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Monday 29 June 2026 Dublin: 17°C
fatal collision
Three people from Co Westmeath killed in crash near Spanish city of Malaga
The collision happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Malaga.
New Rules
Domestic abuse survivors can now transfer time spent on social housing list to new local authority
N25
This controversial speed camera in Kilkenny has resulted in 30,000 fines in a single year
Drama
Last-gasp goal sees co-hosts Canada make World Cup history
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about Irish dogs?
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Joe Duffy has said that gardaí should be allowed to check phones 'on a hunch' – do you agree?
Oil Prices
Government leaders to meet tonight to discuss removal of excise cuts on petrol and diesel
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Fossil Fuels
Dáil guillotine criticised for two bills labelled 'most destructive from climate perspective'
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fatal collision
Three people from Co Westmeath killed in crash near Spanish city of Malaga
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RIP
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The Daily Poll
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home safe
Relief as rescued pony, who was stolen from My Lovely Horse Rescue charity, found safe
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Co Kerry
Diver winched to safety by coast guard after diving group stranded on cliffs in Kenmare Bay
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Good Morning
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tomblaine
Eleven people, including a group of nurses, killed after skydiving plane crashes in France
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the outlook
Cooler weather for next few days, but temperatures set to be back in mid-20s by weekend
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Rescue Efforts
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Speaking a day after the earthquakes, Donald Trump claimed that people in Venezuela were “dancing in the streets.”
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no dopamine here
Raising them right: Mammy salad, no Wi-Fi and endless boredom. Ah, the 80s summers in Ireland
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Middle East
US and Iran agree to halt strikes and plan to renew talks to end Middle East war
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New Rules
Domestic abuse survivors can now transfer time spent on social housing list to new local authority
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N25
This controversial speed camera in Kilkenny has resulted in 30,000 fines in a single year
The road has a reputation as a treacherous route, but a growing number of motorists believe they are picking up penalty points unfairly.
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Yesterday
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Drama
Last-gasp goal sees co-hosts Canada make World Cup history
Stephen Eustáquio broke South African hearts.
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investigates

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

Speeding
How thousands of speeding prosecutions never reach conviction in Irish courts
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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
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
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Fire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
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News Fix
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United Ireland
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Upset
Ireland stun India again to seal series
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Final Four
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boys in blue
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south county dublin
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

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Gavan Reilly
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New York is back, baby
Between the Knicks and Mamdani, things are on the up
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Feeder's Digest
MasterChef UK has come and gone, did any of us even bother to watch?
Patrick Hanlon
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Ireland's childcare barrier
The lack of options meant I had to turn down my dream job
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The World Cup and domestic violence
When the final whistle of a match brings fear
Karol Balfe
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Wildfires on the rise
They're an unwelcome feature of climate change, and we're totally unprepared
Pádraic Fogarty
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Israel's master plan
Israel is advancing its E1 plan, and that's bad news for Bedouin communities
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Alcohol and LGBTQ+ community
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Kilkenny
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The 42
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record temperatures
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return hubs
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legal aid
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The Daily Poll
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Venezuela
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World Cup Diary
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Calling 353
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