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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for April 29, 2026

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ireland

22:12:04 Public urged to stay away from Mourne Mountains as firefighters tackle wildfire

19:03:44 Man grabbed in headlock and had scooter robbed in late-night attack, court hears

19:01:54 Maynooth University pays €47,000 to Revenue over President's accommodation

18:19:56 Planning institute committee influenced consultant's report, executive claims at libel trial

17:52:58 Prosecution says family 'operated without sexual boundaries' in abuse trial

17:19:55 Man charged in connection with fatal assault of woman in Co Waterford

17:09:53 Man (20s) dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Cork

16:49:47 Donegal community mourns ‘special’ teenager after fatal road collision

16:21:19 Lack of income tax measures in budget ‘irked’ Fine Gael voters – Simon Harris

16:11:58 Gerry Hutch among officially listed candidates for Dublin Central

16:07:09 Murderer died in prison from fatally high level of methadone, inquest hears

15:48:46 Gordon Snell, children's author and husband of Maeve Binchy, dies aged 94

15:25:16 Disruption to Luas services over Bank Holiday weekend

15:13:58 Emptying the boot and taking down roof boxes among fuel-cost advice

15:04:49 Bird flu restrictions eased across the island of Ireland

14:50:21 Man and teenager arrested as gardaí search for firearm discharged by child in Ballymun

14:44:57 Retailers encouraged to fund addiction support for serial shoplifters

14:42:47 Man arrested after €643k of drugs seized in Co Limerick

14:18:12 Compulsory housing order for poultry lifted after reduction in risk of avian influenza

13:57:56 The Dawn Chorus to air this Sunday on RTÉ Radio 1 and lyric fm

13:50:08 Government doing ‘diddly squat’ for struggling families, Mary Lou McDonald says

13:44:43 Former sales associate acted under 'significant duress' when transporting drugs on Boston flight

13:39:03 People ‘grappling with suicidal thoughts’ over eviction, Dáil told

13:26:46 Staff shortages limiting access to technology for people with disabilities

13:24:46 Yellow rain warning issued for two counties

13:23:35 Limerick man receives €9.75m after claiming delayed meningitis diagnosis caused brain injury

13:11:25 Government working on ’round of grants’ for specific businesses, Minister says

13:01:34 ‘Not fair’ for Ukrainians to remain in rent-free accommodation, Tánaiste says

12:51:18 Expert ‘quite certain’ of public risk at culvert where Noah Donohoe was found

12:39:51 Man (60s) dies after single-vehicle crash in Ballinasloe

12:19:42 Donegal driver arrested after crashing car while eight times over drink-driving limit

11:32:27 Government using ‘every avenue’ to hold tech firms to account, says Norma Foley

10:51:18 New degree opens pathway to primary teaching with lower requirements in Irish

10:40:34 Gardaí investigating possible feud link to latest Limerick city shooting

10:40:18 Energy credits next winter cannot be ruled out, Harris says

10:33:32 Lost Package pop-up store comes to Dublin

10:17:46 Court order granted to remove Curragh encampment

10:00:43 Luas red line services resume with delays after car, bus, and tram collide in Dublin

08:56:28 Man (80s) dies after being hit by car in Longford

08:21:59 Donald Trump interrupts speech to praise Rory McIlroy’s ‘unconquerable courage’

07:40:40 Government accused of using M50 as a 'cash cow' after its tolls took €216m in 2025

07:16:07 Spanish authorities freeze Gerry Hutch’s property assets

06:56:07 What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

06:10:10 Three men and teen arrested as part of investigation into Edenderry house fire

sport

22:06:55 Penalty drama at both ends as Arsenal draw at Atletico Madrid

18:49:10 Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool career not over yet as club provide fitness update

18:46:08 Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk appeals to CAS amid reports of four-year ban

17:52:52 Anthony Joshua will ruin Tyson Fury fight if he loses warm-up – Frank Warren

14:50:52 Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Manchester United deal

13:57:23 Antrim chairman denies any decision made to replace Davy Fitzgerald as hurling manager

13:20:06 A closer look at the fixture congestion faced by Man City in May

13:15:32 What do Wrexham need to do to reach play-offs and what are rewards for success?

12:13:56 I’ve given everything and it’s time – Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires

10:45:27 Chelsea captain Millie Bright announces her retirement from football

09:13:09 Mo Farah: ‘I’m just good at running around in circles’

07:16:54 F1 is back: Why the long break, what’s changed and what to expect in Miami

06:31:01 Wednesday’s briefing: PSG edge Bayern in thriller as Arsenal prepare for battle

06:30:24 Ryan O'Donoghue says Mayo supporters behind team after loss to Roscommon

entertainment

21:55:05 Gird your loins: Critics react to The Devil Wears Prada 2

18:51:40 Rachel Zegler to star in Broadway production of Evita

18:43:22 Olivia Rodrigo opens up about ‘pressure’ she felt while writing first two albums

15:36:18 Barry Keoghan: Rumours I cheated were made up

13:44:34 Great-great-great grandson of Charles Dickens to perform reading of ‘brutal’ scene

12:19:00 I’m A Celebrity winner Adam Thomas says what happened in camp was bullying

11:49:21 Immersive David Attenborough exhibition to be turned into free London show

06:51:14 Billie Eilish hails her fans as ‘more important than me’ in new film

06:48:02 Laura Dern joins the cast of The White Lotus for season four

06:43:23 Ed Sheeran reveals he had shingles but is ‘on the mend’

06:24:24 Taylor Swift says it can get ‘a bit weird’ when fans overanalyse her songs

world

21:50:45 Ex-FBI chief Comey released after indictment over alleged threat against Trump

21:50:42 Sceptical Democrats confront Hegseth for first time since start of Iran war

21:33:40 King Charles would have probably helped with military strikes against Iran, says Trump

21:25:15 Charles and Camilla express ‘enduring solidarity’ amid visit to 9/11 memorial

18:53:12 Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over failure to declare £5m gift

17:59:11 Arson attacks on Starmer property plotted by Russian-speaking ‘El Money’ – court

16:56:29 Man accused of trying to kill Trump took photo with knife in hotel – authorities

16:37:33 Stabbing of two Jewish men in London declared as terrorist attack

13:24:10 Starmer ‘squandered’ political capital saving his skin over Mandelson – Badenoch

13:18:20 Barge carrying humpback whale journeys to North Sea

12:38:26 Russia to hold Victory Parade without military equipment for first time in years

12:19:25 Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, according to new data

11:57:29 Trump warns Iran ‘no more Mr Nice Guy’ as he calls for nuclear deal

11:36:48 Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges

08:25:41 Heathrow issues warning over impact of Middle East war

08:18:29 Donald Trump to appear on commemorative US passports

06:37:12 Starmer to face MPs after defeating bid to investigate claim he misled Commons

06:18:52 Trump says King Charles ‘agrees with me’ that Iran should never have nuclear weapon

business

21:08:33 Hardware Association of Ireland welcomes fuel supports to construction sector

17:18:31 2 Johnnies move to shield finances from public view after profits reach over €1m

08:55:37 Jet2 sees passengers book at the last minute amid Iran war worries

lifestyle

18:56:56 Five new books to read this week

17:37:51 A stay at The White Lotus season 4 luxury hotel in Cannes with celebs and a €30k per night room

13:03:20 VW reveals new ID. Polo in full and confirms Irish prices

explained

16:59:52 Varadkar's comments a headache for Government, but he won't care

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