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Disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback declared major crime

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Weather warnings, Jeffrey Epstein’s potential AIB deal and growth in data usage in Ireland…

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Epstein files

'Vultures': Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in potential €3 billion AIB deal is 'deeply concerning'

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INTERNET LOVERS

'Unprecedented surge' in data usage in Ireland since 2019, report finds

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Sponsored

Poll: Which of these scenic Irish drives sounds best to you?

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Teenage girl in critical condition after being struck by a car in Co Offaly

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North Dublin

Primary school in limbo over additional autism classes as department says no funding available

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The Morning Lead

Status Orange rain alert extended to Dublin with further warnings due for 11 more counties today

Rain warnings are in place across 12 counties today, including Status Orange warnings in Wicklow, Dublin and Waterford.

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Yesterday

4th February 2026

coolglass effect

Energy regulator urged to scrap data centre policy following Supreme Court's wind farm ruling

9 hrs ago

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Sponsored

Activities and adventures for the whole family this mid-term break

Nursing Homes

HSE takes over nursing home in Co Laois after court order

10 hrs ago

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Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein discussed potential €3 billion AIB deal at height of Irish financial crisis

AIB was in dire straits in 2011 when Epstein was involved in conversations about investing in the ailing Irish bank.

Sophie Finn

10 hrs ago

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show must go on

'We cannot wait': Michael Flatley ‘full of joy’ as Dublin Lord Of The Dance show to go ahead

11 hrs ago

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CLIMATE ACT

Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case

The ruling could have implications for projects with a climate impact such as data centres.

Valerie Flynn

Updated 11 hrs ago

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seats for the taking

There's two by-elections this year and some of the runners and riders have already been announced

Christina Finn

12 hrs ago

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Sponsored

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

12 hrs ago

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Met Éireann

'Moderate’ rainfall could trigger further flooding in saturated southeast, Kildare and Dublin

12 hrs ago

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Retail

Up to 640 jobs under threat as EuroGiant enters liquidation

12 hrs ago

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LGBTQ

New scheme to disregard historical convictions of gay and bisexual men

13 hrs ago

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Aqua Dam

Water-filled flood barrier installed at Wexford Quays ahead of Status Yellow rain warning

‘It’s an inflatable wall, easily put up. It’s filled with water itself, so it’s sturdy.’

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Courts

Car dealer gets suspended sentence for failing to pay income tax

13 hrs ago

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Dublin

'If you are going to stab me, stab me now,' stabbing victim told murder accused

13 hrs ago

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President of Ireland

Another viral moment for Connolly on first Belfast outing - but no courtside seats for media

Since becoming president just over three months ago Connolly has rarely spoken to journalists.

Jane Matthews

reports from Belfast

14 hrs ago

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Cá bhfuil ár scoil?

Synge Street: Lack of plan for new Dublin Gaelcholáiste opening 2026 is a concern for parents

Updated 14 hrs ago

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Cá bhfuil ár scoil?

Eiginnteacht agus moill go fóill faoi phlean do Ghaelcholáiste ar Shráid Synge i mBÁC

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Justice

Default position will be that victim counselling notes will not to be disclosed, says minister

Updated 15 hrs ago

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home of the year

RTE confirm Home of the Year will air this year despite untimely death of Hugh Wallace

15 hrs ago

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Road Safety

Grace's Law: Total ban on scramblers in public places to be implemented in 'coming weeks'

Transport Minister says new law will mean scramblers can be seized and destroyed.

Updated 16 hrs ago

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

16 hrs ago

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FactCheck

Debunked: Micheál Martin, Alan Shatter and Bono targeted with false Epstein allegations

16 hrs ago

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Rain Rain Go Away

Rain warnings for eleven counties tomorrow - with Status Orange alerts for Wicklow and Waterford

The National Emergency Co-ordination Group warned that Thursday into Friday will be ‘another challenging phase’.

Updated 17 hrs ago

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wet week

January was the second wettest month in Dublin on record

17 hrs ago

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London

Limerick-born bus driver sacked for chasing a thief kept legal battle secret from his family

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grok

Social media firms criticise X for snubbing Oireachtas Committee on online safety

Committee chair Alan Kelly said it was “deeply worrying” and “pretty disrespectful” that X did not attend the committee.

Updated 17 hrs ago

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joshua robbins

Derry man (23) dies after fifth-storey balcony railing collapses in London

17 hrs ago

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Point Guard President

Watch: President Connolly scores backwards basketball shot on trip to Belfast

Is Connolly Ireland’s most sporty president ever?

Jane Matthews

Updated 18 hrs ago

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High Court

Enoch Burke calls disciplinary appeals process a 'shambles' after two members resign from panel

20 hrs ago

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Planning

FAI submits preliminary bid to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final

The 42

21 hrs ago

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Australia

Irish grandmother of boy (13) who saved his mother and siblings' lives in Australia 'very proud'

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The Daily Poll

Does wet weather influence your mood?

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get with the times

Ryan Tubridy has another new radio gig - here’s where you’ll hear him next

22 hrs ago

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Censorship

'Pure nonsense': EU dismisses US claims of 'censorship' during Irish elections

23 hrs ago

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