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Sunday 27 April 2025 Dublin: 16°C
Three busloads of cardinals arrive to pay respects at tomb of Pope Francis
Taoiseach criticises Dublin protesters and ‘narrow nationalism’ following major protest
Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000 as aid groups warn crucial supplies are about to run out
200,000 attend Mass for 'first millennial saint' on second day of mourning for Pope Francis
Tour this bespoke blank canvas with mountain views in Shankill, Dublin 18
Nine people killed in Vancouver after car driven into crowd through street festival
A 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested at the scene and the local police department’s Major Crime Section is overseeing the investigation.
SPOTLIGHT
Pope Francis
Around 200,000 attend the funeral of Pope Francis – including dozens of world leaders
As it happened
Read back on our live updates from the funeral
world leaders
Spontaneous applause as Zelenskyy arrives at St Peter’s Square
Next Pope
What Vatican choreography tells us about the possible outcome of the conclave
red-eye to rome
‘We were coming for the canonisation – now we’re here for a funeral’
'We cannot stand aside': Taoiseach hints at push to remove triple lock at 1916 commemoration
Death toll rises to 28 in massive port explosion in Iran heard 50km away
A second Kneecap gig video is being examined by UK police over 'dead Tory' comments
Why Ukrainians say they will never accept full surrender of Crimea
Sitdown Sunday: What legacy does Pope Francis leave?
Opinion: Despite a welcome change in tone, it was business as usual under Pope Francis
Dr Mary McAuliffe
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment and criminal damage
Have you watched Conclave?
Opinion: Ireland has much to learn when it comes to treating and valuing all people equally
Derval McDonagh
SPOTLIGHT
Voices
Personal accounts and opinions on recent events
His intervention was a watershed moment in our reckoning with institutional abuse
Dr Sinéad Ring
To avert our eyes from Gaza would be a moral travesty
Bobby McDonagh
Believe it or not, he’s not always the main topic of conversation stateside
Larry Donnelly
Kill off all the options to congregate and you drive young people away
Conor Brummell
Analysis: The best way to reduce the gender pay gap is for fathers to have more paternity leave
Castletown House reopening faces uncertainty amid ongoing protests at Kildare landmark
Over-paying, no transparency and an archaic bidding process: Readers on buying a home in Ireland
Purchasing a home has arguably never been more difficult – and that’s even before the horror stories our readers experienced.
Yesterday
26th April 2025
Crystal Palace sweep past Aston Villa to reach FA Cup final
Quiz: How much do you know about these best-selling books?
Leinster fall to second defeat of the season as Scarlets boost URC play-off hopes
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Man (40s) dies after collapsing while climbing Donegal mountain
6am sprints and rooftop communion: Behind the scenes of the papal funeral
Hetherton's 2-3 helps Dublin power to victory against Wexford
'How could any of them remain silent?': President calls out world leaders for 'indifference' on Gaza
Third-place finish secured but Ireland finish Six Nations with dramatic Scotland defeat
At least 49 people killed after Israeli strikes on Gaza City
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
The small group of transgender people live with a community of nuns that is supported by a Bishop who had a role in organising the funeral.
Five people dead and more than 700 injured after massive explosion at Iranian port
Man accused of stealing €50,000 worth of jewellery from Dublin shop yesterday appears in court
Adam Idah scores twice as Celtic seal Scottish Premiership title in 5-0 win over Dundee United
Anti-immigration protest and counter-protest take place in Dublin city centre
Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Over 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis earlier, including dozens of world leaders.
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.
White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting "a very productive discussion".
Posting on Truth Social, Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for the recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, saying: "Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war."
Zelenskyy is also holding meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Dry weather and sunny spells forecast for next week
Julian Benson brought 'colour, love, joy and hope' to many, his funeral hears
In pictures: Thousands turn out to line Rome streets after funeral of Pope Francis
Poll: Did you watch the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother?