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June
June 2026
warning
Met Éireann warns of heat stress and uncomfortable sleeping conditions as temperatures to soar
Running out of Road
Dublin Marathon made €149k from unsuccessful entry ballots. It may refund non-runners next year
The Morning Lead
'I go to any corner, I'm getting crack': Concerns over soaring crack cocaine use
People with experience in the area say the drug’s cheap price and availability is driving the increases.
what's cooking
Kitchen prices are going up, from appliances to timber
Consumer preferences – including for fancy worktops and storage solutions – are also a factor in rising costs.
busy hands
No sex please, we're scrolling: Data is showing us that smartphones may be reducing fertility
Housing Crisis
'You almost stop seeing it': How Dublin 8 is a snapshot into Ireland's wider dereliction problem
More of the capital’s derelict sites sit in Dublin 8 than in any other postcode.
cash is king
Struggling to find an ATM near you? You'll be able to tell the Central Bank under new rules
love island
'Wifey material': Galway footballer wastes no time looking for love as he makes villa debut
May
May 2026
bee diligent
Check your roofs and sheds – it's swarming season for bees, and they're looking for new nests
The Morning Lead
'Skin cancer is not cosmetic': Calls for 23% VAT on sun cream to be scrapped
Under EU law, sunscreen is currently classed as a cosmetic product, meaning it is taxed with a VAT rate of 23%, the same as make-up or perfume.
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