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Judge refuses to reveal identity of former TD who gave reference on behalf of sex offender
Clean-up operation underway after significant oil spill at Dublin port
Move to allow garden cabins is being done to ‘remove red tape’, says Tánaiste
Concerns over the fact occupants of these new cabins will be regarded as licensees rather than tenants have been flagged.
McEntee notes 'shift' in EU against Israel's actions as Ireland renews push to suspend trade deal
After deaths of Scarlett Faulkner and her brother, fake fundraising pages have been set up in their name
Do you agree with the Taoiseach’s comments about renting out garden cabins?
Primark and Penneys to be split from parent company and will list on London Stock Exchange
Irish economy expected to grow even in worst case scenario with Middle East, ministers to hear
Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction
Residents and campaigners say unanswered questions remain over Sligo’s Eastern Garvoge Bridge and its impact on protected wildlife and nearby communities.
No clear evidence of updated environmental assessments under current EU protections
Locals fear ‘biggest bridge in the world’ will pose death risk to swans
Narrow residential streets could face up to 20,000 vehicles a day
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Housing Minister urged to carry out audit of licence agreements in rental market
Gardaí who investigated the Hutch/Kinahan feud in Dublin feel a sense of 'pride' for ten year probe
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Driver doing 217km/h on Antrim road was 'heading for a Chinese takeaway'
What did you find in the 1926 Census? Let us know
Further job cuts planned at PayPal's Dublin office, government told
Online threats to the children of gardaí are having a direct impact on policing, garda rep says
Quit or carry on: Should we make children finish activities they no longer like?
Niamh O'Reilly
President Connolly's Council of State meets to discuss government's draft asylum laws
The council was convened to examine the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026.
Fianna Fáil TD raises concerns about 'flatmate swaps' as a result of government's new rent laws
Judge slams M50 toll dodgers as he hands maximum fines of €25,000 to 16 serial evaders
'Practical' to allow homeowners to rent out garden cabins, Taoiseach says
Woman who tasered security official during repossession taken into custody after court hearing
'There's a bit more to it': Taoiseach denies pushing Michael Healy-Rae out of government
Decline in farming, religion and the growth of Dublin: 1926 census shows how things have changed
Man who killed pensioner with MMA-style kick remanded in custody ahead of sentencing next month
Sword-wielding assailant fires crossbow at police during four-hour stand-off in Co Down
Sentencing for jihadist who set Conor McGregor’s pub on fire and stabbed a garda adjourned
'I've never believed in dividing people': Harris disagrees with Varadkar on rural/urban Ireland
Tánaiste says the TD who gave a character reference to sex offender should come forward
'It's still surreal': The Wexford teen on his Late Late win and his date with Shania Twain
Three north-west towns to get late night bus services on upcoming bank holiday weekends
Will you go to any music festivals this year?
Troy Parrott scored and got his hands on some silverware by winning the Dutch Cup final with AZ
Motorcyclist (20s) seriously injured after two-vehicle collision in Sligo
Calls for greater transparency on electricity costs as minister warns of possible 9% price hike
'I wouldn’t have taken the job if I didn’t believe we had the potential to get to the World Cup'
Dry and sunny week (for the most part) kicks off today