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Tuesday 2 June 2026 Dublin: 18°C
One person rescued and another still missing after boat sinks in Carlingford Lough
The sunken vessel is the Jas Josephine, a small fishing boat registered in Newry.
Qayyum Balogun's family want justice for 'very quiet, easy-going boy' stabbed to death in Dublin
Cavan man must serve sentence for trying to kill father before starting term for mother's murder
Michael Healy-Rae says his brother's comments cost him his agriculture ministry
'Wifey material': Galway footballer wastes no time looking for love as he makes villa debut
Today's news
Qayyum Balogun's family want justice for 'very quiet, easy-going boy' stabbed to death in Dublin
'We just want her home': Urgent appeal launched after rescued pony stolen from animal sanctuary
Heart surgeries at risk of cancellation next week as cardiac specialists to strike over pay
Get ready for the Fifa World Cup with the best of our preview coverage
UK police watchdog conducting probe into murder of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed as he died
If you see a hedgehog you should report it to the authorities
One person rescued and another still missing after boat sinks in Carlingford Lough
The sunken vessel is the Jas Josephine, a small fishing boat registered in Newry.
Bystander sustained stab wound during attack that killed 21-year-old man in Dublin city centre
The man who died has been named as Qayyum Balogan, who was working part-time as a promoter and a DJ.
Skull of man found in Irish Sea 20 years ago has been lost by the State
Cavan man must serve sentence for trying to kill father before starting term for mother's murder
The judge said the couple’s “only apparent crime was to extend a place of safety to Danny and care for him”.
Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears police interview with complainant who alleges he raped her
Bail bid 'in progress' for civil servant accused of leaking government information to foreign power
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Man who died swimming across River Liffey after alleged assault in Islandbridge named locally
The incident happened near the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge on the Chapelizod Road in Dublin on Saturday night at 10.20pm.
Violence continues in Lebanon – in spite of Trump's angry phone call with Netanyahu
What age did you start drinking alcohol?
investigates

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

Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
24
Nursing Homes
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
52
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
67
Lobby Efforts
How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres’ environmental toll
57
Hospital Violence
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
49
Gardaí investigating after burglars ram JCB into Mallow shop
Michael Healy-Rae says his brother's comments cost him his agriculture ministry
Michael Healy Rae says a lot of ‘soul-searching’ will now have to be done by ‘team Healy-Rae’.
Former SNP chief bought €144k motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told
'Wifey material': Galway footballer wastes no time looking for love as he makes villa debut
Ukraine says around 730 drones and missiles fired in Russian attack that killed at least 13
Minister Peter Burke meanwhile said his department is ‘doing a deep dive’ investigation to ensure Irish alumina is not eventually being purchased by arms companies in Russia.
Six people killed in Iowa after series of shootings linked to a domestic dispute
'Who can we tax': Another big political row brewing over WhatsApp message to Mandelson
Dr Suzanne Crowe: Let's be clear, teen drinking is a form of self-harm, and it's on the rise
Dr Suzanne Crowe
Here is the draw for Round 2A and 2B of the All-Ireland senior football championship
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Binge boozing
Let's be clear, teen drinking is a form of self-harm, and it's on the rise
Dr Suzanne Crowe
36
Sleep for sanity
Trump says four hours’ sleep a night is enough. Science strongly disagrees
Dr Catherine Conlon
57
Raising them right
Sport participation medals used to drive me mad until I became a parent
Niamh O'Reilly
51
Alberta’s separation bid
How Canada’s next political crisis could come from within
Dr Seána Glennon
17
A farm with a difference
This is what happens when animals are allowed to feel safe
Suzi Walsh
Ireland is ageing
But are we moving enough to age well?
Stephen O'Rourke
24
Wild Bees, Wild Bees
Honey Bees are not the ones we need to worry about
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
20
Social Democrat Frederiksen secures third term as Denmark's prime minister
Trump €1.8b 'slush fund' is dead for now after Republican backlash
Ireland's Katie McCabe seals move from Arsenal to Chelsea
Man seriously injured after crash between car and e-bike in Cabra
Unsettled week of weather ahead with plenty of rain and wind in store
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
Long-awaited legislation still hasn’t been finalised.
HSE legal bill for such cases hit almost €1 million last year
Dozens of cases are before the courts at any one time
Safeguarding Ireland says HSE "are in a bind"
Yesterday
1st June 2026
Quiz: Do you know these summer songs?
'Without the socks, the prosthetic slips off': For Gaza’s amputees, survival is a daily struggle
Hana Salah meets Gaza’s amputees who try to create a ‘normal’ life in extraordinary circumstances, by improvising with socks and broken prosthetics.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Raising them right: Sport participation medals used to drive me mad until I became a parent
Niamh O'Reilly
French special forces board Russian Shadow Fleet oil tanker in Atlantic
Mandelson said Government would never regret ambassador appointment, files show
Woman claims she told Eleanor Donaldson about alleged abuse incident