Ireland News in English

Good morning! It’s 19th April, and here’s your Ireland daily news capsule.

Iran fully closes the Strait of Hormuz, demanding an end to the US blockade.

Names of children in mother and baby homes released in the 1926 census records.

Teacher turned e-learning tech tycoon leaves a remarkable €25 million in his will.

Daniel Kinahan captured in Dubai, marking the end of his final hours of freedom.

Four people rescued after a boat catches fire and sinks off the Dún Laoghaire coast.

Catherine Connolly avoids controversy on her first overseas trip, lamenting the sidelining of the UN.

Reality check: Zuckerberg's $88 billion metaverse flop raises eyebrows in the tech world.

Local hero Béibhinn Parsons scores a hat-trick, leading Ireland to a Six Nations win over Italy.

Mayo represented as diabetes patients are honored at a special awards ceremony.

Girl given a flu vaccine in school without parents’ consent settles case for €20,000.

Living with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a Galway woman races against time for life-changing treatment.

The Oscar of science awarded to scientists behind groundbreaking genetic treatment for vision restoration.

Sharks and tuna face overheating risks as climate change impacts marine life in Irish waters.

Dublin Senior Hurlers open their Leinster Championship with a thrilling draw against Offaly.

Watch: Truck driver wants her voice to be heard in a world of silence.

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