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Monday 23 February 2026 Dublin: 13°C
met police
Former UK minister Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Mandelson has been accused of passing on information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein when he was business secretary.
Hero's welcome
'It still doesn't feel real': Irish athletes welcomed home from Winter Olympics
US Supreme Court
EU suspends approval of US trade deal as Trump warns countries not to 'play games'
Road Deaths
Teenager killed in Navan hit-and-run named locally as Mia Lily Keogh O'Keefe
Courts
Nikita Hand set for damages as she wins case against ex-neighbours over Conor McGregor appeal claims
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Are you a Foo Fighters fan?
the academy
Foo Fighters rock packed Dublin venue after fans scramble for tickets to surprise gig
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Hero's welcome
'It still doesn't feel real': Irish athletes welcomed home from Winter Olympics
Skiers Ben Lynch, Cormac Comerford, Anabelle Zurbay, and Thomas Maloney Westgard were greeted at Dublin Airport by their families this evening.
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John Davidson
Tourette’s campaigner ‘deeply mortified’ over racial slur shouted during Bafta Film Awards
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Youghal
Two men died within ten minutes of each other at Ironman event in Cork, inquest hears
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met police
Former UK minister Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
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SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

Reality check
What the Top Model docuseries tells us about the evolution of Reality TV (and its viewers)
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one by one
Foo Fighters fans scramble to make it into town to pick up tickets for suprise Dublin gig
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claire byrne
‘You'll get a kick in the bum if you think you're bigger than others in Ireland’
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unforgettable ire
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics – here's what the world makes of them
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winter olympics
Meet the Irish man creating the magic slopes of the Olympic Games in Italy
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on a break
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
10
pitt slop
No, that's probably NOT Brad Pitt drinking a pint in your local
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late to the party
What will the arrival of HBO Max mean for Sky customers in Ireland?
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Los Angeles
Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder
4 hrs ago
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Courts
Dentist who defrauded HSE is jailed for one year and ordered to pay €100,000
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Belfast
Noah Donohoe inquest told his behaviour 'cried out for an explanation'
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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crime stats
Fraud incidents surged in 2025 even as number of major crimes fell, garda figures show
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Champions League
Benfica's Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after allegedly racially abusing Vinicius Junior
The 42
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US Supreme Court
EU suspends approval of US trade deal as Trump warns countries not to 'play games'
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temple bar
MMA fighter and chef refused bail after appearing in court over ‘ferocious’ Temple Bar assault
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EL MENCHO
'Shelter' warning for Irish citizens as Mexican state erupts in violence after cartel leader killed
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Crowd Trouble
Sports minister slams 'hooliganism' after flares thrown at League of Ireland match
Patrick O’Donovan said he’s stopping funding for astroturf until FAI and League of Ireland take action.
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Dublin’s soul for sale
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
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Jennifer Whitmore
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Trump's White House
The hard edge of Trump’s immigration policy now tests Irish America
Larry Donnelly
67
Simon Harris' saving scheme plan
It could make Irish savings work harder, if done properly
Nick Charalambous
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EU supporting Ukraine
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Man ‘put on act to cover his tracks after murdering’ pregnant girlfriend in 2022, trial hears
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Courts
Bill and Alison Chawke plead guilty to assault causing harm at luxury Co Limerick hotel
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Courts
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170 landowners with over 2,300 hectares of land join programme to protect endangered birds
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The Daily Poll
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Road Deaths
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STORM HERNANDO
Over a dozen Ireland-US flights cancelled as massive snowstorm hits US east coast
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Jessie Buckley awarded Best Actress, Mexico’s top drug lord has been killed and an investigation is underway following a death in custody.
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Investigation
Investigation launched into death of man in garda custody in Waterford
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first home scheme
Programme supporting people to buy or build a home hits 5,000 purchases
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Prolific
Troy Parrott scores 23rd club goal of the season with 90th-minute strike
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Dublin
Renewed appeal for help 15 years after Esra Uyrun vanished from her Clondalkin home
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investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
Domestic Abuse
The bruises we don’t question: When domestic abuse happens to men
Alison Comyn
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The Morning Lead
'Culture of secrecy': How Ukraine is grappling with drug use on the frontlines
Despite drug use being found to be ‘pervasive’ in the Ukrainian military, the army’s approach to drug use is one of complete prohibition.
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Yesterday
22nd February 2026
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about aliens?
22 Feb
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Interview
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BAFTAs
'An incredible honour': Jessie Buckley takes the Bafta best actress award
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Dancing With the Stars
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News Fix
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Salthill
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Hurling
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Drama
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