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Thursday 18 September 2025 Dublin: 18°C
Pressure on Tusla
Dáil hears call for statutory inquiry into death of Daniel Aruebose
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was concerned about a “rush to judgement”.
Chequers
'I don't know him': Trump sidesteps question about Mandelson and Epstein at UK press conference
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor seeks permission from the Supreme Court to make another appeal over Nikita Hand ruling
suspended
Trump says Kimmel was fired for 'lack of talent' amid outrage over host's suspension in US
Operation Longreach
Flooding and drone threats: The long-distance Irish mission to supply Ukraine with vehicles
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Would you rather read the book or watch the show/film first?
allenby bridge crossing
Two killed by gunman at Israeli-run crossing between West Bank and Jordan
Updated 36 mins ago
3.1k
Day of Action
Clashes in France as hundreds of thousands protest against budget cut plans
Transport strikes, demonstrations and traffic blockades hit several cities in a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron’s government.
50 mins ago
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
53 mins ago
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Offaly
'Empty naggins and jostling': Huge increase in underage drinking at Ploughing Championships
1 hr ago
6.9k
31
New Rules
Dublin Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage (and you won't need a clear plastic bag)
From midnight, passengers will be able to carry up to two litres of liquids and won’t need to remove them – or their electronics – from their hand luggage.
2 hrs ago
7.6k
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Ballycotton
Man in his 40s dies after being struck by dumper truck in Co Cork
Updated 2 hrs ago
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SPOTLIGHT

Race for the Áras

on the ballot
What will a Jim Gavin Áras campaign look like?
49
OUT
Conor McGregor says he's ending his campaign for the Irish presidency
The kingdom
Custard creams and Healy-Raes: Inside Kerry Council as hopefuls make their pitch
22
incoming
The key dates to look out for in the race for the Áras
60
PROFILE
Humphreys confirmed as FG presidential candidate, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?
135
Who is Jim Gavin?
He has 7 All-Irelands and 'fixed football', but is Gavin Fianna Fáil's Áras saviour?
59
Racist attacks
Minister breaks down migration stats before Dáil, says he is 'appalled' by attacks on migrants
4 hrs ago
7.3k
suspended
Trump says Kimmel was fired for 'lack of talent' amid outrage over host's suspension in US
4 hrs ago
9.1k
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Chequers
'I don't know him': Trump sidesteps question about Mandelson and Epstein at UK press conference
Trump has been pictured with Peter Mandelson several times, most recently in May of this year.
Updated 4 hrs ago
15.8k
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Operation Longreach
Flooding and drone threats: The long-distance Irish mission to supply Ukraine with vehicles
The shipments were handed over to Ukrainian troops at a site just inside Poland.
Niall O'Connor
4 hrs ago
4.6k
Pressure on Tusla
Dáil hears call for statutory inquiry into death of Daniel Aruebose
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was concerned about a “rush to judgement”.
Jane Matthews
4 hrs ago
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RELATED
Remains believed to be those of Daniel Aruebose expected to be exhumed today
12 hrs ago
Foster sister of Daniel Aruebose, little boy found dead in Donabate, says he was 'special and loved'
17 Sep
Supreme Court
IHREC seeks to challenge ruling that homeless refugees were not denied human rights by the State
4 hrs ago
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Incoming
We're in for a wet and windy weekend - but there's high pressure on the way next week
4 hrs ago
6.5k
Údarás na Gaeltachta
Toghchán Údarás na Gaeltachta go fóill ar an méar fhada agus go leor céimeanna le sárú ag Bille
4 hrs ago
1.2k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
5 hrs ago
1.3k
Dáil Éireann
TDs write to Ceann Comhairle to ask that Danny Healy Rae withdraw remarks about autism
5 hrs ago
16.0k
FactCheck
Explainer: What does a deleted US government report say about the politics of domestic terrorists?
5 hrs ago
2.3k
SPOTLIGHT

Latest in Gaza — journalists targeted as famine declared

Humanitarian in Gaza
'Please do not look away now, we need your help'
Hani Alaskari
Murder of journalists in Gaza
Hamas rejects Israel's 'baseless' claim about target of deadly strike on Gaza hospital
Occupied Territories Bill
Tánaiste 'can move forward' with passing OTB as famine grips Gaza
The reality of famine
What happens when a person starves?
Presidential Election
Sinn Féin will back a presidential candidate with 'a lot' of Irish, says McDonald
5 hrs ago
9.7k
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Palestine Action
Sally Rooney unable to accept award in UK over arrest risk due to Palestine Action support
5 hrs ago
4.1k
decision
WBC president confirms Katie Taylor is to take break from boxing
7 hrs ago
12.8k
38
Record Breaking
Cian McPhillips sets national record to reach 800m final at World Championships
The 42
7 hrs ago
12.7k
9
Letterkenny
Six members of same family in court after brawl outside Donegal church during mass
8 hrs ago
18.0k
Tourist Tax
Dublin's four councils convene to push for local tourist tax
8 hrs ago
7.3k
53
Pollution
Chewing gum, vapes, sweet wrappers - litter pollution is getting worse
8 hrs ago
5.2k
44
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor seeks permission from the Supreme Court to make another appeal over Nikita Hand ruling
McGregor sought the appeal through Mulholland Law yesterday.
8 hrs ago
26.5k
hiqa inspection
Some allegations of physical abuse of children not followed up by Tusla services in Cork, HIQA finds
9 hrs ago
4.3k
investigates

What impact are data centres having in Ireland?

INCOME
Councils earn estimated €62m each year from data centres
41
VISUAL INVESTIGATION
Where are all the data centres and why should you care?
DATA CRUNCH
Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid
121
ANALYSIS
Data centres being built outside Ireland may be better for the environment
68
Murder Investigation
Two men and woman arrested in connection with 2010 Lee Slattery murder released without charge
11 hrs ago
2.5k
The Daily Poll
Would you rather read the book or watch the show/film first?
11 hrs ago
10.6k
51
antifa
Trump threatens to designate Antifa as a ‘major terrorist organisation'
12 hrs ago
19.3k
113
Donabate
Remains believed to be those of Daniel Aruebose expected to be exhumed today
Updated 12 hrs ago
9.8k
Climate Change
UN warns climate change causing havoc with global water cycle as EU to settle on emissions plan
12 hrs ago
2.3k
10
Trim District Court
Man charged in connection with hit-and-run death of cyclist in his 80s in Co Meath
13 hrs ago
8.8k
Drugs Seizure
Two men to appear in court after €1.2m worth of cocaine seized in Dublin
13 hrs ago
8.4k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Daniel Aruebose remembered, Jimmy Kimmel cancelled and government to miss housing targets…
13 hrs ago
3.3k
Chequers
From Epstein to Gaza, awkward questions expected at big beautiful Trump-Starmer press conference
14 hrs ago
10.3k
39
ABC
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV show cancelled - here's what he said about Trump and Charlie Kirk
14 hrs ago
38.8k
164
Opinion
Johnny Fallon: How Eurovision makes its decision on Israel will have long and lasting impact
Johnny Fallon
15 hrs ago
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Mahmoud Khalil
US judge orders deportation of pro-Palestinian protest leader to Algeria or Syria
15 hrs ago
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12
good news
Author Marian Keyes delighted by new TV show based on fan favourite Rachel's Holiday
16 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
The Central Bank is calling it - the government is not going to hit its housing target
Issues with water and electricity supply are slowing the delivery of new homes, the Central Bank said.
21 hrs ago
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