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Tuesday 2 June 2026 Dublin: 13°C
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
Long-awaited legislation still hasn’t been finalised.
Violence continues in Lebanon – in spite of Trump's angry phone call with Netanyahu
Here is the draw for Round 2A and 2B of the All-Ireland senior football championship
Unsettled week of weather ahead with plenty of rain and wind in store
'Without the socks, the prosthetic slips off': For Gaza’s amputees, survival is a daily struggle
Today's news
Six people killed in Iowa after series of shootings linked to a domestic dispute
'Who can we tax': Another big political row brewing over WhatsApp message to Mandelson
Dr Suzanne Crowe: Let's be clear, teen drinking is a form of self-harm, and it's on the rise
Dr Suzanne Crowe
Here is the draw for Round 2A and 2B of the All-Ireland senior football championship
Get ready for the Fifa World Cup with the best of our preview coverage
Social Democrat Frederiksen secures third term as Denmark's prime minister
Trump €1.8b 'slush fund' is dead for now after Republican backlash
Ireland's Katie McCabe seals move from Arsenal to Chelsea
Man seriously injured after crash between car and e-bike in Cabra
Violence continues in Lebanon – in spite of Trump's angry phone call with Netanyahu
Unsettled week of weather ahead with plenty of rain and wind in store
At least nine killed in massive Russian strikes across Ukraine
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
Long-awaited legislation still hasn’t been finalised.
HSE legal bill for such cases hit almost €1 million last year
Dozens of cases are before the courts at any one time
Safeguarding Ireland says HSE "are in a bind"
Yesterday
1st June 2026
Quiz: Do you know these summer songs?
'Without the socks, the prosthetic slips off': For Gaza’s amputees, survival is a daily struggle
Hana Salah meets Gaza’s amputees who try to create a ‘normal’ life in extraordinary circumstances, by improvising with socks and broken prosthetics.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
investigates

Recent investigations from our team shining a light on how Ireland works

Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
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Nursing Homes
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
52
Fire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
Eastern Garvoge Bridge
Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction
67
Lobby Efforts
How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres’ environmental toll
57
Hospital Violence
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
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Raising them right: Sport participation medals used to drive me mad until I became a parent
Niamh O'Reilly
Man dies after he swam across the River Liffey following an alleged assault in Dublin city
The incident happened near the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge on the Chapelizod Road in Dublin on Saturday night at 10.20pm.
French special forces board Russian Shadow Fleet oil tanker in Atlantic
Mandelson said Government would never regret ambassador appointment, files show
Woman claims she told Eleanor Donaldson about alleged abuse incident
Fianna Fáil confirms TD Malcolm Byrne arrested on suspicion of drink-driving
Young man dies in fatal stabbing near Grafton Street, Dublin after large row breaks out near venue
Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident on Grafton Street where a male was found in a serious condition at around 3am.
When do you think summer starts?
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Alberta’s separation bid
How Canada’s next political crisis could come from within
Dr Seána Glennon
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Global tech job losses
Is ‘AI-washing’ the new trend nobody wants to call out?
Tadhg Guiry
12
A farm with a difference
This is what happens when animals are allowed to feel safe
Suzi Walsh
Ireland is ageing
But are we moving enough to age well?
Stephen O'Rourke
24
Wild Bees, Wild Bees
Honey Bees are not the ones we need to worry about
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
20
Around 75 people were rescued from a height during Arsenal parade
Man charged with driving offences and two arrests made after officer struck by stolen squad car
Macron calls emergency meeting of UN Security Council after Israel captures castle of Beaufort
Cad iad na dúshláin is mó roimh Choláiste Chorca Dhuibhne agus é ag cur cúrsaí samhraí ar fáil?
Man (50s) dies and two hospitalised following three-vehicle collision in Louth
Body of evidence: Trump says four hours’ sleep a night is enough. Science strongly disagrees
Dr Catherine Conlon
Dublin renter facing eviction creates hit game exposing 'absurd' rents
Irish drivers are borrowing more to buy cars. Why? And what are the risks?
Sunday
31st May 2026
How much do you know about sea creatures?
Mayo hit six two-pointers as they just about squeeze past Monaghan
'What’s going on with teenagers in Ireland?': Do we have a problem with youth crime?
Some statistics corroborate the view that youth crime is increasing – but is there more to it?
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Former UUP leader cites ‘toxic atmosphere’ under new leadership as he resigns from party
Money Diaries: A student on €21K planning to emigrate for a better-paid job
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