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Drones

Gardaí launch investigation into drones breaching no-fly zone for Zelenskyy's Dublin visit

It’s believed gardaí will be talking to international partners as part of its investigation.

nah vienna

Ireland and three other countries are out - so what will next year's Eurovision look like?

flu cases

Nine deaths and hundreds hospitalised with flu this year as cases double in past week

stop the lights

Drogheda road closed to traffic as council crews deal with 'pulled-down' Christmas lights

Liveblog

Ireland to discover possible opponents in 2026 Fifa World Cup draw

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Comedy

Arts Council to make supports available for comedians in upcoming funding rounds

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Drones

Gardaí launch investigation into drones breaching no-fly zone for Zelenskyy's Dublin visit

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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Liveblog

Ireland to discover possible opponents in 2026 Fifa World Cup draw

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland will be among the hopefuls waiting to learn their World Cup fate.

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stop the lights

Drogheda road closed to traffic as council crews deal with 'pulled-down' Christmas lights

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FactCheck

Debunked: HIV diagnoses in Ireland have not risen by 75 per cent this year

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flu cases

Nine deaths and hundreds hospitalised with flu this year as cases double in past week

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Taxi Drivers Ireland

Taxi drivers suspend six-day 'national shutdown' protest 'pending outcome' of Government meeting

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what's occurring?

Mad or delighted? We can't tell how the Taoiseach feels about driving the Gavin and Stacey bus

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and foreign affairs minister piled onto Dave’s Coaches for the British-Irish Council Summit.

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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE

Modern mansion in Wicklow close to the sea and surrounded by 4.6 acres – yours for €1,300,000

FactCheck

Debunked: No, Enoch Burke has not been sentenced to 'life' in prison

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nah vienna

Ireland and three other countries are out - so what will next year's Eurovision look like?

Broadcasters have until mid-December to decide whether they’re in or out.

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Sceideal na Nollag

Féasta cheoil, spóirt is fáisnéise do lucht féachana na Nollag ar TG4

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Newshound Quiz

The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

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ankle monitors

Electronic tagging pilot project for those on temporary release and bail to be rolled out

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Excavation continues

Evidence of second burial site found on grounds of former Tuam Mother and Baby Home

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Delays

Health Minister says it 'makes no sense' that Children's Hospital hasn't been finished on time

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investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

Deportation Flights

What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?

Badger Cull

Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease

Planning Submissions

Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare

TB Crisis

‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis

Data Crunch

Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid

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Femicide in Europe

Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 – and a gap in data on gendered violence

forecast

Rain warning in place for Cork and Kerry with five counties under wind warning

The weekend is also forecast to be wet and windy, although there may be sunny spells.

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recycling

Here's how Re-turn is going to use its big pile of cash from all our plastic bottles

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Portland Row

Controversial Dublin housing development opposed by Kellie Harrington secures planning permission

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Explainer

The 2026 World Cup draw is this evening - and Ireland are in it (kind of)

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big tech

EU hits social media firm X with €120m fine, risking a clash with Donald Trump

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dark horse

Justin Trudeau 'hard launches' relationship with Katy Perry after meeting with Japanese politician

This was the first time that the California Gurls singer joined Canada’s former prime minister in a political setting.

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your stories

Do you use ChatGPT and other AI chatbots? We want to hear your stories

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Peacekeepers

'No one hurt' as Irish peacekeepers come under fire from militants in South Lebanon

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jackpot

This Eason's shop sold the winning €6.2m Lotto ticket

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Sarah Mc In Early

Sarah McInerney to join Morning Ireland as RTÉ makes further line-up tweaks

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Boston Here I Come!

Rare whale seen at Donegal Bay last year spotted nearly 5,000km away close to Boston

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The Daily Poll

Will you stay up to watch tonight’s Late Late Toy Show?

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.

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Mansion House

'It's not their natural environment': Controversial live animal crib to open in Dublin city today

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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

Hurling needs a big game, and why football could do with more new rules

PodcastThe Explainer

How did drones look to target Zelenskyy's plane over the Irish Sea?

World Class

Ireland's Daniel Wiffen wins European gold medal after he 'hammers' final few lengths

Meanwhile, Ellie McCartney and John Shortt both advanced in their semi-finals.

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liz truss

'I'm back': Liz Truss launches new show that promises to 'take on the deep state'

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carnivores

Young people ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

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Opinion

Rory Hearne: The social contract for renters has been ripped up - to traumatic effect

Rory Hearne

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feeling green

RTÉ have revealed the theme for tonight's Late Late Toy Show (and it's a mean one)

RTÉ has promised “dazzling performances, plenty of toys and heartwarming moments” for tonight’s show.

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bravery awards

90-year-old who died pushing woman away from moving car among those receiving bravery awards

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The Morning Lead

Questions over why health insurers are raising prices repeatedly throughout the year

All of Ireland's main health insurance companies increased their prices at least twice this year, while Irish Life Health has raised its prices four times in twelve months

Companies blame the increases on a rise in claims, but new figures from the health insurance watchdog show that this rise is now slowing sharply.

Labour Party TD Marie Sherlock said "good explanations" are not being offered for the increase in premium prices.

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