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Tuesday 14 July 2026 Dublin: 19°C
Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are ending up at waste facilities amid warnings of explosions
An Irish waste facility recorded up to 120 exploding canisters over a recent two-week period.
Temperatures to hit 30C tomorrow as high temperature warning issued for much of the country
Bill to introduce miscarriage leave to be brought to cabinet today
Survivors of Bill Kenneally's abuse to receive state apology today
Four people killed and 59 seriously injured in scrambler incidents since 2021
Today's news
Temperatures to hit 30C tomorrow as high temperature warning issued for much of the country
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.
Government urged by music groups and Danny O'Donoghue to back motion protecting musicians from AI
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Music fans warned of surge in resale ticket scams as summer gig season peaks
Enjoy the Fifa World Cup with the best of our tournament coverage
Tá traidisiún na gclaíocha clocha sa Ghaeltacht agus an talamh fite fuaite lena chéile
Are you rooting for France or Spain in tonight’s World Cup semi-final?
Funeral details announced for Jamey Carney as chief murder suspect remains in custody in Jordan
Four people killed and 59 seriously injured in scrambler incidents since 2021
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death continue to question suspect
Survivors of Bill Kenneally's abuse to receive state apology today
Families claim bodies of Bangkok fire, as toll rises to 30
Man (26) killed by US immigration officer in Maine
US launches third night of Iran strikes as Trump unveils 20% shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz
Bill to introduce miscarriage leave to be brought to cabinet today
investigates

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Nitrous Oxide
Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are ending up at waste facilities amid warnings of explosions
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Suicide Forums
The suicide forum facilitating the deaths of vulnerable people in Ireland
Speeding
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Nursing Homes
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Triathlon Tragedy
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Nursing Home Evictions
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Members of The Corrs and Mary Wallopers among objectors to new housing development in Dundalk
Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are ending up at waste facilities amid warnings of explosions
An Irish waste facility recorded up to 120 exploding canisters over a recent two-week period.
Doctors say nitrous oxide misuse can cause spinal cord damage.
Discarded canisters are exploding in Irish waste plants.
New EU law banning nitrous oxide due in February next year.
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Stars and Swipes
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Feeder's Digest
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The Yanks and the Irish passports
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Lise Hand
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Wildfires on the rise
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Pádraic Fogarty
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Status Yellow warning in effect for five counties as temperatures to reach over 27 degrees today
Six-week hosepipe ban to be imposed in Dublin and five other counties from Thursday
The ban will affect the capital, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, south Tipperary and coastal areas in Wexford.
Limerick gardaí cleared of road traffic offences launch legal proceedings to recover compensation
Irish cancer patients paid up to €50k for unauthorised treatments advertised on social media
Flour could be fortified with folic acid to reduce birth defects in Ireland
Trump says US will reinstate Iran blockade and charge for Strait of Hormuz shipping
Looking to get a fan in the hot weather? Don’t expect them to be in stock anytime soon
Budget overspend could lead to €26bn deficit in public finances by 2030, says Central Bank chief
Six people rescued from water at popular Co Wexford beach
Suspect in Jamey Carney murder case arrested in Jordan
The family of Ahmad Al-Saqar, the main person of interest in the Jamey Carney murder case, have said that they have put a legal team together and will take ‘legal action’ against any ‘defamation’ towards them or him.
An American in Ireland: Chrome nails and chaos, a love letter to the ton
Deaf woman now feels 'safe' after years of abuse at hands of her relatives
Silk Road and Chester Beatty will let an arbitrator decide how the café is run in Dublin Castle