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Friday 12 June 2026 Dublin: 17°C
Nations League
Uefa approves FAI request to play ​Ireland-Israel fixture overseas in neutral venue
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign called the decision “reprehensible”, with opposition parties labelling it “a cop out” and “nothing more than sportswashing”.
gas and electric
Energy prices rose by 3% of incomes for some of the poorest households in the country
The Morning Lead
New EU asylum rules begin, paving the way for detention centres and payments to Greece and Italy
Nobody Needs This
To the man who overtook me at a red light: we have got to stop driving like lunatics
Arderry
Man (30s) arrested after man dies following stabbing at house in Co Leitrim
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Are school summer holidays too long?
ballynagrana
Motorcyclist (30s) dies following collision in Co Tipperary
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Courts
Woman heard man being 'quite aggressive in his words' on the day of Parnell Square stabbing
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Newry Crown Court
Donaldson denies claim that 1990s meeting with complainant was to nip abuse claims 'in the bud'
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Hydration breaks
RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many
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Belfast
‘Much calmer’ night across Northern Ireland but PSNI operation to continue over weekend
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BEST OF THE BOX
Review: Is the romance series Every Year After worth watching?
Review: Is the romance series Every Year After worth watching?
What you need to know about Colin Farrell's return to Sugar on Apple TV
What you need to know about Colin Farrell's return to Sugar on Apple TV
Quiz: How much do you know about Colin Farrell?
Quiz: How much do you know about Colin Farrell?
Review: Is the romance series Every Year After worth watching?
What you need to know about Colin Farrell's return to Sugar on Apple TV
Quiz: How much do you know about Colin Farrell?
The World Cup kicks off, while the All-Ireland football championship heats up – don't miss these fixtures
Poll: What did you make of the new Cape Fear remake?
Our top 5 watches this weekend
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SPOTLIGHT

Bill Kenneally Report details missed opportunities to act on paedophile's abuse, decades before he was first brought before a judge 

full story
Commission finds 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' by gardaí – even by standards of 1980s
profile of a predator
Report details 'cruel and exploitative' crimes of a predatory sexual abuser
vindication
State apology to be issued to victims of Bill Kenneally
Nations League
Uefa approves FAI request to play ​Ireland-Israel fixture overseas in neutral venue
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign called the decision “reprehensible”, with opposition parties labelling it “a cop out” and “nothing more than sportswashing”.
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
Period charm meets modern potential in buzzing Ranelagh for €1,350,000
Irish Abroad
Damien Duff is joining the Irish bloc at Brentford to become Keith Andrews' assistant coach
The 42
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Birthday Bash
White House $60m UFC cage fight almost ready for Trump's 80th birthday
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The Daily Poll
Are school summer holidays too long?
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Art world
Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
The Englishman is best-known for vibrant, colourful pieces across mediums, including print, painting and photography.
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Arderry
Man (30s) arrested after man dies following stabbing at house in Co Leitrim
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 EU Migration Pact comes into effect, Iran denies Trump’s latest deal claim and Mexico get World Cup 2026 started with a home win.
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Thailand
Thai princess dies three years after falling into coma when she contracted sudden illness
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investigates

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

Triathlon Tragedy
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Nursing Homes
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
Eastern Garvoge Bridge
Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction
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Lobby Efforts
How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres’ environmental toll
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Hospital Violence
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
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well it's about time
Sunny and (mostly) dry weekend in store with temperatures to reach 22C
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stephen ogilvie
Belfast stabbing victim’s condition ‘improving’ and he may soon come out of coma
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any good recs?
Poll: What did you make of the new Cape Fear remake?
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Israel's assaults
Lebanon under siege: 'Without UNIFIL, we will become the next Gaza'
Hannah McCarthy
7 hrs ago
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Glorious
World Cup opens with a story of angels and demons as Mexico put on a show
Hosts claim 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a delirious Azteca with three red cards shared for good measure.
The 42
reports from Azteca Stadium, Mexico City.
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Deja Vu
Iran says no final deal reached, despite Trump claiming agreement would be signed 'shortly'
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Nobody Needs This
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World Cup
South Korea come from behind to defeat Ireland's conquerors Czechia in World Cup
The 42
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gas and electric
Energy prices rose by 3% of incomes for some of the poorest households in the country
8 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
New EU asylum rules begin, paving the way for detention centres and payments to Greece and Italy
The Irish Refugee Council said the Pact ‘prioritises expediency and fast-tracking over the rights and needs of the individual’.
David MacRedmond
14 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Gavan Reilly has the numbers
Can TDs criticise double-jobbing consultants when many hold down second careers?
Gavan Reilly
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World Cup fever
Everyone up for the World Cup of global dreams and Irish regrets?
Lise Hand
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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
Amy Greer Murphy
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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
Brendan Ciarán Browne & Bana Abu Zuluf
Alcohol and LGBTQ+ community
How giving up alcohol strengthened my connections to others
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World Cup
Amid three red cards, Mexico get home World Cup off to flying start
The 42
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Canary Islands
Pope condemns 'indifference' to migrants as he honours thousands lost at sea during Spain visit
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recognise anyone
PSNI appeal for help in identifying people linked to Belfast disorder
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new books out now
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bill kenneally
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good evening
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another one gone
Starmer premiership 'falling apart' as another minister quits and clock ticks down to byelection
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winners
Journal Media wins Justice Media Awards for excellence in legal journalism
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Northern Ireland
UK politicians still taking aim at Common Travel Area today - but Irish ministers are pushing back
Updated 18 hrs ago
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Dún Laoghaire
Truck driver found not guilty of careless driving causing death of 78-year-old woman
18 hrs ago
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World Cup 2026
First World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico City
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Weather Forecast
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shelter in place
Pentagon lifts lockdown after false alarm 'hazardous materials' incident
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owen keegan
Residential Tenancies Board chairman Owen Keegan resigns less than two years into the job
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
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