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Watch: Power cut leads to lights going out in Dáil 
Watch: Power cut leads to lights going out in Dáil 
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore was on the floor talking about supermarket pricing when the lights went out

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Extreme Weather Texas
Watch: Timelapse shows speed of Texas floodwaters rising over causeway
Timelapse footage provided by an eyewitness showed floodwaters rising over a causeway in Kingsland, Texas and completely submerging it in the span of a few minutes.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Watch: Anna Corrigan and Catherine Corless speak at Tuam site
Watch: Anna Corrigan and Catherine Corless speak at Tuam site
As the Tuam Mother and Baby Home site is officially closed off for excavation, a moment nearly 20 years in the making, Anna Corrigan and Catherine Corless reflect on the long road to justice.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

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Watch: Daughters of James ‘Shey’ Ryan speak after Olesja Hertova sentencing
The daughters of James ‘Shey’ Ryan spoke outside the Criminal Courts of Justice following the sentencing of Olesja Hertova.  Ryan died after being struck by a car driven by Hertova in Dublin in 2023.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

MV Matthew Garda1
Watch: Gardaí address the media after landmark drug trial
Gardaí spoke outside the Criminal Courts of Justice after eight men were convicted and sentenced to a combined 129 years in prison following the largest cocaine seizure in the history of the State, involving the MV Matthew in 2024. 

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Liverpool FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - Premier League
Watch: Tributes at Anfield after Diogo Jota and his brother die in crash
Fans gathered at Anfield after Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in Spain. Jota’s car veered off the road near Zamora and caught fire.  He had recently married and was a father of three.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

KRB 26-06-2025 Twilight Thursday
Watch: Limerick lights up with Twilight Thursdays
Local efforts to boost the night‑time economy in Limerick take centre stage as the city hosts its second Twilight Thursday, drawing locals and visitors in for a lively mix of culture, music and dining.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Watch: The Coronas answer questions from Cork school children
Watch: The Coronas answer questions from Cork school children
What would you ask one of Ireland’s biggest bands? That was the task given to a class of 5th-class students in Cork – and here are the results.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Donald Trump
Watch: Trump swears in angry outburst at Iran and Israel
US president Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 24) expressed frustration at Iran-Israel ceasefire violations, by dropping the 'F' word when being questioned by media on the White House lawn.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Watch: Cork Midsummer Festival Les Girafes Parade
Watch: Cork Midsummer Festival Les Girafes Parade
Spectacle met song on the streets of Cork as towering giraffes paraded through the city for the Midsummer Festival.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Watch: €250m EuroMillions win for Shandon Street Centra
Watch: €250m EuroMillions win for Shandon Street Centra
Staff and shoppers at Clifford’s Centra on Shandon Street were celebrating after the store sold the winning ticket for Ireland’s biggest-ever EuroMillions jackpot, worth €250m. 

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case
Watch: Crowds gather to support Kneecap's Mo Chara in court
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was greeted by hundreds of supporters as he arrived at court on Wednesday morning alongside the other two members of the Belfast rap trio – Naoise Ó Cairealláin and JJ Ó Dochartaigh.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Watch: Midleton tattoo festival marks 26 years
Watch: Midleton tattoo festival marks 26 years
Now in its 26th year, the Midleton Tattoo Club Summer Bash brought colour, creativity and community spirit to the Talbot Hotel.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Watch: Where faith, folklore and tattooing meet in Cork
Watch: Where faith, folklore and tattooing meet in Cork
Working from his studio on MacCurtain Street, Rob Sexton is combining tattooing with traditional wood carving.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Watch: ‘Storm in a Bath Tub’ made waves at Cork Midsummer Festival
Watch: ‘Storm in a Bath Tub’ made waves at Cork Midsummer Festival
Large crowds gathered in Cork city’s Emmet Place over the weekend for Storm in a Bath Tub, which featured more than 120 performers as part of this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival. The open-air show blended circus, theatre and live music. 

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Watch: Mussel Farm protest in Kinsale Harbour
Watch: Mussel Farm protest in Kinsale Harbour
Over 500 people and up to 110 vessels came together in Kinsale on Friday evening to protest a controversial mussel farm which was recently approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

TOPSHOT-US-POLITICS-DEMONSTRATION
Watch: Thousands turn out across the US to protest Trump
Anti-Trump protests unfolded across hundreds of cities in the US on Saturday (June 14) and saw protesters facing off against police.  “No Kings” rallies were arranged to counter what organisers said were Mr Trump’s plans to feed his ego.

