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Tuesday 24 February 2026 Dublin: 11°C
Kenmare
Gardaí in Kerry re-arrest chief suspect in Michael Gaine murder probe
Michael ‘Mike’ Gaine (56) was first reported missing almost a year ago on 21 March last, in May his death was declared a murder when his remains were found near his farm.
u-turn
Government completes rollback as ministers confirm no schools will lose SNAs in September
belfast crown court
Natalie McNally was killed in a 'prolonged assault', pathologist tells murder trial
Epstein files
Peter Mandelson's lawyers say his arrest was sparked by ‘baseless’ claim he planned to leave UK
your stories
Has your overcrowded train commute gotten worse? We want to hear your stories
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Should there be a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers?
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
UK government will release files related to 'arrogant' Andrew's former trade envoy role
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RELATED
Met Police asks Andrew's former close protection officers what they 'saw and heard'
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19 Feb
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves police custody after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
19 Feb
Paris
Louvre Museum’s director resigns in wake of €88m jewels heist
32 mins ago
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new cars
French company KNDS to provide new armoured vehicles for Irish military as negotiations begin
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Epstein files
Peter Mandelson's lawyers say his arrest was sparked by ‘baseless’ claim he planned to leave UK
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Omagh Road
‘A5 has seen too many tragedies’: Man (30s) dies following collision in Co Tyrone
1 hr ago
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wakes
Parishes in Midlands and the West told to stop hosting open coffin wakes in Catholic churches
1 hr ago
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SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

Reality check
What the Top Model docuseries tells us about the evolution of Reality TV (and its viewers)
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this is a call
Foo Fighters break out the hits for surprise gig at packed Dublin venue
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claire byrne
‘You'll get a kick in the bum if you think you're bigger than others in Ireland’
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unforgettable ire
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics – here's what the world makes of them
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winter olympics
Meet the Irish man creating the magic slopes of the Olympic Games in Italy
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on a break
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
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pitt slop
No, that's probably NOT Brad Pitt drinking a pint in your local
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late to the party
What will the arrival of HBO Max mean for Sky customers in Ireland?
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racism in culture and sport
Racism broadcast to millions: From the Baftas stage to sporting arenas, we still have far to go
Leon Diop
1 hr ago
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Dublin
London band Legss appeal for stolen instruments after Dublin city van break-in
1 hr ago
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World Cup 2026
Mexico offers 'full guarantees' for safety of World Cup games in Guadalajara amid violence
The 42
2 hrs ago
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Planning Permission
Green light for Trump's Doonbeg ballroom (but only if a rare species of snail is protected)
2 hrs ago
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belfast crown court
Natalie McNally was killed in a 'prolonged assault', pathologist tells murder trial
Updated 3 hrs ago
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your stories
Has your overcrowded train commute gotten worse? We want to hear your stories
3 hrs ago
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Epstein files
Taoiseach says Department of Justice has ‘no knowledge’ of claims woman was trafficked into Ireland
3 hrs ago
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Explainer
After a week of pauses and rollbacks, where do we stand in the row about SNA allocation?
The government now says no schools will lose SNAs in September – but there’s been criticism that the problem is being kicked down the road.
3 hrs ago
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Drumlark
Man (20s) arrested in connection with hit-and-run in Co Cavan last week
3 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
3 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
80
Trump's White House
The hard edge of Trump’s immigration policy now tests Irish America
Larry Donnelly
67
Simon Harris' saving scheme plan
It could make Irish savings work harder, if done properly
Nick Charalambous
69
EU supporting Ukraine
Supporting Ukraine doesn't mean short-changing Ireland
Barry Cowen
Apology
BBC apologises to staff over failure to edit out racial slur at Baftas
3 hrs ago
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South Dublin
New sand spit in Dublin could 'help protect the Dart line from flooding'
4 hrs ago
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Ukraine
Taoiseach says Russia has failed to ‘break’ Ukraine as EU vows to come good on €90bn loan
Updated 4 hrs ago
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reward
Nancy Guthrie's family has offered $1 million for any information that could lead to her return
5 hrs ago
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ai committee
Ireland's DPC has pushed back against a TD's allegation that it is 'too close to big tech'
5 hrs ago
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east coast storm
Weather warning for 40m people and snowboarding in Central Park as record snowstorm hits US
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Riverstown
Motorcyclist killed in crash with lorry in Co Sligo
5 hrs ago
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u-turn
Government completes rollback as ministers confirm no schools will lose SNAs in September
Almost 200 schools were previously told they could lose part of their SNA allocation.
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Flare Up
Sports Minister doesn't regret 'hooliganism' remarks made over chaos at League of Ireland match
Updated 5 hrs ago
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South Dublin
Dublin GAA gets green light for state-of-the-art training facility and 500-seat arena at Spawell
6 hrs ago
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FactCheck
Social media is full of Winter Olympics footage, but not all of it is real
6 hrs ago
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Limerick
Closed rugby experience in Limerick to become permanent ‘women’s museum’
6 hrs ago
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investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
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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'
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Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
Vatican
Pope asks priests to use their brains not AI to prepare homilies
7 hrs ago
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Renting
President Connolly signs bill to pave the way for new rent rules
7 hrs ago
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ireland's education system
SNA cuts U-turn: This has exposed the deep faultlines in our education system
Derval McDonagh
7 hrs ago
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jeffrey epstein
Australia seeks Commonwealth support to axe former prince Andrew from British line of succession
8 hrs ago
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Daft Report
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Dublin city is now almost €2,700
Updated 8 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Should there be a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers?
9 hrs ago
9.8k
68
Ballyphehane
Child and two men hospitalised after arson attack in Cork city
10 hrs ago
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London
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
10 hrs ago
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BAFTAs
British filmmaker speaks after ‘Free Palestine’ call was cut from the BBC broadcast
11 hrs ago
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Kenmare
Gardaí in Kerry re-arrest chief suspect in Michael Gaine murder probe
Michael ‘Mike’ Gaine (56) was first reported missing almost a year ago on 21 March last, in May his death was declared a murder when his remains were found near his farm.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 11 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Peter Mandelson has been released on bail, Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago today and Gardaí rearrest chief suspect in the murder of Michael Gaine..
Updated 11 hrs ago
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In form
Super-sub Sesko fires Man United to latest win as interim boss Carrick extends unbeaten start
13 hrs ago
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