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Thursday 20 March 2025 Dublin: 14°C
Former hockey international Catriona Carey appears in court on money laundering charges
Don't be alarmed if you spot this plane flying very low to the ground in Kerry and Clare
Child with cerebral palsy was used as a ‘prop’ for Government photo opportunity, TD tells Dáil
'We have a lot of work to do': No huge revelations so far as historians pore over JFK files
'True legend': Tributes paid to former F1 boss Eddie Jordan after his death aged 76
His family said he passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning.
SPOTLIGHT
Voices
Personal accounts and opinions on recent events
All things considered, the Taoiseach will be happy with how he handled a tricky Trump encounter
Larry Donnelly
If Ukraine is sacrificed to the Russian dictatorship, no country in the region is safe
Donnacha Ó Beacháin
Watching Conor McGregor in The White House was dystopian and disturbing
Rachel Morrogh
Scabies on the rise in Ireland and Europe What is it, and what are the risks?
Dr Catherine Conlon
Gardaí seize 29 vehicles from south Dublin business in major money-laundering probe
Zelenskyy pushes for 'crucial' EU support and targets 'anti-European' membership roadblocks
Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon cleared of wrongdoing in police probe into party finances
Occupied Territories Bill 'will hopefully' be passed in the next Dáil term, Taoiseach says
How fragile we are: Why Netflix drama Adolescence is essential viewing for everyone
Debbie Ging
Family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell to meet Justice Minister as part of long-running campaign
Two Dublin councils form coalition in favour of tourist tax - and urge others to come on board
Taoiseach rejects claims that Ireland will spend €1bn on Ukraine aid, as EU yet to agree plan
Micheál Martin is in Brussels for a EU leaders’ summit at a time of increasing uncertainty.
Four tour buses ‘burnt to a crisp’ after ‘deliberate arson’ in town close to Belfast
Teaching union calls for 'pause' in plans for Synge Street CBS to become gaelcholáiste
After flirting with priesthood and a job with Bank of Ireland, Eddie Jordan became a force in F1
Taoiseach hits out at 'shocking' statements from Israeli minister as strikes on Gaza continue
Should the Leaving Cert have fewer traditional written exams?
Use of force by public order gardaí influenced by concerns around edited social media videos
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How the gambling industry captured sport
On this week’s episode, Sinéad and Gavin discuss gambling in sport, and Ireland’s drawn-out means of tackling it.
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Trump to order closure of US Department of Education
ESB post-tax profits slumped by €162 million last year
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McGregor couldn't be more at home in Trump's White House
Could this be the start of Trump taking the former UFC fighter under his wing? Also this week, Christine Bohan, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy assess the latest chatter around housing targets, and highlight how there is still so little business being done in the Dáil
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State using private law firm as nuns continue attempts to raid Shine abuse fund
A schedule of records obtained by The Journal shows 63 emails were sent or received by the Department of Health over the past year in relation to the Indemnity Agreement.
Victim says it is “very odd” that the nuns were paying half of the cost of a report that could decide if they can withdraw the funds themselves.
Yesterday
19th March 2025
Britain's King Charles speaks Irish and meets with GAA players during Belfast visit
Synge Street CBS: Controversial switch to Gaelcholáiste set to go ahead in 2026 despite staff concerns
Dublin 'at a standstill' as hundreds stage protest in support of Palestine on O'Connell Bridge
Minister for Health agrees to meet with victims of Michael Shine following lengthy campaign
Anti-immigrant activist Philip Dwyer fined and convicted of trespass at IPAS centre in Co Clare
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
People flee from northern Gaza after displacement orders as Israeli bombardment continues
Yesterday was the deadliest day in Gaza in over one year, after more than 400 people were killed by Israeli air strikes.
The UN has said one of its workers was killed in last night's bombing.
Israel has denied bombing the UN compound in Deir el Balah.
ActionAid Ireland also said that a staff member who worked at its partner hospital was among those killed.
Senators back bill to create national treatment service for scoliosis
'Two rapists in the White House': TD tells Dáil McGregor's visit to Trump was an insult to women
People in positions of power must 'break their silence' and appeal for Gaza ceasefire, Higgins says
Paddy Cosgrave tried to 'blackmail' former Web Summit director into giving up shares, court hears
'If they don't hit us, we won't hit them': Zelenskyy pushes for Russia to agree to full ceasefire
WHO say they did not mean to 'single out Ireland' in St Patrick's Day post about alcohol issues
EU release plans for defence spend increase including loans but unknown if Ireland will benefit