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Wednesday 11 March 2026 Dublin: 11°C
Charged
Man appears in court charged with sexually assaulting young girl in north Dublin
The man, who denies the charge, appeared in court this afternoon.
Middle East
US destroys more than a dozen Iranian boats as Thai cargo vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Liam óg ó hAnnaidh
'I’m a free mawn!': Kneecap's Mo Chara wins decisive legal victory in UK court
mandelson files
Mandelson files released: Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ of Epstein links
IRAN WAR
Second government-chartered flight leaves UAE as falling drones injure four at Dubai Airport
Today's news
The Daily Poll
United Airlines is clamping down on its headphone policy – should other airlines follow suit?
Home heating
Irish home heating oil prices rising 8 times higher than EU average 'concerning'
Emma Hickey
reports from Paris
17 mins ago
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mandelson files
Mandelson files released: Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ of Epstein links
Updated 1 hr ago
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Liam óg ó hAnnaidh
'I’m a free mawn!': Kneecap's Mo Chara wins decisive legal victory in UK court
Updated 1 hr ago
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IRAN WAR
Second government-chartered flight leaves UAE as falling drones injure four at Dubai Airport
1 hr ago
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Charged
Man appears in court charged with sexually assaulting young girl in north Dublin
Updated 1 hr ago
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On the Move
Plan to relocate Dublin City Council offices from Wood Quay moves ahead as contract signed
1 hr ago
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SPOTLIGHT

War in Iran

When does it end
Iran vows to fight 'as long as it takes' as Trump suggests he wants 'short-term' war
137
Vocal critic
Taoiseach to meet with Spain's vocal anti-war Prime Minister in Madrid
68
Debunked
Fake footage used to push agendas as the US and Israel go to war with Iran
security analysis
New phase of war raises risk of increased casualties and heightens concerns of terror attack in West
Tom Clonan
109
in brussels
EU ministers discuss potential for Iran war to bring refugees to Europe
far from home
Iranians in Ireland see Ali Khamenei's death as a reason to hope
99
Pricewatch
Oil prices are rising because of the Iran war – how high could they go?
72
Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
81
public apology
Minister and HSE issue formal apology to family following Bryonny Sainsbury's death
1 hr ago
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Middle East
US destroys more than a dozen Iranian boats as Thai cargo vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz
At least 1,230 people have been reported killed in Iran, more than 570 in Lebanon and 12 in Israel.
Updated 2 hrs ago
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UNIFIL
Israeli tanks and soldiers have entered Lebanese territory near Irish peacekeeping outpost
Niall O'Connor
Updated 3 hrs ago
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Limerick
Man jailed for six years for beating woman in front of her children and stabbing her boyfriend
3 hrs ago
11.0k
Ozem-price
Health Minister voices overspend concerns when asked if State could fund weight-loss drugs
3 hrs ago
4.4k
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The Daily Poll
United Airlines is clamping down on its headphone policy – should other airlines follow suit?
5 hrs ago
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34
Perry vs Perry
Australian designer Katie Perry wins 16-year trademark spat against singer Katy Perry
5 hrs ago
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remote working
Fuel going up: Yet another sign that remote working matters in a volatile world
George Lawlor
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Cavan town
Investigation launched after discovery of man's body in Cavan
6 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 US destroys Iran’s minelayers in Strait of Hormuz, Wexford residents to press on with RTB cases and No 10 to begin publishing ‘Mandelson files’.
Updated 6 hrs ago
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
34
Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
60
Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
38
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
38
Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
25
civil trial
Photo of Gerry Adams wearing beret 'is proof he was in IRA', former member tells UK court
7 hrs ago
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stalled
Fingal County Council stalls Glenveagh plans to build over 2,100 homes in north Dublin
8 hrs ago
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kerzers
At least six killed in Swiss bus fire that may have been 'deliberate act'
8 hrs ago
6.5k
The Morning Lead
Wexford estate residents pressing ahead with rental watchdog cases in spite of landlord u-turn
The controversy grabbed attention last week as it came amid major reforms to the rental sector.
Eoghan Dalton
15 hrs ago
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RELATED
Wexford evictions: The small network of companies behind one landlord
7 Mar
'Sell up and get out': Video shows landlord rep blaming new rules for 36 planned evictions
5 Mar
Yesterday
10th March 2026
strait of hormuz
Ireland’s food security illusion: The Iran war has exposed our dependence on imports
Michael Kelly
Updated 15 hrs ago
9.9k
23
Brutal
Humiliation for debutant goalkeeper in bonkers Atletico-Spurs clash
The 42
16 hrs ago
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GEORDIE HEARTBREAK
Lamine Yamal breaks Newcastle’s hearts with stoppage-time penalty
The 42
16 hrs ago
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IRAN WAR
Taoiseach meets Spain's vocal anti-war Prime Minister in Madrid
Updated 17 hrs ago
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day 1
Cheltenham round-up: Glory for Lossiemouth, as Kargese springs a surprise in the Arkle
The 42
Updated 17 hrs ago
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Daena Walsh
Man charged with murder of partner in Cork told paramedic he planned to propose, court hears
17 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

An act of war
Trump’s war on Iran is a death blow to the rules-based order
Tom Clonan
109
Trump’s Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
81
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
41
The Irish For
Baby names – Rían’s fada and the myth of the ‘neutral’ name
Darach Ó Séaghdha
20
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
17
Getting fit in middle age
The physio says it's never too late to get those weights going
Stephen O'Rourke
5
Court of Appeal
'Dangerous sex predator' argues jury shouldn't have heard kidnap victim's 40-min 999 call
17 hrs ago
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Champions League
Liverpool left with work to do after Galatasaray loss
The 42
18 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
18 hrs ago
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Addiction treatment
No more daily clinics: New methadone alternative will give patients more freedom
Scott Hallion (34) said that the game-changing treatment has helped him to return to fulltime work and ‘live a normal life’.
Eimer McAuley
18 hrs ago
9.3k
Moriarty Tribunal
Michael Lowry says DPP won't pursue prosecution against him over Moriarty Tribunal findings
The DPP has been contacted for comment.
18 hrs ago
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Flights
Ireland could be getting its first direct flight route to Brazil
19 hrs ago
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PSNI
Detectives granted another 24 hours to question man over the death of Ellie Flanagan
19 hrs ago
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Palestine
Occupied Territories Bill could be ready by the summer, Tánaiste says
Emma Hickey
reports from Paris
20 hrs ago
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IRAN LATEST
Hegseth promises 'most intense' day of strikes as Pentagon says about 140 US personnel wounded so far
Hegseth referred to the Iranian government today as “barbaric savages”.
Updated 20 hrs ago
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RELATED
Tánaiste says an EU return to buying Russian oil would be ‘utterly despicable’
10 Mar
Oil and gas prices plunge after Trump claims that Iran war 'pretty much' over
10 Mar
Opinion: Be careful who you aim your anger at when it comes to diesel prices
10 Mar
High Court
Garda Commissioner given three weeks to file opposition to detective's claim over loaned bike
20 hrs ago
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Donegal
President Connolly to meet families of those who died in Creeslough explosion
21 hrs ago
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Courts
Former judge Gerard O’Brien appeals sexual abuse conviction
21 hrs ago
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Belfast
Multiple potential victims of ex-police officer identified in sex offences probe
21 hrs ago
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Santry
Man arrested over alleged assault and suspicious approaches to children in north Dublin
Updated 21 hrs ago
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