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TD suggests Ireland look abroad for new Defence Forces recruits
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TD suggests Ireland look abroad for new Defence Forces recruits

Jul 2nd 2026, 2:10 PM 8,358 Views 66 Comments

Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis is suing online campaigner Nick Delehanty
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Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis is suing online campaigner Nick Delehanty

Jul 2nd 2026, 1:15 PM 19,119 Views 0 Comments

Our top 5 watches this weekend
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Our top 5 watches this weekend

Jul 2nd 2026, 12:45 PM 4,854 Views 0 Comments

Man arrested over alleged bribery involving Limerick council contracts released without charge
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Man arrested over alleged bribery involving Limerick council contracts released without charge

Jul 2nd 2026, 12:41 PM 5,680 Views 0 Comments

Ireland's Charleen Murphy charms her way into extending Love Island stint in explosive episode
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Ireland's Charleen Murphy charms her way into extending Love Island stint in explosive episode

Jul 2nd 2026, 12:15 PM 9,214 Views 10 Comments

‘Media frenzy’: PSNI chief tells journalists to stop trying to contact Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims
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‘Media frenzy’: PSNI chief tells journalists to stop trying to contact Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims

Jul 2nd 2026, 12:15 PM 6,372 Views 0 Comments

Stars and Swipes: At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing
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Stars and Swipes: At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing

Updated Jul 2nd 2026, 11:50 AM 4,469 Views 52 Comments

Debunked: A scientific study does not show that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer
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Debunked: A scientific study does not show that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer

Jul 2nd 2026, 11:44 AM 3,274 Views 0 Comments

Cavan gardaí hit out at ‘fake news’ in relation to alleged suspicious approach towards a child
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Cavan gardaí hit out at ‘fake news’ in relation to alleged suspicious approach towards a child

Jul 2nd 2026, 11:24 AM 8,780 Views 0 Comments

Did you hear loud noises in Dublin last night? It may have been the US 4 July celebration
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Did you hear loud noises in Dublin last night? It may have been the US 4 July celebration

Jul 2nd 2026, 11:21 AM 1,375 Views 7 Comments

Do you prefer boxty or halloumi?
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Do you prefer boxty or halloumi?

Jul 2nd 2026, 10:51 AM 240 Views 1 Comment

€190m proposal for Ireland's first winter sports arena secures backing from Dublin council
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€190m proposal for Ireland's first winter sports arena secures backing from Dublin council

Jul 2nd 2026, 10:02 AM 10,191 Views 34 Comments

The project had already secured the backing of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, which last year described the proposal as a “step-change” for winter sports in Ireland.

Trump says progress made with Iran, despite inconclusive end to talks
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Trump says progress made with Iran, despite inconclusive end to talks

Jul 2nd 2026, 7:15 AM 563 Views 0 Comments

Lionel Messi v Crumlin’s hero, All-Ireland hurling semis, and Test rugby returns
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Lionel Messi v Crumlin’s hero, All-Ireland hurling semis, and Test rugby returns

Jul 2nd 2026, 7:15 AM 2,143 Views 0 Comments

Litter fines will increase from €150 to €250 in September
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Litter fines will increase from €150 to €250 in September

Jul 2nd 2026, 6:45 AM 2 Views 0 Comments

Deadly Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least nine
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Deadly Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least nine

Jul 2nd 2026, 6:38 AM 13 Views 0 Comments

TDs defend voting against hare coursing bill despite personally believing practice should be banned
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TDs defend voting against hare coursing bill despite personally believing practice should be banned

Jul 2nd 2026, 6:30 AM 219 Views 0 Comments

'We are not savages': The full story of the Parnell Square attack
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'We are not savages': The full story of the Parnell Square attack

Jul 2nd 2026, 6:30 AM 250 Views 0 Comments

Planning granted for 'excessive' 14-storey student accommodation next to Croke Park
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Planning granted for 'excessive' 14-storey student accommodation next to Croke Park

Jul 2nd 2026, 12:05 AM 2,872 Views 19 Comments
There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?
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There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?

