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Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about the 12 days of Christmas?
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DAMHSA AR AN SEAN NÓS
Cén seasamh atá ag damhsa ar an sean nós na laethanta seo in Éirinn?
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Dublin Simon Communiy
Bono, Imelda May and Glen Hansard lead Christmas eve busking session on Grafton Street
Over 30 musicians took part in the fundraising busking event.
2 hrs ago
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Epstein files
A million more Epstein documents uncovered, release to be delayed
2 hrs ago
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christmas birthdays
Gwen Loughman: My December birthday was a nightmare as a child. Now, I don't mind so much
Gwen Loughman
2 hrs ago
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Homelessness today
Life at the Lighthouse café at Christmas: 'If I touched your life ... I was like a hurricane'
In the the Lighthouse Cafe, many people who have been on their own recovery journey are leading an innovative service that links those who need meals in with long-term supports.
Eimer McAuley
3 hrs ago
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Interntional community
Ireland, Japan, France and more condemn new Israeli settlements in the West Bank
3 hrs ago
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Royal Family
What more have we learned of the former Prince Andrew's involvement with Epstein and Maxwell?
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santa tracker
Do you want to track Santa's trip around the world tonight? Here's how you can
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Féile O'Sullivan
Teenage girl who lost both her legs in farming accident arrives home for Christmas
7 hrs ago
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oldcastle
Co Meath pharmacy destroyed in suspected arson attack reopens in temporary location
7 hrs ago
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Darragh O'Brien
Minister says gas prices ‘will continue to drop’ and he will consider grants for people in arrears
8 hrs ago
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Donabate
Police in Brazil arrest Irish man believed to be connected with the death of Daniel Aruebose
8 hrs ago
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Donnybrook
Order of nuns who formerly ran Magdalene Laundry raise issues with plans to turn it into housing
8 hrs ago
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Bruree
Driver killed after car destroyed by fire following crash with lorry in Co Limerick
Updated 9 hrs ago
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What's next for Ukraine
Zelensky unveils new US-led peace plan with less favourable terms for Russia
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Banbridge
Man in Co Down ‘slashed multiple times’ by group of men with face coverings
9 hrs ago
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your stories
Cola-boiled ham and upside-down turkey: Our readers' tips on cooking Christmas dinner
Thanks for all the helpful (or otherwise) suggestions.
Andrew Walsh
10 hrs ago
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Ballyvaughan
Seven dolphins die after pod of 27 become stranded in Co Clare
11 hrs ago
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Speeding
Over 1,000 motorists detected speeding on National Slow Down Day
12 hrs ago
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early Xmas present
Donegal woman gets her birthday wish as she turns 100 - a visit from Daniel O'Donnell
12 hrs ago
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Social Media
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner, accusing him of seeking to censor social media platforms
12 hrs ago
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kenny jacobs
CEO of Dublin and Cork Airports to ‘take some time out of the business’
Updated 13 hrs ago
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PodcastThe Candidate
The Candies: Our political awards for 2025
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The Daily Poll
What’s your favourite Christmas song?
13 hrs ago
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League of Ireland
Cork City begin search for new manager as Ger Nash resigns
The 42
14 hrs ago
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Dartmouth Square
Deal to clear way for Metrolink will see ten Ranelagh houses being bought by TII
14 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Chief Executive of DAA to “take some time out”, challenge against Metrolink dropped, sweeping new laws introduced in Australia.
14 hrs ago
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looking ahead
Taoiseach says calls to quit nothing new as he hits out at 'bile' in 'anonymous commentary'
The Fianna Fáil leader says he’s a “policy nerd” who sees a bright future for his party.
14 hrs ago
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all the fillums
Here's every film on RTÉ, TG4 and Virgin Media today, tomorrow and St Stephen's Day
14 hrs ago
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Ritual
Parenting: I swore I'd never embarrass my kids, but sometimes it's hard to hold back
Margaret Lynch
15 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
Irish watchdog calls for EU reform to allow fans return tickets bought under pressure
If the EU takes the Irish regulator’s advice, it would add a new consumer protection when buying on Ticketmaster.
Valerie Flynn
22 hrs ago
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Yesterday
23rd December 2025
clear skies
Dry and bright (but chilly) weather forecast ahead of Christmas dips
Updated 23 hrs ago
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EFL Cup
Arsenal into League Cup semi-final after 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace
The 42
23 hrs ago
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RIP
Visitation for man who died in Cork crash hears of 'phenomenal' outpouring of love since his death
23 Dec
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
23 Dec
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Metrolink
Judicial review proceedings against Metrolink line for Dublin have been withdrawn
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said ‘we’re now full steam ahead to tender and deliver this transformative project’.
Updated 23 Dec
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Christmas Special
Ukraine's Dancing With The Stars returns for one special episode
23 Dec
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Glastonbury
No further action to be taken into Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, local police say
23 Dec
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Ryanair
Italy fines Ryanair over €255 million for abuse of dominant position
23 Dec
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