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'Reckless, callous attack': Murder inquiry launched into fire that killed boy (4) and woman

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Infant boy in critical condition after two-car crash near Dundalk in Co Louth

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Ryan Tubridy marries Clare Kambamettu in west of Ireland ceremony

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Shades of Roy Keane's exit as Mo Salah's outburst puts Liverpool in difficult position

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Downsizing in Ireland: 'It was horrific stuff. There has to be an easier system'

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Translated fiction: Explorations of trauma, loss, exile and memory

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Christmas: Should I drink red or white wine with turkey?

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Four new films to see this week: Eternity, It Was Just an Accident, Folktales and Horseshoe

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Irish dancehalls then and now: reviving a cultural cornerstone in Donegal

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No generation is the best. None is the worst. We are all great. We are all appalling

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Ireland dodged a bullet this year. But there's a caveat

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Fianna Fáil's presidential election campaign an 'unedifying spectacle', says Minister

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The Book Club: Thirst Trap by Gráinne O'Hare

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Equivalent of two large hospitals needed to deal with expected Irish flu surge, doctors warn

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Netanyahu expects to ‍meet Trump to discuss new phase of ‍Gaza plan

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Ireland's potential World Cup kickoff times are a nightmare for fans

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Leaving Cert AI reforms risk making a mockery of the principle of equality

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Alice Leahy: I have learned there is no single story about being homeless

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In Ireland, the 'working poor' will determine future elections

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An Irish Diary

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Kerry colossus: Denis McClean remembers Con Houlihan, a giant of Irish journalism

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Letter of the Day - Opens in new window

1 year ago

In praise of the M50

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Ireland's infrastructure is an omnishambles which blights our lives

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Eurovision boycott shows song contest is not 'above politics'

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AIL wrap: UCD defy expectations with rip-roaring win over Lansdowne

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Connacht falter after dominant start as Ospreys claim dramatic Challenge Cup opener

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Ellen Walshe wins 200m butterfly gold at the European championships

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Conor Geaney free steals Munster title at the death for Dingle against St Finbarr's

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Lando Norris takes Formula One title despite Max Verstappen win in finale

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One in three income earners in Ireland don't pay tax

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Dairygold firm gets go ahead for 436 new homes in south Dublin

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Tesco to face €3.5m bill for staff signing up to auto-enrolment pension

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My child lives rent free in a home I own. Will that cause either of us a tax problem?

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Trump loyalist Kevin Hassett as Fed chairman could politicise US monetary policy

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Exchequer receives almost €440m in dividends from State companies in last two years

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Thalidomide: A shock finding in the Irish State archives

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The return of the dinner party: Expert advice on how to host a great night in

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Would the fighting spirit that defeated the Nazis be possible now? You'd have to worry

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The 50 best films of 2025 – a full list in reverse order

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A deal with the devil: What will artists sacrifice to realise their ambitions?

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TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight

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An activist looking to help hungry children over politicians hungry for the White House

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Acclaimed British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

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In shift from political norms, Russia praises new US national security strategy

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Benin says it foiled attempted coup that saw military officers on state TV

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Russia says it has taken control of two villages in Ukraine

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Irish resident suspected of killing two in Iceland is banned from travel until February

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Gardaí appeal for information on 25th anniversary of disappearance of Trevor Deely

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Father says protection order against ex-partner means 'some peace for the kids for Christmas'

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Alleged torture and branding victim warned he faces jail if he refuses to give evidence

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Man jailed for setting fire to house with four people inside on Christmas Day

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Woman (63) who caused unnecessary suffering to 69 dogs in Waterford given suspended sentence

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Senior gardaí express annoyance over Defence Forces' response to rogue drones during Zelenskiy visit

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Former Fine Gael minister and MEP Paddy Cooney dies aged 94

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Irish fretting about the triple lock seems faintly ridiculous in light of Russia threat

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New digital wallet to be tested within months to restrict social media access in Ireland for under-16s

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Inside Fianna Fáil: How grassroots members feel about Micheál Martin amid shambolic presidential campaign

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Could Ireland follow Australia and ban under-16s from social media?

