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Tuesday 20 January 2026 Dublin: 7°C
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
Cost likely to be close to €2 million since the start of 2022, with some incidents referred to gardai.
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
Russell Brand due in court today over fresh sexual offences allegations, including rape
Photos: Northern lights visible across Ireland as a powerful solar storm hits Earth
Today's news
Man died in Co Mayo after ambulance delay, Dáil told
‘It’s terrifying’: Senior ex-garda tells court of toll of suspension on officers
Young woman strangled to death begged ex to get psychiatric help, court hears
'A drone was overhead the whole time': Irish activist deported from West Bank following Israeli raid
Kevin McGibbon says he was deported after being accused of “strangling a donkey” while trying to protect a Palestinian family from settler harassment.
How to create your very own ultimate home gym
The UK is considering whether to ban social media for under-16s - will Ireland follow suit?
SPOTLIGHT

Blocked Gaza aid 

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At the Rafah crossing, wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel
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This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Mohamed Shaalan
‘I’ll never give up’ says Dublin surgeon refused entry to Gaza Strip for third time
Irish man dies following avalanche in Swiss Alps
Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader
Ryanair boss hits out at 'Twitshit' Elon Musk following billionaire's suggestion to buy airline
Three people hospitalised following chemical spill in Trinity's biomedical science building
Gardaí tell George Nkencho inquest that they feared for their lives when he pulled out a knife
Taoiseach will contact X and ask it to turn up to Oireachtas Media Committee meeting next week
Man (60s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Wexford
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Has Brand Beckham been destroyed by their own son?
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​Jurors in lengthy sexual abuse trial warned to be respectful of one another​ despite 'disagreement'
Cabinet greenlights beefing up of covert surveillance and communication interception laws
Caredoc workers accept pay proposals following strike action
Plean gnímh do sheirbhísí Ghaeilge sa Stát chóras foilsithe - ach cá bhfuil an t-airgead?
France prefers 'respect to bullies', Emmanuel Macron tells Davos after Trump tariff threat
Farmer, 90s, dies following workplace accident in Co Limerick
David Beckham says parents must let their children ‘make mistakes’ on social media
US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
Judge says Enoch Burke has 'no knowledge of the law' and has 'followed a disastrous legal strategy'
€250m pledged for upgrade of Limerick city waste water treatment plant
Newbridge to close factory making silver-plated cutlery and tableware in April
Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
'I'd love to end my career here in Ireland' - Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park send-off
Now out of government, Paschal Donohoe warns about water usage from 'thirsty' data centres
Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem in 'unprecedented attack' on the UN
'Hijacked' first dance and wedding dress drama: What we know about the Beckham family feud
Brooklyn Beckham claimed that his parents David and Victoria have been ‘trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped’.
'Just go to a pool': Australia closes dozens of beaches after fourth shark attack in 48 hours
X granted permission to bring Court of Appeal case against Ireland's Online Safety Code
Static on the horizon: EU must safeguard Irish in-car radio against Big Tech
Barry Andrews
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
The US President doubled down on his threat to take over the Arctic island, claiming Denmark ‘can’t protect it’.
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Did you catch a glimpse of the northern lights last night?
What’s Ireland’s problem with cyclists?
Almost half of Kyiv without power amid freezing conditions following overnight Russian attack
Christy and Saipan lead IFTA nominations as Jessie Buckley on course to continue her winning run