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'Heartbroken' brother of Scarlett Faulkner laid to rest a week after sister's death
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'Heartbroken' brother of Scarlett Faulkner laid to rest a week after sister's death

Apr 24th 2026, 2:41 PM 1,148 Views 0 Comments

Homelessness: Another new record as 17,517 people in emergency accommodation
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Homelessness: Another new record as 17,517 people in emergency accommodation

Apr 24th 2026, 2:12 PM 2,319 Views 17 Comments

Remote-controlled rotating sex toy recalled due to fault that could cause parts to detach
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Remote-controlled rotating sex toy recalled due to fault that could cause parts to detach

Apr 24th 2026, 1:38 PM 9,157 Views 53 Comments

Meta yet to inform Irish Government of layoff plans as 8,000 roles to be cut globally
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Meta yet to inform Irish Government of layoff plans as 8,000 roles to be cut globally

Apr 24th 2026, 12:47 PM 222 Views 1 Comment

Ireland to demand Israel pay after settlers destroy Irish Aid-backed school in occupied West Bank
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Ireland to demand Israel pay after settlers destroy Irish Aid-backed school in occupied West Bank

Apr 24th 2026, 12:36 PM 4,846 Views 0 Comments

The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the school served around 60 children from the local region.

Hay fever season two weeks longer compared to the 90s, review claims
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Hay fever season two weeks longer compared to the 90s, review claims

Apr 24th 2026, 12:33 PM 295 Views 4 Comments

Women deported to Ireland by ICE fined for stealing ham and cosmetics
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Women deported to Ireland by ICE fined for stealing ham and cosmetics

Apr 24th 2026, 11:53 AM 9,571 Views 0 Comments

Have you gone for an outdoor swim yet this year?
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Have you gone for an outdoor swim yet this year?

Apr 24th 2026, 10:38 AM 914 Views 9 Comments

EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'
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EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'

Apr 24th 2026, 9:07 AM 1,603 Views 45 Comments

Martin made the statements while in Cyprus for an informal meeting of the European Council.

The weather is looking good for the weekend, and temperatures could hit 21 degrees
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The weather is looking good for the weekend, and temperatures could hit 21 degrees

Apr 24th 2026, 8:45 AM 2,685 Views 6 Comments

Man arrested after assaulting two gardaí in Letterkenny
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Man arrested after assaulting two gardaí in Letterkenny

Apr 24th 2026, 8:23 AM 32 Views 0 Comments

Ireland is on track to reach 2030 EU air pollution reduction targets
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Ireland is on track to reach 2030 EU air pollution reduction targets

Apr 24th 2026, 7:51 AM 556 Views 0 Comments

Fail to prepare: Recent fuel protests have exposed Ireland’s lack of future climate planning
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Fail to prepare: Recent fuel protests have exposed Ireland’s lack of future climate planning

Apr 24th 2026, 7:00 AM 617 Views 14 Comments

'Chornobyl is forever' says Adi Roche on 40th anniversary of disaster
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'Chornobyl is forever' says Adi Roche on 40th anniversary of disaster

Apr 24th 2026, 6:00 AM 2 Views 0 Comments

Candidates call for left transfer pact as Dublin Central competition gets off to friendly start
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Candidates call for left transfer pact as Dublin Central competition gets off to friendly start

Apr 24th 2026, 12:35 AM 253 Views 0 Comments

Left leaning candidates in the constituency chose to play nicely as they took part in the first panel event of the electoral race.

Children's Ombudsman says State's 'poor forward planning' is putting children in care at risk
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Children's Ombudsman says State's 'poor forward planning' is putting children in care at risk

Apr 23rd 2026, 10:23 PM 155 Views 0 Comments

Man who stole Noah Donohoe’s rucksack says he ‘never had’ schoolboy’s coat
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Man who stole Noah Donohoe’s rucksack says he ‘never had’ schoolboy’s coat

Apr 23rd 2026, 9:20 PM 918 Views 0 Comments

Larry Donnelly back from Boston: The recent fuel protests have struck a chord in Irish America
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Larry Donnelly back from Boston: The recent fuel protests have struck a chord in Irish America

Apr 23rd 2026, 9:00 PM 1,593 Views 9 Comments

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
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Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

Apr 23rd 2026, 8:18 PM 1,005 Views 0 Comments

Green light for €100m rejuvenation of 'iconic landmark' St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
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Green light for €100m rejuvenation of 'iconic landmark' St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

Apr 23rd 2026, 8:01 PM 646 Views 0 Comments

The sun is out and the posters are up, so who is running in Galway West and Dublin Central?
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The sun is out and the posters are up, so who is running in Galway West and Dublin Central?

