Sanctioned Russian ships, known as shadow fleet vessels, sailing through or just off Irish-controlled waters have sharply increased; as many have sailed on economically inefficient routes or outside shipping lanes, Irish authorities stepped up monitoring

Over 65.000 students received their high school final results; Leaving Cert 2025 highest grade, H1 with a maximum of 625 points, has been achieved by 2,6% less students in what looks to be the first year of normality after post-pandemic adjusted figures

1/3 of jobseekers check out a ­company’s green credentials before applying for a job, new 2025 ESG ­Careers Report reveals, as sustainability policies are playing a growing role in job choices and renewables and circular economy are areas of high interest

A full forensic excavation began on the site of the former mother and baby institution in Tuam, Co Galway to recover and analyze human remains; access to the entire site is closed off to the public and it is also concealed from view with 24/7 surveillance