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Irish military chief says Lebanon troop safety 'under constant review'
Wicklow GAA facing backlash after April Fools post that 'made a mockery of women in sport'
MetroLink boss Seán Sweeney steps down in fresh blow to long-awaited rail project
The New Zealander, who was appointed to the role in June 2024, said being separated from his family had become “unsustainable”.
2FM announces schedule shakeup with departure of Tracy Clifford and extended morning show
Wind warning issued for entire country for Saturday as Storm Dave sweeps in
Gardaí are investigating after two men were shot in the early hours in Limerick city
Dublin's Wax Museum hopes to shake off Sinéad O'Connor fiasco with €40k Taylor Swift figure
The waxwork is the first to be unveiled since a figure of Sinéad O’Connor was removed from display in 2024 after family complaints.
Investigation launched after inmate dies in Midlands Prison
Chelsea boss furious over Katie McCabe incident as Arsenal reach Champions League semis
Taoiseach says it’s unclear if Trump’s ‘bomb them to the Stone Age’ threat targets civilians
'Every garda on duty' will help police Irish roads over Easter Bank Holiday weekend
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A new scam doing the rounds sees house hunters targeted with fake rental viewings
Four arrests made after gardaí seize €7 million worth of cannabis from Kildare property
Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at Ryder Cup in Adare Manor
Playdates, parties and autism: The invitations some children never receive
Lucinda Murrihy
'We can't get anywhere else': Sligo retirees facing eviction may stay beyond termination date
Residents in the coastal town of Enniscrone are ‘stressed to the limit’ after receiving eviction notices last year.
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Mama's hangover: When mummy wine culture just isn’t cute anymore
Niamh O'Reilly
'The problem with Micheál Martin is his dithering,' Michael O'Leary says in VMT interview
Irish humanitarian aid helping pregnant women in Ukraine as war brings rise in premature births
The Journal is in Kyiv reporting on the war in Ukraine.
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Woman in her 70s seriously injured after being struck by bus in Cork
War's impact on inflation and jobs are the big fears for Paschal Donohoe at the World Bank
Male cyclist (20s) dies following collision with a truck in Dublin city centre
The collision happened at the corner of Abbey Street and O’Connell Street on the north side of the city shortly before 1pm this afternoon.
Ireland among 15 European nations to say it is 'appalled by escalation of violence in Lebanon'
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
Drone delivery company Manna to create 400 new jobs in Ireland and the US
'It's like cooking chocolate': Why Big Chocolate is changing the taste of our favourite bars
People are saying the taste of well known chocolate brands in Ireland has changed.
Garden pods for rent ‘will be popular’ says minister, as government warn of strict rules
Met Éireann forecasts stormy weather over Easter and says it will likely issue warnings
Temperatures could drop as low as -1 degrees some regions tonight, with stormy weather possible on Saturday.
A new €135k grant has been announced to turn vacant spaces above shops into homes
Married couple living in a car take council to court after being offered separate accommodation
Minister for Justice agrees to meet Creeslough families in Dublin
Man assaulted Ryanair cabin crew while drunk and caused delay in take off from Dublin, court hears
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Wolves in Phoenix Park and public transport goes contactless: Today's best jokes (so far)
Minister ‘taken aback’ by Garda driving ban after scrambler pursuit, vows government will act