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Cork University Hospital introduces visitor restrictions to combat spread of flu
Four people arrested on suspicion of murder of man in Co Derry
Surrealing in the Years: We've found out we know nothing about a lot of Very Important Things
Carl Kinsella
Lord of the Dance shows could 'fall apart' over injunction against Michael Flatley, court told
EU plans audits of Brazilian beef supply chain as part of efforts to calm Mercosur opposition
Surprise surprise: Ireland is among the most expensive countries in the EU to fill a car
Paddy Comyn
Ireland is going through 'a rocky period' in its relationship with the USA, McEntee says
After Trump and RFK's attacks on Tylenol, a group of UK researchers sought out the truth
Factfind: Who, if anyone, can be held legally responsible for abuse images on Grok and X?
While the harms of abusive images are clear, the law is far murkier.
'Wrecked by dietitians' and 'sweaty' packaging: Your views on Hot School Meals
Politicians heard this week that the scheme isn’t sustainable, while some teachers said the short time allowed for children to eat isn’t helping.
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Professor Mary Aiken: Grok is a warning shot, not a one-off scandal
Dr Mary Aiken
Murderer seeking prison release claims life sentence was only 20 years
Claire Byrne said turning 50 and RTÉ pay cuts were factors in Newstalk move
Fianna Fáil TD to leave Justice Committee after speeding conviction for driving 190km/h
Here's what happened today: Friday
Charity expresses concern over suspended sentence for Garda after assaulting partner
Murder accused visited 'How to kill in three seconds' website, court hears
Dublin businessman tells court ‘I have never been violent’ as he launches bid to restore firearms cert
X refuses to come before Oireachtas Media Committee to answer questions on Grok scandal
Following a meeting with X representatives, Minister for AI Niamh Smyth said ‘concerns remain’
Senior garda 'spoke to press office' regarding arrest despite denial, penalty points trial hears
Efforts to tell Garda that George Nkencho had mental health issues were 'shut down', inquest hears
Study finds grieving death of a pet can be as distressing as grieving a person
Man who was 'only two minutes late' to check-in loses appeal in compensation case against Ryanair
Judge orders arrest of Enoch Burke for breach of restraining order
Man pleads guilty to conspiracy to murder Dublin father at his home
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Some retired public servants paying less than €13 a week to live in OPW-owned Phoenix Park homes
No jail time for Garda who carried out 'terrifying' assault on his wife after family event
The judge suspended the sentence on strict conditions.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man struck by 'glass implement' in Coolock yesterday
Icelanders call for rejection of proposed US ambassador after 'joke' about country becoming '52nd state'
Are you a fan of Harry Styles’ music?
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If this doesn't lead to action on Big Tech, nothing will
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'It was farcical': Irish man Sean Binder found not guilty of people smuggling in Greece
Over 36 million passengers went through Dublin Airport in 2025, a record breaking year
Outgoing RTÉ finance chief Mari Hurley to take up senior role at Ireland's largest private landlord
Former driving instructor who fraudulently sat 21 theory tests is jailed for a year
Pensions auto-enrolment: It kicks in this month, let's recap on how it will all work
Dr Laura Bambrick