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Wednesday 25 March 2026 Dublin: 4°C
Middle East
'We do not intend to negotiate': Iran rejects US ceasefire offer and proposes its own peace plan
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said no negotiations have taken place with the US, despite the White House insisting talks are continuing.
Courts
Five members of Dublin gang jailed for assault in which ‘RAT’ was branded on victim’s face
Social Media
US jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable for young woman’s social media addiction
price at the pumps
The excise cuts kicked in at midnight - so why haven't all filling stations dropped their prices?
personal story
From 'tearing across the M50' to the cusp of the World Cup - Dara O'Shea's dad reflects on son's journey
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Will you go to any gigs this summer?
Palestine Action
Met Police to resume arresting protesters for holding signs in support of Palestine Action
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Aimee Anne Duffy
Welsh singer Duffy to recount kidnapping and sexual assault in new documentary
1 hr ago
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California
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna after shots fired at her home
1 hr ago
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RIP
Tributes paid to Alex Lawes, co-founder of popular Dublin bar and brewery, after his death
2 hrs ago
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John Cooney
Family of Galway boxer who died after professional fight ‘hope inquest will bring change to the sport’
2 hrs ago
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Infrastructure delivery
Government criticised for exempting Critical Infrastructure Bill from pre-legislative scrutiny
2 hrs ago
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
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Middle East
'We do not intend to negotiate': Iran rejects US ceasefire offer and proposes its own peace plan
Updated 3 hrs ago
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Diageo
Planning green light for Guinness producer to double capacity of Kildare Brewery at cost of €260m
4 hrs ago
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Irish heritage
Lean ar aghaidh: The Irish language is having a moment, as the country rediscovers its voice
Finbarr Bradley
4 hrs ago
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Limerick
Solicitor calls for inquiry as cases against three more Limerick gardaí withdrawn
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Limerick
Updated 4 hrs ago
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Prague
LIVE FROM PRAGUE: Holy Troy Parrott | The Irish takeover continues
4 hrs ago
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personal story
From 'tearing across the M50' to the cusp of the World Cup - Dara O'Shea's dad reflects on son's journey
In a quiet corner in Prague, Sean O’Shea speaks of his pride as son prepares to take his place at heart of Ireland’s defence tomorrow.
David Sneyd
reports from Prague
5 hrs ago
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Health
Commercial sunbeds should be banned as 'no safe level of exposure', says working group
5 hrs ago
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special envoy
Mairead McGuinness has got a new gig promoting freedom of religion on behalf of the EU
5 hrs ago
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Social Media
US jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable for young woman’s social media addiction
5 hrs ago
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price at the pumps
The excise cuts kicked in at midnight - so why haven't all filling stations dropped their prices?
5 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
26
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
38
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
38
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
61
Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Courts
Five members of Dublin gang jailed for assault in which ‘RAT’ was branded on victim’s face
6 hrs ago
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flying visit
Taoiseach was lobbied about Dublin Airport's passenger cap by US airlines in Washington
6 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
6 hrs ago
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Nancy Guthrie
‘We are in agony’: US TV host Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mother’s disappearance
7 hrs ago
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Energy markets
Is the US really negotiating with Iran, or is Trump making it all up?
David MacRedmond
7 hrs ago
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Lyra McKee
Three men accused of murder of Lyra McKee linked to scene by clothing and physical features
7 hrs ago
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beg your pardon
Government to exclude applications from before 1922 for consideration of Presidential pardon
7 hrs ago
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anyone buying or selling
Over 2,000 Ireland fans expected to be in home end for World Cup play-off
8 hrs ago
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Supreme Court
Asylum seekers had to 'defecate on the street' as they had no access to toilet facilities
However, a barrister representing the State argued that the situation is not something asylum seekers can sue over.
Stephen McDermott
Updated 8 hrs ago
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Groundhog Day
CHI CEO says over 500 staff still needed as Children's Hospital handover is delayed again
9 hrs ago
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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
32
Self-inflicted wound
Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
24
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
17
The rise of the Irish sauna
Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual
Stephen O'Rourke
31
The Mental Load
The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women
Niamh O'Reilly
Fast fashion
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
3
Divine Intervention
This father-son team has brought along homemade Saint Troy Parrott candles for a Prague miracle
Graeme Finegan and his 12-year-old James forging memories of a lifetime together in Prague.
David Sneyd
reports from Prague
10 hrs ago
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Leaders' Questions
Dáil hears how there are 'no options' for aging parents of children with disabilities
10 hrs ago
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Shannon
Man (20s) injured in weekend electric scrambler crash in Co Clare dies
10 hrs ago
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Green Light
Seamus Coleman declares himself fit and ready for Ireland's World Cup play-off with Czechia
The 42
reports from the Fortuna Arena, Prague
11 hrs ago
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
David Clifford deep dive | Kerry-Donegal preview | Michael Lyster tribute
spending and saving
How are you dealing with the cost of living? Would you like to keep a Money Diary for us?
The Journal reader
11 hrs ago
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Courts
Marketing executive charged over cannabis seizure at Dublin offices of Newstalk and Today FM
Seafra O’Donovan, an employee of Bauer Media, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and having it for sale or supply at Marconi House.
11 hrs ago
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Cost of Living
Construction inflation caused by Iran War could hit house building in Ireland, ESRI warns
11 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Will you go to any gigs this summer?
11 hrs ago
10.3k
46
outsourcing the problem
MEP Maria Walsh: Why I’m voting against Europe’s migration ‘return hubs’ policy
Maria Walsh
Updated 12 hrs ago
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passenger cap
Dublin Airport's passenger cap could mean fare increases and 'US retaliation', airlines tell TDs
12 hrs ago
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head to head
'You're in right bad humour': Healy-Rae accuses radio host of 'badgering' him about fox hunting
12 hrs ago
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bit windy
Last night's heavy winds caused hazardous conditions and ongoing power outages
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