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Thursday 19 February 2026 Dublin: 5°C
Investigation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Police are now carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
The Morning Lead
Just two companies could be paying 40% of Irish corporation tax between them, watchdog warns
north kerry camhs scandal
HSE clinical lead apologises for level of care at North Kerry Camhs unit
no more hotels
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U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Are you a fan of U2's music?
Hedgehog Conservation Ireland
Hedgehog experts and enthusiasts launch new initiative to protect the ‘gorgeous’ animals
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The Daily Poll
Are you a fan of U2's music?
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Investigation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Police are now carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
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north kerry camhs scandal
HSE clinical lead apologises for level of care at North Kerry Camhs unit
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Corporation tax receipts, contactless payments on the rise, and Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ gets underway.
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SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

claire byrne
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winter olympics
Meet the Irish man creating the magic slopes of the Olympic Games in Italy
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on a break
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these on-screen couples
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pitt slop
No, that's probably NOT Brad Pitt drinking a pint in your local
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late to the party
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CCPC
Consumer watchdog calls for more ride-hailing apps due to taxi supply shortage
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Inconsistent
Minister hits out at Mary Lou McDonald's objection to student accommodation in Cabra
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Seoul
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future of gaza
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace', with eye on Gaza and beyond
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tap payment
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no more hotels
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Andrea Horan
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The Morning Lead
Just two companies could be paying 40% of Irish corporation tax between them, watchdog warns
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Yesterday
18th February 2026
american obituary
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directly elected mayors
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before his peers
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VOICES

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Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
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Trump's White House
The hard edge of Trump’s immigration policy now tests Irish America
Larry Donnelly
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Simon Harris' saving scheme plan
It could make Irish savings work harder, if done properly
Nick Charalambous
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EU supporting Ukraine
Supporting Ukraine doesn't mean short-changing Ireland
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Cork
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Age Restrictions
Unhappiness at Cabinet over leaking of information around social media ban for teenagers
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Solicitor representing children included in North Kerry Camhs review calls for redress scheme
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no can do
Gardaí confirm that members cannot join the Freemasons, following similar UK court ruling
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Lake Tahoe
Eight skiers found dead and one still missing after California avalanche
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policing
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Computer Says No
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News Fix
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SHORT-TERM LET RULES
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League of Ireland
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The 42
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Vulture funds
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Double Take
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investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
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Missing in Care
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Days of Ash
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cycling ireland
Former Cycling Ireland employee sentenced for attempted deception to secure sports grants
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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Ouch
The going rate for a home in Dublin is now half a million euro
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Sweet niblets
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Legal Battle
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MBE
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GET THAT BREAD
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ireland is behind
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Jennifer Whitmore
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strong stomach
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next steps
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