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Minister blasts ‘reckless’ people causing wildfires in Killarney and Wicklow mountains
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Minister blasts ‘reckless’ people causing wildfires in Killarney and Wicklow mountains

Jul 16th 2026, 12:42 PM 2,908 Views 19 Comments

The Department of Tourism is asking retailers to consider suspending the sale of disposable barbecues during the warm, dry weather.

Debunked: False ‘whistleblower’ claim says remdesivir and ventilators killed Covid patients
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Debunked: False ‘whistleblower’ claim says remdesivir and ventilators killed Covid patients

Jul 16th 2026, 12:22 PM 448 Views 0 Comments

Jozef Puska loses appeal against backdating life sentence for murder of Ashling Murphy
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Jozef Puska loses appeal against backdating life sentence for murder of Ashling Murphy

Jul 16th 2026, 12:20 PM 907 Views 0 Comments

The Lotto is killing off two balls and adding an extra draw on Mondays
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The Lotto is killing off two balls and adding an extra draw on Mondays

Jul 16th 2026, 12:00 PM 10,453 Views 24 Comments

Stars and Swipes: Lindsey Graham was a political survivor who always followed the power
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Stars and Swipes: Lindsey Graham was a political survivor who always followed the power

Updated Jul 16th 2026, 12:00 PM 3,908 Views 27 Comments

State investigation into paedophile Michael Shine should begin 'immediately', report says
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State investigation into paedophile Michael Shine should begin 'immediately', report says

Jul 16th 2026, 11:00 AM 1,085 Views 0 Comments

Expansion of Irish rail network could be impacted due to failed €50m Irish Rail IT project
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Expansion of Irish rail network could be impacted due to failed €50m Irish Rail IT project

Jul 16th 2026, 10:46 AM 2,998 Views 24 Comments

Aer Lingus to cut up to 500 jobs and axe routes in major cost-cutting measures
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Aer Lingus to cut up to 500 jobs and axe routes in major cost-cutting measures

Jul 16th 2026, 10:29 AM 3,269 Views 2 Comments

The proposed cuts come after the airline suffered losses of €103 million in Q1 of this year.

Do you think Bank of Ireland's College Green building should be given back to the state?
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# Your Say

Do you think Bank of Ireland's College Green building should be given back to the state?

Jul 16th 2026, 9:51 AM 3,414 Views 0 Comments

The Housing Essay: Who pays for the pipes?
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The Housing Essay: Who pays for the pipes?

Jul 16th 2026, 9:30 AM 2,522 Views 0 Comments

Before we get to building houses, we need to be very clear how the infrastructure for them gets funded in Ireland.

New heat warning issued and hosepipe ban in effect as no end in sight to high temperatures
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# Another Scorcher

New heat warning issued and hosepipe ban in effect as no end in sight to high temperatures

Jul 16th 2026, 8:47 AM 345 Views 2 Comments

'Bizarre' for Israel to use Ireland as home country for bonds, Central Bank says
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'Bizarre' for Israel to use Ireland as home country for bonds, Central Bank says

Jul 16th 2026, 7:30 AM 5,820 Views 9 Comments

Ireland face the All Blacks, and one of the great Sundays of sport
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Ireland face the All Blacks, and one of the great Sundays of sport

Jul 16th 2026, 7:15 AM 5,017 Views 0 Comments

Internet providers split over blocking of suicide forum amid calls for urgent action
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Internet providers split over blocking of suicide forum amid calls for urgent action

Jul 16th 2026, 12:05 AM 17 Views 0 Comments

Sinn Féin TD says she will now contact gardaí directly about the site after her question to the justice minister was not accepted for answer.

Lise Hand: Silly season once meant moving statues and killer clowns. Now it's conspiracy theories
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Lise Hand: Silly season once meant moving statues and killer clowns. Now it's conspiracy theories

Updated Jul 15th 2026, 11:55 PM 4,038 Views 59 Comments

Thomas Tuchel and England's timid retreat as Argentina show true greatness
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Thomas Tuchel and England's timid retreat as Argentina show true greatness

Jul 15th 2026, 10:43 PM 4,758 Views 39 Comments

Lionel Messi inspires stunning comeback as world champions set up clash with Spain on Sunday.

