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Saturday 20 June 2026 Dublin: 15°C
Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official claims, after US-Iran peace talks called off
The new truce between Israel and Lebanon begins immediately.
manna
Drone delivery firm Manna to cease deliveries in Ireland
Weekend Weather
Have any plans for the weekend? Met Éireann says it's going to be a warm one
Train Crash
One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford
scramblers
Gardaí seized more than 1,000 scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters in first quarter of 2026
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Would you rather try candy floss-flavoured crisps or a meatball-flavoured lollipop?
fine margins
Morocco close in on World Cup knockout phase after edging out Scotland
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Halfway Mark
Clark continues to lead at US Open as McIlroy sits seven back while Lowry misses cut
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your stories
Ghost buses, rain and pricey taxis: Your stories of getting home from suburban summer gigs
We asked our readers to share their experiences of travelling to and from the big concerts that take place every year across Dublin.
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Yesterday
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marching on
USA advance to World Cup knockouts with game to spare after overcoming Australia
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
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Review: Is season 3 of House of the Dragon worth watching?
Review: Is season 3 of House of the Dragon worth watching?
What you need to know about the latest Harlan Coben series, I Will Find You
What you need to know about the latest Harlan Coben series, I Will Find You
Quiz: How much do you know about Game of Thrones?
Quiz: How much do you know about Game of Thrones?
Review: Is season 3 of House of the Dragon worth watching?
What you need to know about the latest Harlan Coben series, I Will Find You
Quiz: How much do you know about Game of Thrones?
A golf major, Leinster’s URC final, and loser-goes-home in the All-Ireland football championship
Poll: What did you make of Every Year After?
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Gardaí seized more than 1,000 scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters in first quarter of 2026
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On a Roll
Late, late show from Pat's yields two goals to break Sligo resolve
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Train Crash
One dead and dozens seriously injured as two trains collide near Bedford
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in control
League leaders Shamrock Rovers get the better of bottom side Waterford
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PRIDE2026
'We won't give in to fear': Ballymena Pride returns a year after slurry spread on route
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manna
Drone delivery firm Manna to cease deliveries in Ireland
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Getting offline
Maybe we should be giving children more options than 'bad' or 'really bad' online lives?
Steve Dempsey
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Weekend Weather
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
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hanging on in there
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investigates

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Speeding
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Nursing Homes
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
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Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
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Nursing Home Evictions
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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show a lidl respect
Police called to ‘altercation’ outside Lidl’s first ever pub within hours of it opening
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Minute-by-Minute
Leinster defend URC title with 36-7 win over Bulls
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Evening Wrap
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EU Budget
Germany and France are at odds over the EU's massive budget (and Ireland is in 'listening mode')
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reports from Brussels
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Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official claims, after US-Iran peace talks called off
The new truce between Israel and Lebanon begins immediately.
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2026 world cup
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GOLDEN HANDCUFFS
Michael O’Leary to head Ryanair for another six years under new contract
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Gavan Reilly has the numbers
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New York is back, baby
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Marion McKeone
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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
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Newry Crown Court
Jury to continue deliberations in Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial on Monday
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Dialog
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Enoch Burke
Enoch Burke's bid to remove members of fitness-to-teach inquiry is rejected
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diplomatic rift
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Row as Meloni accuses Trump of lying about her wanting a photo
Italy’s foreign minister has cancelled a visit to the US over Trump’s “grave and offensive words”, which he said “offend the whole of Italy”.
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Court of Appeal
Couple’s convictions for female genital mutilation of child declared miscarriage of justice
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battle for power
Andy Burnham: Who is the 'King of the North' and how might he take Downing Street?
The coming days could see Burnham challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of Labour and the UK.
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public consultation
Council unveils plans for new 'Dunsink City Quarter' with potential for 18,500 homes
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The Daily Poll
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defence and cash
Ukraine and China dominate as talks go into the early hours at EU summit
The 27 leaders are meeting for their last summit before Ireland takes over the EU presidency in a couple of weeks.
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
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Court
'Stuff of nightmares': Man jailed for raping woman after posing as taxi driver
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Belfast
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