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Thursday 2 July 2026 Dublin: 15°C
The Morning Lead
Planning granted for 'excessive' 14-storey student accommodation next to Croke Park
Local residents say the height and scale of the development is out of character with the street of redbrick terraced housing.
missile strikes
Ukraine asks allies to send air defence systems, after Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 17
Fireworks
Did you hear loud noises in Dublin last night? It may have been the US 4 July celebration
eu presidency
Major garda presence in Cork as Ursula von der Leyen arrives for two days of meetings
White House
Stars and Swipes: At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing
Today's news
The Daily Poll
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High Court
Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis is suing online campaigner Nick Delehanty
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missile strikes
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top 5 picks
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Limerick
Man arrested over alleged bribery involving Limerick council contracts released without charge
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Luck of the Irish
Ireland's Charleen Murphy charms her way into extending Love Island stint in explosive episode
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Jeffrey Donaldson
‘Media frenzy’: PSNI chief tells journalists to stop trying to contact Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims
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FactCheck
Debunked: A scientific study does not show that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer
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disinformation
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Fireworks
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The Daily Poll
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White House
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Marion McKeone
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Dún Laoghaire
€190m proposal for Ireland's first winter sports arena secures backing from Dublin council
The project had already secured the backing of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, which last year described the proposal as a “step-change” for winter sports in Ireland.
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Good Morning
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Love is in the air
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king kane
England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs
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The 42
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World Cup
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The 42
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investigates

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

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Nursing Homes
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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
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Sports listings
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on-the-spot fines
Litter fines will increase from €150 to €250 in September
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Animal Welfare
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Inside the courtroom
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eu presidency
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The Morning Lead
Planning granted for 'excessive' 14-storey student accommodation next to Croke Park
Local residents say the height and scale of the development is out of character with the street of redbrick terraced housing.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said this development is not what is needed by locals in the area.
"What we're lacking is affordable homes that people can actually aspire to live in and raise a family," he said.
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Yesterday
1st July 2026
Explainer
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High Court
Enoch Burke released from prison for the fifth time
The former teacher has been freed because the school year is over.
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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
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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
Between the Knicks and Mamdani, things are on the up
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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
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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
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Alcohol and LGBTQ+ community
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Green Jersey
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Analysis
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Today was about showcasing Ireland, but below the surface, the government is under pressure when it comes to the Russian-owned Aughinish plant in Limerick.
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carbon bootprint
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Holles Street
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Cork
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As it happened
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Thanks but no thanks
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Opinion
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Revolving Door
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
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