# news & opinion (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover news & opinion. Page: Feed: --- ## [Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'much-loved' teen killed in Meath hit-and-run](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/heartbreaking-tributes-paid-much-loved-37601318) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Rebecca Lenihan) · Irish Mirror - Home_ A balloon release will be held in the 19-year-old's memory on Thursday evening ## [Ireland could see eerie red Moon as 93% lunar eclipse takes place](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ireland-could-see-eerie-red-37601270) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Emma O'Neill) · Irish Mirror - Home_ As sunlight filters through Earth's atmosphere and reaches the lunar surface, the Moon could take on a deep red or copper-coloured glow. ## [Two men arrested after €1.6m worth of cannabis seized in Louth as part of cross-border operation](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/two-men-arrested-after-16m-37601224) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The major operation led to the seizure of 119 kilogrammes of cannabis with an estimated value of €1,666,000 ## [Rescue 115 scrambled after child seriously injured in 'frightening' incident involving family pet](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/rescue-115-scrambled-after-child-37601064) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne, Sean Crosbie) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The child suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries in an incident involving the family pet in Dingle ## [Grieving wife speaks out after turbulent flight killed husband](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/grieving-wife-speaks-out-after-37601050) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Molly Seaman, Olivia Bridge) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Geoff Kitchen was fatally wounded when the plane he was travelling on with his wife suddenly plummeted 6,000 feet ## [Enoch Burke walks away after first day back for new school term - but no end to standoff in sight](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/enoch-burke-walks-away-after-37600993) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Cathal Ryan) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Enoch Burke was back at school even though fines are mounting and he could end up back behind bars ## [Eddie Hearn shows off acting chops in new Domino's ad for Katie Taylor Croke Park fight](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/boxing/eddie-hearn-shows-acting-chops-37600980) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Staff reporter) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The boxing promoter should perhaps stick to the day job! ## [Lottie Ryan shares emotional farewell message as she signs off from RTE 2FM for final time](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/lottie-ryan-shares-emotional-farewell-37600804) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne, Emma Jane Cooke) · Irish Mirror - Home_ RTE 2FM presenter Lottie Ryan delivered an emotional farewell message during her final radio show after 15 years, as she moves to her new presenting role on Virgin Media Television ## [Irish man arrested in France over alleged anti-semitic remarks and death threats to Jewish couple](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/irish-man-arrested-france-over-37600807) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Rebecca Lenihan) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The man could face up to three years in prison and a €45,000 fine if prosecuted ## [Conor McGregor copied my trash-talking style says Tyson Fury](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/boxing/conor-mcgregor-copied-trash-talking-37599317) _2026-08-27 · news@irishmirror.ie (Oisin Doherty) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The Gypsy King believes he is the best trash-talker in combat sports. ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R6nmuSyeCdZT) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Should Jason Arday’s Accuser Be Defended? American Scholars Disagree.](https://www.chronicle.com/article/should-jason-ardays-accuser-be-defended-american-scholars-disagree) _2026-08-27 · Jasper Smith · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Jasper Smith More than 200 signed an open letter protesting Ghent University’s suspension of Nathan Cofnas. But Cofnas’s views have left some scholars with misgivings about that campaign. ## [Dolly Parton funeral details announced as tributes flow to musical 'inspiration'](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/dolly-parton-dead-tributes-singer-37592863) _2026-08-26 · Irish Mirror - Home_ The music world is united in grief tonight after it was announced that Dolly Parton - widely regarded as one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music - has died. ## [Blow for Rovers as Danny Mandroiu ruled out of crucial European tie](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/blow-rovers-danny-mandroiu-ruled-37596681) _2026-08-26 · news@irishmirror.ie (Garry Doyle) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The playmaker will not feature in tomorrow's game against Finnish side KuPS. ## [Inquest hears Irish racehorse worker died in North Yorkshire car fire](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/horse-racing/inquest-hears-irish-racehorse-worker-37596817) _2026-08-26 · news@irishmirror.ie (Dylan Connell and James Connolly) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The incident occurred in June of last year. ## [Tim Curry dead at 80: Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise star dies](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/tim-curry-dead-80-rocky-37596816) _2026-08-26 · news@irishmirror.ie (Emma O'Neill) · Irish Mirror - Home_ British actor Tim Curry, best known for his iconic roles as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in Stephen King's It, has died at the age of 80, according to US reports ## [Major M50 closure causes massive traffic delays across Dublin - Live updates](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/major-m50-closure-ballymount-causes-37596781) _2026-08-26 · Irish Mirror - Home_ A very busy evening on Dublin's roads with a major closure on the busiest motorway ## [Stephen Bradley optimistic Rovers can win in Finland against KuPS](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/stephen-bradley-optimistic-rovers-can-37596668) _2026-08-26 · news@irishmirror.ie (Derek Foley) · Irish Mirror - Home_ "We will play the game in front of us. The players have done this many times before and are very good at it. I’ve no doubt tomorrow will be no different.” ## [Tenerife restaurant's fury as couple caught on CCTV in 'dine and