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Newborn heel prick tests expanded to include 'life-changing' spinal muscular atrophy screening
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Newborn heel prick tests expanded to include 'life-changing' spinal muscular atrophy screening

Apr 13th 2026, 4:02 PM 332 Views 0 Comments

The Taoiseach is a fan of electric tractors - but it seems they’re a ‘good bit off’ for Ireland
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The Taoiseach is a fan of electric tractors - but it seems they’re a ‘good bit off’ for Ireland

Apr 13th 2026, 2:56 PM 4,932 Views 16 Comments

Detective Garda charged with facilitating a 'serious offence' by an organised crime gang
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Detective Garda charged with facilitating a 'serious offence' by an organised crime gang

Apr 13th 2026, 1:58 PM 5,341 Views 0 Comments

Martina and Ammi Burke released from prison after being jailed for contempt of court
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# Dóchas Centre

Martina and Ammi Burke released from prison after being jailed for contempt of court

Apr 13th 2026, 1:36 PM 1,980 Views 0 Comments

The Pontiff vs the President: Trump, Pope Leo and the Catholic contradiction
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# Strait Of Hormuz

The Pontiff vs the President: Trump, Pope Leo and the Catholic contradiction

Apr 13th 2026, 1:16 PM 401 Views 2 Comments

'National strike' fails to materialise despite calls from far-right groups and some protesters
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'National strike' fails to materialise despite calls from far-right groups and some protesters

Apr 13th 2026, 11:32 AM 11,716 Views 0 Comments

Fuel supports must be temporary to protect Budget, says head of state spending watchdog
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# Deadlines

Fuel supports must be temporary to protect Budget, says head of state spending watchdog

Apr 13th 2026, 11:21 AM 8,022 Views 46 Comments

What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?
# Your Say
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# Your Say

What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?

Apr 13th 2026, 10:30 AM 28,104 Views 78 Comments

Fuel body says drivers face 'intimidation' as stock at pumps could be 10 days before normality
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# At The Pumps

Fuel body says drivers face 'intimidation' as stock at pumps could be 10 days before normality

Apr 13th 2026, 9:35 AM 7,076 Views 47 Comments

Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough
# Fuel Protests
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# Fuel Protests

Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough

Apr 13th 2026, 9:07 AM 429 Views 4 Comments

Five people arrested during fuel protests in Cork
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Five people arrested during fuel protests in Cork

Apr 13th 2026, 8:01 AM 2,535 Views 0 Comments

He does it again: Walking every hole of Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph
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# Genius At Work

He does it again: Walking every hole of Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph

Apr 13th 2026, 7:09 AM 1,727 Views 2 Comments

McIroy has become the fourth man in history to defend the Green Jacket.

The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public
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# Analysis

The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public

Apr 12th 2026, 11:00 PM 1,745 Views 0 Comments

The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.

Garda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues
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# Security Operation

Garda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues

Apr 12th 2026, 10:07 PM 10,821 Views 0 Comments

Quiz: How much do you know about Saoirse Ronan?
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# Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about Saoirse Ronan?

Apr 12th 2026, 10:00 PM 7,246 Views 0 Comments

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
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# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Apr 12th 2026, 8:00 PM 3,131 Views 0 Comments

Money Diaries: A self-employed illustrator living in the west of the country
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# Spending And Saving

Money Diaries: A self-employed illustrator living in the west of the country

Apr 12th 2026, 8:00 PM 10,494 Views 11 Comments

LIVE: The Masters final round - Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry in contention From The 42
Live Apr 12th 2026, 6:30 PM

LIVE: The Masters final round - Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry in contention

Government to cut petrol and diesel by 10c and defer carbon tax increase in €505m package
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Government to cut petrol and diesel by 10c and defer carbon tax increase in €505m package

Apr 12th 2026, 6:10 PM 34,797 Views 106 Comments

The announcement of the package follows engagement with representative groups for transport, farming, and fisheries.

Tomorrow's Leaving Cert practicals for music postponed over protests
# Fuel Protests
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# Fuel Protests

Tomorrow's Leaving Cert practicals for music postponed over protests

Apr 12th 2026, 5:00 PM 4,404 Views 13 Comments

How do you feel about the protests now?
# Your Say
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# Your Say

How do you feel about the protests now?

