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Wednesday 25 March 2026 Dublin: 6°C
Middle East
Iran rejects US ceasefire offer and proposes its own peace plan, Iranian state TV reports
The Iranian rejection follows a mocking response to the US proposal from Iran’s military spokesperson.
Courts
Marketing executive charged over cannabis seizure at Dublin offices of Newstalk and Today FM
Supreme Court
Asylum seekers had to 'defecate on the street' as they had no access to toilet facilities
Nancy Guthrie
‘We are in agony’: US TV host Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mother’s disappearance
anyone buying or selling
Over 2,000 Ireland fans expected to be in home end for World Cup play-off
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Will you go to any gigs this summer?
personal story
From 'tearing across the M50' to the cusp of the World Cup - Dara O'Shea's dad reflects on son's journey
In a quiet corner in Prague, Sean O’Shea speaks of his pride as son prepares to take his place at heart of Ireland’s defence tomorrow.
David Sneyd
reports from Prague
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Health
Commercial sunbeds should be banned as 'no safe level of exposure', says working group
25 mins ago
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special envoy
Mairead McGuinness has got a new gig promoting freedom of religion on behalf of the EU
30 mins ago
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Social Media
US jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable for young woman’s social media addiction
40 mins ago
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price at the pumps
The excise cuts kicked in at midnight - so why haven't all filling stations dropped their prices?
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Courts
Five members of Dublin gang jailed for assault in which ‘RAT’ was branded on victim’s face
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SPOTLIGHT

The most controversial house in Ireland The full story behind the doomed Meath mansion 

Back in court
Three separate threats made against workers demolishing the house
The big question
Does Ireland have a problem with ignoring planning permission?
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Analysis
Planners and experts give their take on the illegal mansion
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At the scene
What went down on the day the demolition began
flying visit
Taoiseach was lobbied about Dublin Airport's passenger cap by US airlines in Washington
1 hr ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
1 hr ago
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Nancy Guthrie
‘We are in agony’: US TV host Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mother’s disappearance
2 hrs ago
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Energy markets
Is the US really negotiating with Iran, or is Trump making it all up?
David MacRedmond
2 hrs ago
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Lyra McKee
Three men accused of murder of Lyra McKee linked to scene by clothing and physical features
2 hrs ago
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Limerick
Solicitor calls for inquiry as cases against three more Limerick gardaí withdrawn
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Limerick
Updated 2 hrs ago
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beg your pardon
Government to exclude applications from before 1922 for consideration of Presidential pardon
2 hrs ago
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Middle East
Iran rejects US ceasefire offer and proposes its own peace plan, Iranian state TV reports
Updated 3 hrs ago
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Supreme Court
Asylum seekers had to 'defecate on the street' as they had no access to toilet facilities
However, a barrister representing the State argued that the situation is not something asylum seekers can sue over.
Stephen McDermott
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
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Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
38
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
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Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Groundhog Day
CHI CEO says over 500 staff still needed as Children's Hospital handover is delayed again
4 hrs ago
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Divine Intervention
This father-son team has brought along homemade Saint Troy Parrott candles for a Prague miracle
Graeme Finegan and his 12-year-old James forging memories of a lifetime together in Prague.
David Sneyd
reports from Prague
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Leaders' Questions
Dáil hears how there are 'no options' for aging parents of children with disabilities
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Shannon
Man (20s) injured in weekend electric scrambler crash in Co Clare dies
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Green Light
Seamus Coleman declares himself fit and ready for Ireland's World Cup play-off with Czechia
The 42
reports from the Fortuna Arena, Prague
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
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Courts
Marketing executive charged over cannabis seizure at Dublin offices of Newstalk and Today FM
Seafra O’Donovan, an employee of Bauer Media, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and having it for sale or supply at Marconi House.
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Cost of Living
Construction inflation caused by Iran War could hit house building in Ireland, ESRI warns
6 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Teen social media ban
Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean killing privacy
Andrea Horan
32
Self-inflicted wound
Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
24
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
17
The rise of the Irish sauna
Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual
Stephen O'Rourke
31
The Mental Load
The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women
Niamh O'Reilly
Fast fashion
Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem
Solene Schirrer
20
Ireland's history
The Irish at the Oscars, over the years
Dr Eoin Kinsella
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outsourcing the problem
MEP Maria Walsh: Why I’m voting against Europe’s emigration ‘return hubs’ policy
Maria Walsh
Updated 7 hrs ago
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passenger cap
Dublin Airport's passenger cap could mean fare increases and 'US retaliation', airlines tell TDs
7 hrs ago
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head to head
'You're in right bad humour': Healy-Rae accuses radio host of 'badgering' him about fox hunting
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bit windy
Last night's heavy winds caused hazardous conditions and ongoing power outages
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London
Two men arrested in connection with arson attacks on Jewish charity ambulances
9 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Unresolved bicycle theft, fuel excise cuts, and proposed ceasefire plans for the Middle East.
Updated 9 hrs ago
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One Man's Trash
A Fianna Fáil TD wants the British Museum to give us back our artefacts
10 hrs ago
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child of prague
'He’s got the Glen blood in him' – Seamus Coleman's first coach in Donegal has made it to Prague
David Sneyd
reports from Prague
11 hrs ago
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at the pumps
Fuel prices set to drop from today as excise cut comes into effect
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Catholic Church
'Thorny issue': Catholic Church in Africa says it would be 'unfair' to baptise polygamists
12 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
'They just did nothing': Bike theft victims frustrated with lack of garda response
Cesar Correa had a tracking device on his bike when it was taken and has since tracked it to a location in Dublin 9 – but still hasn’t gotten it back.
Sophie Finn
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Animal behaviour
The Animal Kingdom: When ants do surgery, cows use tools and dogs can smell Parkinsons
Suzi Walsh
Updated 18 hrs ago
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LaGuardia Airport
Officials downplay speculation air traffic controller 'distraction' contributed to New York crash
20 hrs ago
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omagh bombing inquiry
Labour TD raises concern over ‘bespoke’ Irish legislation for Omagh Bombing inquiry co-operation
20 hrs ago
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