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Tuesday 7 July 2026 Dublin: 25°C
County Kerry
Gardaí search for male suspect after woman in her 40s found dead in Killarney
It’s understood that the woman suffered a violent death, and that gardaí are searching for a male suspect believed to have fled the scene.
Temple Street hospital
Almost €1m settlement for girl (11) over unapproved spring inserted in her body during spinal surgery
Reform UK
Nigel Farage to step down as MP over donations scandal - but will run in byelection for his own seat
Adina Raluca Constantin
Eugen Constantin (72) charged with murder of his wife Adina Raluca Constantin in Portlaoise
to whom it concerns
Patrick Kielty to stay on as host of The Late Late Show until 2028
Today's news
The Daily Poll
What was your screen time last week?
Irish Coursing Club
Hare coursing group refuse to provide evidence of claim coursing adds €70m to economy annually
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mixed reviews
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Dáil Éireann
Government's Occupied Territories Bill passes despite criticism over lack of ban on services
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Hussam Abu Safiya
Gaza doctor held by Israel since 2024 told lawyer 'this is the last time you'll see me'
1 hr ago
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World Cup Magazine
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Midlands
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1 hr ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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EU migration pact
Ireland has 'no immediate plans' to opt in to migrant return hubs, Taoiseach says
Jane Matthews
reports from Strasbourg
1 hr ago
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to whom it concerns
Patrick Kielty to stay on as host of The Late Late Show until 2028
2 hrs ago
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Traffic
Transport chiefs recommended higher rush-hour tolls for Dublin's port tunnel
2 hrs ago
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42
e-scooters
Green Party leader calls for clampdown on retailers targeting e-scooter sales towards children
2 hrs ago
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County Kerry
Gardaí search for male suspect after woman in her 40s found dead in Killarney
2 hrs ago
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Temple Street hospital
Almost €1m settlement for girl (11) over unapproved spring inserted in her body during spinal surgery
It is the first case to come before the High Court since the controversy surrounding the use of unauthorised springs during spinal surgeries at Temple Street.
Jane Moore
3 hrs ago
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Strasbourg
Taoiseach says EU 'must do more' to support Palestine in European Parliament address
Jane Matthews
reports from Strasbourg
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Reform UK
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your stories
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Royal Family
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investigates

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Speeding
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Nursing Homes
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
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Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
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Nursing Home Evictions
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Fire Safety
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Ukraine War
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marine le pen
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United Ireland
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Kildare
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electricity usage
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bail reform
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VOICES

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Gavan Reilly has the numbers
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Gavan Reilly
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Stars and Swipes
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Marion McKeone
52
Feeder's Digest
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Patrick Hanlon
23
The Yanks and the Irish passports
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Lise Hand
22
Wildfires on the rise
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Pádraic Fogarty
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World Cup
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Cork
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The Daily Poll
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Animal Cruelty
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Eimer McAuley
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Leanne Flynn
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Global Warming
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Conor Dowling
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Good Morning
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Portugal
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Waterford
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Portlaoise
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Maine
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international relations
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At The Helm
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The 42
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