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Taoiseach heading to Cambridge University today to mark new Irish history post
Minister wants State to purchase land amounting to size of Killarney National Park every year
In an interview with The Journal, the Minister of State for Nature talks about how he plans to significantly grow Ireland’s nature reserves and pay farmers to be more sustainable.
Yesterday
19th February 2026
Anti-immigration activist Philip Dwyer avoids jail over altercation during election campaign
Bono warns against Irish 'high horse' as U2 release song for murdered Palestinian activist
E-scooter injuries at Tallaght Hospital nearly doubled in a single year
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Mortgage advisor: Hoping to buy a home in Ireland? Stop trying to second-guess the market
Conor McGowan
Man 'bullied' Ryanair staff and assaulted officer at steps of plane, court hears
Man who forced woman to take abortion pills jailed for nine years
Gardaí seek help identifying man left in critical condition after late-night Temple Bar attack
The male, whose age is unknown, is being treated at Beaumont Hospital.
Apple is opening its first permanent office in Dublin this year, and there's space for 300 staff
Eolas faoi thatú Ghaeilge ar fhear gortaithe in ionsaí i mBarra an Teampaill eisithe ag Gardaí
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Will a social media ban for under-16s actually work?
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Ukraine accommodation payment to hosts to continue until 2027
Two ‘decent incomes’ no longer enough to afford a home, Dáil told
Debunked: There is no new EU policy to allow ‘1%’ of India to move to Ireland
Mary Lou agus An Taoiseach in adharca a chéile faoina chaint ar aontacht ar TG4
'Not good enough': HSE apologises 'unequivocally' for level of care at North Kerry Camhs unit
Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy
Seven arrests made during garda operation targeting drug-related intimidation attacks
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The SNA own goal everyone saw coming
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Tánaiste says it's 'misleading' to buyers for property listing photos to be spruced up by AI
Mary Lou gets stuck into An Taoiseach over his Irish unity remarks on TG4 programme
Transport Minister says 'no intention' to introduce private taxi ride-hailing apps
Witness appeal launched after man attacked near Dublin's Grand Canal
Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and could he end up in prison?
No resolution to noise dispute at centre of Dublin nightlife row as case adjourned until March
Crowley and Van der Flier to start as Ireland team named for England clash at Twickenham
Andy Farrell has made five changes to his team as Ciarán Frawley returns on the Ireland bench.
Minister hits out at Mary Lou McDonald's objection to student accommodation in Cabra
There's a new campaign to save Ireland's 'gorgeous' hedgehogs after a steep decline in numbers
Are you a fan of U2's music?
Dublin’s soul for sale: The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
Depop to retain name and branding after $1.2 billion acquisition by eBay
Kickout piggery | Why veterans keep going | Two-point cheatcodes
Over 60% of contactless payments now made by smartphones
Just two companies could be paying 40% of Irish corporation tax between them, watchdog warns
Wednesday
18th February 2026
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
Initial reviews of ‘Days of Ash’ are pretty positive – here’s how news of the release was covered both here and abroad.
FF minister says 'regrettable' some councillors from his party trying to 'disrupt' Limerick mayor