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Bird flu confirmed in dead swan found in Co Cork
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What is it actually like inside the White House on St Patrick's Day?
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Surrealing in the Years: Solution to the housing crisis was in the French Riviera all along
Carl Kinsella
Man (80s) dies from injuries sustained after being struck by bus in Co Wicklow
Woman found dead in Cork residence named locally
‘A flag of welcome’: The group trying to keep alive the ‘original purpose’ of the Irish flag
How likely is an Irish win, who's hosting and where can I watch? Your essential Oscars guide
Jessie Buckley looks set to make history as the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
The rise of the Irish sauna: Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual
Stephen O'Rourke
Martin jets to US on new government plane as annual St Patrick's exodus under way
The ‘Rocky Steps’, Trump and the White House – they’re all on the Taoiseach’s agenda in the coming days.
How could the Middle East crisis affect supermarket prices?
CIÉ Tours paid back $4m in Covid loans to US government after whistleblower complaint
It turned out the company was ineligible for the loans, partly as it’s owned by the Irish government.
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13th March 2026
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after woman (30s) found dead at house in Cork
Gardaí and emergency services responded after the women’s body was found ‘in unexplained circumstances’.
Government publishes Bill to allow Irish court testimony be used in UK Omagh bombing inquiry
Records of Boy A’s custody 'crucial' to appeal against life sentence for Ana Kriegel murder
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Backing of 'Philomena’s Law' hailed as 'step forward' for mother and baby home survivors in UK
Champion horse Envoi Allen dies after final ever race before retirement at Cheltenham Festival
The Late Late has competition tonight as Claudia Winkleman’s new chat show airs on BBC
British politicians are upset that a badger may be replacing Churchill on the £5 note
Alan Shatter sues Paul Murphy TD over social media post about Jeffrey Epstein
Up to 20 families in one Limerick apartment block are given eviction notices
Woman (50s) in critical condition after collision involving three cars, van and truck in Mayo
Phibsborough residents got their paintbrushes to spell out a message about these derelict homes
Residents on a busy Phibsborough street have painted a mural highlighting two long-derelict homes after plans to redevelop them as social housing were scrapped due to rising costs.
Today FM listeners vote ‘Zombie’ as greatest ever Irish song, with ‘Killeagh’ making the top 10
Taoiseach and Starmer enjoy a stroll in Fota House and back plans for 'Philomena’s Law'
The two leaders have attended several events in Cork for the second annual summit today and yesterday, including a business roundtable.
Senator tells GAA to 'get stuck in' and deliver 2027 timeline for integration
Warning issued over scam messages offering ‘free housing’ under Government scheme
Doctor who raped a nurse in Limerick jailed for eight years
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Company owned by Coolmore fined €100,000 for destroying over 1km of hedgerows
Pentagon says Iran's new supreme leader 'wounded' amid ongoing speculation over his health
Rick O'Shea to be the new presenter of RTÉ’s Arena
Doctors accidentally operate on patient's wrong testicle during surgery at Irish hospital
Teen social media ban: Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean killing privacy
Andrea Horan
Gardaí to send file to DPP on 2005 murder after releasing man without charge
K-pop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel – have you seen the first movie?
Paudie hits back at critics: 'It's not called a dance competition it's an entertainment show'
The Traitors star has brushed off the backlash over making it to the Dancing with the Stars finale.
AI firm Anthropic (the company behind Claude) to create 200 new jobs in Dublin