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Rose of Tralee

'I'm speechless': Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh crowned 2026 Rose of Tralee

Ní Choiligh has alopecia and for her talent she tried on her favourite wigs to help raise awareness about the condition.

Mary Travers

President Connolly to meet sister of Troubles victim who criticised photo with IRA gang member

Crunch time

Negotiations between RTÉ and Katie Taylor fight promoters in critical 48-hour period

fundraiser

Over €100k raised for sisters injured in M9 crash who have 'long and challenging road ahead'

can't see my fans

There are still thousands of tickets unsold for The Weeknd's Croke Park gigs

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18th August 2026

Rose of Tralee

'I'm speechless': Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh crowned 2026 Rose of Tralee

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fundraiser

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SPOTLIGHT

Car theft gangs The phenomenon of young car theft gangs speeding along motorways and posting footage has been brought into sharp focus by Sunday night's fatal M9 crash

speeding cars

'Get me famous’: TikTok accounts rack up thousands of views with stolen cars and garda pursuits

social media

Tribute posts to M9 teenagers prompt angry backlash and more than 2,000 comments on Facebook

nightly calls

How gardaí are responding to the surge in car theft gangs

Justin Kelly

Commissioner: Reckless drivers speeding wrong way down motorways for 'social media likes'

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Lochrann dóchais

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can't see my fans

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Mary Travers

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Social Media

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Dublin

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Must ReadRose of Tralee

From spice bags to lilting: All the big moments from Rose of Tralee night one

Here’s the most memorable moments from last nights packed opening show.

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was praised for sharing her experience of alopecia.

Dublin Rose Suad Mooge showcased Irish and Somali dance fusion.

And the audience treated was to spice bag making masterclass from Derry Rose Cara Hamilton.

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SeriesThe FOI Files

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An Garda Síochána

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