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Yesterday
3rd July 2026
true underdog story
It's all gone slightly Italia '90 in this Crumlin cul-de-sac as locals get set to cheer on Pico
The quiet cul-de-sac in the west Dublin suburb where Lopes grew up has been covered Cape Verdean flags.
5 hrs ago
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This week
28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026
As it happened
Zelenskyy heads home as Ireland's EU presidency launch comes to close
Ireland will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, and is set to host hundreds of EU meetings during that period.
Updated 1 Jul
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Pico-Mania
Pico Lopes' family are being flown to the US for his World Cup showdown with Messi
29 Jun
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Last week
21st June 2026 - 4th July 2026
RIP
'He was a dreamer': Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird laid to rest in his native Co Cork
24 Jun
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And Finally
France overcome Iraq to book World Cup knockout spot after two-hour thunderstorm delay
22 Jun
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As it happened
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of rape
Updated 22 Jun
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As it happened
Starmer quits in Downing Street speech and his would-be replacement is sworn in as MP
Updated 22 Jun
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Andy Burnham: Who is the 'King of the North' and how might he take Downing Street?
19 Jun
Members of Britain's oldest Irish club weigh in on vote that could spell end for Keir Starmer
17 Jun
Last month
June 2026
fine margins
Morocco close in on World Cup knockout phase after edging out Scotland
20 Jun
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Halfway Mark
Clark continues to lead at US Open as McIlroy sits seven back while Lowry misses cut
Updated 20 Jun
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stop the game
The Palestine FA wants to make clear it has not 'given its blessing' to the Ireland-Israel game
18 Jun
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RIP
Tributes paid after death of promising young cyclist Shane O'Brien
17 Jun
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LA
Iran told to return to Mexico immediately after politically charged World Cup opener
16 Jun
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Ciara Mageean
‘Celebrate the joys in life’: Ciara Mageean opens up on her stage four cancer diagnosis
13 Jun
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The Car Clinic
Want some advice from our motoring expert? He's taking your questions
12 Jun
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World Cup 2026
First World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico City
Updated 11 Jun
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Courts
Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer avoids criminal conviction for assaulting woman in nightclub
10 Jun
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Decision time
FAI expected to decide on Ireland-Israel fixtures today
8 Jun
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This year
2026
done and dusted
Results Centre: Here's who got elected in Dublin Central and Galway West
Updated 24 May
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As it happened
Social Democrats win Dublin Central as Galway West goes down to the wire
It’s been a long day of counting. Here’s how it all went down.
Updated 24 May
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Movers and shakers: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
23 May
McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
23 May
at a glance
Movers and shakers: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
Now that we have a first count, here are some takes from the numbers in the boxes.
23 May
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Castlebar District Court
Former Mayo footballer among four charged over serious assault in Castlebar
Updated 22 May
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PodcastThe Candidate
Who is the former TD who gave a controversial character reference?
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ATU recently announced Springboard funding for over 40 programmes, all the way up to Master's
20 Apr
11.5k
Forensic examination
Man's body removed from Wexford home may have been there for some time
15 Apr
23.5k
Drogheda District Court
Two truck drivers appear in court over M1 fuel protest
14 Apr
21.8k
As it happened
Talks to resume tomorrow as fuel blockades continue, Tánaiste promises 'substantial' fuel package
IFA president Francie Gorman said after today’s meeting the government needs to be ‘a lot more proactive’.
Updated 10 Apr
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As it happened
Fuel protests: Dozens of forecourts out of petrol, panic buying underway and M50 still gridlocked
The National Emergency Coordination Group met this afternoon to discuss the response.
Updated 9 Apr
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Crisis management: Fuel protests leave the government caught between a rock and a hard place
9 Apr
Gardaí say protesters who don't move will face 'full rigours of the law'
9 Apr
Half of houses and businesses won't have access to fuel if depot blockades continue, says industry
9 Apr
As it happened
Martin brings up tariffs and urges de-escalation on Iran at Shamrock Ceremony
Updated 17 Mar
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
17 Mar
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As it happened
Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel as US announces charter flights for Americans
Updated 3 Mar
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Tom Clonan: Trump’s war on Iran is a death blow to the rules-based order
3 Mar
'One of the happiest moments': Iranians in Ireland see Ali Khamenei's death as a reason to hope
3 Mar
Government to charter flight to evacuate Irish citizens from the Middle East in coming days
3 Mar
Trump says he ‘might have forced Israel’s hand’ and claims Iran ‘were going to attack first’
3 Mar
Trump’s Iran gamble: Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
3 Mar
As it happened
Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran as US urges citizens to leave Middle East
Donald Trump said the conflict could go on for four to five weeks, but that US has the “capability to go far longer”.
Updated 2 Mar
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'This is a reckless war': Michelle O'Neill refuses to attend UK cabinet briefings on Middle East
2 Mar
What do we know, and not know, about a devastating school bombing in Iran?
2 Mar
Five things you should pay attention to in the Iran-Israel-US war right now
2 Mar
FOg of war
Five things you should pay attention to in the Iran-Israel-US war right now
Who will take over in Iran? Will Ireland rescue citizens stranded there? And will the MAGA movement turn on Trump?
2 Mar
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US AND ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN
Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei ‘is dead’ after US and Israeli attack
Israeli media has reported that a photograph of Khamenei’s body had been shown to Trump and Netanyahu.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported that at least 201 people were killed in airstrikes across Iran.
Updated 28 Feb
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Some flights from Dublin Airport cancelled amid warning not to travel to Gulf region
28 Feb
Death toll in Israeli strike on girls' school in Iran rises to 85, state media reports
28 Feb
Patrick O'Donovan
Sports Minister wants to pause astroturf funding for League of Ireland after child was burned by a flare
23 Feb
1.9k
MBE
Ireland’s Olympic gold gymnast Rhys McClenaghan receives MBE at Windsor Castle ceremony
18 Feb
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As it happened
Rain warning in place for 17 counties with 'all areas' at risk of fresh flooding
Met Éireann has placed all of Leinster – and counties Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford – under a rain warning until 11pm tonight.
18 Feb
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regrets I've had a few
For Valentine's Day, why not share your stories of former loves or love that slipped away
11 Feb
10.0k
Sorry scenes
Norwegian athlete wins medal at Winter Olympics, and then reveals affair in live television interview
10 Feb
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As it happened
Met Éireann rain alerts elapse but warning that 'full impacts' won't be known until later
Updated 6 Feb
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north earl street
Man in his 80s killed and three hospitalised after Bus Éireann bus crashes in Dublin city centre
Updated 5 Feb
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