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Yesterday
19th July 2026
From Maura Higgins and Greg O'Shea to Fitzy: How have the Irish done on Love Island UK?
Last week
12th July 2026 - 18th July 2026
Now that the Strait of Hormuz is blocked again, should we be worried about prices at the pumps?
As the war in the Middle East continues, oil prices have risen again.
Irish GAA star Fitzy on his way back to Galway after bumpy Love Island stint
This month
July 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about celebrity weddings?
What are we supposed to wear to the office in this heat? We asked two experts
Nigel Farage's main byelection rival looks like it's going to be a guy dressed as a bin
Ireland's Charleen Murphy dumped from Love Island after short but dramatic stint
Quiz: How much do you know about Love Island UK?
It's all gone slightly Italia '90 in this Crumlin cul-de-sac as locals cheer on Pico
The quiet cul-de-sac in the west Dublin suburb where Lopes grew up has been covered Cape Verdean flags.
Dublin just recorded its hottest-ever June (and 13 other places also broke temperature records)
Ireland's Charleen Murphy charms her way into extending Love Island stint in explosive episode
Love Island catch-up: Irish heads turn to Charleen Murphy as UK fans start to cool on Fitzy
Mother of girl critically injured in Parnell Square attack doesn't hold anger towards Bouchaker
Last month
June 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about trees?
Six people, including a number of children, hospitalised after fire severely damages Dublin home
For whom the blood flows: Metallica encourage Irish fans to donate ahead of their Irish gigs
Guidelines for 'low-risk' drinking could be updated to even fewer pints
May
May 2026
Quiz: How well do you know these box office flops?
The people behind the EU garden at Bloom say it's about 'common shade' not 'throwing shade'
Weird weather: Met Éireann expert says current hot spell would be 'unusual for July'
Met Éireann senior climatologist Pádraig Flattery said “we are not on track for the best case scenario, we’re nowhere near it”.
Quiz: How much do you know about Shakira?
Vigil held for Congolese man who died in city centre, as Taoiseach calls for thorough investigation
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and dancer Johannes Radebe announced as new Strictly hosts
Two teenage boys arrested after serious assault in Blanchardstown on Sunday
Highest number of calls ever to national rape crisis helpline in 2025
'The answer is early intervention': South Dublin groups highlight anti-social behaviour issues
Bertie Ahern regrets remarks as Martin says former Taoiseach free to canvass for party
Got soaked in a hailstorm yesterday? The warmer temperatures are to blame, believe it or not
The last week has been a bit colder than normal, but better weather is probably on the way
People urged to double-check card machines after surge in contactless scams
Quiz: How much do you know about Shrek 2?
Fast fashion giant Shein is being investigated over the transfer of customers' data to China
Government considering loan write-off scheme for medicine students - if they stay in Ireland
April
April 2026
Quiz: How well do you know The Devil Wears Prada?
Check-in and bag drop desks for Ryanair flights will close earlier from November
Irishman Morgan McSweeney called before committee as Starmer remains under fire over Mandelson
This turtle has lived in Kerry since Bertie was Taoiseach. Now she's being released to the wild
Clean-up operation underway after significant oil spill at Dublin port
Starmer insists he was never told Mandelson failed security vetting as pressure mounts (again)
Quiz: How much do you know about Madonna?