A hosepipe ban has been extended until the end of September in parts of Munster and Leinster, Ireland, while being lifted elsewhere due to improved water availability.

Follow live developments as parts of Europe are set for temperatures over 35C while a high temperature warning is in place for Leinster and Tipperary.

A senator from Kildare has drawn attention to the 'contradiction' of ragwort growing on the grounds of Leinster House.

Damage caused by a recent ramming incident is expected to bring the total cost for repairs to the gates of Leinster House to more than €100,000.

Irish rugby player Peter O'Mahony commented on Ronan O'Gara's potential links to Leinster, as well as defensive problems and new players for the Ireland team.

Northampton and Bath have been drawn into challenging pools for the upcoming Champions Cup season, with Northampton facing Bulls and Montpellier, and Leicester playing Leinster.

Leinster captain Caelan Doris is confirmed fit to start Friday's United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls, with Tadhg Furlong also returning to the team lineup.

The Leinster Fleadh is set to return to Portlaoise, with thousands of musicians, dancers, and visitors expected to attend the traditional Irish music festival.

Leinster score nine tries as they secure an emphatic 59-10 win over the Lions in their URC quarter-final in Dublin.

Patients with rare diseases and their families gathered at Leinster House to call for urgent action on improving access to new medicines, with one father expressing fears of losing his 'second son'.

Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats won the Dublin Central by-election, becoming a new TD, while Fianna Fáil experienced a poor result with their candidate failing to retain their deposit. Taoiseach Micheál Martin acknowledged the party's significant losses, prompting discussions about a new cost-of-living package.

This weekend features significant rugby games for Leinster and Ulster, while Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United battle against relegation in football.

Bordeaux has vowed to bring a 'chaos' style of play, described as 'almost South African,' against Jacques Nienaber's Leinster defence in an upcoming rugby match.

Leinster House was reportedly abuzz as the controversy surrounding RTÉ's spending and payment practices appeared to resurface.

This week marks European finals week, with both Leinster and Ulster vying for silverware in Bilbao. A preview discusses Ulster’s Challenge Cup final against Montpellier and Leinster’s match against Bordeaux in the Champions Cup.

A cohort of 193 graduates, including a Leinster player, a long jumper, and a former Fair City actor, lined up at Templemore training college on Friday to begin their careers in law enforcement as Ireland's newest Gardaí.

A meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight in Leinster House was canceled last Tuesday. The article suggests this occurred amid political "convulsions."

We could have a Dáil of 185 TDs by the next general election, driven by population growth and the constitutional formula that turns population headcounts into seats in Leinster House.

Protesters have staged a day-long demonstration outside Leinster House, the Irish parliament, urging the Oireachtas to pass the Occupied Territories Bill.

Protesters outside Leinster House warned that the housing crisis could lead to the 'death' of the Irish language, demanding action on housing in Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas.

Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) protested outside Leinster House, demanding job security. Minister Simon Harris acknowledged that the government's review of SNA allocation in schools was 'wrong'.

A high temperature warning remains in place for Leinster and County Tipperary until Friday morning, with some counties expected to experience overnight temperatures above 20°C.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow high temperature warning for Leinster and Tipperary, affecting 13 counties for a 48-hour period.

Derek Doyle, a 58-year-old former Defence Forces member and Leinster House usher, died from head injuries sustained in a collision with a truck while cycling home from work in Castleknock.

Descendants of the 'Peterhead 10' from Leitrim have brought their campaign for State recognition to Leinster House.

Joe Schmidt has ruled out a return to Leinster after his departure from Australia, stating his son already works for the team. He emphasized that the family does not need to be entirely involved.

Ulster, Leinster, Munster, and Connacht rugby teams have discovered their opponents for the upcoming European Challenge Cup and Champions Cup pool stages.

Families of the victims of the Creeslough explosion are preparing to bring their fight for answers to Leinster House, the seat of the Irish parliament.

The issue of collapsed roads in West Cork has been brought to attention in Leinster House, the Irish Parliament.

John Dobson's South African side face a trip to play Leinster in Dublin next weekend.

Cian Tracey suggests that Andy Farrell's tough approach in Paris could serve as a blueprint for Leo Cullen to win over Leinster fans and address sloppy standards.

