# Ireland’s Wild Week in Brief | Belfast News

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-09-18T05:17:28+00:00
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Ireland’s political and legal scenes heat up as a man faces assault charges linked to TD Michael Healy-Rae, while RTÉ pulls out of Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. Gerry “The Monk” Hutch’s son must disclose all finances for free legal aid, and Eleanor Donaldson fights to overturn her conviction for aiding child abuse. Military officers complain about underpaid EU protection roles, while the government faces backlash over VAT windfalls amid soaring gas prices. Internationally, Buckingham Palace denies King Charles’s alleged remark about Princess Diana being forgotten, Sweden’s new left-wing leader Magdalena Andersson vows change, and a Dublin podcaster scores an Oprah Winfrey interview after a lucky mix-up with Gayle King. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.thejournal.ie/heres-what-happened-today-thursday-78-7166006-Sep2026/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45902763aae29c51 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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