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Wednesday 8 April 2026 Dublin: 11°C
Live Blog
'Very significant disruption' to Dublin Bus services as protesters block O'Connell Bridge
Buses and the Green Luas line have been disrupted.
temporary peace
US and Iran agree a two-week ceasefire with Tehran to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The Morning Lead
Dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries bought from unregulated online sites are causing fires
Irish exemptions
'Exemptions scheme only applies to Irish, as neither English nor Maths are compulsory'
Shelly Kittleson
US journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
Today's news
The Daily Poll
How do you feel about pubs being allowed to open on Good Friday?
ceasefire reaction
Oil prices plunge and stocks surge after US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
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Good Morning
The 8 at 8 Israel says ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, fuel protests continue across the country, and warning over dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries
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Live Blog
'Very significant disruption' to Dublin Bus services as protesters block O'Connell Bridge
Buses and the Green Luas line have been disrupted.
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Shelly Kittleson
US journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
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temporary peace
US and Iran agree a two-week ceasefire with Tehran to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Both sides claimed to have won the more than month-long conflict that has roiled global financial markets.
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Irish exemptions
'Exemptions scheme only applies to Irish, as neither English nor Maths are compulsory'
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SPOTLIGHT

Focus on Gaza The world's attention is on Iran, but six months on from the start of the ceasefire Gaza lies in ruin and its people face an uncertain future

on the ground
Over 7,000 missing as families search for those buried or detained
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illusion of peace
Ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne
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detainees
Israel pushes on with its execution bill for Palestinian prisoners
vital gaza aid
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Diolúintí ón nGaeilge
Is í an Ghaeilge amháin atá san áireamh sa chóras díolúintí, mar is í an t-aon ábhar éigeantach
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Co Clare
21 years on, gardaí renew appeal for information on the murder of Emer O’Loughlin
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The Morning Lead
Dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries bought from unregulated online sites are causing fires
President of Cycling Ireland Ciaran Cannon was speaking after a report in Britain found that e-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year.
Niall O'Connor
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Yesterday
7th April 2026
First blood
Havertz nabs late winner as Arsenal take quarter-final lead against Sporting CP
The 42
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Soccer
Kane gives Bayern Champions League first-leg advantage over Real Madrid
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DAA
Parrot found perched outside Dublin Airport terminal reunited with owner
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weight off his shoulders
Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters
The 42
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
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Dublin
Buses and Luas trams at a standstill in Dublin as fuel protests continue into the night
Northbound Luas services are unable to pass the protesters, who are currently blocking the line at O’Connell Bridge.
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today's news
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
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UNIFIL
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon were killed by Israeli tank fire and Hezbollah bomb, probe finds
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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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As it happened
Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
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under the radar
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
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Investigation
Bill Gates to testify before US Congress about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
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pandemic
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Dr Suzanne Crowe
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Exchequer
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PodcastThe 42FM
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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Glory Glory
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Decorated Australian solider charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Air travel after Iran
Airline fuel costs are surging – so how will passengers be affected?
Eoghan Corry
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Drink driving
If you can't stop a drunk driver, then stop the car
Paddy Comyn
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Petrol and diesel hikes
Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis
Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum
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Playdates, parties and autism
The invitations some children never receive
Lucinda Murrihy
Crime and class
Who really ends up behind bars in Ireland?
Lynn Ruane
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Mama's hangover
When mummy wine culture just isn’t cute anymore
Niamh O'Reilly
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Seven ways to de-stress
Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life
Dr Stephen McWilliams
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connolly street
Gardaí investigating the death of a woman (50s) in Cavan
16 hrs ago
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convoy
Sinn Féin and other politicians back fuel protest from makeshift stage outside GPO
The convoys are protesting the price of diesel, petrol and home heating oil caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
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Road Safety
Over 4,000 drivers caught speeding and 175 intoxicated during Easter bank holiday weekend
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Hungary elections
JD Vance accuses EU of 'interference' in elections as he backs Viktor Orbán on Hungary visit
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NASA
New Artemis II images released after astronauts complete flyby around far side of the Moon
The astronauts will continue their journey back to Earth today, bringing with them rich celestial observations.
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Cancelled
Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government blocks Kanye West from entering country
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good news
New breast cancer scanner at University of Galway hailed as a diagnosis 'game changer'
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Blood Transfusion
Fresh appeal for blood donations as just two days' supply remains after long weekend
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Turkey
Gunman killed, two wounded in police shootout outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
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Schooling
About 40% of parents with kids in religious schools would rather multi-denominational
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The Daily Poll
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migos
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The Masters
'I didn’t want to play like an absolute idiot': Co Down's Tom McKibbin on his first taste of Augusta
The 42
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Increased cases of hospital violence, a fatal crash in Dundalk, and Artemis II astronauts make their way home.
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