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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for May 08, 2026

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sport

22:00:07 Stormers deny Ulster late on in thrilling draw

21:53:31 LOI: Shamrock Rovers remain top after win over Galway United

20:33:54 GAA preview: Provincial football finals the focus this weekend

17:46:48 Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde handed heavy fines after altercation

16:33:35 Cork's Luke Fahy hoping to make his own happy memories against Kerry

15:37:23 Mikel Arteta responds to criticism of Arsenal’s Champions League celebrations

15:01:08 Arne Slot: Liverpool’s changes this summer will not be as ‘drastic’ as last year

14:46:09 Southampton investigated by EFL over alleged spying on Middlesbrough

13:41:51 Bournemouth drop Alex Jimenez as they investigate social media posts

10:47:38 Luke Littler reveals late post office trip played part in mad dash to Leeds

09:40:37 Michael Carrick admits Sunderland nightmare ‘sticks in memory’ ahead of return

06:29:18 Rory McIlroy’s major hunt continues at US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania

06:12:47 Eoghan Frayne backing Meath to bounce back from Westmeath defeat

entertainment

21:45:13 New Oasis documentary to be shown in cinemas

19:19:53 Tess Daly and Vernon Kay announce split after 22 years of marriage

14:25:36 Guillermo del Toro: Weinstein brothers almost destroyed me

world

20:32:46 Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to request for a three-day ceasefire

19:27:02 Keir Starmer ‘not going to walk away’ despite Labour election woes

18:04:59 Buzz Aldrin observations among intriguing sightings in newly released UFO files

17:03:04 US fires on two more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

16:42:26 Messier 77: Stunning image shows spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shining bright

15:29:18 UAE reports drone and missile attack after US says it traded fire with Iran

14:29:20 Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland

12:07:18 Italy’s top diplomat tells Rubio that Europe needs America and vice versa

09:50:58 Australian women face slavery and terror charges over alleged IS links

08:54:45 David Attenborough turns 100, 'overwhelmed' by birthday wishes

08:42:46 Imprisoned Chinese journalist’s family pleads for his release over health fears

08:42:07 Starmer takes responsibility for ‘tough’ election results but vows to carry on

07:59:53 Third British national diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to cruise ship

07:49:58 Man to appear in court after allegedly threatening former British prince Andrew

06:46:39 Trump says ceasefire still holds after fighting between the US and Iran flares

ireland

20:25:42 Man jailed for unprovoked assault using fire extinguisher

19:33:52 Barrister compares Garda behaviour over search warrant to Stasi

18:21:27 Gang rapists who targeted teen claim they deserve shorter sentences as they were young

18:15:54 High Court approves examinership for Carlow home and garden centre

18:13:56 Woman fears ex-partner's ‘next victim may not survive’, court hears

18:00:35 Bodies of woman and newborn baby found at property in Co Tipperary

17:54:30 Judge tells court sexual assault of a child creates decades long 'time-bomb' in a victim

17:38:45 Over 800 people subject to deportation orders still residing in IPAS centres

17:30:43 Man (30s) arrested after €2m of cannabis seized in Co Clare

17:30:10 Afghan mechanic cannot afford to have his parents and sister join him here, judge says

17:03:04 Man (38) with 273 convictions jailed over hotel robbery

16:38:12 Judge says it’s 'outrageous' 14-year-old in Tusla care is going from hotel to hotel

16:20:36 Chef awarded €74,000 over back injury he suffered when mixing sauce

16:03:48 Michelle O’Neill says UK elections on track for ‘seismic change in politics’

15:59:14 Two men jailed for horrific burglary in Athlone after 'two-day bender'

15:19:28 Cork University targeted in cyberattack with students' information possibly compromised

15:12:18 Irish passengers on virus-hit cruise safe and well, says Helen McEntee

14:42:43 'We've thrown the baby out with the bathwater' judge highlights mental health failings over Athlone assaults

14:31:45 Icelandic vote on EU membership could be a ‘big moment’ for Ireland – minister

14:29:18 Bride-to-be killed by disqualified driver after shopping for wedding dress, court hears

13:51:51 Doctor loses bid to delay appeal after being struck off for false declarations

13:22:38 ‘Committed, violent terrorist’ in court over attempted PSNI station bombing

13:13:45 Central Bank's spend on consultants increases three-fold to €15.98m in 2025 from 2023

13:12:19 ‘No doubt’ EU will meet Trump’s tariff deadline, minister says

11:29:38 Sulky protest to be held on Saturday as Minister 'open' to new legislation

10:45:56 Man (30) charged with offensive conduct of a sexual nature at Clare hospital

10:41:12 WRC rules delivery driver fired over failure to disclose his convictions unfairly dismissed

10:30:41 Three men arrested over attack on woman in Dublin released without charge

08:20:14 Aer Lingus losses almost double to €103m as CEO says it has enough fuel for summer flights

07:32:59 What the papers say: Friday's front pages

quiz

05:54:37 Quiz: Test your knowledge of Donald Trump's actions so far this year

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