dash'](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/tenerife-restaurants-fury-couple-caught-37596182) _2026-08-26 · news@irishmirror.ie (Matt Davies) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The incident was recorded on CCTV on Saturday, 22 August, showing a couple exiting the premises calmly, with the man seen clutching a silver container of leftovers ## [Irish woman who died with husband while on holiday in Spain was from Co Monaghan](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/irish-woman-who-died-husband-37596004) _2026-08-26 · news@irishmirror.ie (Michael O'Toole) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The woman has lived and worked in England for more than decade, but comes from a well-known family in Monaghan. Members of her family have now flown to Spain from Ireland to look after the couple's two children ## [Maura Higgins confirmed as new host of iconic dating show reboot on Disney+](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/maura-higgins-blind-date-disney-37596334) _2026-08-26 · news@irishmirror.ie (Sean O'Grady, Press Association Deputy Entertainment Editor) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Maura Higgins will host a reboot of classic British TV series Blind Date for Disney+. ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Tii3DlNtZ7TK) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Martin O'Neill admits squad 'million miles' away after LASK loss](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/martin-oneill-admits-squad-million-37596076) _2026-08-26 · news@irishmirror.ie (Gavin McCafferty PA) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has admitted his squad is a "million miles" from complete after their Champions League collapse against LASK, as the club's transfer window plans hang in the balance following a humiliating 5-1 defeat in Linz. ## [The Future of Plagiarism](https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-future-of-plagiarism) _2026-08-25 · David A. Bell · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ If the "mere overlap of sentences" is OK, what's next? By David A. Bell If the "mere overlap of sentences" is OK, what's next? ## [Is It OK to Lie to Catch Cheaters?](https://www.chronicle.com/article/is-it-ok-to-lie-to-catch-cheaters) _2026-08-25 · Karen Costa · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ The case against tricking students into revealing their use of AI. By Karen Costa The case against tricking students into revealing their use of AI. ## [There's Nothing Wrong With Loving Theory](https://www.chronicle.com/article/theres-nothing-wrong-with-loving-theory) _2026-08-25 · Katie Kadue · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ Emily Eakin's new history of French theory falls short. By Katie Kadue Emily Eakin's new history of French theory falls short. ## [A Scholarly Association’s Secretive Washington Playbook](https://www.chronicle.com/article/a-scholarly-associations-secret-washington-playbook) _2026-08-25 · Adam Rzepka · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ Did the American Historical Association ask a corporate lobbying firm for advice on how to silence its members? By Adam Rzepka Did the American Historical Association ask a corporate lobbying firm for advice on how to silence its members? ## [U. of Chicago Bans Tech, AI in Social Sciences Core Courses](https://www.chronicle.com/article/u-of-chicagos-social-sciences-division-bans-tech-ai-in-core-courses) _2026-08-24 · Shea Vance · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Shea Vance The new restrictions apply to students and faculty members. ## [Vanderbilt's Convenient Political Awakening](https://www.chronicle.com/article/vanderbilts-convenient-political-awakening) _2026-08-24 · Brian Rosenberg · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ The university's vision for higher ed just happens to align with the Trump administration's. By Brian Rosenberg The university's vision for higher ed just happens to align with the Trump administration's. ## [Conservative Scholars Are Rare. Johns Hopkins Wants More of Them.](https://www.chronicle.com/article/conservative-scholars-are-rare-johns-hopkins-wants-more-of-them) _2026-08-24 · Evan Goldstein · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ Ronald J. Daniels says the ideological imbalance is bad for the academy and for the country. By Evan Goldstein Ronald J. Daniels says the ideological imbalance is bad for the academy and for the country. ## [Ireland star makes history in Hull's win over Man Utd with performance](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/ireland-star-makes-history-hulls-37583317) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Robert Hynes) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Newly promoted Hull stunned Manchester United ## [Westlife's Nicky Byrne shares heartfelt tribute to twin sons as they receive their Leaving Cert results](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-shares-heartfelt-37583316) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne, Emma Jane Cooke) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Westlife star Nicky Byrne paid a proud tribute to his twin sons Jay and Rocco after they received their Leaving Certificate results, sharing a heartfelt post to Instagram ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DLbQ5DNIAoez) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Spiders will stay away from your home if you wipe doors with this natural repellent](https://www.irishmirror.ie/lifestyle/spiders-stay-away-your-home-37583302) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne, Nicola Roy) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Learn how lavender oil could naturally deter spiders from entering your home this autumn - a chemical-free natural spider repellent that may outperform vinegar for keeping spiders out of doors ## ['A gentleman': Award-winning Irish hotel announce death of 'leader and hero' owner as tributes pour in](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/a-gentleman-award-winning-irish-37583201) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne, Sara Rountree) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Don Buckley, owner of the Castle Hotel in Macroom, Co Cork, passed away on Friday night, August 21, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family ## [Fans hail Keith Andrews and Damien Duff after Brentford win over Spurs](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/fans-hail-keith-andrews-damien-37583144) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Robert Hynes) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Brentford had the perfect start to the new Premier League season after recording a 3-0 victory over Tottenham ## [Family plunge to death from cliff after argument over iPhone takes tragic turn](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/family-plunge-death-cliff-after-37582996) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne, Peter