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This month
April 2026
fuel protests
Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'
Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.
Updated 11 Apr
80.3k
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Last month
March 2026
College All Stars
University of Limerick claim seven spots on Rising Stars team of the year
26 Mar
2.3k
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Moriarty Tribunal
Denis O’Brien says DPP won't pursue prosecution against him over Moriarty Tribunal findings
11 Mar
4.5k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
11 Mar
2.1k
Champions
PBC run in nine tries as they cruise to Munster schools senior success over St Munchin's
18 Mar
3.1k
18
the drowned
Review: New 1970s-set Irish language whodunnit is immensely enjoyable
15 Mar
10.9k
2
Talamh Faoi Uisce
Mistéir agus dunmharú cois locha ag croí an scannáin Ghaeilge is déanaí inár bpictiúrlanna
15 Mar
1.8k
2
highs and lows
Ireland have glorious and agonising memories of Super Saturday
Who knows what lies ahead today in the Six Nations? Buckle up.
Murray Kinsella
14 Mar
1.8k
12
new faces
Connacht set for Scarlets test with 18 players unavailable
12 Mar
2.7k
3
This year
2026
legal challenge
Denis O'Brien loses action 'on all grounds' in case against DPC relating to Red Flag dossier
20 Feb
12.7k
Stalking
'Terrifying ordeal' of woman followed into hotel 'must mean more than a suspended sentence'
5 Mar
15.1k
up close
At home with Andy Lyons: behind the smile is a fighter who wants to keep a dream alive
Blackpool defender enters final six months of his contract with a new injury but determined to come through another test of character.
David Sneyd
2 Feb
6.6k
9
big finish
Jamie Wall's Mary I beat DCU in Fitzgibbon Cup extra-time thriller
2024 champions ease their way to an extra-time victory.
4 Feb
4.4k
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Wrap
Cork and Kerry prevail in McGrath Cup
6 Jan
2.6k
0
interpro
Dominant second half powers Leinster to 8-try defeat of Connacht
Leo Cullen’s men led by just two points at half time but pulled clear after the break.
3 Jan
5.8k
46
Team news
Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster, Connacht make five changes
2 Jan
5.5k
16
Last year
2025
High Court
Denis O'Brien and spokesman must pay over €400k each to two solicitors they defamed, jury finds
21 Nov 2025
21.6k
Moriarty Tribunal Revisited
RTÉ Irish language documentary to revisit the Moriarty Tribunal findings tonight
2 Dec 2025
2.4k
Bínse Fiosruithe Moriarty
Athchuairt á thabhairt anocht ag clár Ghaeilge RTÉ ar scannal na n-íocaíochtaí do pholaiteoirí
2 Dec 2025
3.8k
4
Swimming
Daniel Wiffen books 1500m freestyle final spot, as multiple new Irish records set in Lublin
3 Dec 2025
916
0
africa and europe
Martin disagrees with O'Brien comments about factors behind people seeking asylum in Ireland
Updated 22 Nov 2025
42.4k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
21 Nov 2025
3.0k
Daily poll
Denis O'Brien wants you all back in the office - do you agree with him?
12 Nov 2025
38.7k
107
The Morning Lead
'What to do with him?' Judge who sentenced DJ Carey unclear on what motivated years of lies
“We have huge respect for DJ Carey on the sports field but of course that’s tarnished forevermore,” a Kilkenny farmer who drove Carey to court last Friday said outside court yesterday.
Eimer McAuley
4 Nov 2025
37.9k
Courts
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday for fraud charges
Judge Martin Nolan said a custodial sentence was inevitable.
The 54-year-old pleaded guilty to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer.
The court heard that Carey has not repaid over €125,000 that he received from billionaire Denis O'Brien.
Updated 31 Oct 2025
54.0k
Courts
DJ Carey remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday for fraud charges
Judge Martin Nolan said a custodial sentence was inevitable.
The 54-year-old pleaded guilty to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer.
The court heard that Carey has not repaid over €125,000 that he received from billionaire Denis O'Brien.
31 Oct 2025
2.0k
Selection
How have South Africa and Ireland's teams changed since Durban?
These sides last met in South Africa when Ciarán Frawley’s drops goals decided the game.
20 Nov 2025
2.4k
3
Analysis
How McMillan's Munster took Leinster apart at Croke Park
Jack Crowley’s kicking variety put Leinster under pressure repeatedly.
Murray Kinsella
21 Oct 2025
6.1k
9
On The Road
O'Brien in, Prendergast captain again as Connacht name team for Cardiff
10 Oct 2025
3.8k
11
Away day
Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff
11 Oct 2025
3.8k
0
URC
Prendergast returns to captain Connacht as Lancaster makes nine changes for Scarlets visit
3 Oct 2025
3.4k
9
Roller Coaster
Idah's dramatic late equaliser earns Ireland vital draw against 10-man Hungary
Ireland left it late to earn a point against their biggest rivals.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Aviva Stadium
6 Sep 2025
5.9k
35
Circuit Court
Billionaire Denis O'Brien among those DJ Carey sought to defraud with fake cancer diagnosis
2 Jul 2025
36.8k
friend to fraudster
'I had no reason to suspect anything': Man defrauded by DJ Carey holds no grudge
3 Jul 2025
29.0k
The Daily Poll
Denis O'Brien says remote working is a 'load of nonsense' - do you agree?
14 May 2025
32.4k
129
state claims agency
State pays Denis O'Brien €5.8m over legal costs related to Moriarty Tribunal
24 Apr 2025
11.3k
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
24 Apr 2025
4.1k
ticket
Easterby, Goodman, and Fogarty confirmed in Farrell's Lions set-up
26 Mar 2025
6.1k
86
British and Irish Lions
Andy Farrell names three coaches from the Irish team to join him on Lions tour to Australia
26 Mar 2025
15.6k
17
High Court
Denis O'Brien ordered by High Court to produce documents used in Moriarty Tribunal
27 Jan 2025
23.7k
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