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The Morning Lead
We checked whether Christmas tree prices are up this year - and actually it's pretty good news
But with growers leaving the industry, higher prices are expected in the next two or three years.
4 hrs ago
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Yesterday
2nd December 2025
Ukraine
Putin warns Russia is 'ready' if Europe wants war as Kremlin holds 'constructive' talks with US
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Courts
Trial into alleged interference with road traffic offences told former superintendent central to case
7 hrs ago
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zelenskyy in ireland
5 things we learned from the Zelenskyy visit to Dublin today
Zelensky’s visit comes at a key moment in the negotiations towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Christina Finn and Jane Matthews
7 hrs ago
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Belfast City Hall
Two men arrested after clashes between protesters over Palestine flag at Belfast council
7 hrs ago
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
8 hrs ago
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Circuit Civil Court
Couple withdraw €120,000 compensation claim after court is shown their honeymoon photos
9 hrs ago
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Courts
Gardaí caught man with cocaine after noticing another man urinating beside his car, court hears
9 hrs ago
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coimisiún na meán
Regulator launches investigation into TikTok and LinkedIn over illegal content reporting concerns
10 hrs ago
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As it happened
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'
Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.
Updated 10 hrs ago
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Rathkeale
Gardaí launch major search and arrest operation against alleged organised crime group in Limerick
10 hrs ago
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Good Friday Agreement
Ireland’s journey to peace held up as example for hope as Zelenskyy rounds out visit
Jane Matthews
10 hrs ago
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new year new traitors
BBC confirm release date for new season of The Traitors UK - and it's coming soon
10 hrs ago
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Courts
Former teacher at south Dublin school 'one cog in a machine of systematic abuse', court hears
10 hrs ago
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In full
Watch: Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s full speech to the Oireachtas
11 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
11 hrs ago
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Bínse Fiosruithe Moriarty
Athchuairt á thabhairt anocht ag clár Ghaeilge RTÉ ar scannal na n-íocaíochtaí do pholaiteoirí
12 hrs ago
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zelenskyy visit
Zelenskyy gives gratitude to 'every Irish home that has sheltered our people here'
12 hrs ago
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Funeral
Funeral of Scottish student killed in Louth crash hears her partner had been planning to propose
13 hrs ago
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midnight express
DART, Maynooth, Dundalk and Kildare late-night trains start this weekend for Christmas period
14 hrs ago
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brollies out
Last month was the fifth wettest November on record in Ireland
15 hrs ago
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Explainer
UK tightens loophole allowing Irish savers to get a pension on the cheap - here's what we know
16 hrs ago
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Arson
Gardaí launch investigation after overnight arson attempt on Donegal home
16 hrs ago
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For a rainy day
Most Irish adults have a savings account, but less than half have any investments to grow wealth
17 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
How do you feel about Elf on the Shelf?
18 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Zelenskyy state visit begins, old landfills putting waterways at risk and 128 gardaí getting tasers
Updated 19 hrs ago
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New Republican Movement
PSNI probe video of masked men in front of Irish flag saying politicians are 'legitimate targets'
19 hrs ago
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Protest
Taxi drivers to stage another protest across Dublin tomorrow against Uber's fixed rate charges
20 hrs ago
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pilot project
Over 100 frontline gardaí to be armed with taser guns
21 hrs ago
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ireland visit
Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelenskyy begins first official visit to Ireland
21 hrs ago
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Irish Unity
Opinion: Politicians shouldn't shy away from a peace plan to prepare for a unity referendum
Emma DeSouza
21 hrs ago
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Child Safety
Panel that conducts reviews into child deaths is to be placed on a statutory footing
22 hrs ago
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Cabinet
Cabinet to move forward with plans to deregulate and 'fast track' key infrastructure projects
22 hrs ago
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InvestigatesHistoric Landfills
Hundreds of old landfills left in limbo despite risk of leaking toxic waste into waterways
The Journal Investigates reveals the failures by local authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency to keep historic landfills safe.
Waste from landfills polluting nearby waterways
Some landfills waiting over 10 years for certification from EPA
Almost 300 historic landfills identified in Ireland
Conor O'Carroll
2 Dec
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Monday
1st December 2025
ukraine-ireland
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland for first official visit
Zelenskyy will meet with President Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin while here.
Updated 1 Dec
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kylemore
New 5,300 homes approved for Dublin - but councillors warn lack of transport will clog roads
1 Dec
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bin bag ban
Refuse sacks banned from 90 of Dublin's streets from today
1 Dec
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brittas
'They started punching us': Asylum seekers followed before alleged attack in Co Dublin village
Updated 1 Dec
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
1 Dec
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Avian Influenza
Fifth bird flu outbreak in under a month confirmed in Co Cavan turkey flock
1 Dec
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