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Last week
24th May 2026 - 30th 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”.
Last month
May 2026
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?
Locals urged to stop feeding young deer who's become a frequent visitor to a busy roundabout
Good weather on the way but don't put your raincoat away just yet
Quiz: How much do you know about Saoirse Ronan?
Fuel prices 'driven by increases in wholesale cost' not price gouging, CCPC says
Half of houses and businesses won't have access to fuel if depot blockades continue, says industry
Gardaí investigating the death of a woman (50s) in Cavan
Over 4,000 drivers caught speeding and 175 intoxicated during Easter bank holiday weekend
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Monday
Former Ceann Comhairle and Fine Gael minister Seán Barrett dies aged 81
Trump threatens entirety of Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday as ceasefire deal is rejected
Man (50s) dies in single vehicle car crash in Cork
Gardaí appealing for witnesses after pedestrian seriously injured in Dublin bus crash
Teaching becoming unaffordable as just over one third enter profession on full-time hours
A new scam doing the rounds sees house hunters targeted with fake rental viewings
Male cyclist (20s) dies following collision with a truck in Dublin city centre
The collision happened at the corner of Abbey Street and O’Connell Street on the north side of the city shortly before 1pm this afternoon.
Gardaí appeal for witness after woman is killed in a crash in Clare
March
March 2026
Explainer: Tomorrow's NASA mission will fly people deeper into space than anyone has gone before