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Santa asks children to get their letters in soon so he can reply to as many as possible
Taxi drivers holding another rush hour protest in Dublin this evening over Uber fixed fares
Garda who poured water on teen's tracksuit bottoms in act of 'degradation' avoids jail
World-record setting knitted map of Ireland to go on display across the country
Man (21) who died in suspected hunting accident in rural Carlow is named locally
Sinn Féin says Government scrapped energy credits ‘despite warnings from their own officials'
'A night of madness': Four food businesses across Dublin targeted by masked burglars yesterday
The impacted owners believe that one group of masked men carried out the series of burglaries.
Man and boy injured in collision between car and van in Kilkenny
Unions urge RTÉ to hold firm on Eurovision boycott over Israel inclusion ahead of EBU meeting
Farmer who killed his 76-year-old aunt using a teleporter has sentence reduced by 18 months
Review into Tusla's involvement with Kyran Durnin won't be published
A review identified policy and practice “weaknesses” in Tusla’s involvement with Kyran Durnin but said that there is no direct causal link between those weaknesses and the young boy’s “outcome”.
Media coverage leads to State finding psychiatrist to assess mother charged with murder of son (6)
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What's behind the taxi protests gridlocking Dublin?
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Every use of new tasers by gardaí will have to be reported to watchdog - even if they're not fired
Man (40s) arrested in connection with attempted murder in Co Donegal
The government has a new plan to speed up big infrastructure projects - here's what's in it
It is being billed as a “move away from a culture of caution” when it comes to delivering much needed infrastructure.
Garda accused of interfering in prosecutions told investigation he was following Superintendent's orders
High social media use and sexting linked to poorer mental health in teenagers, study finds
Tánaiste commends Irish ambassador after interaction with Israeli minister over Herzog Park
Glen of the Downs nature reserve to expand as State buys over 40 hectares of adjoining land
The Glen of the Downs is designated as a Special Area of Conservation for the habitat old sessile oak woods and is one of Ireland’s few remaining ancient woodlands.
Taoiseach says Putin's 'ready for war' comment is a 'direct threat' to Europe
Judge rebukes Enoch Burke's 'Alice in Wonderland language' after he refuses to purge contempt
Rosslare Europort to seek planning permission for €220m offshore renewable energy hub
Construction firm BAM to take legal action against National Children's Hospital
Have you put up a Christmas tree yet?
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
Opinion: Leaders say we need a 'conversation on migration'. The public are way ahead of them
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Poll suggests large majority in favour of ban on foxes getting hunted for sport
Gardaí ask public for help to find man who disappeared in Drogheda last December
We checked whether Christmas tree prices are up this year - and actually it's pretty good news
But with growers leaving the industry, higher prices are expected in the next two or three years.
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Putin warns Russia is 'ready' if Europe wants war as Kremlin holds 'constructive' talks with US
Trial into alleged interference with road traffic offences told former superintendent central to case
5 things we learned from the Zelenskyy visit to Dublin today
Zelenskyy’s visit comes at a key moment in the negotiations towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Two men arrested after clashes between protesters over Palestine flag at Belfast council
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Couple withdraw €120,000 compensation claim after court is shown their honeymoon photos
Gardaí caught man with cocaine after noticing another man urinating beside his car, court hears