Apr 23rd 2026, 8:00 PM 250 Views 0 Comments

Here are the confirmed runners and riders in the upcoming by-elections.

Delayed naturalisation certs for new Irish citizens stopped them voting in last election
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Delayed naturalisation certs for new Irish citizens stopped them voting in last election

Apr 23rd 2026, 8:00 PM 164 Views 0 Comments

Enoch Burke fails in legal bid to stop disciplinary hearing
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Enoch Burke fails in legal bid to stop disciplinary hearing

Apr 23rd 2026, 7:46 PM 1,091 Views 0 Comments

Should stamp-duty relief for first-time buyers be re-introduced?
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Should stamp-duty relief for first-time buyers be re-introduced?

Apr 23rd 2026, 7:30 PM 3,173 Views 16 Comments

Caroline Foran's new book: I wish I'd known sooner that self-compassion changes everything
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Caroline Foran's new book: I wish I'd known sooner that self-compassion changes everything

Apr 23rd 2026, 7:00 PM 1,367 Views 12 Comments

FactFind: Was Leo Varadkar right about urban areas ‘paying the bills’ in Ireland?
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FactFind: Was Leo Varadkar right about urban areas ‘paying the bills’ in Ireland?

Apr 23rd 2026, 7:00 PM 5,559 Views 0 Comments

Varadkar’s comments on rural Ireland caused a stir – but was he right?

'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says
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'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says

Apr 23rd 2026, 6:23 PM 36 Views 0 Comments

Irish troops prepare for final Lebanon deployment as peacekeeper death toll rises in the region
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Irish troops prepare for final Lebanon deployment as peacekeeper death toll rises in the region

Apr 23rd 2026, 5:48 PM 708 Views 0 Comments

It is anticipated the 128 Infantry Battalion will travel to Lebanon with 318 soldiers in May.

Man (62) missed daughter's wedding after making 'bomb in luggage' joke at Dublin Airport
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Man (62) missed daughter's wedding after making 'bomb in luggage' joke at Dublin Airport

Apr 23rd 2026, 5:36 PM 4,705 Views 0 Comments

Undersea cables at risk from cyber attacks as global tensions rise, McEntee warns
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Undersea cables at risk from cyber attacks as global tensions rise, McEntee warns

Apr 23rd 2026, 4:59 PM 1,523 Views 26 Comments

Teenager accused of series of arson attacks on Dublin homes held in custody
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Teenager accused of series of arson attacks on Dublin homes held in custody

Apr 23rd 2026, 4:57 PM 2,464 Views 0 Comments

No planning needed for front garden bike and bin sheds under new plans
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No planning needed for front garden bike and bin sheds under new plans

Apr 23rd 2026, 4:29 PM 5,038 Views 17 Comments

'I manifested this': Maura Higgins lands a spot on Dancing With The Stars US
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'I manifested this': Maura Higgins lands a spot on Dancing With The Stars US

Apr 23rd 2026, 2:57 PM 2,094 Views 6 Comments

Young girl airlifted to hospital remains in critical condition after being struck by car
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Young girl airlifted to hospital remains in critical condition after being struck by car

Apr 23rd 2026, 2:45 PM 2,563 Views 0 Comments

Tánaiste rules out ‘mini budget’ and says it ‘made sense’ to ‘prioritise’ hauliers and farmers
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Tánaiste rules out ‘mini budget’ and says it ‘made sense’ to ‘prioritise’ hauliers and farmers

Apr 23rd 2026, 1:39 PM 41 Views 1 Comment

The BER system will look different from next month, including a new top category
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The BER system will look different from next month, including a new top category

Apr 23rd 2026, 1:08 PM 2,877 Views 5 Comments

Siptu seeks urgent talks with Pfizer after company confirms threat to 102 jobs
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Siptu seeks urgent talks with Pfizer after company confirms threat to 102 jobs

Apr 23rd 2026, 12:39 PM 446 Views 0 Comments

Working from home vs commuting: As fuel prices rise, we want to hear your stories
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Working from home vs commuting: As fuel prices rise, we want to hear your stories

Apr 22nd 2026, 5:36 PM 504 Views 0 Comments