Ireland News in English

January 8, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 8th January, and here’s your Ireland daily news capsule.

US to receive 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, says Trump.

Minister calls for urgent meeting over troubling Grok concerns and AI-generated imagery.

Ireland set to miss emissions-cut target by half, raising alarm over potential fines.

Brentford secures a dominant win against Sunderland, keeping European hopes alive.

Chinese officials express interest in importing more Irish food and investing in wind energy.

Italian student, left paralysed after 1999 Dublin attack, has sadly passed away.

Irish ex-footballers to benefit from free health screenings, promoting wellness in sports.

Man in his 40s arrested following alleged assault in Carlow town, investigation ongoing.

Tributes pour in for Cork restaurateur, remembered as a true gentleman in the community.

Revenue seizes 13 million cigarettes at Dublin Port, major haul uncovered by detector dog.

First-time buyer mortgages reach record levels, signaling a shift in the housing market.

Minister for Higher Education criticizes one-bed en suites for students as wasteful.

Dell revives its XPS brand with new laptops, aiming to boost its PC market share.

Jessie Buckley shares special bond with co-star from "Hamnet," revealing behind-the-scenes moments.

Irishman leads construction of the largest telescope ever, a significant scientific achievement.

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

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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