RTE – NEWS
- Lebanese army allege Israeli shelling after ceasefire April 17, 2026Israel has committed violations of a ceasefire in Lebanon that took effect at midnight, including intermittent shelling of several southern Lebanese villages, the Lebanese army has claimed.
- Unions to meet Government leaders over the cost of living April 16, 2026The rising cost of living and its impact on workers will be discussed at a meeting between unions, business groups and Government leaders.
- The Walsh Sisters and Traitors Ireland among RTS winners April 16, 2026The Walsh Sisters, The Traitors Ireland and Obituary Season 2 were among the big winners at the 2026 RTS Ireland Awards in Dublin on Thursday night.
- Man jailed for dangerous driving causing death of mother April 16, 2026A 55-year-old man has apologised to the family of a mother-of-two who died after his van veered onto the wrong side of the road in Co Kildare, killing her instantly.
- Man on trial facing 53 charges of rape, sexual assault April 16, 2026The jury in the trial of a man, who is facing 53 charges of rape and sexual assault against a child over a six-year period, has retired to consider its verdict.
- Independent pathologist questions findings in Kelly Lynch death April 16, 2026An independent pathologist has said Co Armagh woman Kelly Lynch may have been the victim of a violent assault, contradicting official findings that she died by drowning or hypothermia
- Homecoming for I Am Maximus after Grand National success April 16, 2026I Am Maximus was once again the star of the show as the dual Randox Grand National hero enjoyed his homecoming parade on Thursday evening.
- Two men jailed for burglary, handling stolen property April 16, 2026A 51-year-old man, described as the leader of an organised crime gang, has been sentenced to a total of nine years in prison, after pleading guilty to charges relating to burglaries carried out in several counties.
- Two plead guilty to possession of firearms in Kildare April 16, 2026Two young men have appeared before Naas District Court after they pleaded guilty to the possession of firearms at an address near Straffan in Co Kildare in March 2024.



















