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2025
'Praying we get the right pope for the right time': The Irish camping out in St Peter's Square
Nurses call on HSE to hire more security to prevent assaults, as minister says it's up to hospitals
Joe Duffy announces retirement from Liveline and RTÉ
Duffy has presented Liveline for 27 years.
Bakhurst says RTÉ won't pull Irish entry out of Eurovision despite protests against Israel
15 Irish players included in squad for British and Irish Lions tour of Australia
Teachers protest at Dublin's Synge Street school over plans to switch to Gaelcholáiste
It was announced last year that Synge Street CBS will transition into a Gaelcholáiste by September 2026.
'We need to do more on this': Weapons flown through Irish airspace to Israel raised with Harris
Two men (60s) arrested after seizure of €10 million worth of cannabis in Co Clare
EU proposes hitting US-made planes and cars with tariffs if trade talks fail
Garda faces trial after delivery driver's leg was severed by a car on M50 in 2023
The black smoke caught everyone off guard, including ourselves and an ex-US presidential hopeful
‘There are some big financial problems, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan can raise money,’ said Rick Santorum.
Irish man found guilty in Spain of murdering mother-of-one Kirsty Ward while on holiday
Armed PSNI officers bring end to knife fight as four men arrested in Belfast
Would you pay 15 cents for a paper bag in Penneys?
AI can be used to create drafts of government reports, say new guidelines
Explainer: When will we see the white smoke and a new pope?
If recent conclaves are anything to go by, we could see the new pope later today.
Skorts controversy: Camogie Association to hold Special Congress in Croke Park to vote on motion
Browne says First Home scheme for second-hand homes being examined but there's concerns about price increase
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What is the reality for aid workers in Gaza?
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‘No chance of sanctions’: We asked all 14 Irish MEPs for their view on the EU’s response to Israel
As members of the EU prepare to celebrate Europe Day, we asked Irish MEPs to reflect on the bloc’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Harris vows to outline timeline for Occupied Territories Bill promising progress 'within weeks'
Good news for swimmers: The quality of Ireland's bathing waters has improved
Ireland's support for EU membership remains strong, but poll reveals it's dropped to lowest level
Support for Ireland to remain within the EU remains strong at 82% but support has slipped in recent years.
A European Movement poll shows support for EU membership has dropped to its lowest level at 82%, after reaching its highest point in 2019 at 93%.
Gardaí find 20 pipe bombs during search linked to drug seizure in Co Louth
Irish woman detained by US immigration to be released after charges dropped in court
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Paediatrician tells trial that baby suffered brain bleeding and fractured collar bone
Social media 'destroying social conscience' after onlookers filmed man's final moments, TD says
Explainer: The extreme measures taken to ensure the secrecy of the conclave
Healy-Rae's peatland forestry plan 'about the dumbest thing we can do', says climate scientist
EU offers Israel help with plan to replace aid agencies distributing food and medicine in Gaza
Nurses call for special housing payment similar to 'London weighting' to offset rising rents
Gardaí investigate €500k vandalism as OPW vehicles wrecked and CCTV wires cut near Castletown House
Satchwell murder trial told timing of Google search for quicklime ‘extremely important’
Irish Nationwide provided millions in loans to clients before board approval, High Court hears
There won't be enough nurses to staff the National Children's Hospital - INMO
Eurovision defends stance on Israel's inclusion after RTÉ call for 'discussion'
Waterford to join Cork in protest against skort rule in Saturday's Munster camogie final
Woman told gardaí she faked her own death to avoid court appearance over theft charges