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Friday 20 February 2026 Dublin: 9°C
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves police custody after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
King Charles earlier said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother.
Minister wants State to purchase land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies aged 53 after motor neurone disease diagnosis
Taoiseach heading to Cambridge University today to mark new Irish history post
Met Éireann issues Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for four counties
Today's news
Do you believe in aliens?
Epstein estate agrees to settle victim claims for up to €29.7 million
Man (30s) arrested after €730,000 worth of cannabis seized in Dublin
Met Éireann issues Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for four counties
'Now he's sweating': How the UK papers are covering Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
The former prince left police custody last night around 11 hours after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

unforgettable ire
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics – here's what the world makes of them
69
claire byrne
‘You'll get a kick in the bum if you think you're bigger than others in Ireland’
56
winter olympics
Meet the Irish man creating the magic slopes of the Olympic Games in Italy
3
on a break
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
9
pitt slop
No, that's probably NOT Brad Pitt drinking a pint in your local
10
late to the party
What will the arrival of HBO Max mean for Sky customers in Ireland?
21
Iran warns US bases 'legitimate targets' if Trump follows through on attack threats
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies aged 53 after motor neurone disease diagnosis
Taoiseach heading to Cambridge University today to mark new Irish history post
A restored Victorian masterpiece in the heart of Dun Laoghaire for almost €2.5 million
Minister wants State to purchase land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
In an interview with The Journal, the Minister of State for Nature talks about how he plans to significantly grow Ireland’s nature reserves and pay farmers to be more sustainable.
Kick off the rugby weekend with the pick of our Six Nations coverage
Yesterday
19th February 2026
Iran officials sentence British couple to 10 years in prison for espionage
Trump accuses Obama of spilling ‘classified’ secrets on aliens
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves police custody after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
King Charles earlier said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother.
Anti-immigration activist Philip Dwyer avoids jail over altercation during election campaign
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
41
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
71
The hard edge of Trump’s immigration policy now tests Irish America
Larry Donnelly
67
It could make Irish savings work harder, if done properly
Nick Charalambous
69
Supporting Ukraine doesn't mean short-changing Ireland
Barry Cowen
Bono warns against Irish 'high horse' as U2 release song for murdered Palestinian activist
E-scooter injuries at Tallaght Hospital nearly doubled in a single year
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Trailer for new Toy Story film shows the toys fearing redundancy due to electronic tablet
Mortgage advisor: Hoping to buy a home in Ireland? Stop trying to second-guess the market
Conor McGowan
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace', which he says will be 'looking over' the United Nations
Man 'bullied' Ryanair staff and assaulted officer at steps of plane, court hears
Man who forced woman to take abortion pills jailed for nine years
Gardaí seek help identifying man left in critical condition after late-night Temple Bar attack
The male, whose age is unknown, is being treated at Beaumont Hospital.
Apple is opening its first permanent office in Dublin this year, and there's space for 300 staff
Eolas faoi thatú Ghaeilge ar fhear gortaithe in ionsaí i mBarra an Teampaill eisithe ag Gardaí
investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
34
Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
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Will a social media ban for under-16s actually work?
25m
Ukraine accommodation payment to hosts to continue until 2027
Two ‘decent incomes’ no longer enough to afford a home, Dáil told
Debunked: There is no new EU policy to allow ‘1%’ of India to move to Ireland
Mary Lou agus An Taoiseach in adharca a chéile faoina chaint ar aontacht ar TG4
'Not good enough': HSE apologises 'unequivocally' for level of care at North Kerry Camhs unit
Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy
Seven arrests made during garda operation targeting drug-related intimidation attacks
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The SNA own goal everyone saw coming
29m
Tánaiste says it's 'misleading' to buyers for property listing photos to be spruced up by AI
Mary Lou gets stuck into An Taoiseach over his Irish unity remarks on TG4 programme
Transport Minister says 'no intention' to introduce private taxi ride-hailing apps