forecast
Weather
Met Eireann has extended Storm Dave's nationwide weather warning, with up to 13 hours of severe wind and rain, flooding risks and a sharp cold snap expected.
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'Do this before 2pm' warning for Irish homes as Storm Dave nears
Weather
Homes across Ireland are being urged to act before a key 2pm deadline as Storm Dave brings weather disruption risks.
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Ireland weather: Storm Dave fears grow as Met Eireann issues stark 4 day Easter warning
Weather
Met Eireann has issued a four day Easter weather warning with risks of strong winds, heavy rain and possible Storm Dave.
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Aldi to close all 166 Ireland stores this Sunday as shoppers warned
Aldi
Aldi has confirmed all 166 of its stores in Ireland will close on Easter Sunday, with shoppers urged to plan ahead for the bank holiday weekend.
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