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Saturday 21 February 2026 Dublin: 12°C
Man and woman killed in road crash in Tramore
The crash occurred this morning on Tramore Road near Pickardstown.
Trump says he's raising new global tariff to 15%, 'effective immediately'
Man attacked in Temple Bar identified by gardaí as two men remain in custody
Second minister fails to bring clarity regarding review of SNA allocations
Historical echoes as country's largest Irish language organisation votes to act for Irish unity
Today's news
What the Top Model docuseries tells us about the evolution of Reality TV (and its viewers)
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Limerick reassert head-to-head supremacy over Tipperary with 15-point thumping
Man and woman killed in road crash in Tramore
A restored Victorian masterpiece in the heart of Dun Laoghaire for almost €2.5 million
Menopause: Hot flushes, hangxiety and the HRT revolution
Gwen Loughman
SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

unforgettable ire
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics – here's what the world makes of them
75
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
Gaeil ghlúin Aoine an Chéasta chun gníomhú ar son aontú na hÉireann tar éis na h-ard-fheise
Second minister fails to bring clarity regarding review of SNA allocations
Israeli team playing in Ireland could spark 'enormous' protests, says TD
US forces build up in Middle East ahead of potential strikes against Iran
Trump says he's raising new global tariff to 15%, 'effective immediately'
Woman arrested after man left in critical condition in alleged assault in Clondalkin
Reports into deaths in prison custody show 'serious systemic failures', IPRT says
Dearbhla Mescal speaks about chronicling cancer diagnosis as she launches new book
England 21-42 Ireland, Six Nations
Man attacked in Temple Bar identified by gardaí as two men remain in custody
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
74
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
'Energy highways' and a lot more wind: Irish MEPs hopeful for cuts to electricity costs
Aisling athaontaithe anois i mbunreacht an eagrais Ghaeilge is mó sa tír
Historical echoes as country's largest Irish language organisation votes to act for Irish unity
Jonathan Rhys Meyers says loss of home to California wildfires was 'shocking' but 'cathartic’
Only small fraction of new homes in cities ending up on the open market for sale
Rain, drizzle but also a bit of sun forecast by Met Éireann this weekend
Motoring: How our lust for SUVs led to Irish drivers abandoning the humble estate car
Paddy Comyn
Starmer to consider law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
FactCheck: Are more homes currently being built in Ireland than ever before?
Fianna Fáil senator Mary Fitzpatrick claimed this week Ireland is experiencing record house-building.
Yesterday
20th February 2026
Flares rain down on new Oriel Park pitch as Drogheda secure late draw with Dundalk
Irish screen stars gather as Hamnet and Christy dominate IFTA awards night
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
Josh Neill stars as Ireland Under-20s overcome England
Here's how a Reuters photographer snapped the picture of former prince Andrew leaving custody
The photo featured on the front page of newspapers across the globe, but the photographer has said the end product was “more luck than judgment”.
Derry Girls Experience among 13 projects to receive funding under Shared Island scheme
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Here's what happened today: Friday
Trump orders temporary 10% global tariffs as he hits out at 'deeply disappointing' Supreme Court ruling
Tánaist Simon Harris said this evening that the Goverment is “monitoring the situation closely”.
Ireland's Ben Lynch takes eighth place after making history to reach Winter Olympics final
The Dubliner booked his place in the freestyle skiing halfpipe final earlier today.
Gardaí seek information on grey saloon car after teen injured in Finglas hit-and-run
Bacik calls for thorough State investigation into Irish links in Epstein files
Teen on his heart condition: 'I was born fighting, and won't let this define who I am'
Cian Morrissey
Denis O'Brien loses action 'on all grounds' in case against DPC relating to Red Flag dossier
Epstein survivor calls for ‘thorough investigation’ of claims woman was trafficked into Ireland