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Thursday 25 June 2026 Dublin: 22°C
the heat
High temperature warning extended until Saturday as Ireland braces for possible hottest day ever
It’s not just the heat – there’s a nationwide thunderstorm warning in place for the afternoon.
The Morning Lead
Ireland's biggest landlord Ires Reit wants your savings (via Harris's new investment scheme)
Venezuela
Two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing 164 and injuring more than 950
is vance ok?
Stars and Swipes: JD Vance is revealing himself as a shapeshifter with no fixed principles
strait of hormuz
Irish shoppers to be hit with higher food prices in coming months, ESRI warns
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The Daily Poll
Do you think there should be limits on election poster sizes?
Venezuela
Two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing 164 and injuring more than 950
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The Daily Poll
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take the plunge
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the heat
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the housing essay
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Good Morning
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strait of hormuz
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2026 world cup
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high alert
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The Morning Lead
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Yesterday
24th June 2026
World Cup
Switzerland beat Canada to top group as co-hosts fail to seal home last-32 match
The 42
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An Post
An Post appoints Fergal Leamy as chief executive
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investigates

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

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Nursing Homes
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
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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The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute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
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Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction
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drug policy in ireland
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The Fix
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Feeder's Digest
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Patrick Hanlon
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Ireland's childcare barrier
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The World Cup and domestic violence
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Wildfires on the rise
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Israel's master plan
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vaping
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courage under fire
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safeguarding issues
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Swords
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Budget 2027
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Nations League
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up the poles
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the heat
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rules of engagement
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Cork Docklands
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