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Thursday 19 February 2026 Dublin: 4°C
Age Restrictions
Unhappiness at Cabinet over leaking of information around social media ban for teenagers
Today saw widespread confusion over what exactly the Government is proposing in relation to social media use.
american obituary
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
north kerry camhs scandal
Solicitor representing children included in North Kerry Camhs review calls for redress scheme
directly elected mayors
FF minister says 'regrettable' some councillors from his party trying to 'disrupt' Limerick mayor
Double Take
Estate agents are using AI photos to 'show potential' and the ads regulator says that's fine
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Are you giving up (or taking up) anything for Lent?
The Morning Lead
Just two companies could be paying 40% of Irish corporation tax between them, watchdog warns
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18th February 2026
american obituary
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
Initial reviews of ‘Days of Ash’ are pretty positive – here’s how news of the release was covered both here and abroad.
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directly elected mayors
FF minister says 'regrettable' some councillors from his party trying to 'disrupt' Limerick mayor
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before his peers
Mark Zuckerberg grilled over underage users during landmark social media addiction trial
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Cork
Man whose attack on partner left her having to eat and drink through straws is jailed
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no more hotels
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Andrea Horan
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SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

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‘You'll get a kick in the bum if you think you're bigger than others in Ireland’
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winter olympics
Meet the Irish man creating the magic slopes of the Olympic Games in Italy
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on a break
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
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pitt slop
No, that's probably NOT Brad Pitt drinking a pint in your local
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late to the party
What will the arrival of HBO Max mean for Sky customers in Ireland?
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Age Restrictions
Unhappiness at Cabinet over leaking of information around social media ban for teenagers
Today saw widespread confusion over what exactly the Government is proposing in relation to social media use.
Jane Matthews
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RELATED
Why is Ireland restricting social media for under-16s? And has it worked in Australia?
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north kerry camhs scandal
Solicitor representing children included in North Kerry Camhs review calls for redress scheme
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no can do
Gardaí confirm that members cannot join the Freemasons, following similar UK court ruling
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Lake Tahoe
Eight skiers found dead and one still missing after California avalanche
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policing
The lowest percentage of Catholic applicants to the PSNI in over a decade has raised concern
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Computer Says No
Why is Ireland restricting social media for under-16s? And has it worked in Australia?
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
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SHORT-TERM LET RULES
Booking.com says short-term lets will need up to a year to become planning compliant
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League of Ireland
Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
The 42
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Vulture funds
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VOICES

Parenting – opinions on the stories that matter

Traffic at the school gates
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Tracking the kids
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Long live the Sunday Drive
In the olden days, we used to just drive places for the craic
Gwen Loughman
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Hot school meals
The intentions are good, but the delivery is poor
Jen Cummins
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Double Take
Estate agents are using AI photos to 'show potential' and the ads regulator says that's fine
A buyer would have to spend “a fortune” if they wanted to recreate the AI images, said Kieran McCarthy, presenter of the RTÉ programme Heat My Home.
Mairead Maguire
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Days of Ash
U2 has released a new politically-charged six-track EP
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cycling ireland
Former Cycling Ireland employee sentenced for attempted deception to secure sports grants
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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Ouch
The going rate for a home in Dublin is now half a million euro
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Sweet niblets
Miley Cyrus ‘returns home’ for Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special
12 hrs ago
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Legal Battle
Harry Clarke windows in Bewley's Café belong to landlord, not café, Supreme Court rules
12 hrs ago
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MBE
Ireland’s Olympic gold gymnast Rhys McClenaghan receives MBE at Windsor Castle ceremony
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GET THAT BREAD
Flour power: The government is offering €5m to millers who'll build a new flour mill
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strong stomach
At least a third of hot school meals don't meet basic nutritional standards, Minister says
13 hrs ago
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next steps
Taoiseach says government will engage with schools and NCSE following pause in review
14 hrs ago
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aine o'reilly
Nurse Áine O'Reilly killed in Limerick collision had 'incredible caring nature', funeral hears
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investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
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Missing in Care
Child in Tusla care reported missing 274 times in a single year
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FactCheck
FactCheck: Does a viral map show the second-most spoken language in each Irish county?
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Discrimination
Deaf job applicant awarded €40,000 after not being shortlisted by special education quango
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Irish language option
Irish language commentary option to make rugby debut for Ireland v England clash
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New Orleans
US actor Shia LaBeouf charged after reportedly assaulting two people in New Orleans
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The Daily Poll
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The Late Show
Stephen Colbert calls on CBS to 'stand up to bullies' after it scrapped interview with Democrat
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ireland is behind
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Jennifer Whitmore
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Passenger in critical condition after driver fled scene of hit-and-run in Co Cavan
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Arizona
No DNA match on glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Rain again, SNA backlash and government moves ahead with social media ban for teenagers.
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