https://www.inishlive.ie https://www.inishlive.ie/images/logos/28/logo_colored.jpg https://www.inishlive.ie https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2061587/michael-healy-rae-to-resign-as-minister-of-state-and-vote-no-confidence-in-government.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2061587/michael-healy-rae-to-resign-as-minister-of-state-and-vote-no-confidence-in-government.htmlDeputy Healy-Rae made the announcement in Dáil Éireann this Tuesday afternoon
Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has announced that he will resign as Minister of State and vote no confidence in the Government. Deputy Healy-Rae made the announcement during a debate on the motion of confide

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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:48:28 GMT Michael Healy-Rae,Dail Éireann,Government Robert Forrest https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2056510/what-needs-to-be-done-must-be-done-irish-public-reacts-to-nationwide-fuel-crisis-protests.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2056510/what-needs-to-be-done-must-be-done-irish-public-reacts-to-nationwide-fuel-crisis-protests.htmlThe demonstrations are taking place along busy roads nationwide following the rising cost of fuel due to the war in Iran
Members of the Irish public have said the fuel protests, which are causing significant road disruptions across the country, “have to be done” as “soon we won't even be able

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]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:10:09 GMT Limerick,Dublin,Fuel crisis,Roads Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2038254/alert-highly-flammable-children-s-halloween-costume-recalled-over-strangulation-fears.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2038254/alert-highly-flammable-children-s-halloween-costume-recalled-over-strangulation-fears.htmlIreland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission confirmed that SHEIN is carrying out a recall of the Wizard Cape
A children’s Halloween costume sold on a popular clothing website has been recalled due to fears of strangulation and burns. In a notice on March 12, Ireland’s Competition

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]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:10:10 GMT CCPC,Product Recall,SHEIN Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2038115/intoxicated-driver-arrested-after-laois-gardai-uncover-illegal-mobile-pharmacy-and-more.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2038115/intoxicated-driver-arrested-after-laois-gardai-uncover-illegal-mobile-pharmacy-and-more.htmlThe van driver was discovered to be an unaccompanied learner who was travelling with no insurance or certificate of roadworthiness
Gardaí in Laois made a number of shocking discoveries after observing a van in such a poor state of repair “it stood out before it even moved.” The Laois Roads Po

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:10:09 GMT Borris-in-Ossory,An Garda Siochána,Roads Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2037875/alert-popular-children-s-sand-toys-sold-on-amazon-recalled-amid-asbestos-fears.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2037875/alert-popular-children-s-sand-toys-sold-on-amazon-recalled-amid-asbestos-fears.htmlAn urgent recall is being carried out in Ireland after a safety issue was identified
An urgent recall is being carried out in Ireland after a safety issue was identified with multiple sand toys sold on Amazon. In a notice on Thursday, March 12, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commissi

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:10:10 GMT CCPC,Product Recall,Health Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2036274/alert-electrocution-risk-sparks-urgent-recall-of-popular-items-sold-on-amazon.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2036274/alert-electrocution-risk-sparks-urgent-recall-of-popular-items-sold-on-amazon.htmlA recall was also issued regarding an egg poacher that was sold on the AliExpress platform
Two urgent recalls have been issued by Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) over concerns that the items may lead to electrocution. On Tuesday, March 10, a safety issue was id

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]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:10:11 GMT Product Recall,CCPC,Amazon,National news Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2034160/working-from-home-former-rte-star-returns-to-the-airwaves-with-brand-new-podcast.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2034160/working-from-home-former-rte-star-returns-to-the-airwaves-with-brand-new-podcast.htmlRay D'Arcy's latest endeavour will be available each day from Monday to Friday at 11am on Spotify
Ray D’Arcy has officially returned to the airwaves with his new podcast, Ray D’Arcy Daily, just months after his departure from RTÉ. The former radio presenter’s latest endeavour - the Ray D'Arcy

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:10:11 GMT Ray D’Arcy,RTÉ,Today FM Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2033644/infuriated-irish-homeowners-warn-against-installing-smart-electric-metres-as-bills-soar.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2033644/infuriated-irish-homeowners-warn-against-installing-smart-electric-metres-as-bills-soar.htmlOnline influencer Cat of Castlequarter House expressed frustration at her rising bills
A number of “infuriated” Irish householders have warned against installing smart electric meters, claiming that their bills have increased since installing their meters. Online influencer Cat of Castlequart

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:15:09 GMT ESB,Electric Ireland,Social media Robert Forrest https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2033690/alert-popular-toys-sold-at-tesco-stores-across-ireland-recalled-amid-asbestos-fears.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2033690/alert-popular-toys-sold-at-tesco-stores-across-ireland-recalled-amid-asbestos-fears.htmlThe impacted products present a risk as the sand may contain asbestos, which is a banned substance in the EU
A variety of popular children's toys that were sold at Tesco stores nationwide have been recalled due to fears they contain a banned substance. Addo Play Ltd is carrying out a recall o

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:10:11 GMT CCPC,Product Recall,Tesco,National news Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2029103/irish-motorists-warned-of-potential-increase-in-fuel-prices-amid-war-in-middle-east.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2029103/irish-motorists-warned-of-potential-increase-in-fuel-prices-amid-war-in-middle-east.htmlProfessor Aoife Foley of the University of Manchester has outlined the possible impact
Irish motorists have been warned of a potential increase in fuel prices amid the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Professor Aoife Foley, who is the Chair in Net Zero Infrastructure at the University of M

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]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:15:08 GMT Middle East,Fuel crisis,Motoring,Gulf Region Robert Forrest https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2028431/us-fast-food-chain-that-catered-for-beyonce-and-jay-z-s-wedding-to-open-in-ireland.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2028431/us-fast-food-chain-that-catered-for-beyonce-and-jay-z-s-wedding-to-open-in-ireland.htmlPopeyes will create up to 500 jobs in Ireland this year
A famous fast food chain, known by many for its fried chicken, has confirmed they will be opening their doors in Ireland. Popeyes will open in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, this spring and it is reported that more locations are to be announ

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:10:10 GMT Dublin,Health,National news Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2028281/laois-woman-in-uae-describes-very-unsettling-atmosphere-amid-iranian-air-strikes.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2028281/laois-woman-in-uae-describes-very-unsettling-atmosphere-amid-iranian-air-strikes.htmlA teacher from Portlaoise is sheltering in place as conflict escalates in the Middle East
A primary school teacher from Portlaoise is among the many Irish people fearing for their safety in the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend. Following the launch of

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:10:10 GMT Laois,Portlaoise,National news Sandra Malone https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2028146/public-urged-not-to-wash-their-windows-as-strange-weather-event-is-set-to-hit-ireland.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2028146/public-urged-not-to-wash-their-windows-as-strange-weather-event-is-set-to-hit-ireland.htmlCarlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly has warned that while there will be a 'fine day ahead”' on Tuesday, March 3, a forecast also shows the arrival of Saharan dust
Those living in the east of the country have been urged to avoid the temptation of washing their windows this week as Saharan dust is o

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:10:10 GMT Carlow Weather,Met Éireann,Weather,National news Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2027964/happy-birthday-dublin-airport-welcomes-back-special-passenger-who-was-born-in-terminal-1.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2027964/happy-birthday-dublin-airport-welcomes-back-special-passenger-who-was-born-in-terminal-1.htmlCarey Ingwell's mum did not know she was pregnant when she gave birth in the T1 departures bathroom
Dublin Airport welcomed back a very special passenger this past weekend, 18 years after she was born in the bathroom of Terminal 1. Carey Ingwell arrived from Bristol to Ireland to celebrate he

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:10:10 GMT Dublin Airport,National news,Health Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2026630/alert-popular-kids-toys-recalled-due-to-fears-they-contain-substance-banned-from-ireland.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2026630/alert-popular-kids-toys-recalled-due-to-fears-they-contain-substance-banned-from-ireland.htmlAccording to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, these products present a risk to health as the sand inside may contain asbestos
A variety of popular children’s toys have been recalled due to fears they may contain a substance that is banned in Ireland. HTI Toys are carrying o

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]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:10:10 GMT CCPC,Product Recall,Health,National news Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2026574/alert-popular-range-of-leisure-products-recalled-due-to-health-and-environmental-concerns.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2026574/alert-popular-range-of-leisure-products-recalled-due-to-health-and-environmental-concerns.htmlThe products, sold in Ireland, contain a high quantity of PFOA related substances which are suspected to be carcinogenic
A recall of hundreds of bags, that were sold in Ireland, has been issued as it’s believed they pose serious health and environmental risks. JAKO AG is carrying out a recall

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:10:10 GMT CCPC,Product Recall,National news Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2024570/youse-all-matter-says-gerry-hutch-after-giving-important-advice-to-potential-voters.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2024570/youse-all-matter-says-gerry-hutch-after-giving-important-advice-to-potential-voters.html‘Youse all matter,’ said the convicted criminal, who was urging people to vote through a short social media clip
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is encouraging the public to register to vote, saying those who fail to do so “don’t have a voice.” Following on from the launch of his byelection campaign f

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]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:10:12 GMT Dublin,National news,Gerry Hutch Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2016812/concerns-raised-over-restraint-used-on-mentally-ill-offaly-man-who-died-in-prison.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2016812/concerns-raised-over-restraint-used-on-mentally-ill-offaly-man-who-died-in-prison.htmlMr Rosney was taken to Cloverhill Prison instead of the Midland Regional Hospital, where he had been previously treated many times
An investigation into the death of a psychiatric patient who was detained in Dublin's Cloverhill Prison has raised serious questions after the post mortem finding

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]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:10:09 GMT Offaly,Health,An Garda Siochána Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2013628/alert-stay-safe-poisonous-plant-with-no-cure-washes-up-on-popular-irish-beaches.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2013628/alert-stay-safe-poisonous-plant-with-no-cure-washes-up-on-popular-irish-beaches.htmlHemlock Water Dropwort, which is also widely known as Dead Man's Fingers, can look like parsnips and every part of the plant is toxic, particularly its roots and seeds
Meath County Council have issued a stark warning to the public after a possible sighting of a dangerous plant on the coast. T

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:10:11 GMT Meath,Health Ellie McCarthy https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2011464/a-modern-day-concentration-camp-irish-man-locked-up-by-ice-in-us-fears-for-his-life.html https://www.inishlive.ie/news/national-news/2011464/a-modern-day-concentration-camp-irish-man-locked-up-by-ice-in-us-fears-for-his-life.htmlThe Kilkenny native has asked the Taoiseach to raise his case with President Donald Trump during his meeting at the White House in March
An Irishman who has been detained by ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) told RTÉ's Liveline programme that he is living in fear for his life, desc

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]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:10:10 GMT Kilkenny,USA,National news,Donald Trump Staff Reporter