Apr 12th 2026, 3:33 PM 38,082 Views 106 Comments

Final two fuel blockades end in Galway and Foynes as protesters at Rosslare Europort stand down
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# Fuel Depots

Final two fuel blockades end in Galway and Foynes as protesters at Rosslare Europort stand down

Updated Apr 12th 2026, 2:05 PM 24,399 Views 81 Comments

Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government over fuel protests
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# Dail Vote

Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government over fuel protests

Apr 12th 2026, 1:54 PM 21,594 Views 150 Comments

Citizenship ceremonies for 4,700 people cancelled due to impact of fuel protests
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# Killarney

Citizenship ceremonies for 4,700 people cancelled due to impact of fuel protests

Apr 12th 2026, 11:53 AM 1,364 Views 0 Comments

It may take 'ten days to return to normality' at the pump, says fuels industry body
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# Petrol Pumps

It may take 'ten days to return to normality' at the pump, says fuels industry body

Apr 12th 2026, 10:18 AM 36,794 Views 98 Comments

Close to 900 forecourts have run dry amid the nationwide fuel protests.

M50 reopens but some motorways remain blocked and public transport disrupted due to protests
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# Transport Update

M50 reopens but some motorways remain blocked and public transport disrupted due to protests

Apr 12th 2026, 9:00 AM 3,532 Views 4 Comments

Emergency Cabinet meeting to take place today as ministers aim to sign off on fuel package
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# Fuel Protests

Emergency Cabinet meeting to take place today as ministers aim to sign off on fuel package

Apr 12th 2026, 8:41 AM 3,021 Views 21 Comments

Sitdown Sunday: Can you get a refund for a haunted house?
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# 7 Deadly Reads

Sitdown Sunday: Can you get a refund for a haunted house?

Apr 12th 2026, 8:00 AM 835 Views 0 Comments

The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality
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# Internet Diaries

The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality

Apr 12th 2026, 8:00 AM 1,755 Views 0 Comments

Harm reduction drugs policy: Compassion for some cannot become a risk to all
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# Accountability

Harm reduction drugs policy: Compassion for some cannot become a risk to all

Apr 12th 2026, 7:30 AM 800 Views 2 Comments

Fuel protests in O'Connell Street and across parts of M50 cleared by gardaí overnight
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Fuel protests in O'Connell Street and across parts of M50 cleared by gardaí overnight

Apr 12th 2026, 7:24 AM 2,157 Views 4 Comments

The operation took place in the early hours of this morning.

Beware talk of Dublin's office market recovery, multi-million price drops show it isn't here yet
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# Commercial Real Estate

Beware talk of Dublin's office market recovery, multi-million price drops show it isn't here yet

Apr 12th 2026, 7:00 AM 827 Views 10 Comments

With vacancy rates hitting 18.6%, the Central Bank warns the capital’s office market could face a “severe” slump until at least 2027.

McIlroy tied for Masters lead after erratic third round, while Lowry surges into contention
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McIlroy tied for Masters lead after erratic third round, while Lowry surges into contention

Apr 12th 2026, 12:34 AM 2,775 Views 16 Comments

FactCheck: Do golf clubs apply for sports capital funding at three times the rate of boxing clubs?
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# FactCheck

FactCheck: Do golf clubs apply for sports capital funding at three times the rate of boxing clubs?

Apr 12th 2026, 12:05 AM 145 Views 0 Comments
  • The claim was made in the Dáil as an example of how the State treats sports traditionally enjoyed by different groups.
  • We look at the rate each sport applies for government funding - and how much each of them get.

Irish - This month April 2026

Quiz: How much do you know about Greek gods and goddesses?
# Oh God
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# Oh God

Quiz: How much do you know about Greek gods and goddesses?

Apr 11th 2026, 10:00 PM 3,101 Views 0 Comments

Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National
# The Ace Is Back
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# The Ace Is Back

Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National

Apr 11th 2026, 9:16 PM 3,525 Views 10 Comments

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
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Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Apr 11th 2026, 8:00 PM 3,586 Views 0 Comments

Fuel Support Scheme on the cards as govt seeks to strike a deal with protesters
# Fuel Protests
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# Fuel Protests

Fuel Support Scheme on the cards as govt seeks to strike a deal with protesters

Updated Apr 11th 2026, 12:40 PM 10,073 Views 65 Comments

It would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.