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Wednesday 15 July 2026 Dublin: 19°C
Mulhuddart
Man (42) appears in Dublin court charged with murdering Anthony Long in Mulhuddart
Anthony Long died in hospital on 5 July
new record
Over 100k referrals made to Tusla last year, with most common concern being emotional abuse
Belfast
PSNI treating graffiti targeting rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot as 'racially-motivated hate crime'
temperature warning
High temperature warning for 20 counties to kick in at noon
The Morning Lead
Irish sovereign wealth fund still investing in companies linked to Israeli settlements and genocide
Today's news
The Daily Poll
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High Court
Enoch Burke has paid almost €65,000 in fines but still owes €208,000 for trespassing at school
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show quizness
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Department of Justice
Almost 1,000 garda escorts used on ten deportation flights since February last year
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Mulhuddart
Man (42) appears in Dublin court charged with murdering Anthony Long in Mulhuddart
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World Cup Magazine
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Updated 2 hrs ago
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Belfast
PSNI treating graffiti targeting rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot as 'racially-motivated hate crime'
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new record
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Water Water Everywhere
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'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says
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The Daily Poll
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2 hrs ago
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short supply
The hosepipe ban has led to criticism of Ireland's data centres, but how much water do they use?
As of June 2025, Ireland was home to 89 data centres, which produce a significant amount of heat.
David MacRedmond
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killarney national park
'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says
The fire broke out in the park on Tuesday.
Updated 3 hrs ago
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Good Morning
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Energy Policy
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hello sunshine
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Online abuse
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temperature warning
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investigates

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Nitrous Oxide
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Suicide Forums
The suicide forum facilitating the deaths of vulnerable people in Ireland
Speeding
How thousands of speeding prosecutions never reach conviction in Irish courts
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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
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Nursing Home Evictions
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Murder Probe
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French parliament
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Strikes
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Kerry
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ukraine refugees
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The Morning Lead
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Final bound
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Feeder's Digest
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The Yanks and the Irish passports
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Wildfires on the rise
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Rescue
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legal aid row
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News Fix
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Middle East
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rockin the suburbs
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As it happened
France 0-2 Spain, World Cup semi-final
European champions advance to Sunday’s decider where they will face England or Argentina.
17 hrs ago
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Housing
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hot pursuit
Ten gardaí currently before court for alleged dangerous driving or careless driving incidents
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Courts
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hot hot hot
National Severe Weather group meet as temperatures to hit highs of up to 30C tomorrow
A high temperature warning is currently in place for six counties.
The new warning for 20 counties will kick it at 7am on Wednesday and remain in place until Friday morning.
Met Éireann said the hot spell could see heavy showers or isolated thunderstorms develop on Wednesday.
A six-week hosepipe ban for six counties will come into effect on Thursday.
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