Jul 1st 2026, 10:26 PM 7,615 Views 43 Comments

Enoch Burke released from prison for the fifth time
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Enoch Burke released from prison for the fifth time

Updated Jul 1st 2026, 9:50 PM 42,292 Views 0 Comments

The former teacher has been freed because the school year is over.

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

Jul 1st 2026, 8:45 PM 1,373 Views 0 Comments

Love Island catch-up: Irish heads turn to Charleen Murphy as UK fans start to cool on Fitzy
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Love Island catch-up: Irish heads turn to Charleen Murphy as UK fans start to cool on Fitzy

Jul 1st 2026, 8:30 PM 4,527 Views 5 Comments

From halloumi to boxty: Ireland's EU presidency begins as Zelenskyy delivers a pointed message
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From halloumi to boxty: Ireland's EU presidency begins as Zelenskyy delivers a pointed message

Jul 1st 2026, 8:00 PM 1,155 Views 0 Comments

Today was about showcasing Ireland, but below the surface, the government is under pressure when it comes to the Russian-owned Aughinish plant in Limerick.

Kelly Earley: As global militaries wage war and kill people, they are also killing the planet
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Kelly Earley: As global militaries wage war and kill people, they are also killing the planet

Jul 1st 2026, 7:59 PM 2,956 Views 50 Comments

Garda acquitted of assaulting teenager who was armed with knuckleduster at large-scale fight
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Garda acquitted of assaulting teenager who was armed with knuckleduster at large-scale fight

Jul 1st 2026, 7:01 PM 28,267 Views 0 Comments

Man suffered 'violent death' and was found with 11 stab wounds, Cork murder trial hears
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Man suffered 'violent death' and was found with 11 stab wounds, Cork murder trial hears

Jul 1st 2026, 6:46 PM 3,295 Views 0 Comments

Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'
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Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'

Jul 1st 2026, 6:21 PM 4,467 Views 37 Comments

Lise Hand: Our passport shouldn’t be relegated to being a handy life hack to skip airport queues
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Lise Hand: Our passport shouldn’t be relegated to being a handy life hack to skip airport queues

Jul 1st 2026, 6:15 PM 8,518 Views 22 Comments

Record number of former officials asked to have lobbying cooling-off period waived last year
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Record number of former officials asked to have lobbying cooling-off period waived last year

Jul 1st 2026, 6:11 PM 2,506 Views 14 Comments

Cost of living overtakes housing as most important issue to people in Ireland
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Cost of living overtakes housing as most important issue to people in Ireland

Jul 1st 2026, 5:50 PM 3,183 Views 22 Comments

Mother of girl critically injured in Parnell Square attack doesn't hold anger towards Bouchaker
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Mother of girl critically injured in Parnell Square attack doesn't hold anger towards Bouchaker

Jul 1st 2026, 5:50 PM 9,562 Views 0 Comments

Quiz: How much do you know about Reese Witherspoon?
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Quiz: How much do you know about Reese Witherspoon?

Jul 1st 2026, 5:45 PM 3,336 Views 0 Comments

Jury in trial of former sports coach accused of sexually abusing four girls begins deliberations
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Jury in trial of former sports coach accused of sexually abusing four girls begins deliberations

Jul 1st 2026, 5:39 PM 1,728 Views 0 Comments

Zelenskyy doesn't 'want to wait' long for results of Irish investigation into Auginish Alumina
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Zelenskyy doesn't 'want to wait' long for results of Irish investigation into Auginish Alumina

Updated Jul 1st 2026, 5:35 PM 7,934 Views 58 Comments

Tuam mother and baby home exhibition aims to ensure survivors' stories will not be forgotten
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Tuam mother and baby home exhibition aims to ensure survivors' stories will not be forgotten

Jul 1st 2026, 5:18 PM 839 Views 8 Comments

A collaboration between Galway University and Galway City Musuem, the installation is the first of its kind.

Four to the floor: The big All-Ireland hurling semi-finals preview
New EV scrappage scheme offering €5k for old cars closes after hitting demand in just 75 minutes
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New EV scrappage scheme offering €5k for old cars closes after hitting demand in just 75 minutes

Jul 1st 2026, 1:43 PM 7,440 Views 18 Comments

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Livelog: Ukraine's Zelenskyy lands in Dublin as Ireland assumes EU presidency amid tight security