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

India Plane Crash
Watch: Footage of survivor of UK-bound plane crash in India
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, is believed to be the only survivor of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner which collided with a medical college in the city of Ahmedabad shortly after take-off on Thursday.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Watch: Helios at St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
Watch: Helios at St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
Helios, a large-scale installation by UK artist Luke Jerram, has opened at St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral as part of this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival. Running until June 21st, the immersive work explores the power and presence of the sun.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Ballymena protest
Watch: Homes, cars set ablaze in Northern Ireland over alleged sexual assault
Hundreds of masked rioters attacked police and set homes and cars on fire in the Northern Irish town of Ballymena on Tuesday (June 10) in the second successive night of disorder.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Watch: Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald's Park
Watch: Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald's Park
Watch some of the fun, fascination and scientific wonder at the 2025 Cork Carnival of Science which transformed Fitzgerald's Park into Ireland's largest outdoor STEM experience. 

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Watch: Surveillance footage shows crew on Gaza aid boat putting hands up as Israeli forces seize vessel
Watch: Surveillance footage shows crew on Gaza aid boat putting hands up as Israeli forces seize vessel
Surveillance footage released on Monday (June 9) showed crew on board a charity vessel that had tried to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip seated with their hands up, with officials saying Israeli forces had taken command of the yacht.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Immigration Raids Los Angeles
Watch: Police car ablaze, journalist hit by rubber bullet in LA protests
National Guard troops were deployed to the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday (June 8) to help quell a third day of protests over President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Watch: Rally enthusiasts prepare send off to Michael Gaine
Watch: Rally enthusiasts prepare send off to Michael Gaine
Rally cars were seen at Finnegan's Funeral Home as mourners paid their respects to Michael Gaine

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

CC Leona Macken
Watch: Leona Macken reacts to apology from the HSE for misdiagnosed cervical screening
A Cork mother of two, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer following two misdiagnosed smear tests, says she still urges women to attend regular screenings and get vaccinated.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Watch: Clown, Mikey Gerbola, speaks about 50 years performing
Watch: Clown, Mikey Gerbola, speaks about 50 years performing
Mikey Gerbola, Ireland's oldest working clown, reveals the touching story behind his character.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Watch: Police swarm area of Boulder, Colorado after attack that FBI says was targeted
Watch: Police swarm area of Boulder, Colorado after attack that FBI says was targeted
Police swarmed the Pearl Street Mall area of Boulder, Colorado on Sunday (June 1) after a male suspect was taken into custody following an attack that left multiple people with burns, in what the FBI director described as a "targeted" act of terror.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Richard Satchwell court case
Watch: Tina Satchwell's family speaks outside court
Richard Satchwell, who buried his wife Tina in a shallow grave under the stairs of their Youghal home, has been found guilty of her murder at the Central Criminal Court. As the verdict was read to the court just after 12.25pm on Friday with members ...

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Watch: Fr. Brian D'Arcy celebrates his 80th Birthday
Watch: Fr. Brian D'Arcy celebrates his 80th Birthday
Fr. Brian D'Arcy reflects on changes to the Catholic church and his memories on the celebration of his 80th Birthday.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Watch: Baby boom at Fota Wildlife Park
Watch: Baby boom at Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Wildlife Park is celebrating a flurry of new arrivals with the birth of three meerkat pups and two European bison calves. The meerkats, born to parents Biggy and Snaggles, are thriving under the care of their 16-strong mob.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Watch: Bernie Sanders gifted Tanora, Tayto, and Chester cake during Cork visit
Watch: Bernie Sanders gifted Tanora, Tayto, and Chester cake during Cork visit
It's Tanora, Tayto, and Chester cake for US Senator Bernie Sanders during his visit to Nolan's Butchers on Shandon Street, Cork.

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Liverpool incident
Watch: Emergency crew responds to reports car hit pedestrians during Liverpool title parade
Police and emergency services responded to Liverpool's city center after a car plowed into large crowds of Liverpool fans during their side's Premier League title celebrations on Monday (May 26).

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Macron First Lady Video
Watch: Macron's face gets pushed away by hand in Vietnam
Video of Emmanuel Macron’s arrival in Vietnam on Sunday (May 25) showed the French president being pushed sharply in the face seconds before he was due to step off the plane.

