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April
April 2026
Greatest League In The World
'The bandwagon was always there': Football historians on the resurgence of the League of Ireland
The League of Ireland has reached a level of popularity not seen since the 1960s. Three historians ask – what comes next?
Explainer
Can the government cut carbon tax, and what would happen if it did?
Carbon tax is back on the agenda. Here’s what any changes would mean in the short and long term.
March
March 2026
The Morning Lead
Just one in six homes eligible for new windows and doors grants
There has been enormous interest in the new grants, with windows firms inundated with enquiries.
Analysis
From gas bills to Ukraine, Trump's war on Iran presents the EU with a whole new set of problems
Energy price rises are always a big problem for Europe – so here we go again.
show and tell
Ireland's Michael McGrath takes on dodgy goods sold online (starting with this fake Labubu)
McGrath, the EU’s Commissioner for consumer protection, singled out unsafe products bought on TikTok, Amazon and Facebook Marketplace.
February
February 2026
Takedown
Promoter defends K-pop concert touring Ireland after parents complain about last night's show
The Morning Lead
'The system is broken': Our readers' stories of the 'madness' of bidding on a home in Ireland
From being asked to bid in €2,500 increments to being told to bid higher even when others have bowed out, our readers say reform is needed.
Liquefied Natural Gas
The government is moving fast on LNG in Co Clare - here's what the Oireachtas heard this week
The Morning Lead
'It's honest work': Dubliners who collect bottles and cans on the streets share their stories
We sat down with four men who collect bottles and cans to raise money for food, Leap card top-ups, phone bills and more.
CLIMATE ACT
Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case
The ruling could have implications for projects with a climate impact such as data centres.
January
January 2026
Affordable Housing
Behind the walls at Central Mental Hospital site earmarked for 900 homes (if no-one else objects)
We got a tour of the huge site in Dundrum in south Dublin, closed to the public until now.
not good
Tests show how much microplastic released by H&M, Shein and Adidas 'recycled polyester' clothes
The ratings are in
Traitors Ireland storms into the top 10 most watched TV shows of 2025
Sport dominated the most watched shows on traditional TV last year.
we asked the experts
Now that we're all terrified, here are four tips to protect kids' image and identity online
We asked the experts what parents and schools need to do next, as the Grok scandal focuses attention on online safety.
Last year
2025
Research
'Don't manage the disease alone': Irish people with obesity wait years before seeking health help
The Morning Lead
Irish watchdog says it's way too hard to cancel online subscriptions
Meanwhile, here’s what happened when we tried to cancel Amazon Prime…
The Morning Lead
Irish watchdog calls for EU reform to allow fans return tickets bought under pressure
If the EU takes the Irish regulator’s advice, it would add a new consumer protection when buying on Ticketmaster.
Here we go again
Manhattan Peanuts has lodged a legal challenge to the Luas extension to Finglas
It’s the second legal challenge against a major public transport project in the capital in less than a month.
In a statement this evening, Manhattan Peanuts said it supported the Luas project, but significant compulsory purchase of its land was planned.
fashion bible
In pictures: Why the new Pope makes Vogue's best dressed list for 2025
He’s got mass appeal.
that's not good
Toxic 'forever chemical' TFA found in food - with Irish breakfast cereals among worst offenders
Researchers tested breads, breakfast cereals and pasta from across Europe, with some worrying results.
The Morning Lead
We checked whether Christmas tree prices are up this year - and actually it's pretty good news
But with growers leaving the industry, higher prices are expected in the next two or three years.
Here we go again
More bad news for household budgets as Irish Life Health announces another price rise
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