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- Kildare saw largest population growth since 1926 - Census April 20, 2026The population of Co Kildare has grown massively over the past century, with the 1926 Census showing an increase of 327% in the county, while Co Leitrim, Co Mayo and Co Roscommon saw decreases in their population sizes.
- BoI staff warned on meeting minimum in-person attendance April 20, 2026Hybrid workers in Bank of Ireland have received a warning from management over meeting the minimum number of in-person attendance days.
- Four candidates vie to lead UN amid global turmoil April 20, 2026Four candidates are vying to succeed António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the organisation faces escalating global instability, ongoing conflicts, and a severe financial crisis.
- Sentencing of man who attacked gardaí adjourned to July April 20, 2026The Special Criminal Court has adjourned the sentencing of a 24-year-old man who admitted stabbing a garda and trying to set Conor McGregor's pub on fire, as it wants a comprehensive risk assessment report from the probation service to address the man's radicalisation by the so-called Islamic State.
- Govt must 'keep powder dry' in Spring Forecast - Harris April 20, 2026Minister for Finance and Tánaiste Simon Harris has said Ireland needs to "keep the powder dry" when it comes to economic planning, "for what could be a very difficult winter" ahead.
- Tsunami warning as 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Japan April 20, 2026An 7.5-magnitude struck northern Japan, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) has said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to 10 feet.
- Rebel Wilson appears in court in defamation case April 20, 2026Actress Rebel Wilson has appeared in court in Sydney at the start of a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut The Deb.
- Starmer faces grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal April 20, 2026British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will battle to save his job in parliament later by setting out further details of the "unforgivable" error by officials in not telling him Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting.
- Fitzpatrick makes Ryder Cup dig after beating Scheffler April 20, 2026Matt Fitzpatrick played down the crowd reaction after he beat world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off for his second RBC Heritage title but the Ryder Cup winner could not resist a little dig at the pro-American gallery.
