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May 2026
Money Talks
Tánaiste travels to Brussels for meetings with fellow EU finance ministers
4 May
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Giorgia Meloni
Marco Rubio to visit Rome and the Vatican after Trump's harsh criticism of Pope Leo
3 May
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Castlebar
Man in serious condition after being hit by a car in Co Mayo
3 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Planning permission woes, Trump rejects Iranian proposal and half-marathon road closures…
Updated 3 May
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DPP
Two men and teenage boy arrested over house fire in Co Offaly released without charge
3 May
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The Daily Poll
Will you watch Power Ballad, John Carney's latest tribute to music in Dublin?
2 May
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dissent in the ranks
British media awash with reports of plots to oust Starmer as Labour leader
2 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dublin Central campaign trail, Iran war ‘likely’ to resume and major travel disruption this weekend…
2 May
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Last month
April 2026
may rain
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts - we're in for a change ahead of the long weekend
30 Apr
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parliamentary inquiry
McSweeney says revelation of Mandelson's close friendship with Epstein was 'knife through my soul'
The Irish-born former Downing Street chief of staff also denied giving the police intentionally wrong information when his government phone was stolen last year.
Updated 28 Apr
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holly cairns
Government to engage with Social Democrats' bill seeking to update abortion law
Updated 28 Apr
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IRAN WAR
US looking at Iran's latest proposal in truce talks
28 Apr
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Dublin Central
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch says he's returning to Ireland to register as a by-election candidate
25 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Modular homes and planning permission, US-Iran talks in Pakistan and a new Gaza flotilla sets sail…
25 Apr
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Palestine
A new aid flotilla is setting sail for Gaza this weekend with 21 Irish people on board
As well as supplies, this new flotilla is bringing building materials.
25 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended, left-leaning parties get together and Sinn Féin hold their Ard Fheis.
Updated 24 Apr
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forecast
The weather is looking good for the weekend, and temperatures could hit 21 degrees
24 Apr
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escalation
US forces board tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean
The Pentagon said it conducted the boarding in international waters.
23 Apr
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Surveillance
Security legislation needs updating to combat threats like 'lone wolf' attackers, judge warns
23 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Man killed in crash at Dublin Airport, stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and the Taoiseach flies to Cyprus…
23 Apr
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Dublin Airport
Man in his 60s dies after being struck by shuttle bus at Dublin Airport
23 Apr
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persian gulf
Hegseth fires US Navy secretary, the second military leader dismissed during the war with Iran
23 Apr
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Patrick O'Donovan
Independent radio stations ask Media Minister to intervene on 'shocking' 39% levy increase
Updated 22 Apr
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Blockade
Trump has extended his Iran war deadline again - so what's going on?
Updated 22 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Iran silent on Trump’s ceasefire extension, Mexico shooter’s inspiration and what the war means for housing…
Updated 22 Apr
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no protection
Durex supplier plans to raise price of condoms because of impacts of US-Israeli war on Iran
22 Apr
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Social Media
Senator Eileen Flynn says she has faced worst online abuse and hate yet in past week
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18 Apr
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Patrick O'Donovan
Media Minister admits he 'made a hames' of suggesting a review of fuel protest coverage
17 Apr
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
17 Apr
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FactCheck
Debunked: Fake images and false claims of gardaí turned away from restaurants during protests
17 Apr
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Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire just hours before ceasefire due to come into effect
Updated 16 Apr
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
16 Apr
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continuity
Magyar follows Orbán's lead and invites Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite war crimes warrant
15 Apr
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 15 Apr
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fuel protests
Fuel tax cuts kick in today - but you may not see cheaper petrol at the pumps for a few days
15 Apr
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
14 Apr
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necg
Fuel distribution returning to close to normal levels, government's emergency group says
14 Apr
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Road Traffic Act
Two tractor drivers arrested on the M1 Motorway in Co Louth
13 Apr
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co antrim
Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Ballymena
13 Apr
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