Ireland News in English

Good morning! It’s 18th December, and here’s your Ireland daily news capsule.

Over 120 gardaí to be armed with tasers in pilot program starting today.

Micheál Martin calls it 'reprehensible' to suggest Fianna Fáil withheld info on Jim Gavin.

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin unite against the Bill to ban fox hunting.

AIB reports half of fraud incidents initiated via text message scams.

New work permits announced for meat processing and dairy sectors, totaling 1,850.

Young people are the biggest losers in Europe’s housing crisis, experts warn.

Dublin man found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing an alleged intruder.

Palestine Action hunger striker hospitalized as protests continue in the UK.

EU seeks to salvage Mercosur trade pact amid toughened farm protections.

Man hailed as a hero for stopping a driver from plowing into a Liverpool crowd.

Flu cases rise sharply, with hospitalizations increasing by nearly 20 percent.

Groundbreaking research reveals personality traits predict risk of death, says University of Limerick.

Astronomer captures first-ever recording of a lunar impact flash from Ireland.

Kilkenny Design fined for consumer law breaches at their Dublin store.

Eric Roberts gets his partner for RTE’s Glitterball Extravaganza, dance pairings unveiled.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!