National News from Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest Begins Tonight As Ireland And Other Countries Boycott

Ireland is among five countries boycotting this year's competition
Some Chicken Products Recalled From Lidl Due To Salmonella Presence

Consumers are advised to not eat the implicated products.
Over 300,000 Names Removed From Electoral Register in Two Years

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It comes as a Kfm listener was sent an email from Kildare County Council asking for personal information
Government Departments Will Be Subject To Stricter Spending Controls

It comes as a memo is being brought to Cabinet this morning
24 Hour Ambulance Worker Strikes Underway

The strike is over grading and pay related to a programme of modernisation and training within the service

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