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Missing person Tina Satchwell case
Watch: Irish Examiner's Liz Dunphy gives update as the Richard Satchwell trial draws to a close
Murder accused Richard Satchwell was “far from a criminal mastermind” and had “left a trail of breadcrumbs that could rival any nursery tale after him,” senior counsel Brendan Grehan told a jury.

Sun, 25 May, 2025

KRB 24-05-2025 Tractor Fire
Watch: Tractor Fire in Limerick
Tractor Fire in at Holloway's Bend, Old Pallas, Co Limerick

Sun, 25 May, 2025

ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT-HOSTAGES
Watch: Netanyahu says UK, France and Canada 'on the wrong side of humanity'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada on Thursday, saying they are "on the wrong side of humanity" for calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Watch: Life aboard El Galeón, the Spanish ship docked in Cork
Watch: Life aboard El Galeón, the Spanish ship docked in Cork
Join Communications Officer Lupo Bathke for a behind-the-scenes look at crew life, and discover why they’re so excited to be part of this year’s Cork Harbour Festival. 

Fri, 23 May, 2025

US-ISRAEL-MUSEUM-SHOOTING
Watch: Heavy police presence after two Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington shooting
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC were shot and killed while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday evening. The victims have been identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Watch: Celebrating 10 years of marriage equality in Ireland
Watch: Celebrating 10 years of marriage equality in Ireland
This week marks a decade since the public voted in favour of same-sex marriage in the marriage equality referendum, becoming the first country in the world to do so by popular vote. It was passed with 62% support from the public. 

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Watch: Army personnel sift through the soil on Michael Gaine's land
Watch: Army personnel sift through the soil on Michael Gaine's land
A look at the old farmhouse on Michael Gaine's land as army personnel sift through the soil. Forensic experts and Gardaí examined the contents of slurry spreaders while digging continues nearby.

Tue, 20 May, 2025

US-MEXICO-ACCIDENT
Watch: Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy vessel hit the Brooklyn Bridge after being blown off course, injuring at least 19 crew members. Four are in critical condition as officials investigate the crash. 

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Watch: Hearse departs Michael Gaine’s farm
Watch: Hearse departs Michael Gaine’s farm
A coffin containing the remains of Michael Gaine is carried from a cattle shed at his Kerry farm, then placed into a hearse that leaves the yard. 

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Watch: Hilarious video shows European leaders as babies
Watch: Hilarious video shows European leaders as babies
Video showing AI-generated heads of states portrayed as babies saying 'Welcome to Albania' in their native languages. The video was shown at the opening ceremony of European Political Community Leaders in Tirana, Albania.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Watch: Eurovision 2025 rehearsals underway
Watch: Eurovision 2025 rehearsals underway
Ireland’s Eurovision 2025 entrant, Emmy Kristiansen, took to the stage in Switzerland for her first rehearsal ahead of the second semi-final. Watch a sneak peek of her performance as preparations ramp up for the big night. 

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Watch: Catherine O'Brien arrives at Portlaoise Courthouse
Watch: Catherine O'Brien arrives at Portlaoise Courthouse
Catherine O'Brien appeared at Portlaoise Courthouse, Co.Laois, in connection with three charges of deception. 

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Opening Ceremony - The 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Watch: Robert De Niro brands Trump a ‘philistine’ as Cannes Film Festival opens
Robert De Niro called Donald Trump a “philistine” and urged protest over his arts cuts and proposed film tariffs during his speech at Cannes Film Festival.

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Kevin Flatley death
Watch: Tributes paid to Garda killed at Dublin checkpoint
Garda Kevin Flatley, a father of two, was killed during a routine speed check in North Co Dublin after being struck by a motorcycle. The 49-year-old officer had 26 years of service and was well-respected in the force. 

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Vatican Conclave New Pope
Watch: Robert Prevost elected as the new Pope
US Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected Pope by the College of Cardinals, taking the name Leo XIV. His election marks the first time an American has become Pope. 

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Vatican Holds Conclave To Elect New Pope
Watch: Cardinals enter conclave to decide who follows Pope Francis
Roman Catholic cardinals have begun the task of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global Church.

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Watch: 'They didn’t hear our daughter' — Family rejects findings of €13.6m Grace case inquiry
Watch: 'They didn’t hear our daughter' — Family rejects findings of €13.6m Grace case inquiry
Fran O’Keeffe was fostered in the same home as ‘Grace’. Now Fran’s mother and sister tell Alison O’Reilly why the family abruptly took her out of that home when she was 12, and explain what they say are the shortcomings of the Farrelly Commission

Tue, 06 May, 2025

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