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Miriam Lord: What possessed Micheál Martin to post bonkers bus snap that made him look like a soap opera villain?

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'I've been married 20 years and I don't think I like my husband any more'

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HSE apologises to couple wrongfully advised of fatal foetal abnormality

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'Challenging' winter flu season could see surge in hospitalisations around Christmas time

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A Mayo family's first Christmas in their new home: 'We're so excited to be spending it here'

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How to plan your kitchen around your lifestyle

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What will €390,000 buy in Italy, Scotland, Australia, Portugal and Co Donegal?

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Revenue will get details of property Irish people hold abroad under new deal

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Donald Trump's Republicans round on Speaker Mike Johnson as party unity frays

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The 10 worst films of 2025: 'Cap', you say? Crap, more like

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From boxing priests to trotting foxes: A look back at Ireland's dancehalls

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Ben Healy: 'When you see me at the Tour, I am super skinny. But that's not sustainable'

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Opinion: Forget tidings of great joy, Christmas just gives women an endless to do list

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Cash is king in Ireland, but Sweden shows investors a better way

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Lacklustre response to Michelin awards coming to Dublin reflects wider State indifference to restaurant sector

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Social media ban: Irish parents in Australia - what is your experience?

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Why are British social media influencers in dark snugs seeking perfect pints of Guinness?

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The Christmas tree looks like the sort you slowly slide down a wall beside to have a cry

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Let's be ambitious for a plan to establish a real record of the majestic Shannon's condition

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Sound science still matters

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'Is this what Ireland once looked like?' Bison, wolves and nature itself roam free in Europe's wildest forest

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Insurance and legal bills skyrocket in review of Wilson's Hospital School finances

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Secret Teacher: I handled that PT meeting incorrectly, even though I stand over what I said

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Education matters: 'My son is overwhelmed by college and is considering dropping out'

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The old man goes, 'I'm sorry. I just can't muster any enthusiasm for Christmas this year'

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Celebrating 10 years of The Women's Podcast

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Eurovision Israel boycott hits right note, but renaming Herzog Park feels tone deaf

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US-Russia talks: Why push for peace in Ukraine is failing

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Bringing the Ukraine war to its endgame is going to mean messy compromises

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Charlie Smyth's foot-perfect NFL debut has put Tadhg Leader's kicking programme on the map

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Ukrainian president Zelenskiy meets with President Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin

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Disruption near Dublin Airport and in city centre as taxi drivers stage Uber protest

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Further traffic disruption likely as taxi drivers schedule Uber protest for Wednesday

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'There is no necessity for it': Rathgar residents on Herzog Park renaming proposal

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Refugee group has 'deep concern' over asylum seekers sleeping rough to show need for beds

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'You can hear the stress in people's voices': St Vincent de Paul's 900 calls for help in a single morning

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Rising youth unemployment in Ireland: 'You apply for 100 jobs and 95 don't get back to you'

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EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp

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Forget Furby: The hidden dangers in smart toys under the Christmas tree

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Gadget gifts for Christmas: Options for family (and friends) in our festive tech guide

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Stena Line to add second ship to Dublin-Liverpool freight route

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Funding announced for almost 1,500 new apprenticeship places in critical skill areas

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'A direct attack on my wife, my family, my career and my reputation'

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The best Irish stories are often about death. My grandfather stole his own funeral

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Noel Dorr: 'To understand the Troubles, you must go back much further'

21 days ago

When the Border was being drawn, my grandad tried to put Derry in the Free State

22 days ago

Ann Fuller obituary: Major figure in classical music scene with a can-do attitude

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Brian O'Connell obituary: Leading architect who left his mark on buildings across Ireland

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Paul Costelloe obituary: Internationally respected fashion designer who dressed Princess Diana

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Polaiteoir go smior

6 months ago

More college graduates go straight into jobs as fewer opt for postgraduate studies

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Iarmhairtí na réabhlóide: an imirce

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BMW's future arrives in the iX3: Faster, smarter and sharper to drive

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Best cars to buy in 2026: Company cars and executive rides

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Will charging my EV ever match the convenience of fuelling up with petrol or diesel?

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