Kian Louët-Feisser, recognized as a Leinster Food Hero, is among the exhibitors from Louth who will be showcasing their work at the upcoming Bloom festival.

Leinster centre Garry Ringrose expressed that he is not surprised by former academy head Noel McNamara's success at Bordeaux-Begles.

Latest news in the world of hurling covers managers pondering their futures, including Liam Cahill at Tipp, and the intense competition in the Leinster championship, with everything going down to the wire.

A sports commentary piece discusses Westmeath's recent performance and their position within the Leinster Gaelic football landscape.

A proposal to convert a Dublin 2 office building into housing for up to 22 people was raised with the Taoiseach, as housing issues dominated debate in Leinster House.

Maeve O’Connell, a first-time Teachta Dála, discusses her journey into politics, the challenges and rewards of Leinster House, and her aspirations.

Rugby fans reacted to the URC action, where Edinburgh suffered a loss to the Lions in Johannesburg, while Glasgow secured a victory against Leinster at Scotstoun.

Housing campaign groups like Tintéain and Banú rallied outside Leinster House to draw attention to the escalating housing crisis in Ireland's Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas.

The Irish State has issued an apology to survivors of institutional abuse, a move that came as a direct result of a 51-day hunger strike by four survivors outside Leinster House in 2025.

Met Éireann is forecasting temperatures of 31C as a Status Yellow heat warning remains in place in Leinster and Co Tipperary until tomorrow morning.

Ireland is expecting warm weather later this week, with temperatures forecast to reach highs of up to 29 degrees Celsius, with Thursday expected to be the warmest day and Leinster receiving the most sun.

Pettitt’s SuperValu, a family-owned supermarket from Wexford, is celebrating 80 years in business by opening its first store in Dublin, expanding its presence to seven outlets across Leinster.

A missing person was found in serious condition on Mount Leinster in Carlow after a large-scale search operation.

The full list of Wexford qualifiers for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 has been revealed, with excitement also building for the Leinster Fleadh 2027 in Gorey.

Leinster Rugby has confirmed that Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery will be returning to the club. This move marks a significant addition to Leinster's roster.

Brian O’Driscoll's revelation of a private funding offer has added another layer of mystery to James Lowe’s departure from Leinster.

Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to a woman in her 20s in a nightclub. He avoided a criminal conviction after paying €10,000 in compensation.

Maura Devine reflects on a past 'great performance,' connecting Dublin's Leinster charge to memories of her father, Gerry O'Connor.

Latest Champions Cup failure has sparked unease among players and supporters alike

Irish rugby player James Lowe is reportedly set to depart from Leinster and the Ireland national team after failing to agree on a new contract, a move that could impact Andy Farrell’s World Cup preparations.

Monday or Tuesday is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far in Ireland, with temperatures potentially reaching highs of 27 degrees Celsius, particularly in Munster and Leinster.

An opinion piece suggests that Leinster's coaching experiment with Jacques Nienaber has failed, indicating the team is in need of a comprehensive reboot.

Irish independent columnist Gráinne McElwain provides commentary, likely on sports, discussing Leinster's prospects for their next victory.

A sports commentary previews the upcoming Champions Cup final, highlighting the intriguing tactical battle between Bordeaux's electric attack and Leinster's blitz defence, which is expected to be a box-office event.

Leinster Rugby is set to begin its campaign in South Africa as the United Rugby Championship (URC) fixtures for the 2026/’27 season have been released.

Irish rugby player Hugo Keenan has confirmed his contract extension with the IRFU and Leinster, committing to stay with the teams until the end of the 2027/28 season as Ireland prepares for the 2027 World Cup.

Senator Frances Black discusses her personal relationship, describing it as a "lottery win," and shares her perspective on the challenges of her current political term in Leinster House.

The Provincial football championships of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) have commenced this weekend, with the first Sunday of action taking place across Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Ulster.

A homelessness activist from West Cork has concluded his 200th and final weekly protest outside Leinster House, the Irish Parliament, where he advocated for housing rights.

A political adviser was informed that a redundancy payment for a Leinster House job would only be available if the Member of European Parliament (MEP) they worked for lost their seat in 2024, when both moved to the European Parliament.

A Co Wexford woman, who lost her unborn son in a road traffic collision, is set to make a call for urgent legislative reform at a meeting with politicians at Leinster House.