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Ireland’s housing crisis is getting worse as supply fails to keep up and affordability hits historic lows. New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that property prices rose nearly 8% nationally in the 12 months to May—marking the 21st consecutive month of increases. The median price of a home is now €370,000, up €5,000 from April and €35,000 from the same … [Read more...] about Ireland’s housing crisis deepens as prices increase for 21st month in a row

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man who has been missing from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary for a week. Damien Budny, 27, was last seen in the town on the evening of Wednesday, July 9. He is believed to have left the area in his car — an 08 TN registered silver Hyundai Matrix. Mr Budny is described as being approximately 6' in height, of … [Read more...] about Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of man missing from Co. Tipperary for a week

IRELAND'S plan to become the first country in Europe to introduce cancer warning labels on alcohol has been delayed. This delay is widely attributed to intense lobbying by the drinks industry and fears of trade retaliation from the United States. The labelling rules, set to take effect in May 2026 under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, would have required alcohol products … [Read more...] about Ireland delays cancer warning label for alcohol

NATWEST Group has taken the final step in winding down its operations in the Republic of Ireland. The group has sold its remaining 11.7% stake in Permanent TSB (PTSB), raising €126 million through a share placing with institutional investors. This exit marks the end of a process begun in 2021, when NatWest announced it would close its Ulster Bank operations in the Republic due … [Read more...] about NatWest officially leaves the Republic of Ireland

IRISH cyclist Ben Healy wrote a new chapter in Tour de France history on Monday, storming into the yellow jersey with a daring solo effort through the Massif Central on Stage 10. The 24-year-old EF Education–EasyPost rider crossed the line in third place atop Le Mont-Dore, earning enough time to leapfrog into the overall race lead by 29 seconds. “I think that’s it,” Healy said … [Read more...] about Ben Healy claims the yellow at the Tour de France