Caolifhinn Ní Choiligh from Westmeath has been crowned the 2026 Rose of Tralee. She garnered widespread attention and praise for her emotional openness and sharing her experience with alopecia during the competition.

Irish Examiner: Rose of Tralee winner says emotion is something 'we shouldn't apologise for'

Caolifhinn Ní Choiligh, the winner of the Rose of Tralee, expressed that her emotions are something to be embraced, not apologized for, endearing herself to the audience and viewers with her attitude towards alopecia.

BreakingNews.ie: Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh Crowned 2026 Rose of Tralee

Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh from Westmeath has been crowned the 2026 Rose of Tralee, a significant cultural event in Ireland.

The Irish Times: Westmeath Woman Crowned Rose of Tralee, Shares Alopecia Journey

A woman from Westmeath, who openly shared her experience with alopecia, has been named the winner of the Rose of Tralee competition, expressing disbelief and joy.

An Garda Síochána has commenced specialist high-risk vehicle pursuit training in the United Kingdom, aiming to improve safety and effectiveness. However, questions have been raised regarding the availability of training instructors for the program domestically. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly acknowledged a surge in car theft gangs, whose reckless driving on motorways, often filmed for social media, has been linked to recent fatal crashes.

TheJournal.ie: Garda Pursuit Training Promises Undercut by Instructor Questions

Promises of new Garda pursuit training beginning this year are questioned due to concerns about the availability of training instructors.

The Irish Times: Gardaí Start Specialist Training in UK for High-Risk Vehicle Pursuits

Gardaí are undergoing specialized training in the United Kingdom to enhance their capabilities in handling high-risk vehicle pursuits, aiming to improve safety and effectiveness in law enforcement operations.

TheJournal.ie: Car Theft Gangs Speeding on Motorways Highlighted by Fatal Crash

The dangerous phenomenon of young car theft gangs speeding on motorways, often filming their actions, has been brought into sharp focus by a recent fatal crash.

TheJournal.ie: Gardaí Respond to Surge in Car Theft Gangs

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly acknowledges the surge in car theft gangs, with drivers engaging in reckless behavior for social media.

Nearly €200,000 has been raised through a fundraiser for two sisters who were seriously injured in a recent crash on the M9 motorway. A friend described the situation for the injured family as a 'frightening time' as donations continue to pour in.

TheJournal.ie: Nearly €200k Raised for Sisters Injured in M9 Crash

A fundraiser has raised nearly €200,000 for two sisters who were seriously injured in a crash on the M9 motorway.

The Irish Times: Family Injured in M9 Crash Faces 'Frightening Time' as Donations Reach €200,000

A friend describes the situation as a 'frightening time' for a family injured in a crash on the M9, with nearly €200,000 raised in donations to support them.

RTÉ will broadcast Katie Taylor's highly anticipated homecoming fight at Croke Park live, including coverage of the weigh-in and press conference.

TheJournal.ie: Katie Taylor's Croke Park Fight to Be Broadcast Live on RTÉ

Katie Taylor's homecoming fight at Croke Park will be broadcast live on RTÉ, which will also cover the weigh-in and press conference.

Irish Examiner: RTÉ to broadcast Katie Taylor's farewell Croke Park fight

RTÉ will broadcast Katie Taylor's highly anticipated farewell boxing match at Croke Park.

A Sinn Féin Teachta Dála has stated they were unaware that a party Member of Parliament had been considered a legal representative for Daniel Kinahan, a figure linked to organised crime.

Irish Examiner: Sinn Féin TD unaware party MP was considered legal representative for Daniel…

A Sinn Féin TD has stated they were unaware that a party MP had been considered a legal representative for Daniel Kinahan, a figure linked to organized crime.

A funeral director has described the conditions at an overworked Dublin mortuary as a 'ticking time bomb,' raising significant concerns about its capacity and operations.

Irish Examiner: Conditions at overworked Dublin mortuary: 'a ticking time bomb,' funeral…

A funeral director describes the conditions at an overworked Dublin mortuary as a 'ticking time bomb,' raising concerns about capacity and operations.

Residents in the Dublin mountains have expressed approval following an order to demolish 29 modular houses that were built near the border with Wicklow.

TheJournal.ie: Dublin Mountain Locals Welcome Order to Demolish 29 Houses

Locals in the Dublin mountains have welcomed an order to demolish 29 modular houses that were built near the border with Wicklow.

The HSE's early warning system has identified and detected 'high-risk' cannabinoids in some vape products currently being sold in Ireland.

TheJournal.ie: HSE Finds 'High-Risk' Cannabinoids in Some Vapes Sold in Ireland

The HSE's early warning system has detected 'high-risk' cannabinoids in some vapes being sold in Ireland.

Robin Nesbitt has expressed regret over a past resignation as Health Minister following a dispute with the UUP leader.

BreakingNews.ie: Nesbitt Regrets Resigning as Health Minister Amid Row

Robin Nesbitt expresses regret over his resignation as Health Minister following a dispute with the UUP leader.