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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for March 19, 2026

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world

22:41:47 Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck key gas field

21:54:03 Americans believe Trump will send troops into Iran, and don't like the idea, poll finds

21:25:24 Swinney calls on PM to host four nations energy summit amid Middle East conflict

18:04:45 Nigel Farage says all mass religious observances should be banned

17:07:33 Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent

16:40:09 Japanese PM tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump

16:12:27 Stalker who posted air gun and handcuffs to Myleene Klass given hospital order

13:58:00 Pentagon ‘seeks 200 billion dollars in additional funds for Iran war’

13:40:16 Rape trial of Norway crown princess’s son closes as prosecutors seek jail term

13:21:42 Uber to invest up to 1.25bn dollars in Rivian to help launch robotaxis

11:54:24 EU leaders resist joining Middle East fight amid concern over high energy prices

11:25:33 Meningitis cases rise to 27 in Kent outbreak

10:17:57 Iran hits back at Gulf refineries after Israeli strike on offshore gas field

09:47:28 Greece launches animal airlift to evacuate pets and owners from Middle East

08:40:53 Hello possum! Creature appears among cuddly toys in Australian airport gift shop

08:17:41 Lords vote to pardon women convicted of having an illegal abortion

06:29:24 Andrew's ex-wife may have Freedom of York honour stripped by council

04:54:59 Donald Trump says the US will retaliate if Iran attacks Qatar again

entertainment

22:13:38 Tributes paid to former Towie star Jordan Wright following death in Thailand

20:53:17 Cillian Murphy masterclass in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

17:46:02 John Malkovich is wisecracking CIA agent in first trailer for Wild Horse Nine

17:45:57 Young people have a different lens on United Ireland, Martin tells podcast

16:12:45 Off Campus series arrives on Prime in May

11:10:30 Foo Fighters' surprise set at Other Voices to air on RTÉ

sport

22:11:42 Aston Villa sweep aside Lille to reach Europa League quarter-finals

21:30:29 Nottingham Forest topple Midtjylland on penalties to advance in Europa League

21:11:40 Ismaila Sarr double sends Crystal Palace through to Conference League last eight

16:26:19 Leo Cullen excited for rugby's future after dramatic end to Six Nations

16:22:56 Iran will ‘boycott America, but not the World Cup’ – federation president

15:24:00 Vinicius ‘should try to make everyone love him’, says Gianluigi Donnarumma

15:23:31 Argentina to bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup as part of South American tournament

15:15:49 Michael Carrick feels Man Utd trio ‘right in the picture’ for England recalls

15:12:04 Cristian Romero will not talk transfers until after Tottenham’s survival bid

15:09:56 Ulster to be without winger Rob Baloucoune for three months after elbow injury

15:07:03 Arsenal only focused on trophy and not title-race mind games – Piero Hincapie

13:35:26 Heimir Hallgrímsson extends Republic of Ireland contract until after Euro 2028

12:45:34 Seamus Coleman and Robbie Brady named in Ireland squad for World Cup playoffs

12:09:28 Ronnie O’Sullivan: Not feeling scared on a snooker table is a victory for me

11:32:35 Elk sliders among Rory McIlroy’s Masters menu picks

07:45:38 Comparing Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta ahead of Carabao Cup final

06:38:33 Arne Slot hails Mohamed Salah mentality after brilliant response to penalty miss

06:30:26 Igor Tudor left with mixed feelings after Tottenham exit despite his first win

ireland

20:21:17 Man jailed after high-speed Garda chase on wrong side of N7

19:09:47 Martin emerges unscathed, and with credit, from Trump meeting

18:50:03 Gerry Adams in London ‘to assert the legitimacy of the republican cause’

18:43:12 Man accused of St Patrick’s Day assault was initially stabbed by victim, court hears

17:46:15 Two men arrested in connection with serious assault in Limerick city

17:28:45 Historic house next to former fruit market is being illegally occupied, court hears

17:27:10 Eviction increase shows rental market ‘out of control’, TD says

17:16:27 Judge refuses to pause orders allowing for demolition of Meath house

17:12:20 Court rejects 'extraordinary' appeal by sex offender who raped teen weeks after arriving in Ireland

16:26:19 Family denies seeking to freeze Noah Donohoe’s social media accounts

16:04:26 Galway woman, 34, named as victim of Enniskillen road crash

15:18:51 Welfare overpayments to people abroad top €17 million as State recoups €8.2 million

15:04:17 Garda murderer claims psychiatric evidence contradicted legal test for insanity

14:38:07 Payment for housing Ukrainian refugees to be wound down this year

13:44:34 Seven centres for people with disabilities non-compliant with standards, says Hiqa

13:34:38 Evictions rise by 41% in Q4 last year

13:26:32 Man (31) found guilty of murdering partner and setting fire to their apartment on same day

12:57:01 Leinster rugby player in court over alleged assault on woman at Copper Face Jacks

12:40:57 Six-month delay to Omagh Bombing Inquiry

12:37:18 Evidence in Natalie McNally murder trial points to ‘some other killer’ – defence

12:19:41 Decathlon store set to open in Tesco branch in Cork

11:39:59 Kneecap rapper: ‘We are not antisemitic’

11:32:20 Trolley watch: 483 people without beds across Irish hospitals

11:32:00 No signs of meningitis disease outbreak in UK affecting Ireland, says HSE

11:09:46 'I am not a criminal': Family faces arrest and eviction as Meath home set for demolition

11:07:56 Teenager arrested in connection with Limerick crash that killed nurse

10:50:28 Inquest opens into death of British Army officer from Roscommon killed in training incident

10:44:15 Planning issues leading to delays in getting electric buses on Dublin streets, NRBU says

10:28:09 One seriously injured in Clare collision

10:22:31 Dependence on multinationals leaves Ireland exposed - Collison commissioned report

10:18:36 Motorists caught out as Donegal gardaí clamp down on uninsured and untaxed vehicles

09:10:38 'Comprehensive review' of fuel taxes needed, body says

08:52:46 Man (30s) to appear in court in relation to Liffey Valley security incident

08:40:53 Tusla shouldn't be responsible for child protection - TD brings Dáil motion

08:18:51 What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

07:46:24 Charges against three Limerick gardaí dropped after six year probe

quiz

16:37:36 March news quiz: What did I miss because of St Patrick's Day?

business

15:22:21 ECB to keep interest rates at 2% amid inflation concerns

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