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Tuesday 5 May 2026 Dublin: 10°C
Germany
Two dead and several injured after car rams into crowd in German city of Leipzig
The driver, a 33-year-old German man, was arrested at the scene and officials said his motivation was unclear.
hydroelectric power
Ireland, an electrostate: 100 years after Ardnacrusha, we now face the same energy challenges
Courts
Father-of-three refused bail after allegedly stabbing ex-partner’s father in Finglas dispute
European summit
Mark Carney tells Armenia summit Europe isn't destined to 'submit' to a more brutal world
Outbreak
Two Irish passengers aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Poll: Do we need more CCTV cameras in public places?
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PodcastThe 42FM
What is the deal with Gianni Infantino?
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Student Loans
Government considering loan write-off scheme for medicine students - if they stay in Ireland
1 hr ago
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WRC
Taxi driver ordered to pay €12k to blind couple after refusing to take guide dog in his cab
1 hr ago
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An Comhrá Bunreachtuil
An Ghaeilge agus an Ghaeltacht 'lárnach in ailtireacht' d'Éirinn aontaithe - tuarascáil nua
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Do we need more CCTV cameras in public places?
1 hr ago
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West Belfast
Two PSNI officers and five police vehicles attacked by youths during Belfast car meet
Updated 1 hr ago
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SPOTLIGHT

Energy crisis Ireland scrambles to cope with soaring prices

Cabinet to extend supports
Agri sector to fall under protection of Fuel Support Subsidy Scheme
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Government response
'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says
81
Inflation
Housing summit hears US-Iran war adding up to €20,000 for homes
37
Drill, baby, drill
Are the fuel protestors right – should Ireland drill for oil?
134
staycation it is so
Aer Lingus cutting flights this summer amid warnings over oil crisis
61
Opinion
Carbon tax may be the tax we love to hate, but it's the one we can't afford to scrap
John Gibbons
120
Tracking the price rises
Minister asks watchdog to track oil prices as he warns electricity prices could increase 8%
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you're on camera
Dáil to discuss Bill that would see more CCTV cameras installed in Dublin
1 hr ago
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'Valerie's Law' moves step closer to remove guardianship rights from convicted killers
Updated 2 hrs ago
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Mayfield
Man assaulted and found by gardaí in Cork is in a critical condition
2 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ceasefire between Iran and US teetering, 150 fire safety notices issued over ‘potentially dangerous’ buildings, and economic growth expected to continue across island of Ireland
Updated 3 hrs ago
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MV Hondius
Two crew members need ‘urgent’ medical care after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Two Irish passengers are among the 149 people on the MV Hondius.
3 hrs ago
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New York
Last night's looks: Stars commit to 'fashion is art' theme at Met Gala
This year’s function drew some controversy after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his wife were announced as the lead sponsors.
4 hrs ago
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Germany
Two dead and several injured after car rams into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Economic Forecast
Economic growth expected for island of Ireland but at slower pace due to fuel supply turbulence
5 hrs ago
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It End With Us
Blake Lively settled legal battle with Justin Baldoni and then went to the Met Gala
5 hrs ago
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stuck on a cruise
Dr Catherine Conlon: Hantavirus at sea triggers a global health response — what is this virus?
Dr Catherine Conlon
5 hrs ago
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Middle East
US and Iran trade fire over Strait of Hormuz as UAE is attacked for the first time in a month
5 hrs ago
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investigates

Investigating the impact of Ireland's data centres

Lobby Efforts
How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres’ environmental toll
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Fossil Fuel Use
Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid
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Data Centre Map
Where are all the data centres and why should you care?
Analysis
What happens now? Data centres being built outside Ireland may be better for the environment
55
InvestigatesFire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
The Journal Investigates found 150 fire safety notices were issued since 2020 covering almost every type of property.
Some IPAS accommodation centres did not have valid fire safety certificate
More than 200 distinct premises identified from the fire safety notices
Cork pub found to have 40-year-old notice that wasn’t ‘complied with’
Conor O'Carroll
12 hrs ago
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Yesterday
4th May 2026
hydroelectric power
Ireland, an electrostate: 100 years after Ardnacrusha, we now face the same energy challenges
Barry Andrews
Updated 12 hrs ago
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Snooker
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in Crucible classic to become world champion
Updated 13 hrs ago
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Premier League
Man City drop points in title race as last-gasp leveller rescues draw at Everton
14 hrs ago
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Quiz
As the season approaches, test your knowledge of all things summer
14 hrs ago
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Courts
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser charge in DUI case and avoids jail
15 hrs ago
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The headlines
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
15 hrs ago
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consumer safety
Toxic chemical fears may see Ireland's furniture fire safety law scrapped
Ireland’s regulations are an outlier in the EU. Ikea has called for changes to be made quickly.
Valerie Flynn
15 hrs ago
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The Monk
Rights group condemns Gerry Hutch comments calling for 'illegal immigrants' to be 'interned'
Updated 15 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Hantavirus on a cruise ship
What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Dr Catherine Conlon
22
Ireland and its future energy needs
Higher energy prices aren’t a blip — they’re the future, and we need to prepare
Barry Andrews
57
From Idaho to Ireland
I chose to leave the US behind, and now I love my new home
Sasha Piton
43
Parenting
Should we make children finish activities they no longer like?
Niamh O'Reilly
34
Fitness trackers
How your fitness watch is changing how you move
Stephen O'Rourke
20
Screen free schools
We have no tablets, no screens and no regrets
Olivia Relova
29
Polluters pay?
Carbon tax may be the one we love to hate, but it's the tax we can't afford to scrap
John Gibbons
120
Motoring
The quiet death of the manual gearbox
Paddy Comyn
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US and Iran war
US moves to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UAE says Iran has resumed attacks
15 hrs ago
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teanga bheo
Tá Conradh na Gaeilge, craobh na Bruiséile, ag scaipeadh na teanga sa chathair
16 hrs ago
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rescue act
Late Vaughan goal denies Shelbourne victory in Bohs derby
It finished 2-2 at Dalymount Park.
17 hrs ago
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Courts
Father-of-three refused bail after allegedly stabbing ex-partner’s father in Finglas dispute
19 hrs ago
14.4k
European summit
Mark Carney tells Armenia summit Europe isn't destined to 'submit' to a more brutal world
Updated 21 hrs ago
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Outbreak
Two Irish passengers aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
Updated 21 hrs ago
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E-bike
Child arrested after garda struck by e-bike in Blanchardstown
21 hrs ago
25.5k
Race For Sam
Kerry to face Donegal - here's the All-Ireland senior football round 1 draw
Dublin will play Louth and Armagh host Derry.
The 42
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Middle East
Iran hangs three men over January protests in execution 'wave'
23 hrs ago
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Rudy Giuliani
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical' condition
4 May
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RIP
Former Bosco presenter Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú dies aged 72
4 May
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Laois
Cyclist (50s) dies after collision with railing in Co Laois
4 May
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Going Nuclear
Taoiseach says Ireland should ‘consider seriously’ nuclear power option
4 May
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The A list
I joined the ‘Council of Andrews’, the global club where everyone has the same name
It started as a joke on Facebook. It now connects thousands of people worldwide, all of them called Andrew.
Andrew Walsh
4 May
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