Ireland News in English

April 15, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 15th April, and here’s your Ireland daily news capsule.

Michael Healy-Rae resigns, marking the coalition's first major defection.

Dublin Mayor celebrates the restoration of movement in the city as fuel tax cuts take effect.

A man in his 70s dies after an assault; police have made an arrest.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffers a serious injury, raising concerns for the team.

A detective faces charges of corruption and possession of ammunition amid a crime probe.

Prison sentences handed down to a couple for cruelty towards cats in Monaghan.

Swim Ireland calls for urgent investment in public swimming pools across the country.

Grace Lynch's mother receives death threats for advocating a ban on scrambler bikes.

Gardaí warn of potential confrontations with radicalized fuel protesters targeting politicians.

The US claims its blockade has completely halted Iran's sea trade, escalating tensions.

Dana Rosemary Scallon settles defamation claims against The Irish Times and Meta.

Ibec warns of significant impacts from changes to EU cybersecurity laws affecting Irish telecoms.

More than 240 children are waiting over 18 months for mental healthcare, raising alarms.

Local hospitals are currently managing ongoing outbreaks of norovirus in the community.

Liver disease could affect 1.8 billion people worldwide by 2050, according to a new study.

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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