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Former Tory councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Jury adjourns deliberations in trial of four serving gardaí and a retired Superintendent
Metrolink set to pay more than €30 million for Ranelagh homes to avoid judicial review
Only an invasion will stop Ireland's day at the White House
Daltaí i scoileanna Chorca Dhuibhne fágtha gan béilí te agus rialacha na Roinne lochtaithe
Up to 65 staff at Waterford Crystal maker 'temporarily' see their work cut to a part-time basis
Young people in Ireland suffering spinal cord damage from nitrous oxide, doctors warn
The drug can interfere with the body’s ability to process vitamin B12.
Bruna Fonseca's ex-boyfriend sentenced to life for her murder
‘A life was taken because a woman was not allowed to move on,’ says cousin of Bruna.
Grok created three million sexualised deepfakes in 11 days, including 23,000 of apparent children
Mother found guilty of the attempted murder of her eight year old daughter
'Paying a billion dollars? We won't be doing that': Harris doubles down on Board of Peace remarks
'I knew I would win': Galway man conquers solo class in World's Toughest Row across the Atlantic
Prison Service search finds drugs destined for a jail hidden inside toilet at Irish courthouse
Man due in court charged in connection with alleged building site arson in Dublin city centre
Therapist on Beckham feud: How the families we love can still hurt us
Rachel Somers
Judge ‘disappointed’ that medical report on Eleanor Donaldson has not been completed
Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61
Hot School Meals: The intentions are good, but the delivery is poor
Jen Cummins
If you were on The Traitors, would you rather play as a Faithful or a Traitor?
Spotted a new deduction from your payslip? It's probably your new pension
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.
Earráidí admhaithe ag Roinn na Gaeltachta i dtuarascáil phleanála teanga
Multiple apps encouraging Irish users to swap women's faces onto pornographic images and videos
Thousands of ads for the apps have appeared on social media sites in recent weeks.
All but one of the apps were labelled as suitable for children in Google and Apple app stores.
The issue has come under the spotlight after criticism over Grok for allowing users to alter images of women and children.
Yesterday
22nd January 2026
Deception and delusion in Davos: What's going on in Trump's head?
Bobby McDonagh
Final death toll from Spain's rail disaster is 45 after two more bodies found
There was major drama in The Traitors UK this evening, heading into the final weekend
Taser deployed four times before fatal shooting of George Nkencho, inquest hears
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.
Noah Donohoe’s mother questions police probe, storm drain access and CCTV gaps as inquest begins
'That's my little girl': Jessie Buckley's mother is 'so proud' of daughter's Oscar nomination
Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'
Investigation into Superintendent and gardaí was 'vicious', Garda penalty points trial told
Bord Bia board backs chair Larry Murrin amid backlash over Brazilian beef controversy
This off-duty Irish doctor helped save a victim of a shark attack in Sydney
Tánaiste says Cabinet proposals ready in weeks to deal with AI non-consensual sexual images