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Thursday 23 April 2026 Dublin: 12°C
Dublin Airport
Man in his 60s dies after being struck by shuttle bus at Dublin Airport
Emergency services attended the scene in the early hours of this morning.
the EU club
Micheál Martin heads to Ayia Napa as resort town plays host to leaders from across EU
new report
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Posters at the Ready
It's official: The Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections will be held on 22 May
The Morning Lead
Census data reveals almost 9,000 people were confined to mental institutions in 1926
Today's news
The Daily Poll
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The Daily Poll
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rural ireland
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Corporation Tax
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Born Clothing
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staycation it is so
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Opinion
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John Gibbons
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Tracking the price rises
Minister asks watchdog to track oil prices as he warns electricity prices could increase 8%
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house prices
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Copenhagen
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Dublin Airport
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your stories
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new report
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Simon Communities of Ireland
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The Morning Lead
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investigates

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Data Centre Map
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Analysis
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Yesterday
22nd April 2026
Irish Soccer
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the blues
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Lebanon
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