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The Late Late Show cancelled again this week as RTE unveils replacement show
The Late Late Show
RTE has cancelled The Late Late Show again this week, with a major film taking over its usual Friday night slot instead.
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Irish drivers urged to fill up before Good Friday as one issue looms
Cars
Irish motorists are being urged to plan ahead this Easter as one issue could catch many drivers out before the bank holiday rush.
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Ireland weather: Atlantic system powers up as Met Eireann warns unusual Easter twist ahead
Weather
Met Eireann says Ireland's weather is set for a dramatic shift as powerful Atlantic systems build, bringing wet, windy and colder conditions with a potential Easter twist.
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Social welfare Ireland: Thousands to get surprise early payment boost this week
Social Welfare
Thousands of social welfare recipients in Ireland will receive their payments early this week due to the Easter bank holiday.
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Spain airport strikes begin as Irish holidaymakers warned of delays and disruption
Spain
Irish holidaymakers travelling to Spain over Easter are being warned of potential disruption as airport ground staff strikes begin.
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Ireland weather to flip from mild to -2C within days as snow risk suddenly emerges
Weather
Ireland's mild start to the week is set to give way to a sudden cold snap within days, with Met Eireann warning of the risk of snow over Easter weekend.
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Dog and cat owners urged to be wary of 'toxic' Easter foods
Dogs
"Easter treats may seem harmless, but many of the foods we enjoy at this time of year are toxic to dogs"
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Pope uses Palm Sunday Mass to reject claims God justifies war
Pope Leo XIV
Palm Sunday marks Jesus’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem in the time leading up to his crucifixion
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Ireland weather: Grim Easter forecast issued as expert warns its 'bad news for home heating oil users'
Weather
The Easter Bank Holiday weekend looks set to be a washout, with wind, rain and bitterly cold temperatures on the cards
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Spain travel warning for Irish holidaymakers as major airport strikes begin
Spain holidays
Irish holidaymakers travelling to the Canary Islands over Easter could face delays and disruption as airport strikes by ground staff begin within days.
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Easter events taking place around country to keep kids entertained
Easter
From Easter egg hunts to Easter themed arts and crafts workshops and tours there are plenty of activities taking place
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Thousands of Irish holidaymakers facing Easter holiday chaos due to airport walk-outs
Easter
This means that many airlines will be left with no staff on the ground at the three airports used by Irish holidaymakers to check in baggage and passengers
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Average Easter egg spend of Irish households calculated as shoppers flag important factor in their choice
Easter
Households with children are expected to spend around €40 on Easter eggs
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Luggwoods launches new dog-friendly immersive Easter Trail experience in Dublin
Easter
Following the trail, visitors board the Luggwoods Eggspress Train, which travels through the forest to an Easter Village. There, children are greeted by the Easter Bunny at his burrow and receive a chocolate egg
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Irish passport holders warned to check these 4 things before booking summer holidays
Irish passport
Holidaymakers are being urged to check four key things on their Irish passport before booking Easter or summer trips.
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Ryanair fumes as 'cheaper flight' booking trick spreads
Ryanair
Ryanair has hit back after a consumer group shared a booking tip claiming travellers could cut the cost of flights by avoiding the airline's 'recommended' fare option.
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Ryanair issues warning over food and drink passengers can bring on planes
Ryanair
Ryanair has issued a warning about what food and drinks passengers can and can't bring on board ahead of the busy holiday season.
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Ireland next bank holiday date as new four day weekend coming
Holidays
Ireland has 10 bank holidays in total this year, and the next one to mark St Brigid's Day is just around the corner.
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Ireland confirms 2026 bank holiday change with bonus day off
Holidays
Ireland's full 2026 bank holiday schedule is now confirmed, including a bonus day off for many workers later this year.
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Bank holiday for St Stephen's Day moved from December 26
St Stephen's Day
Bank holiday dates change each year, depending on weekends and movable holidays like Easter.
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Marks and Spencer issue huge online shopping update for Ireland after cyber attack
Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer has resumed online shopping and Click and Collect in Ireland four months after a crippling cyber attack.
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Marks and Spencer offers discount to Irish shoppers as online store prepares to reopen
Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer is offering Irish shoppers 20% off in stores as it works to fully restore its online service, which has been offline since a major cyber attack earlier this year.
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Next Ireland bank holiday date as change for 2026 confirmed
August Bank Holiday
Ireland has 10 bank holidays in total for 2025 and the next one isn't too far away.
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Exact amount spent by Irish shoppers on Easter eggs but there's a twist
Cost of Living
The analysis which was published by Kantar shows over the last three months, an additional €15.3 million was spent on seasonal Easter confectionery, with 82% of this attributed to Easter eggs alone.
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