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Tuesday 17 March 2026 Dublin: 11°C
Live Blog
Shamrock ceremony under way as Martin rounds off his day of diplomacy in DC
It ain’t over till it’s over.
over and out
Trump 'going to try' and visit Ireland this year: Key moments from Martin's Oval Office visit
UK High Court
Adams says peace process given to British ‘on a plate’ as he begins testimony in London
Morning Joe
In a surprise twist, Biden was the first president to show up at a US St Patrick's event today
Green Day
In pictures: Here's how St Patrick's Day was celebrated across Ireland
Today's news
The Daily Poll
What are you doing this Paddy's Day?
Live Blog
Shamrock ceremony under way as Martin rounds off his day of diplomacy in DC
It ain’t over till it’s over.
Updated 11 mins ago
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Morning Joe
In a surprise twist, Biden was the first president to show up at a US St Patrick's event today
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: St Patrick's Day
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over and out
Trump 'going to try' and visit Ireland this year: Key moments from Martin's Oval Office visit
From Trump’s hatred of windmills to his misgendering of the Irish President, it was a whirlwind.
Jane Matthews
51 mins ago
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Cork
Long-range rescue mission airlifts crew member from ship in 'challenging' conditions
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cashless society
Digital Euro: It's not 'tech for tech’s sake' - it could change how consumers handle money
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SPOTLIGHT

The Oscars Jessie Buckley wins on a special night for Ireland in Hollywood  

KERRY GOLD
Jessie Buckley becomes Ireland first Best Actress winner
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winners all
All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards
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getting political
Javier Bardem's 'Free Palestine' call and the other newsy bits
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the style
All the best gúnas and tuxes from the 98th Academy Awards
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AVATAR
Dubliner Richard Baneham wins his third Visual Effects Oscar
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In Memoriam
Emotional moments as Hollywood remembers lost greats
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Rock On
Blackrock fight back for dramatic draw in Leinster Senior Cup final against St Mary's
The 42
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Green Day
In pictures: Here's how St Patrick's Day was celebrated across Ireland
People across the country turned out in force to celebrate.
Updated 2 hrs ago
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UK High Court
Adams says peace process given to British ‘on a plate’ as he begins testimony in London
Updated 2 hrs ago
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Middle East
Taoiseach tells Trump Iranians want 'peace' as he voices support for 'different regime'
3 hrs ago
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Oval Office
'You watch': Trump claims fuel prices in Ireland will 'drop like a rock' once Iran war is over
3 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
4 hrs ago
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Friends
Taoiseach defends Keir Starmer as Trump once again says he is 'no Winston Churchill'
4 hrs ago
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Joseph Kent
US counter-terrorism chief appointed by Trump resigns over war in Iran
Updated 4 hrs ago
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Kildare comeback
St Patrick statue banished from Temple Bar turns up in Kildare parades
4 hrs ago
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Kildare
Man arrested over weekend assault that left another man seriously injured in Naas
5 hrs ago
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
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Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
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Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
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Middle East
Fresh explosions in Dubai and Doha as Israel launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
The UAE shut down its airspace as the military reported it was “responding to missile and drone threats” from Iran.
Updated 6 hrs ago
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RELATED
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Afghanistan
Up to 400 people reported dead after Kabul hospital hit by strike blamed on Pakistan
6 hrs ago
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Ballincollig
Woman to appear in court over two armed robberies in Cork
Updated 6 hrs ago
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the big breakfast
US vice president JD Vance urged to visit Ireland by Taoiseach during Washington DC breakfast
7 hrs ago
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When in America
Taoiseach quizzed on negative Irish media coverage of US relations during Fox News interview
8 hrs ago
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On The Dotted Line
Irish rugby players Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier given new contracts by IRFU
The 42
9 hrs ago
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Ali Larijani
Israel says it has killed Iran's national security chief
10 hrs ago
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Cork City
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11 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Gardaí investigate suspected stabbing in Cork, Martin set for White House visit – and warm, sunny weather on the way.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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Galway
President Connolly pays tribute to folk singer Dolores Keane, who died at 72
Updated 12 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

An act of war
Trump’s war on Iran is a death blow to the rules-based order
Tom Clonan
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Trump’s Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
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The Irish For
Baby names – Rían’s fada and the myth of the ‘neutral’ name
Darach Ó Séaghdha
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The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
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Getting fit in middle age
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Stephen O'Rourke
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The Daily Poll
What are you doing this Paddy's Day?
12 hrs ago
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Slainte
Your guide to St Patrick's Day events around Ireland today
Here is your one-stop-shop for events happening across Irish cities today
Updated 12 hrs ago
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snakes alive
Temperatures are set to hit as high as 18 degrees this week (but not today, obviously)
13 hrs ago
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visiting ukraine
It turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
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ireland funds
Enda Kenny says we can't let St Patrick's Day White House visit 'slip from our hands'
Micheál Martin heads to the White House today to meet with Donald Trump.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated 13 hrs ago
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new research
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Finian Murphy
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PodcastThe 42FM
How those who sent racist abuse to Edwin Edogbo could be caught
The Morning Lead
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Dublin Derby
Tension at Tolka after pre-match flare-up but Shels v Bohs ends in stalemate
The 42
reports from Tolka Park
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New York
Zohran Mamdani says he hasn't 'thought enough' about whether he supports a United Ireland
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Investigation
Man (30s) dies in suspected stabbing in Cork
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white house visit
Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
23 hrs ago
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Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about these famous people who share the same name?
23 hrs ago
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Havana
Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as the island reels from US-imposed oil embargo
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