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Politics
Last week
12th July 2026 - 25th July 2026
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Limerick mayor: Aughinish Alumina workers need 'clear communication' on future from government
Republican Party
US senator Lindsey Graham, who criticised Irish support for Palestine, dies aged 71
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The strange story behind the late Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart
The Morning Lead
Still no agreement on making costly prenatal testing available through the public system
This month
July 2026
Winners and Losers
'Jesus, he really is a tosser': Four winners and two losers of the week
A shift in the polls has some people happy, a report shrouded in secrecy and an MEP out on her own.
beirut
US officials in Lebanon for talks about on the withdrawal of Israel from the south of the country
Murder Investigation
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death believe she was attacked 24 hours before being found
A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Widdecombe was released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation.
Media Minister
Patrick O'Donovan flown back to Ireland on government jet after becoming unwell in Belgium
Murder Investigation
Man (26) arrested on suspicion of the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe
Police have said that Ann Widdecombe was found dead inside at her home, having sustained ‘serious injuries’.
Heel Prick Test
MEP calls for Ireland to increase testing done on newborn babies for rare conditions
Labour Party
Andy Burnham says UK's Labour 'got it wrong' in the early stages of Israel's offensive in Gaza
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How well do you remember South Africa 2010? Test your memory in this week's World Cup quiz
Sure
Jul 9
health led approach
Gardaí can refer first-time offenders with personal drug possession to the HSE from September
back into the groove
Madonna is back with a new album and has been getting her best reviews in years
an ecumenical matter
A group of church leaders told the Taoiseach to use the EU presidency to speed up delivery
FactCheck
Debunked: 'Cheapfake' video shared online makes Leo Varadkar appear to complain about immigrants
mother-and-baby homes
Decision to allow apartments be built on Bessborough site condemned as 'shameful'
IRELAND'S EU PRESIDENCY
Simon Harris to chair two-day meeting of EU finance and economy ministers in Brussels
EU migration pact
MEP Maria Walsh says government's 'soft' language on migrant return hubs is 'really frustrating'
The Morning Lead
Artist behind new Dublin mural says he faced additional barriers because work depicted trans man
“The minute I make anything about being a refugee or being queer, it’s a different ball game,” Joe Caslin said.
Public Accounts Committee
RTÉ to seek another round of state funding after three-year €725m package ends
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