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Courts

Judge rules man fit to stand trial over attempted murder of three children on Dublin's Parnell Square

The 51-year-old man is also charged with assault causing serious harm to a care worker.

the end

Ireland's World Cup dreams are over after penalty heartbreak in Prague

your stories

Do you have a dodgy box, what's your thinking and will the recent court case change anything?

Parenting

The UK tells parents: 'Keep screen time to one hour a day. Less is possible'

WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK

Troy Parrott's message to Ireland fans: 'Thank you, stick with us'

Today's news

it's a scam

Scammers are now following up emails with calls and texts to catch out small Irish businesses

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minab

UN debates 'visceral horror' of school bombing that killed 175 and demands answers from US

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Courts

Judge rules man fit to stand trial over attempted murder of three children on Dublin's Parnell Square

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your stories

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BEST OF THE BOX

Review: Is The Pitt worth watching?

Review: Is The Pitt worth watching?

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

Quiz: Are these facts about the series Friends true or false?

Quiz: Are these facts about the series Friends true or false?

Review: Is The Pitt worth watching?

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

Quiz: Are these facts about the series Friends true or false?

What you need to know about... The Comeback

Poll: What did you make of Peaky Blinders - The Immortal Man?

Unmissable sport this weekend

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Court of Appeal

Gemma O'Doherty relied on 'AI hallucinations' in failed appeal of defamation case

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The Daily Poll

Do you think a referendum should be held to limit the number of TDs?

2 hrs ago

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Prague

Ireland's Sammie Szmodics 'on the mend' after losing consciousness during play-off

The 42

2 hrs ago

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Ireland’s heartbreaking defeat, cost of living gets to consumers, and Epstein survivors sue US government.

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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE

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Parenting

The UK tells parents: 'Keep screen time to one hour a day. Less is possible'

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WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK

Troy Parrott's message to Ireland fans: 'Thank you, stick with us'

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Middle East

As Trump mulls more troops, Iran says hotels housing US soldiers in the region will be targeted

Updated 4 hrs ago

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Colour

Delight turns to despair in Dublin bars as Ireland's World Cup dream dashed

The 42

5 hrs ago

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ireland cruel to animals

Deaths and injuries on the track: Ireland’s greyhound industry is built on suffering

Chris Andrews

5 hrs ago

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unredacted

Sarah Ferguson called to testify about 'close personal and business ties' to Epstein

5 hrs ago

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Waterford

World’s largest exhibition of cuckoo clocks opens (now someone needs to put them all forward)

6 hrs ago

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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Threats in Court

A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression

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Garda Referral

Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns

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Emergency Arrangements

Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements

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Suicide Prevention

Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services

Social Housing

Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing

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Residential Care

Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'

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Cost of Living

Irish consumer sentiment shows worrying trend in response to Middle East crisis

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Yesterday

26th March 2026

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the end

Ireland's World Cup dreams are over after penalty heartbreak in Prague

Ireland blew a two-goal lead before falling to a shootout loss to Czechia.

The 42

reports from the Fortuna Arena, Prague

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Donald Trump

US paper currency will soon bear Trump's signature, a first for a sitting president

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Liveblog

Czechia v Ireland, World Cup qualification play-off semi-final

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Sponsored

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G7

France denies disinviting South Africa from G7 Summit due to US pressure

14 hrs ago

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Epstein files

Sarah Ferguson loses Freedom of City of York over links with Jeffrey Epstein

15 hrs ago

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Hertfordshire Constabulary

UK police force reopens investigation into sex abuse claims against Andrew Tate

15 hrs ago

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

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Middle East

Trump further postpones US strikes on Iran's power plants and says talks going 'very well'

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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Teen social media ban

Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean killing privacy

Andrea Horan

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Self-inflicted wound

Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces

Lt Col Conor King

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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing

Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem

Jennifer Whitmore

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This rainy season has nearly washed us away

Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy

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The rise of the Irish sauna

Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual

Stephen O'Rourke

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The Mental Load

The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women

Niamh O'Reilly

Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem

Solene Schirrer

20

Ireland's history

The Irish at the Oscars, over the years

Dr Eoin Kinsella

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Belfast

Officer unable to explain why he told inquest he was tasked with searching for Noah Donohoe’s coat

17 hrs ago

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Donegal

Planning permission granted for new service station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

18 hrs ago

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EU AI Act

European Parliament votes to ban 'nudification' apps

Updated 18 hrs ago

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John Cooney

Preliminary hearing takes place ahead of inquest into death of Galway boxer after fight last year

18 hrs ago

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Winning Streak

The view from the commentary box: What's the Irish for 'A Nation Holds its Breath'?

18 hrs ago

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Oil supply

What happens if the US launches an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island?

Military analysts have voiced concern, and in some cases outright alarm, at the idea of a US invasion.

David MacRedmond

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FactCheck

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Courts

Man made ‘stupid split-second decision’ in assaulting GAA umpire at underage game, court hears

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Court

Teenage girl admits harassing teacher and possessing 718 abuse images

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New York

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appears in court as Trump says 'other cases to be brought'

Updated 19 hrs ago

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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Boys in Green

‘Same passion in the North’: Sinn Féin criticises geo-blocking of tonight’s World Cup play-off

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Herzog Park

Dublin councillors in fresh push to rename Herzog Park

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