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Woman (80s) dies in hospital after being hit by bus in Blackrock last week
The Irish LoyalFans creator who shares racist content and videos of herself spitting on people
Investigation file into 1984 'Kerry Babies' case submitted to the DPP
Seven ways to de-stress: Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life
Dr Stephen McWilliams
Why raising the Irish minimum wage is not bad for business
Studies suggest that increasing the minimum wage has very little impact on employment.
President Connolly to lead GPO ceremony as State marks 110th anniversary of Easter Rising
Deis an intleachta shaorga á mheá ag Údarás na Gaeltachta - ach cad faoin ndainséar?
FactCheck: Are evictions in Ireland at the highest rate since the Great Famine?
Labour TD Conor Sheehan recently made the claim in the Dáil.
Yesterday
4th April 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about chocolate?
Pope Leo has been one of the harshest critics of the Iran war - but is anyone in power listening?
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Kneecap in Cuba: Was it an act of protest or propaganda?
Thousands without power and flights cancelled as 'very strong winds' bash Ireland
A Status Orange weather warning has been issued for Wexford, while the rest of the country is under a Status Yellow warning.
End-of-life planning: Why TV drama 'The Pitt' is sparking conversations about our future care
Valerie Smith
Mary Lou McDonald calls for 'urgent' recall of Dáil amid fuel crisis
'It was scary' - Drogheda United manager gives medical update on Shane Farrell
Munster crash out of Challenge Cup after Exeter's first-half blitz
Man (30s) dies in collision in Longford and pedestrian injured in Letterkenny crash
Over 1,400 drivers caught speeding in first 48 hours of Bank Holiday roads policing operation
Have you ever rescued an animal?
Child struck with bottle and police injured in disorder before Irish Cup Semi-Final
Review into Mother and Baby Homes payment scheme must be 'more than just tea and sympathy'
People urged to 'avoid last minute stress' and check passports ahead of holidays
Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car
Paddy Comyn
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
Last week
29th March 2026 - 4th April 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about train stations?
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
FactCheck: What does a price map tell us about energy costs in Ireland compared to Europe?
Who's the dream guest star for The Young Offenders? Behind the scenes on the hit Irish sitcom
Paul Murphy calls for ‘greedy’ Sky to drop legal action against dodgy box users
Four charged and due in court after gardaí seizure of €7 million worth of cannabis from Kildare
Ban on scrambler bikes 'effectively unenforceable' without garda pursuit training
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Close to 700 drivers caught speeding in 24 hours, as gardaí hit roads for Bank Holiday
Visitor restrictions continuing at Tipperary University Hospital to reduce Norovirus spread
Man appears in court on foot of NI warrant over murder of Robbie Lawlor