Bills removing guardianship rights from convicted killers and criminalising ‘sex for rent’ approved
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Bills removing guardianship rights from convicted killers and criminalising ‘sex for rent’ approved

Jul 15th 2026, 10:37 PM 1,227 Views 0 Comments

‘Hopefully it won’t be normalised’: Sexual assault survivor on waiving anonymity
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‘Hopefully it won’t be normalised’: Sexual assault survivor on waiving anonymity

Jul 15th 2026, 9:54 PM 27,147 Views 0 Comments

Emergency services respond to fire in Wicklow Mountains
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Emergency services respond to fire in Wicklow Mountains

Jul 15th 2026, 9:27 PM 7,038 Views 10 Comments

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

Jul 15th 2026, 8:37 PM 2,037 Views 0 Comments

Would you report someone for breaking the hosepipe ban?
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# Your Say

Would you report someone for breaking the hosepipe ban?

Jul 15th 2026, 8:00 PM 20,419 Views 70 Comments

Up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, with air pollution among risk factors
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Up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, with air pollution among risk factors

Jul 15th 2026, 7:38 PM 1,288 Views 0 Comments

Public register of those convicted of domestic violence is approved by Dáil
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# Jennie's Law

Public register of those convicted of domestic violence is approved by Dáil

Jul 15th 2026, 7:34 PM 4,663 Views 0 Comments

Dáil hears thousands of Ukrainians could be ‘turfed onto the streets’ as hosting payments to be cut
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# Accommodation Recognition Payment

Dáil hears thousands of Ukrainians could be ‘turfed onto the streets’ as hosting payments to be cut

Jul 15th 2026, 6:48 PM 1,036 Views 0 Comments

House prices rise at lowest annual level since early 2024
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House prices rise at lowest annual level since early 2024

Jul 15th 2026, 5:36 PM 4,961 Views 30 Comments

TD says Ireland 'not immune' to violence against politicians following death of Ann Widdecombe
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TD says Ireland 'not immune' to violence against politicians following death of Ann Widdecombe

Jul 15th 2026, 5:30 PM 0 Views 0 Comments

Rialtas nua Plaid Cymru na Breataine Bige dírithe ar sprioc 1m cainteoir Breatnaise roimh 2050
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# Ceachtanna Cymraeg

Rialtas nua Plaid Cymru na Breataine Bige dírithe ar sprioc 1m cainteoir Breatnaise roimh 2050

Jul 15th 2026, 5:07 PM 1,121 Views 0 Comments

Taoiseach doesn't commit to timeline for approval of drug to treat Friedreich's ataxia
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Taoiseach doesn't commit to timeline for approval of drug to treat Friedreich's ataxia

Jul 15th 2026, 4:59 PM 3,513 Views 0 Comments

'It's not a luxury': Government urged to end 23% VAT on sunscreen
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# SKIN CANCER PREVENTION

'It's not a luxury': Government urged to end 23% VAT on sunscreen

Jul 15th 2026, 4:56 PM 573 Views 6 Comments

RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
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# The Show Must Go On And On

RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show

Jul 15th 2026, 4:50 PM 1 View 0 Comments

Who are the Chawkes? Inside the hospitality empire built by publican Charlie Chawke
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# Meet The Family

Who are the Chawkes? Inside the hospitality empire built by publican Charlie Chawke

Jul 15th 2026, 4:24 PM 3,935 Views 14 Comments

Bill and Alison Chawke were jailed for two-and-a-half years between them yesterday after they pleaded guilty to assaulting two men.

The physio is in: The signs and symptoms of hypermobility, and why getting stronger matters
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The physio is in: The signs and symptoms of hypermobility, and why getting stronger matters

Jul 15th 2026, 4:00 PM 1,584 Views 2 Comments

Ten people suspected of selling dodgy boxes hit with legal letters from Sky
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Ten people suspected of selling dodgy boxes hit with legal letters from Sky

Jul 15th 2026, 2:34 PM 9,216 Views 53 Comments

Funeral of Jamey Carney hears how she believed moving to Ireland was her best decision
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Funeral of Jamey Carney hears how she believed moving to Ireland was her best decision

Jul 15th 2026, 2:29 PM 75 Views 0 Comments

The wider Killarney community mourned alongside Carney’s family members and close friends.

Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary
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Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary

Jul 15th 2026, 2:28 PM 1,774 Views 0 Comments

Renewed appeal for information over murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne
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Renewed appeal for information over murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne

Jul 15th 2026, 1:21 PM 569 Views 0 Comments

'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says
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'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says

Updated Jul 15th 2026, 9:16 AM 11,247 Views 24 Comments

The fire broke out in the park on Tuesday.

Welsh government set on making Wales a 'truly bilingual country' by 2050 - senior minister
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Welsh government set on making Wales a 'truly bilingual country' by 2050 - senior minister

Jul 13th 2026, 4:37 PM 121 Views 0 Comments