What caused the deadly flash flooding in Nepal?
TheJournal.ieby David MacRedmond27 Aug 2026
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top 86%Insurance Ireland defending levy for flood insurance fund | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie27 Aug 2026
Insurance Ireland is defending a proposal to introduce a €24 levy per insured household which would be placed into a “sustainable flood insurance fund.” Michael Horan, Manager for Regional and...
'Nobody could play lovable villains better than he could': Co-stars pay tribute to Tim Curry
TheJournal.ieby Jane Moore27 Aug 2026
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'Every home in Ireland should pay €24 flood insurance levy'
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Adam Care, Laura Lyne)27 Aug 2026
'Every home in Ireland should pay €24 flood insurance levy' The money paid by all homeowners would go into a pot designated to support those affected by flooding Ireland's largest home insurance...
Fuels Ireland chief calls for review of fuel taxes as Government plans excise increases | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie27 Aug 2026
Kevin McPartland of Fuels Ireland has repeated a call for more detailed examination of fuel taxation policies and other compliance costs put on fuel, rather than the current “ad hoc approach”.
No Irish housing policy will work unless it can cope with the economic cycle
TheJournal.ieby Dr Nicholas Mansergh27 Aug 2026
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Artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her distinctive vibrant polka dot creations, dies aged 97
TheJournal.ieby Press Association27 Aug 2026
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On This Day: Franco-Irish army drove the British out of Castlebar in 1798
IrishCentral.comby Casey Egan27 Aug 2026
On this day in 1798, a scrappy alliance of Irish rebels and French soldiers achieved one of the most humiliating victories in British military history at Castlebar, County Mayo.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
TheJournal.ieby Jane Moore27 Aug 2026
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. GOOD MORNING. Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day. 1.
Ministers to discuss extension of fuel tax cuts ahead of Dáil recall
TheJournal.ieby David MacRedmond27 Aug 2026
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One dead and others injured after car ploughs into crowd by train station
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Adam Care, Rachel Vickers-Price)27 Aug 2026
One dead and others injured after car 'ploughs into crowd' by train station in France The incident in Caen is thought to have taken place following a fight at a nearby bar One person has died and...
'Neighbour lets their dog poo in my garden so I got revenge in best way'
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Paige Freshwater)27 Aug 2026
'Neighbour lets their dog poo in my garden so I got revenge in best way possible' A man has been praised after taking extreme measures against his neighbours who repeatedly refused to clean up...
Nicole Kidman hails ‘amazing’ reunion with Sandra Bullock for Practical Magic 2 | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie27 Aug 2026
Nicole Kidman said it was “amazing” to reunite with her Practical Magic co-star Sandra Bullock for the film’s sequel, and thanked the “groundswell of fans” that made it possible.
Status Yellow rain warning due to come into effect for six counties
TheJournal.ieby Jane Moore27 Aug 2026
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Uefa to lift boycott threat as Fifa promises no repeat of failed World Cup sell-off plan
TheJournal.ieby Jane Moore27 Aug 2026
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Rescuers search for Irish citizens among those missing in Nepal after floods | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie27 Aug 2026
Rescuers are searching for Irish Citizens and dozens of British nationals who are among those missing and feared dead in Nepal after devastating flash floods killed more than 160 people.
Rob Schneider remembers ‘great and wonderful’ Home Alone co-star Tim Curry | BreakingNews
BreakingNews.ieby BreakingNews.ie27 Aug 2026
US actor Rob Schneider has paid tribute to his “great and wonderful” Home Alone co-star Tim Curry, who has died aged 80, saying: “It was truly an honour to know you.” Curry, best known for playing...
Agri future: What words send shivers down the spines of government and industry? Organic farming
TheJournal.ieby Dr Pippa Hackett27 Aug 2026
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Vogue Williams shares Spencer's unwanted action when she ‘fancied famous man’
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Daniel Windham)27 Aug 2026
Vogue Williams reveals Spencer Matthews ‘c**k-blocked me’ when she ‘fancied famous man’ Vogue Williams has opened up about an unexpected twist involving husband Spencer Matthews and a famous man...
Date set for execution of killer who lured victims to woods to rape and kill
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Emilia Randall)27 Aug 2026
Date set for execution of Hog trail killer who lured victims to woods to rape and kill WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A host of disturbing evidence was found around where Daniel Owen Conahan and the...