Saturday 31 October 2026 Dublin: 10°C
From Santa visits to haircuts, our readers on what they've had to cut in a cost-of-living crisis
Shopping in Tesco, takeaways and meals out, Sky television, gym memberships – here’s what you told us you’ve given up.
Father accused of handheld firework launcher attack on gardaí at bonfire
This Cork tower will be the tallest apartment block in Ireland - here's how it came together
Is it time to start paying local councillors more?
BEST OF THE BOX
Review: Is the documentary The One About Matthew Perry worth watching?
Review: Is the documentary The One About Matthew Perry worth watching?
What you need to know about the second season of Irish crime drama Crá
What you need to know about the second season of Irish crime drama Crá
Quiz: How much do you know about Matthew Perry?
Quiz: How much do you know about Matthew Perry?
Here's what happened today: Saturday
Sorry Munster lose to Sharks in drab Thomond Park affair
South African visitors ran out 15-3 winners in tricky weather conditions.
Why Ireland is turning to tarot in search of a little Halloween magic
Dr Fiona Murphy
Kildare fire crew attacked as public urged to behave responsibly this Halloween
Investigation after man (30s) dies in garda custody
Gardaí identify man whose body was discovered at recycling centre
320,000 people take to the streets across France for third weekend of protests
Penthouse living with mountain views on Dublin’s south side for €1,350,000
Parsons shows her clinical best as Ireland fend off stubborn South Africa
Beibhinn Parsons scored a hat-trick in Ireland’s 38-17 win in Cape Town.
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with relatives
investigates

Recent investigations from our team shining a light on how Ireland works

Pharma Rebates
HSE failing to collect millions of euro owed by pharma companies
7
Animal Testing
Irish universities paid hundreds of thousands for invasive animal experiments abroad
32
Mother and Baby Unit
Location of mother and baby psychiatric unit still not decided after almost ten years of delays
33
Foster Care
Tusla can't say how many foster carers were removed due to complaints or allegations
41
Licence Applications
Who's behind the seaweed harvesting applications covering over 14,000 hectares of Ireland's coastline?
31
Carrick on the brink as Manchester United implode against Chelsea
'Disturbing' display of severed pigs' heads found in popular park
TG4's Hector Ó hEochagáin opens up about frightening surgery to remove brain tumour
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Ukraine under Trump-brokered deal
‘We were lucky to be loved by this beautiful man’ Dónal Lunny’s funeral hears
Man (65) charged with attempted murder of doctor stabbed in medical unit
Investigation launched after garda assaulted in firearm-related incident
Poll: Do you like fireworks?
Selma Blair says she's 'so sorry' to those she 'hurt or frightened' during plane incident
Man in his 70s dies after being struck by car in Kilkenny
Are you celebrating Halloween this year? Send us your photos
One man dead and another injured after assault at IPAS centre in Tralee
Simon Harris doesn't want to know
Carl Kinsella
A film banned in 1972 is finally reaching Irish cinemas. Does it still have the power to shock?
Review: Is the documentary The One About Matthew Perry worth watching?
Ongoing solicitors' strike could lead to rise in defendants taking judicial reviews
Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal
A breathalyser in the pub sounded clever. It was the wrong answer to the right question
Paddy Comyn
What you need to know about the US midterm elections taking place next week
Homeowners in newer houses warned this Sunday is a key date for working out your property tax bill
‘A tax on health’: Saunas hike prices as owners say VAT has been raised
Several sauna companies have told customers they have to put up their prices after being hit with a VAT increase from the government.
Man to be deported to Sudan after Citywest sexual assault charge dropped
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of sexual assault against the man in court last week – an agreement has been reached between Ireland and the Sudanese regime.
Yesterday
30th October 2026
'They won every facet of the game' - Connacht collapse against Leinster
Tom Hopkins, who played Fair City's Christy Phelan, has died