The completion of the €2.2 billion National Children's Hospital is facing additional, indefinite delays, with no new completion date agreed upon. This setback is attributed to approximately 2,000 identified defects and persistent compliance issues between the construction firm and authorities.

Irish Examiner: National Children's Hospital Completion Delayed Amid Defects

The completion of Ireland's €2.2bn National Children's Hospital is facing further delays, with no new completion date set due to approximately 2,000 defects and ongoing compliance issues.

BreakingNews.ie: No Completion Date for Ireland's €2.2bn National Children's Hospital

There is no agreed completion date for Ireland's new National Children's Hospital, costing €2.2 billion, between the construction firm BAM and relevant authorities.

US President Donald Trump, currently on a visit, has shifted his attention to golf at his Doonbeg resort following discussions and comments made on Irish unity in Dublin. His visit has been met with both public protests and applause, and his remarks on unity became a significant talking point during his stopover.

TheJournal.ie: Trump, Martin and the united Ireland curveball nobody saw coming

Donald Trump's intervention in the discussion of a united Ireland and the reactions it caused during his visit to Dublin were the main talking points of his quick stopover in the Phoenix Park.

The Irish Times: Donald Trump Focuses on Golf at Doonbeg After Irish Unity Comments

Donald Trump has shifted his attention to golf at his Doonbeg resort in Ireland, following his remarks on Irish unity.

BreakingNews.ie: Donald Trump Focuses on Golf at Doonbeg After Irish Unity Comments

US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland, shifting his focus to golf at Doonbeg following earlier comments on Irish unity.

Irish Examiner: Donald Trump's Ireland Visit: Unity, Protests, Applause, and Golf

A report details Donald Trump's recent visit to Ireland, encompassing the unity displayed, protests against him, public applause, and his participation in golf.

Irish Examiner: Protesters in Dublin Tell Donald Trump They're 'Scarlet for Yer Ma'

Commentary on the protests during Donald Trump's visit to Dublin, with protestors expressing their views.

TheJournal.ie: Trump's quick visit to Dublin before heading to golf

Donald Trump made a brief political tour in Dublin before heading to play golf in Doonbeg, with reports detailing his low profile during the visit.

The Irish Times: Beauty Queens, Titans, and Flatley Attend Trump's Speech

A diverse group including beauty queens, corporate leaders, and Michael Flatley were present for Donald Trump's address, described as meandering.

Prospective homeowners in 2026 are facing significant challenges, with reports from readers detailing ongoing bidding wars, rapidly rising budgets, and the feeling that their lives are on hold due to the difficult housing market.

TheJournal.ie: Reality of buying a home in 2026: 'Life is on hold'

Readers share their experiences of the reality of buying a home in 2026, describing how bidding wars, rising budgets, and life put on hold are common.

A warning has been issued regarding the operation of fake vape shops in Cork, which are reportedly sending strangers to the front doors of innocent people.

Irish Examiner: Fake Cork Vape Shops Sending Strangers to Innocent People's Front Doors

A warning about fake vape shops operating in Cork that are allegedly sending strangers to people's homes.

A court has heard that a man accused of chasing his wife with a machete has maintained financial control over her within their relationship.

The Irish Times: Man Who Chased Wife with Machete Retains Financial Control, Court Hears

A court heard that a man accused of chasing his wife with a machete has maintained financial control over her within their relationship.