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This month
May 2026
Fianna Fáil
Micheál Martin rejects leadership comparison between himself and Keir Starmer
11 May
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Rose of Tralee
'I'm shocked, but I'm not surprised': Dublin Rose subjected to racist comments online
11 May
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rent increases
'We are living in vile conditions': Dublin City Council housing tenants protest rent hike
11 May
10.5k
37
Washington
White House shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Trump
11 May
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high prices
Energy providers in Ireland are not making ‘excessive profit’, regulator says
11 May
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The world leaders who want to live forever
3 May
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mayo day
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2 May
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Last month
April 2026
Limerick
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29 Apr
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Limerick
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29 Apr
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Stolen bikes
This owner of a stolen bike was lucky, but what happens to the bikes gone forever?
28 Apr
16.3k
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return to office
Union raises concerns as Aer Lingus orders 300 staff back to office four days a week
28 Apr
27.7k
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FINANCIAL SCAMS
One in three Irish people have experienced fraud or scams, Central Bank research suggests
28 Apr
2.7k
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Joint Agency Task Force
Over €5m worth of cannabis seized from lorry travelling from Scotland to Larne Harbour
Updated 27 Apr
5.9k
Evening Wrap
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27 Apr
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27 Apr
33.1k
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George's Dock
'I think it's silly': Mixed views on The Giant, a €29m idea for Dublin's Docklands
The 30-metre tall statue can transform into any Irish or international figure.
27 Apr
26.6k
62
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The devoted World Cup fans skipping this year's US matches
26 Apr
8.7k
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eu presidency
Von der Leyen pushes defence spending as Ireland to host showdown on massive €2 trillion budget
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
24 Apr
17.7k
36
relief all around
The EU club are delighted Orbán didn't make it to Ayia Napa - but is there 'too much euphoria'?
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk quipped before Friday’s working dinner in the Mediterranean resort of Ayia Napa that there were finally “no Russians in the room”.
Sophie Finn
reporting from Cyprus
24 Apr
18.3k
59
Cyprus
EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'
Martin made the statements while in Cyprus for an informal meeting of the European Council.
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
24 Apr
5.7k
103
your stories
Working from home vs commuting: As fuel prices rise, we want to hear your stories
Updated 23 Apr
19.7k
Cyprus
'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says
The Taoiseach said the packages will lead to a “significant reduction” in the cost of green diesel.
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
23 Apr
33.8k
82
the EU club
Micheál Martin heads to Ayia Napa as resort town plays host to leaders from across EU
23 Apr
16.6k
79
The Morning Lead
Census data reveals almost 9,000 people were confined to mental institutions in 1926
People in Mother and Baby Homes were not included in the figure, as the National Archives could not categorise the centres as institutions in the release of the records.
Sophie Finn
23 Apr
9.7k
33
One more Day
Thousands of civil servants should be allowed work from home more due to fuel prices and congestion, says union
21 Apr
54.1k
107
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Does Trump think he has become Jesus?
19 Apr
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let's go girls
Jessie Sludds wins Late Late Show competition and earns a slot opening for Shania Twain
Updated 17 Apr
33.3k
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
17 Apr
5.1k
GO FOR GOLD
Almost €1.4m raised at auction of seized gold bullion
17 Apr
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Manhunt
Search for second suspect stood down after two gardaí injured in patrol car ramming in Monaghan
Updated 16 Apr
17.3k
INCLUSIVE CLASSES
Special education row reignited as advocacy group call on minister to pause new class plans
16 Apr
8.5k
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asylum laws
President convenes Council of State to discuss constitutionality of International Protection Bill 2026
16 Apr
27.3k
AI WAR
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The Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan altered Trump’s now deleted AI post depicting himself as Jesus, and added Jesus Christ attacking the president and throwing him into hell.
16 Apr
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News Fix
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15 Apr
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Castletown
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15 Apr
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DAERA
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15 Apr
14.2k
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Climate Committee
'Cash upfront is an issue' for homeowners who want to retrofit, SEAI chair admits
15 Apr
32.7k
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Stranding
Rare Greenland shark that washed up in Sligo could be 150 years old
Updated 15 Apr
36.0k
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The Morning Lead
New Michael Jackson film risks 'rewriting history', Irish abuse charity warns
Organisations that support survivors say the new biopic risks distressing sexual abuse survivors.
15 Apr
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ID please
Government to make Public Services Card a form of identification
14 Apr
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