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February
February 2026
Epstein files
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves police custody after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
King Charles earlier said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his brother.
Double Take
Estate agents are using AI photos to 'show potential' and the ads regulator says that's fine
A buyer would have to spend “a fortune” if they wanted to recreate the AI images, said Kieran McCarthy, presenter of the RTÉ programme Heat My Home.
mixed opinions
'He sounded like someone from Emmerdale': What Irish cinemagoers made of Wuthering Heights
This might just be the first adaptation of a Brontë novel to feature two sun-soaked Australian leads yearning in the English countryside.
Fertility
France is sending 29 year olds a letter reminding them to plan their family 'before it's too late'
The Morning Lead
Warning issued on children's safety as half allowed use internet without parental controls
A psychotherapist has warned spending excessive time online compromises kids’ development of resilience.
alleged misconduct
Police say Peter Mandelson probe is 'complex', after thousands of documents seized from properties
Mental Health
'I just said I can't do this anymore': Majella O'Donnell on what led her to a stay in a psychiatric hospital
illness
Mairead McGuinness reveals severe post-viral syndrome led to her withdrawal from presidential race
McGuinness said that upon announcing her health issues publicly, “a lot of people presumed I was dying”.
good news
Rossie to Aussie: Roscommon nurse arrives in Sydney after two-year cycling challenge for charity
Addiction
National Drugs Strategy is 'unbudgeted and speaks of services that don't exist', says Gannon
Justice
Default position will be that victim counselling notes will not to be disclosed, says minister
January
January 2026
Public Transport
Several DART and commuter services suspended this weekend, and rain may impact scheduled journeys
Epstein files
Texts in Epstein files talk of Irish people's 'horrible asses' that were 'from the potato famine'
forecasting
Met Éireann does have discretion to issue warnings based on impact, Joanna Donnelly says
forecast
Rain warnings issued for 13 counties on Friday, and disruption to essential services likely
There is currently a Status Yellow rain warning in place in Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford.
gift of song
Neil Young removes songs from Amazon Music and gives free access to Greenland residents
triumph
'I knew I would win': Galway man conquers solo class in World's Toughest Row across the Atlantic
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