Factbox-Who qualifies for the Republican presidential debate this week?
By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON Donald Trump plans to skip the Republican Party's first primary debate, citing his front-runner
2023-08-22 02:55
How does the Republican Party pick its 2024 nominee?
The starting gun has been fired but it's a long race to the White House. Here's how it works.
2023-08-21 21:55
Dublin branded 'unsafe' following latest assault
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital following a stabbing on Grafton Street on Sunday.
2023-08-21 21:26
Republican feud over 'root canal' spending cuts raises US gov't shutdown risk
By David Morgan WASHINGTON A feud over spending cuts between hardline and centrist Republicans in the U.S. House
2023-08-21 18:27
Post-mortem examinations due after County Cork triathlon deaths
Ivan Chittenden from Canada, and Brendan Wall, originally from County Meath, died during the event.
2023-08-21 17:51
Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates
The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him.
2023-08-21 13:47
Asa Hutchinson says he has qualified for the Republican debate
Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he has qualified for the first GOP primary debate, which will take place Wednesday in Milwaukee. Hutchinson joins a crowd of White House hopefuls looking for a breakout moment on stage.
2023-08-20 21:28
First on CNN: Biden wades into GOP primary with $25 million ad blitz, starting with economy focus
President Joe Biden is preparing to blanket the airwaves with a $25 million television and digital ad campaign in battleground states this month, campaign officials told CNN, as Republicans are set to face off in their first presidential primary debate.
2023-08-20 19:20
One dead and another in hospital after e-scooter crash
The Armagh Road in Dundalk remains closed after a man in his 20s dies in the Saturday night crash.
2023-08-20 16:17
Chris Christie brings the fight to Trump and DeSantis on their home turf
Just days ahead of a crucial first Republican presidential debate, Chris Christie held a town hall in the home state of the two leading primary contenders.
2023-08-19 23:29
Why four indictments haven't hurt Trump's polling
A plurality of Americans and independents think Donald Trump should have been charged with a crime in each of his four indictments, according to ABC News/Ipsos polling. A majority of Americans said in a new AP-NORC survey that they definitely won't vote for the former president in the 2024 general election.
2023-08-19 21:24
Storm Betty: Disruption due to flooding and fallen trees
Police have advised drivers to take extra care when driving as high winds and rain can cause difficulties
2023-08-19 20:55