UK Regional Leaders to Sign Independence Memorandum on Monday

Leaders of governing pro-independence parties across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are meeting in Cardiff to sign a memorandum of understanding calling for constitutional referendums, putting coordinated political pressure on Downing Street following recent international remarks on Irish unity. According to reports from the Press Association and The Telegraph, the gathering brings together Scottish First … Read more

Irish Government Cancels Planned Fuel Excise Duty Increases

The Government has confirmed it will stall planned increases to fuel excise duty that were scheduled to take effect at the start of next month, according to a statement issued by Government Buildings on Friday. Government Decision on Fuel Excise Duty Planned excise duty increases for September 1st and October 1st will not go ahead. … Read more

Alison Chawke Released from Prison After Four Weeks for Assault

Alison Chawke, the 41-year-old daughter of prominent publican Charlie Chawke, was released from Limerick Prison on Tuesday after serving just four weeks of a 12-month sentence for an unprovoked assault at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick, according to reports established by The Irish Times. Ms Chawke and her brother, 31-year-old Bill Chawke, … Read more

Jeffrey Donaldson Victims Face Media Frenzy After Verdict

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating social media posts linked to the sexual offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher warned that irresponsible commentary and the identification of victims could lead to criminal charges, as the legal process continues ahead of Donaldson’s sentencing in September. Why is … Read more

Dublin Has the Highest Electricity Costs in the EU

The Dublin Energy Paradox: Why Your Bills Are Skyrocketing If you live in Dublin, you’ve likely felt the sting of a rising electricity bill. It isn’t just your imagination; a new report confirms that residents of the Irish capital are paying more for power than those in any other European Union city. With prices hitting … Read more

Gerry Hutch on the campaign trail; McAdam pledges to expand CCTV – The Irish Times

Campaigning has entered its final stage for the by-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West, with voting scheduled to take place this Friday from 7 a.m. To 10 p.m. With crowded fields of candidates in both constituencies, analysts expect that transfers will be decisive in determining the winners. Counting is set to begin Saturday morning, … Read more

Suspicious betting on Gerry Hutch in Dublin Central byelection – The Irish Times

An investigation has revealed that the majority of funds wagered on the Dublin Central byelection via the Polymarket platform originated from accounts displaying highly suspicious betting patterns. Of the more than $1 million (€860,250) placed on various candidates, 86 per cent was linked to self-trading behavior. This involves placing a bet on a candidate and … Read more

Spending on scheme to fix defects in Celtic-Tiger era apartments could be capped – The Irish Times

The Hidden Cost of the Celtic Tiger: Why Apartment Remediation is Just the Beginning For years, thousands of homeowners in Ireland have lived with a nagging anxiety: the knowledge that the walls, ceilings, or fire safety systems of their apartments were compromised during the frantic building boom of the “Celtic Tiger” era. Now, as the … Read more

Where would Sinn Féin fit in a new ‘anti-woke Left’ in the EU?

The Great Left-Wing Split: Is an ‘Anti-Woke’ Bloc Reshaping Europe? For decades, the political map of Europe has been relatively predictable. The left championed social progress, open borders and environmentalism, while the right focused on national identity, tradition, and market economics. But a new, disruptive force is emerging in Brussels—one that refuses to fit into … Read more