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Wednesday 15 July 2026 Dublin: 20°C
Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary
The mother-of-one died in April, three weeks after she was found on the R494 road at Birdhill.
Funeral of Jamey Carney hears how she believed moving to Ireland was her best decision
High temperature warning in effect for most of the country with 30C forecast in some counties
Who are the Chawkes? Inside the hospitality empire built by publican Charlie Chawke
RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
Today's news
Would you report someone for breaking the hosepipe ban?
Up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, with air pollution among risk factors
Public register of those convicted of domestic violence is approved by Dáil
Lise Hand: Silly season once meant moving statues and killer clowns. Now it's conspiracy theories
Lise Hand
Enjoy the Fifa World Cup with the best of our tournament coverage
Argentina v England, World Cup Semi-Final
All eyes are on Atlanta Stadium as England take on the defending World Cup champions for a place in the final.
8 mins ago Kick-Off! Argentina v England 
Dáil hears thousands of Ukrainians could be ‘turfed onto the streets’ as hosting payments to be cut
Speed v power, youth v winning experience: the All-Ireland hurling final preview
The physio is in: The signs and symptoms of hypermobility, and why getting stronger matters
Stephen O'Rourke
House prices rise at lowest annual level since early 2024
Senator: Ireland 'not immune' to violence against politicians following death of Ann Widdecombe
Starmer pledges 'wholehearted support' for successor Andy Burnham as he signs off final PMQs
Rialtas nua Plaid Cymru na Breataine Bige dírithe ar sprioc 1m cainteoir Breatnaise roimh 2050
The Odyssey review: Nolan has made a modern classic - and the most unnerving scene he's ever done
Matt Damon shines in a breathtaking adaptation that never loses sight of the man behind the myth.
Taoiseach doesn't commit to timeline for approval of drug to treat Friedreich's ataxia
'It's not a luxury': Government urged to end 23% VAT on sunscreen
RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
investigates

Recent investigations from our team shining a light on how Ireland works

Nitrous Oxide
Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are ending up at waste facilities amid warnings of explosions
20
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
74
Nursing Homes
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
55
Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
25
Nursing Home Evictions
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
52
Who are the Chawkes? Inside the hospitality empire built by publican Charlie Chawke
Bill and Alison Chawke were jailed for two-and-a-half years between them yesterday after they pleaded guilty to assaulting two men.
Welsh government set on making Wales a 'truly bilingual country' by 2050 - senior minister
Man arrested over threatening to shoot Nigel Farage in social media post
Joe Biden to publish book about his time in office
Ten people suspected of selling dodgy boxes hit with legal letters from Sky
Funeral of Jamey Carney hears how she believed moving to Ireland was her best decision
The wider Killarney community mourned alongside Carney’s family members and close friends.
Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary
'Devastating' wildfire at Killarney National Park caused by human activity, minister says
The fire broke out in the park on Tuesday.
Renewed appeal for information over murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Gavan Reilly has the numbers
How much of our law is some form of EU law?
Gavan Reilly
26
Stars and Swipes
At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing
Marion McKeone
43
Feeder's Digest
MasterChef UK has come and gone, did any of us even bother to watch?
Patrick Hanlon
23
The Yanks and the Irish passports
Our passport isn't just a handy life hack to skip airport queues
Lise Hand
20
Wildfires on the rise
They're an unwelcome feature of climate change, and we're totally unprepared
Pádraic Fogarty
56
Garda Commissioner 'absolutely' supports a ban on e-scooters on Irish roads
The bother with bins: Too much waste and too little control over how rubbish is collected
Marie Sherlock
High temperature warning in effect for most of the country with 30C forecast in some counties
Judge outlines exactly how much Enoch Burke owes in fines after 205 days trespassing at school
Quiz: How much do you know about Ted Lasso?
Almost 1,000 garda escorts used on ten deportation flights since February last year
Man (42) appears in Dublin court charged with murdering Anthony Long in Mulhuddart
PSNI treating graffiti targeting rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot as 'racially-motivated hate crime'
Over 100k referrals made to Tusla last year, with most common concern being emotional abuse
With water supplies under pressure, here's how to use less during the hot spell
Do you want Argentina or England to win tonight's World Cup semi-final?
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.