National News from Friday, April 17th, 2026

Day Of Talks Between Trade Unions, Employers and Government Concludes

Further talks are to take place in the next fortnight
Strait Of Hormuz Fully Open To Shipping During Ceasefire

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US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the move on social media, but says the US Navy blockade on Iran will continue
Kildare Farmer Wins Teagasc Farm Forestry Award

The RDS Foundation Awards took place yesterday at the RDS Concert Hall
Naas Library And Cultural Centre Chosen As One Of The Venues To Host The 1926 Census Exhibition

The National Archives of Ireland has digitised over 700,000 individual return sheets containing data from the 26 Republic of Ireland counties
Trade Unions Meeting Employers And Government Today Over Rising Cost-Of-Living

The Taoiseach is chairing the Labour Employer Economic Forum at Government Buildings this morning.

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