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Last month
May 2026
now what
Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?
Contest organisers the EBU will be breathing a sigh of relief now that the week is over – but whether the boycotting broadcasters will return remains an open question.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
Updated 17 May
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eurovision result
Bulgaria are surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
Israel finished in 8th place after the jury votes were announced and once again received a massive public vote in the contest.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
Updated 17 May
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Vienna
Pro-Gaza protesters arrested near Eurovision arena as contest takes place amid heavy security
Austrian police said the protesters were repeatedly asked to remove face coverings and detained after they refused to comply.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
16 May
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Austria
Large-scale anti-Eurovision protest takes place in Vienna ahead of Grand Final
Updated 16 May
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Eurovision
'No Stage for Genocide' concert held in Vienna, with more protests expected over weekend
Updated 15 May
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Another year
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
15 May
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public vote
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
The second semi-final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?
14 May
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Controversy
Amid a boycott and with past winners steering clear, what can we expect from Eurovision 2026?
9 May
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This year
2026
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Gaza flotilla with Connolly’s sister on board intercepted, man in court accused of murder of Yveta Donovalova and Charles gets a frosty reception from NYC mayor.
30 Apr
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strait of hormuz
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial shipping for ceasefire period
Trump said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place until a peace deal with Tehran.
Updated 17 Apr
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change of tune
Radio 1 changed the music for all of its shows (and it's pushing us all closer to the brink)
13 Apr
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SQUAD NAMED
The Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup playoffs has been announced
19 Mar
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Gardaí investigate suspected stabbing in Cork, Martin set for White House visit – and warm, sunny weather on the way.
Updated 17 Mar
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snakes alive
Temperatures are set to hit as high as 18 degrees this week (but not today, obviously)
17 Mar
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visiting ukraine
It turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
17 Mar
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why meow
Why is everyone suddenly talking about Jessie Buckley's views on cats?
5 Mar
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Iran
Iranian state TV confirms death of Khamenei as regime launches fresh attacks across region
The leader’s death was announced by Donald Trump last night but Tehran had remained silent on his fate until the early morning state TV broadcast.
Updated 1 Mar
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28 Feb
Some flights from Dublin Airport cancelled amid warning not to travel to Gulf region
28 Feb
one by one
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Updated 22 Feb
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american obituary
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
Initial reviews of ‘Days of Ash’ are pretty positive – here’s how news of the release was covered both here and abroad.
18 Feb
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Controversy
Government wins late night vote in support of embattled Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin
12 Feb
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mystery continues
Viewers in the UK will finally get a chance to see Traitors Ireland as air date confirmed
9 Jan
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go goretti ready
Storm Goretti bringing mucky, miserable weather this afternoon but we'll escape the worst of it
Updated 8 Jan
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Last year
2025
democracy shield
The EU has unveiled its big plan to win the 'battle of influence' - but does it go far enough?
Updated 12 Nov 2025
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yes a clusterbleep
'A clusterbleep' - Barry Cowen gives his take on Fianna Fáil handling of Jim Gavin controversy
Daragh Brophy
in Brussels
12 Nov 2025
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no change
McGrath reckons Martin has the 'experience and knowledge' to lead Ireland through EU presidency
Ireland’s EU commissioner insists Martin is the right man to lead the country throughout next year’s presidency of the union.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Brussels
Updated 11 Nov 2025
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cheney
Dick Cheney - former US vice president and a chief backer of Iraq invasion - has died aged 84
Cheney was one of the chief architects of the ‘war on terror’ and an early proponent of invading Iraq in the wake of the 9/11 attacks of 2001.
4 Nov 2025
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sign up
Sign up for Inside The Newsroom in time for our election weekend edition
Updated 24 Oct 2025
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Saggart
Six arrests and one garda injured as Commissioner condemns 'thuggery' of Citywest riot
Gardaí were pelted with bricks and fireworks as a mass protest turned violent in west Dublin.
Updated 22 Oct 2025
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prime time players
Player ratings: How did the candidates (and the hosts) fare in tonight's debate?
21 Oct 2025
34.3k
Ceasefire
Trump threatens to 'go in and kill' Hamas if Gaza killings continue
Updated 16 Oct 2025
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Trump says 'we will disarm' Hamas as ceasefire deal comes under threat
14 Oct 2025
Ireland to give funds for aid and reconstruction of Gaza in the coming months, says Tánaiste
14 Oct 2025
one to ten
Player Ratings: How did the two candidates (and Pat Kenny) fare in the Newstalk Áras debate?
14 Oct 2025
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cast your vote
Player Ratings: How did the three Áras candidates fare in today's debate?
5 Oct 2025
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widespread warnings
Storm Amy: Status Orange wind warnings for five western counties tomorrow
Updated 2 Oct 2025
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finale
Player ratings: How did you rate the performances of the Traitors finalists ... and Siobhán?
23 Sep 2025
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Arizona
Trump tells stadium crowd at Charlie Kirk memorial: 'I hate my opponents'
Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk earlier told the memorial service that she forgave the man accused of killing her husband.
Updated 22 Sep 2025
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sign of peace
Trump and Musk meet and shake hands at Charlie Kirk memorial
Updated 22 Sep 2025
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Big Five
Eurovision: Spain becomes third country to confirm it will withdraw if Israel stays in contest
Updated 16 Sep 2025
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Race for the Áras
Conor McGregor says he's ending his campaign for the Irish presidency
15 Sep 2025
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Eurovision
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
Updated 18 May 2025
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live from basel
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.
17 May 2025
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