Hennessy) · Irish Mirror - Home_ A family plunged to their deaths after an argument over a mobile phone reportedly took a tragic turn on the edge of a cliff in India, with a teenager making the decision to take his own life ## [Ireland weather: Met Eireann warn of 'intense' storms and rain as fears grow over 'unprecedented' El Nino](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/el-nino-ireland-weather-storm-37583062) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Experts have warned that the El Nino event developing over the Pacific is shaping up to be the strongest in living memory, sparking concerns Ireland could be battered by storms and rain due to the 'unprecedented' event ## [Nurse tells parents to grab pen if they spot rash on kids – her tip could save lives](https://www.irishmirror.ie/lifestyle/nurse-tells-parents-grab-pen-37572916) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead has shared a quick and easy pen trick to help parents monitor whether a rash or red mark on their child is spreading – and it only takes a couple of seconds ## [Former West Brom player dies after collapsing on pitch](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/former-west-brom-player-dies-37583022) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Aaron Morris) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing on the pitch during a pre-season friendly ## [Ali Keating celebrates boyfriend's victory in €584,000 race as she pays tribute to jockey](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/horse-racing/ali-keating-celebrates-boyfriends-victory-37582922) _2026-08-23 · news@irishmirror.ie (Staff Reporter) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Ronan Keating's daughter shared a hug with her partner moments after his big-race success ## [Dolly Parton opens up about 'overlooked' health issues that forced her to cancel appearances](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/dolly-parton-opens-up-overlooked-37582699) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Carrington Walker, Jason Chester) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The country legend confirmed she was 'dealing with some health issues' ## [Woman, 30s, arrested after 'firearms and viable improvised explosive devices' seized](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/woman-30s-arrested-after-firearms-37582657) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Cathal Ryan) · Irish Mirror - Home_ On Friday, Gardaí conducted a number of searches in Dundalk as part of their ongoing investigation targeting the organised crime group ## [Four men appear in court after garda chase connected to burglary probe](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/four-men-appear-court-after-37582605) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Cillian Sherlock, PA) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Across the four appearances, members of An Garda Síochána outlined that the men had been arrested and charged earlier on Saturday in connection with a pursuit on Thursday morning ## [Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews scrap 'full-on' baby name for fourth child](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/vogue-williams-spencer-matthews-scrap-37582597) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Kirstie McCrum, Emma Jane Cooke) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The TV star shas spoken out on her hit podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me, saying she and husband are now back to square one with no name chosen for their baby boy ## [Mark Walsh carries JP McManus silks to victory for first time since losing top job](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/horse-racing/mark-walsh-carries-jp-mcmanus-37582515) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Robert Hynes, Eamon Doggett) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Walsh wore the famous green and gold as the Willie Mullins-trained Jalila Moriviere won the Listed Canella Lane Handicap Chase at Killarney on Saturday ## [The Traitors winner Rachel Duffy undergoes surgery after horror blender accident](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/traitors-winner-rachel-duffy-undergoes-37582504) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Kirstie McCrum, Carrington Walker, Yasmin Vince) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Rachel Duffy has shared graphic images of her injuries after a blender accident left her in "severe pain" and required surgery ## [PSNI appeal for witnesses for a burglary and vehicle theft](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/psni-appeal-witnesses-burglary-vehicle-37582487) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Cathal Ryan) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The PSNI are appealing for witnesses ## [Gardaí launch murder investigation after woman found dead in Limerick apartment](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/murder-investigation-launched-limerick-garda-37582429) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Cathal Ryan, Danny De Vaal) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Gardaí are following a "line of inquiry" in their investigation ## [Man taken to hospital after being hit by car at Asda superstore](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/man-taken-hospital-after-being-37582374) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (James Martin McCarthy, Kirstie McCrum) · Irish Mirror - Home_ Emergency services were called to the scene at the supermarket on Saturday afternoon ## [Officers killed in horror 'wrong-way' crash that left seven dead named as tributes pour in](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/officers-killed-horror-wrong-way-37582369) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Press Association, Carrington Walker) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The men were killed when a Volkswagen Passat travelling in the wrong direction on the road collided with their vehicle ## [Heartbreaking tributes pour in after 'giant of Irish cultural life' killed in lorry crash in Armagh](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/eithne-vallely-dies-armagh-crash-37581557) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Ruairi Scott Byrne) · Irish Mirror - Home_ The 81-year-old has been hailed as "a champion of traditional Irish music" who "devoted her life to preserving our musical heritage and passing it on to future generations" ## [Legendary Irish horse that sparked jubilant scenes with Cheltenham Festival and other wins retired](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/horse-racing/legendary-irish-horse-sparked-jubiliant-37581321) _2026-08-22 · news@irishmirror.ie (Robert Hynes) · Irish Mirror - Home_ He gave his connections many memorable days