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Wednesday 1 July 2026 Dublin: 17°C
Live Blog
Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Dublin as Ireland's EU presidency opening ceremony kicks off
The opening ceremony is now under way.
Courts
Woman denies making up rape allegation against her garda husband
tech industry
TikTok's Irish staff braced for hundreds of layoffs as company announces restructuring
High Court
High Court judge orders Enoch Burke to be released from prison for fifth time
oh canada
Canada (yes, Canada!) has officially joined the Eurovision Song Contest
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The Daily Poll
Do you take all of your annual leave?
Live Blog
Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Dublin as Ireland's EU presidency opening ceremony kicks off
The opening ceremony is now under way.
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Courts
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the rotunda
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oh canada
Canada (yes, Canada!) has officially joined the Eurovision Song Contest
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Food Safety
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YMCA
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tech industry
TikTok's Irish staff braced for hundreds of layoffs as company announces restructuring
Management have informed some staff that their role may be at risk.
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High Court
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The former teacher has been freed because the school year is over.
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World Cup Magazine
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The Daily Poll
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ballinlough
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RIP
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Good Morning
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new man on the links
Cork amateur golfer David Howard qualifies for The Open to join Irish contingent at Birkdale
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Central Criminal Court
Garda goes on trial accused of rape of his wife and child cruelty
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investigates

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

Speeding
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Nursing Homes
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Triathlon Tragedy
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Nursing Home Evictions
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Fire Safety
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passenger cap
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Stormont
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The 42
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Global Warming
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ATM
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Carer's Allowance
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EPA
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The Morning Lead
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ode to joy
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VOICES

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Feeder's Digest
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Ireland's childcare barrier
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The World Cup and domestic violence
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Wildfires on the rise
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Pádraic Fogarty
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Israel's master plan
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News Fix
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Take a Bow
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The 42
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Identity and Democracy
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Talbot Street
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it's not over
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Climate Change
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food recall
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Garda Row
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SCOTUS
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RIP
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