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7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
Middle East
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump accuses negotiators of 'playing us for suckers'
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bill kenneally
Taoiseach backs Kenneally report recommendation for new offence of 'dereliction of duty'
10 Jun
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Immigration
Immigrants make higher fiscal contribution back to public services than Irish-born, says ESRI
10 Jun
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The aftermath of serious violence in Belfast, the US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran and a state apology for victims of Bill Kenneally.
10 Jun
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stop the game
Dáil told Ireland 'can't sit on the sidelines' as politicians call for boycott of Israel games
10 Jun
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Press Conference
State apology to be issued to victims of Bill Kenneally following report into 'cruel' abuse
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Updated 9 Jun
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31st May 2026 - 13th June 2026
all change
Merger of ITs into technological universities branded a 'costly waste of money'
6 Jun
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Carlow
Developer switches half of homes in new social housing estate to private market at last minute
Carlow County Council’s chief executive Cóilín O’Reilly has apologised after families on the housing waiting list found out by seeing the homes listed for sale online.
Eoghan Dalton
5 Jun
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Scrappage Scheme
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3 Jun
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Infrastructure crisis
'The system's hungry for ideas': The monthly meet-up dedicated to fixing the infrastructure crisis
Eoghan Dalton
30 May
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retirement homes
Sligo retirees facing eviction get six-month reprieve from landlord
29 May
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defamation case
Antrim couple win right to appeal loss of £300,000 Tattle Life compensation
29 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
29 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
28 May
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Back to school costs
'Extremely expensive': Schools told to avoid 'bespoke crested’ uniforms and exclusive suppliers
28 May
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Rural housing
Simon Harris promises 'biggest overhaul' of one-off housing rules in decades
27 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
27 May
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builders RoundTable
Builders tell minister that widespread skills shortage is delaying projects
27 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
26 May
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Road Safety
Cyclists criticise push by Clare councillors to make high-vis jackets mandatory
26 May
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Dublin
Funeral details announced for Alex Coughlan, who died in Blanchardstown assault
26 May
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suburbia
Rezoning plan for west Dublin could intensify area's 'parking wars'
24 May
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Blaze
Emergency services attending scrap metal fire in Belfast's Titanic Quarter
24 May
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One up
Social Democrats in line to have more Dáil speaking time after election win
24 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 22 May
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Israel
Netherlands moves to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements as McEntee pushes for EU-wide ban
Updated 22 May
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the forecast
Temperatures in line to hit 25 degrees next week (and maybe higher)
22 May
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Scott Medal
Garda who died in anti-Treaty IRA attack in 1923 among 12 Scott Medals to be awarded today
22 May
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Evening wrap
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
21 May
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Usher's Quay
Delays expected in Dublin city centre as fire brigade carries out river rescue
20 May
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South Dublin
Man jailed for eight years over burglary during which homeowner was threatened with a metal bar
20 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
20 May
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West Dublin
Man (30s) dies in hospital after alleged assault in Blanchardstown over the weekend
20 May
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The Morning Lead
Cost of renting hits record levels during introduction of new government rules
The national average for monthly rent was €2,176 at the start of the year.
Eoghan Dalton
20 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
19 May
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Renting
'Exceptionally busy' Ires Reit bosses turn down invite from TDs probing surprise apartment fees
Eoghan Dalton
19 May
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Media Ban
Newspapers criticise 'à la carte approach' to allowing reporters into local safety committees
11 May
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The Morning Lead
'We need clear rules': Couple charged over €1k in monthly service fees for Galway flat
A case that saw tenants charged close to €14,000 in one year for added-on service charges has been highlighted by renter groups.
Eoghan Dalton
10 May
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The Liberties
Oliver Bond resident fears new plan for complex risks repeating mistakes of the past
9 May
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blame it on the boogie
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