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Thursday 5 February 2026 Dublin: 5°C
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One killed and three hospitalised after Bus Éireann bus crashes in Dublin city centre
People have been asked to avoid the area as emergency services respond.
Live Blog
DART line partially closed due to flooding as work-from-home advised for Status Orange counties tomorrow
Under Pressure
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Kenny Jacobs is voluntarily stepping down as the head of DAA
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Live Blog
DART line partially closed due to flooding as work-from-home advised for Status Orange counties tomorrow
Counties Waterford, Dublin, Wicklow and Louth have Status Orange warnings into tomorrow.
DART travel in both directions between Lansdowne Rd and Bray is suspended due to flooding until further notice.
The NECG is urging people with discretion in Dublin, Wicklow, Louth and Waterford to work from home tomorrow.
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Courts
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