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11th January 2026 - 16th January 2026

Courts

Murder accused filmed ex dancing with man hours before her death, court told

14 Jan

13.8k

Gaza

At the Rafah crossing, McEntee sees wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel

Helen McEntee said that she will not “rush” the Occupied Territories Bill in its current form when the ceasefire in Gaza is “so fragile”.

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14 Jan

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Foreign Affairs

Áras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador 'not appropriate' due to Iran protest crackdowns

Updated 13 Jan

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Courts

Three men jailed over kidnap and torture of QIH director Kevin Lunney lose appeal

13 Jan

8.7k

Co Clare

Woman stabbed her 8-year-old daughter over 70 times, attempted murder trial told

12 Jan

18.9k

Gaeltacht glory

It's the language that binds us - Gaeltacht chairman's thanks for support following Croker win

12 Jan

778

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

More than 500 killed in crackdown on Iran protests, says human rights agency

The death toll in the crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has spiked to at least 538 people, activists said.

Videos posted to social media showed large crowds taking to the streets in new protests in several Iranian cities.

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran would hit back if the US launched military action.

Israel has said it supports the Iranian people's "struggle for freedom".

Updated 11 Jan

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4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026

Ballyfermot

18-year-old allegedly had loaded Glock handgun 'primed for use' hidden in his garden

9 Jan

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Enemy of God

Iranian government threatens protesters with death penalty

10 Jan

7.0k

Cherry Orchard

Armed gardaí raided hotel room as father threatened to kill son, three months before their deaths

Niall O'Connor

Updated 9 Jan

143k

Smuggling

Revenue seizes 13 million cigarettes at Dublin Port

7 Jan

8.0k

The Daily Poll

Would you tell gardaí if you were in a car with someone who was driving dangerously?

8 Jan

19.5k

Venezuela

US will control Venezuela government decisions and oil sales 'indefinitely'

8 Jan

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Courts

Man who entered Dublin Garda station with four knives remanded in custody

7 Jan

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Senior garda says people risk 'distraction' if drinking a cup of coffee while driving

7 Jan

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Over 750 people arrested over Christmas for drink or drug driving

7 Jan

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This month

January 2026

Crans Montana

Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at bar at Swiss ski resort

A ‘fire of undetermined origin’ broke out in a bar popular with tourists.

Police have said they have ruled out a terror attack as part of their investigations

Authorities said it was too early to provide an exact number of casualties

At least two French citizens were among the injured, with other nationalities expected to have been in the bar

Updated 1 Jan

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Road Deaths

Minister pledges 'year of renewed focus' on road safety after 190 fatalities on Irish roads in 2025

31 Dec 2025

5.5k

Looking Back

Highlight, star, disappointment: Our writers review the 2025 sporting year

Reflections on a dramatic and action-packed sporting twelve months.

31 Dec 2025

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Updated 24 Dec 2025

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28 Dec 2025

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Rising Son

Charlie Smyth's NFL ascent is one of the best Irish sports stories of 2025, or any year

The former Down goalkeeper has endeared himself to New Orleans players, coaches and supporters alike with a series of outstanding displays.

Gavan Casey

28 Dec 2025

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The inside story of the greatest week in Irish football history

How The Traitors and a powerful Seamus Coleman speech set tone for victories over Portugal and Hungary to reach World Cup play-offs.

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26 Dec 2025

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Life at the Lighthouse café at Christmas: 'If I touched your life ... I was like a hurricane'

In the the Lighthouse Cafe, many people who have been on their own recovery journey are leading an innovative service that links those who need meals in with long-term supports.

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24 Dec 2025

9.3k

no need for speed

Almost 400 new speed camera safety zones will become operational from New Year’s Day

Updated 23 Dec 2025

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Road Safety

Road deaths up 17 on last year as gardaí arrest 170 for drink and drug driving

22 Dec 2025

7.8k

guidance

Don't hang Christmas lights from electricity poles, says ESB

15 Dec 2025

4.1k

Athlone

Woman sentenced over €22,000 luxury goods and over €100,000 in drugs, cash

12 Dec 2025

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ComReg

The telecoms regulator has blocked 131 million scam phone calls since crackdown began

11 Dec 2025

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The Morning Lead

Have you been getting scam calls from +44 numbers? ComReg is going to crack down on them

One expert told The Journal that Christmas can be a lucrative time for scammers due to the increase in spending.

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12 Dec 2025

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Courts

Man coercively controlled, sexually assaulted and raped his wife during Covid lockdown, court hears

17 Dec 2025

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Courts

Retired Superintendent said enquiring into potential prosecutions 'allowed' under Garda directives

9 Dec 2025

12.7k

Limerick

Trial into alleged interference with road traffic offences hears from Kerry superintendent

8 Dec 2025

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Limerick

Fine Gael politician sought to move speed vans while asking superintendent to cancel speeding fine

10 Dec 2025

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11 Dec 2025

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Courts

Former Fianna Fáil councillor who harassed waitress at work given nine-month suspended sentence

4 Dec 2025

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Online Safety

'Digital wallet' pilot to be rolled out next year to verify age of social media users

10 Dec 2025

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Courts

Ex-GNBCI head denies seeking to quash road traffic summons in trial of gardaí accused of the same

4 Dec 2025

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limerick circuit court

Retired superintendent tells garda trial he 'looked after' hundreds of summonses for people

3 Dec 2025

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