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Gymnastics Ireland issues apology to Black girl skipped over by official distributing medals
The incident was criticised by Olympic champion Simone Biles at the weekend.
Man killed in Clare motor rally named as Damien Fleming
The incident happened during Stage 4 of the Clare Stages Rally which was being held in North Clare.
This month
September 2023
The Explainer: Luis Rubiales and the Spanish football scandal - what happens next?
This week on The Explainer, we speak to Emma Duffy, sports journalist with The42, to discuss Luis Rubiales and the scandal that has engulfed Spanish football since their women’s team won the World Cup Final last month.
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The Explainer: Interviews from the front line
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Kilkenny man dies while deep sea diving in Norway
33-year-old Daniel O’ Brien was originally from Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny.
'Community is heartbroken': Funerals held for two teenage girls who died in Monaghan crash
A service was held for Kiea McCann, 17, in Clones while a service was held for Dlava Mohamed, 16, in Dublin.
Students from Largy College were among mourners at both funerals this afternoon.
In a homily at Kiea's funeral Mass, Father John Chester said the Largy College community is "heartbroken".
The best friends were killed in a car crash on their way to a debs ball.
Debunked: Climate change is not still being debated by scientists
A video shared on a farming organisation’s Facebook page contains misleading information.
July
July 2023
'I never feel safe walking through the city': Your stories about crime in Dublin
A report by
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We asked readers if they had ever seen or experienced violent crime in the city centre.
Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56
The singer was one of this country’s most well-known musicians.
'Dark and difficult day': Two victims of Sligo Stages Rally crash named locally
The two competitors have been named locally as Gene McDonald and Daire Maguire.
Two competitors killed in crash during Sligo Stages Rally
Gardaí said the organisers have halted the event.
TD ratings: How did these notable performers fare in today's RTÉ hearings?
Some politicians’ questions elicited more answers than others throughout the six hours of questioning.
Tubridy decries being 'inextricably linked' to RTÉ 'fiasco', suggests he's been 'cancelled'
Both men and their solicitors will first appear before Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee at 11am.
This year
2023
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Our editors and journalists bring you insights into how our team report on the big stories of the day.
Journal Media wins five Justice Media Awards for excellence in legal journalism
Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent was a joint winner of the Environmental Law/Climate Justice Reporting award.
Five people charged with crimes arising from the investigation into Ashling Murphy's murder
Three were charged with withholding information and two others were charged with impeding the apprehension of the murder accused.
13-year-old boy killed after tractor he was driving overturned in Mayo named locally
The boy was treated at the scene at Scarduane last night but died in hospital this morning.
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We’re bringing you the latest from the inquests as they happen, in a sensitive manner and a careful eye for detail.
Irish Times initiates review after it removes fake tan article over AI concerns
While the link to the article remains live, the text has been removed.
Minister: 'Not appropriate' to engage with GAA or RTÉ over GAAGO controversy
The Sport and Media Minister said that it was a commercial decision for two independent organisations.
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We’re bringing you the latest from the inquests as they happen, in a sensitive manner and a careful eye for detail.
GAA respond to Virgin Media claim as criticism over GAAGO continues
Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon said that the controversy had increased the perception that both the GAA and RTÉ were in a “cartel”.
GAA Go creating 'invisible barrier' for older fans, says Age Action
The GAA Go platform has come in for criticism as 38 games are exclusive to the streaming service this year.
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We will be bringing you the latest from the inquests as they happen, in a sensitive manner and a careful eye for detail.
FactCheck team wins Media Literacy Media Champion award at inaugural MLI awards
The team was recognised for providing the public with tools to identify good quality information.
The Journal's Redacted Lives wins silver at New York Festivals Radio Awards
The awards have celebrated broadcasting excellence since 1957.
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Gerry Hutch walks free from court after not guilty verdict in Regency Hotel murder trial
Paul Murphy (61) and Jason Bonney (50) were found guilty of the charges they faced.
Biden delivers homecoming speech in Ballina as Ireland trip comes to a close
The US President is due to travel home to Delaware this evening.
Biden ends busy day, including Oireachtas address, with Dublin Castle banquet
The US President brought a busy day of engagements to a close with a banquet in Dublin Castle.
Joe Biden meets and greets in Dundalk while reminiscing on Co Louth ancestry
Over the coming days, Biden will meet Irish political leaders before making his way to Mayo.
Quiz: How much do you know about Holy Week?
It begins today.
Man arrested in relation to 1984 Kerry Babies case released without charge
A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Two people held on suspicion of murder over 1984 Kerry Babies case
The major development in the investigation was announced last night.
A man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s were arrested yesterday.
It's related to the discovery of the body of a male infant known as Baby John in 1984.
In 2018, a formal apology was offered to Joanne Hayes who had wrongly been accused of being the mother of the murdered baby.
'The Kerry Babies case was a clash of traditional and new modern Ireland'
After 34 years, gardaí have apologised to Joanne Hayes over the Kerry Babies case
Poll: How far do you think Ireland will go in this year's Rugby World Cup?
Andy Farrell’s men are top of the world and Six Nations champions heading into the summer.
Sinn Féin motion to call for eviction ban to be extended to January 2024
Speaking to reporters in New York last night, Mary Lou McDonald said her party will move the motion today.
Joe Biden confirms intention to visit NI and Republic for Good Friday Agreement anniversary
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said it is “very welcome news”.