# ulster (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ulster. Page: Feed: --- ## [Status Yellow rain warning for five counties](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0826/1589269-weather-weekend/) _2026-08-26 · Ireland_ Five counties are bracing for possible thunderstorms as Met Éireann issued a rain warning for the south-east. ## [CUH must improve managing budget, health minister says](https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0826/1589261-cuh-health/) _2026-08-26 · Ireland_ Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said Cork University Hospital must improve in managing its budget and deploying its resources. ## [Irish couple found dead at Spanish resort](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0826/1589260-spain-deaths/) _2026-08-26 · Ireland_ Police in Spain are investigating the deaths of an Irish couple at a coastal resort south of Valencia. ## [TUI to ballot teachers for industrial action](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0826/1589246-tui-to-ballot-teachers-for-industrial-action/) _2026-08-26 · Ireland_ The Teachers' Union of Ireland is to ballot members for industrial action in a dispute over pay. ## [Variations in cancer treatment 'concerning' - Cullinane](https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0826/1589223-cancer-treatments-ireland/) _2026-08-26 · Ireland_ New data released by the HSE shows wide variations in performance in delivering cancer treatment for patients. ## [Cyclist dies following hit-and-run in Co Meath](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0826/1589231-death-cyclist-meath/) _2026-08-25 · Ireland_ A 19-year-old man has died following a hit-and-run incident in Co Meath. ## [Tens of thousands to receive college offers from CAO](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0826/1589202-cao-college-offers/) _2026-08-25 · Ireland_ Tens of thousands of students will receive first-round offers of college places from the Central Applications Office (CAO) at 2pm today. ## [€1 invested in active travel returns €4 to economy - NTA](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0826/1589227-active-travel-nta/) _2026-08-25 · Ireland_ Every euro invested in active travel produces almost €4 in economic benefits, according to a report commissioned by the National Transport Authority. ## [How Dolly Parton changed young lives in Ireland](https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0825/1589219-how-dolly-parton-changed-young-lives-in-ireland/) _2026-08-25 · Ireland_ The family of Dolly Parton has asked those wishing to honour the late country music star to support one of the causes closest to her heart, her Imagination Library. ## ['I have no place to go,' says 72-year-old man with cancer](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0825/1589196-ukrainians-housing-citywest/) _2026-08-25 · Ireland_ A 72-year-old man with stage three cancer is among a group of vulnerable Ukrainians who are due to be moved from their accommodation in Citywest. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s6qJInYF4K18) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Walk to mark 30 years since Fiona Pender's disappearance](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0823/1588877-fiona-pender-memorial-walk/) _2026-08-23 · Ireland_ A memorial walk will mark 30 years since Fiona Pender disappeared, as gardaí continue investigating her suspected murder. ## [Public warned not to take unapproved weight-loss drug](https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0823/1588400-weight-loss-drug/) _2026-08-23 · Ireland_ A leading obesity consultant has said hospitals are seeing a rise in the number of patients presenting with side effects from taking weight-loss drug Retatrutide, which has not yet been approved for use. ## [Annual Michael Collins commemoration to take place](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588888-michael-collins-commemoration/) _2026-08-23 · Ireland_ The annual commemoration of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins will take place at Béal na Bláth in Co Cork, marking 104 years since his death during the Civil War. ## [Just one in seven public consultants working Saturdays](https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0822/1588876-public-only-consultants/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ New figures from the HSE show that just one in seven hospital consultants on the new public-only contracts are working on a Saturday, while just one in three are working extended day shifts. ## [Murder probe launched after woman found dead in Limerick](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588874-murder-investigtaion-limerick/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a women's body in Limerick city. ## [Four men charged in connection with spate of burglaries](https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0822/1588864-four-men-charged/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ Four men have appeared at Dublin District Court charged in connection with an investigation into a spate of burglaries across several counties. ## [Wrong-way crash survivor can't believe it happened again](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588856-roisin-stakelum/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ A woman seriously injured in a wrong-way motorway crash three years ago has said the M9 collision last weekend has "brought it all back" for her. ## [Musician Eithne Vallely dies after being struck by lorry](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588849-eithne-vallely-armagh/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ Tributes have been paid to renowned traditional Irish musician Eithne Vallely who has died following a road crash in Co Armagh. ## [Man charged with murder of Irish woman in Melbourne](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588842-australia-melbourne/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of an Irish woman in Melbourne, in Australia. ## [Inshore fishermen warn livelihood is on a tight line](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588814-donegal-fishermen/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ The day's catch on Leenan Pier in Inishowen, Co Donegal, is sorted by hand - live crab for China and lobster for France and those landing it note margins are tightening. ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5q1E4GisO7gd) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [HSE initiative aims to combat drug harm at festivals](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0822/1588719-volunteers-safer-nightlife/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ The HSE is encouraging festival goers to interact with its volunteers at upcoming events, as part of an initiative on reducing harm for people who take substances at events. ## [Leaving Cert 2026: Key dates to watch out for next](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0822/1588657-leaving-cert-2026-key-dates-to-watch-out-for-next/) _2026-08-22 · Ireland_ Now that the Leaving Cert results are out, what are the key dates to watch out for next? ## [Man in court after two garda cars damaged in chase](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588772-laois-garda-car/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ A man who was arrested in connection with a garda pursuit which resulted in damage to two garda cars was granted consent to bail at a court. ## [Hundreds attend vigil held for family injured in M9 crash](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588810-carlow-vigil-m9/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Hundreds of people have attended a prayer vigil for four members of a family injured in in last weekend's crash on the M9 in Co Kildare. ## [Podcast: 'Reverse Megxit' as Sussexes return to UK](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588800-behind-the-story/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK later this month, more than six years after they relocated to California. ## [Kelly urges TikTok to reconsider committe invitation](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588811-tiktok-kelly/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Alan Kelly has responded to TikTok's decision to reject an invite to the committee to discuss the posting of illegal criminal videos by saying the platform, Google, Meta and X must now attend. ## [Travellers targeted online after M9 crash - Pavee Point](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588808-collins-pavee-point/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Pavee Point has said that a significant number of people on social media have targeted Travellers for abuse following the M9 crash in Co Kildare. ## [Students at Dublin special school celebrate results day](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588795-special-school-results-day/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Students at St John of God Special School in Islandbridge gathered to find out their marks this Leaving Cert results day. ## [Rise in farm payment schemes to tackle fodder shortages](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588791-farming-supports-fodder/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Payments given to farmers under a number of schemes will see an increase from 70% to 75% as part of a plan to alleviate the effects of fodder shortages. ## [First three funerals held for teens killed in M9 crash](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588769-funerals-m9-crash/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ The first three of the funerals for the teenagers killed in last weekend's crash on the M9 in Co Kildare have taken place. ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fC09UDP57NQr) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Call for technology to prevent Luas dragging passengers](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588758-luas-anti-drag/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Railway accident investigators have called for all Luas trams to be fitted with new anti-drag technology after a series of incidents where passengers were dragged along station platforms after they, or their belongings, were caught in doors. ## ['Tough day for Carlow and wider area', says bishop](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588752-carlow-bishop/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ The Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin has said that today is a "very tough day for Carlow and the wider area". ## [Fewer top LC marks awarded as grade deflation continues](https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2026/0821/1588724-leaving-cert-ireland/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Follow live updates on this year's Leaving Cert results, with guidance and advice throughout the day. ## [Over 70,000 Leaving Cert students to receive exam results](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588702-leaving-cert-results/) _2026-08-21 · Ireland_ Over 70,000 Leaving Certificate students will receive their exam results later today, with the overall trend showing fewer top marks awarded, as the impacts of grade deflation continue. ## [Motorcyclist, 30s, dies in Co Cork road collision](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588716-n71-fatal-collision/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ A motorcyclist in his 30s has died in a collision with a car on the N71 at Caha Pass, Co Cork. ## [SF writes to Martin to recall Dáil early over excise cuts](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0821/1588712-fuel-prices-dail/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin asking him to recall the Dáil next week so it can vote to delay the first stage of the planned fuel excise duty cuts reversal. ## [Irish excise on alcohol second highest in Europe - study](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0821/1588710-excise-duty-budget/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Irish consumers pay the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe, according to new research. ## [Teen killed in M9 crash was 'in the care of Tusla'](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588703-tusla-m9-crash/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ One of the young men killed in the M9 crash on Sunday morning was "in the care of Tusla" and two more of the five teenagers who died were known to the agency, Tusla has confirmed. ## [Rare disease drug recalled in Ireland after Japan deaths](https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0820/1588700-drug-recall/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ A drug used to treat rare autoimmune diseases has been pulled from shelves in Ireland after it was linked to 20 deaths in Japan. ## [Campaigners make final appeal to HSE over Skyclarys drug](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588696-friedreichs-ataxia-meeting/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Campaigners advocating for those affected by Friedreich's Ataxia have again appealed to the HSE to approve the Skyclarys treatment ahead of a final decision next week. ## [Tea trolleys return to Dublin/Galway train on trial basis](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0820/1588683-galway-train-trolley/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Tea trolleys will return to Dublin/Galway trains as part of a six-month pilot service. ## [Journalists allege Garda surveillance over sources](https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0820/1588680-journalists-surveillance/) _2026-08-20 · Ireland_ Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources. ## [Lusso Tan Summer Reset Launch](https://ulstertatler.com/lusso-tan-summer-reset-launch/) _2026-08-20 · admin · Ulster Tatler_ Award-winning beauty brand, Lusso Tan celebrated the launch of their Summer Reset Bundle with exclusive events across Ireland, bringing together creators, customers, retail partners and buyers for an evening dedicated to making tanning feel less like a military operation and more like the easiest part of your beauty routine. The Belfast event took place at \[…\] The post Lusso Tan Summer Reset… ## [John Hewitt International Summer School](https://ulstertatler.com/john-hewitt-international-summer-school-2/) _2026-08-20 · admin · Ulster Tatler_ The 2026 John Hewitt International Summer School kicked off its week-long stint in Armagh with the launch of two exhibitions at The Marketplace Theatre. The exhibitions were “Home” by Brigid O’Brien – a series of large scale pictures relating to ideas of home and migration in modern Ireland and “Storytellers” by James Hughes – a \[…\] The post John Hewitt International Summer School appeared first… ## [TechTides Youth returns with ambitions to reach more young innovators](https://ulstertatler.com/techtides-youth-returns-with-ambitions-to-reach-more-young-innovators/) _2026-08-20 · admin · Ulster Tatler_ Leading youth conference, TechTides Youth, will return on Monday 26th October to North West Regional College, and will build on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which welcomed more than 150 young people. This year, the conference will extend its reach across the wider North West, welcoming schools from Strabane and Limavady alongside those \[…\] The post TechTides Youth returns with… ## [Dunmurry Golf Club Lady Captain’s Dinner](https://ulstertatler.com/dunmurry-golf-club-lady-captains-dinner/) _2026-08-20 · admin · Ulster Tatler_ Dunmurry Golf Club celebrated Lady Captain Helen McHugh’s successful year with a memorable dinner, bringing together members and guests for an evening of friendship, laughter and celebration. The occasion provided a fitting opportunity to recognise Helen’s contribution to the club and her achievements throughout her captaincy. The post Dunmurry Golf Club Lady Captain’s Dinner appeared first on… ## [Blue Plaque For Collector And Transcriber of Irish Traditional Music](https://ulstertatler.com/blue-plaque-for-collector-and-transcriber-of-irish-traditional-music/) _2026-08-20 · admin · Ulster Tatler_ James O’Neill (1862-1949), who collected tunes from people just like him, who were thousands of miles from their birthplace, was commemorated with an Ulster History Circle Blue Plaque during Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Belfast. Police officer James O’Neill was on duty in the winter of 1901 when he took shelter in a barber’s shop \[…\] The post Blue Plaque For Collector And Transcriber of Irish… ## [Looking Back August 2008](https://ulstertatler.com/looking-back-august-2008-2/) _2026-08-20 · admin · Ulster Tatler_ The post Looking Back August 2008 appeared first on Ulster Tatler . ## [Meet Our Finalists!](https://ulstertatler.com/meet-our-finalists/) _2026-08-18 · admin · Ulster Tatler_ The post Meet Our Finalists! appeared first on Ulster Tatler . ## [Looking Back: August 2010](https://ulstertatler.com/looking-back-august-2010/) _2026-08-12 · admin · Ulster Tatler_ The post Looking Back: August 2010 appeared first on Ulster Tatler .