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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for May 23, 2026

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ireland

23:22:53 Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas tops poll in Galway West

21:50:03 Daniel Ennis looking set for victory in Dublin Central, counting in Galway West adjourned

20:00:00 Man (30s) charged after €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in north Dublin

19:22:50 Three homes wrapped in greenery

18:56:46 Fianna Fáil has ‘real problems’ in ‘some constituencies’, Taoiseach admits

17:04:35 Ciss Maddens reopens outdoor seating area on Drury Street

16:42:51 Dr Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists

15:09:28 Ireland sees sharp rise in STIs as levels hit record high in Europe

09:57:27 What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

08:42:30 Counting to begin in two by-elections

world

22:53:56 Trump says deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’

18:21:34 France bans Israel’s Ben-Gvir after ‘unspeakable’ flotilla detainee taunts

17:58:11 Dozens killed in Chinese coal mine explosion

17:11:16 Starmer urges TNT Sports to make Champions League final available for free

15:00:16 Former Tory chairman Jeremy Hanley dies after short illness

13:12:37 Former F1 world champion Alain Prost ‘injured in home invasion’

12:46:55 Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponisation' fund sets up confrontation with Trump

12:03:22 Pope meets families of youth lost to toxic waste dumping in ‘Land of Fires’

11:45:49 Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding

10:36:19 First weekend of Makerfield byelection campaigns to get under way

08:33:14 SpaceX launches biggest Starship yet on test flight

sport

21:05:32 Saturday sport: Galway beat Kildare, Cork and Donegal claim victories

18:11:22 Kimi Antonelli rages at George Russell after clash in Canadian Grand Prix sprint

15:40:35 Emma Raducanu hopeful health problems are a thing of the past

15:03:10 Big-name absentees dominate build-up to French Open

14:22:01 Pep Guardiola admits biggest regret on eve of Man City exit

13:09:07 Manchester United's Fernandes named Premier League player of the season

11:00:05 Michael Carrick sees ‘a lot to play for’ and wants strong finish from Man Utd

10:44:01 Andy Robertson reveals chat with Jurgen Klopp transformed his Liverpool career

10:41:04 George Russell bids to begin fightback with sprint pole in Canada

10:27:42 Pep Guardiola thankful ahead of emotional Manchester City farewell

entertainment

19:37:05 Jennifer Saunders saw my grief for what it was – Dawn French

15:34:12 Strictly’s Johannes says he is not hanging up his dancing shoes yet

11:02:49 Shakira says she has ‘no time’ for romance at ‘peak’ of her career

10:57:24 Mis-Teeq return to the stage for first time in 20 years with Wembley Arena gig

10:55:11 Naomie Harris and Christina Hendricks begin filming new BBC legal drama

09:17:07 Maura Higgins among stars at Cannes Film Festival gala

lifestyle

15:54:18 Gyles Brandreth: ‘The great joy of being a grandparent is you can break the rules’

15:43:57 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s fried rice with peas, soy and sesame

15:10:46 The most viral looks from Cannes Film Festival you might have missed

13:27:01 Five new books to read this week

north-news

13:16:51 DUP presses UK chancellor for ‘better financial settlement’ for Northern Ireland

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