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In Pictures: Here's how people in Israel and Palestine celebrated news of the ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal that could end the war.
'I will not put my mother in UHL': Emotional Alan Kelly calls for new hospital for Mid-West
Four councillors lodge challenge to Housing Minister's plans to make apartments smaller
NI justice minister says 'line was crossed' when 'mob' showed up at her home last night
Saoirse Ronan reportedly set to play Linda McCartney opposite Paul Mescal in Beatles biopics
Bar Council says ‘cab-rank rule’ is 'fundamental' as Connolly faces questions over barrister work
Audit finds value for money issues and excessive number of credit cards at Inland Fisheries Ireland
Should plant-based foods be able to use words like ‘burger’ and ‘steak’?
Raw sewage is being discharged into water near 15 towns across Ireland every day
Connolly and Humphreys will do a head-to-head Áras debate for the first time this evening
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How did a Budget with billions in spending leave people unhappy?
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Lynn Ruane: Pepper spray may be coming to Irish prisons - but you can't reduce violence through violence
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Union want Ireland to follow Scotland's lead in legislating for abuse of bar and retail staff
Average houses prices are now eight times average earnings, according to MyHome.ie
Micheál Martin's leadership intact as he apologises to FF during marathon five-hour meeting
The party has agreed to conduct a review of how it handled its presidential election process.
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Planning permission refused for proposed six-storey hotel on Baggot Street
Civil servants' review of Budget 2026 shows poverty will rise next year
Fourteen households served with eviction notices from Killarney homes owned by investment fund
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Over €8m worth of drugs seized during operation aimed at dismantling criminal organisation
In the course of the operation, search warrants were executed at 16 properties across five counties.
'I ain't dead yet!': Dolly Parton reassures fans after sister asked for prayers for the singer
Garda superintendent spared conviction for 'limited' public order offence
Money Diaries: How did Budget 2026 impact you? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
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Connolly campaign removes clip of Michael D Higgins from social media video
Conamara café owner says VAT cut will barely offset other cost increases he's facing
Ní rachaidh an gearradh VAT i ngleic le hardú costais eile atá ag caifé beag i gConamara
Man jailed for over five years for role in assaulting sergeant during 2023 Dublin riots
Paddy Power paying out on Connolly winning the presidency in latest stunt
Veggie 'burgers' could be on the way out as EU lawmakers back labelling ban on plant-based food
Justice Minister says Connolly broke rules by signing Ní Shionnáin in daily at Leinster House
No repeat of last year's bumper child benefit payments this Christmas - here's what was announced
As Micheál faces party showdown, Jim O'Callaghan says he wants to be leader... but not just yet
Tonight Fianna Fáil will meet for the first time after Jim Gavin’s withdrawal from the election, and some are expecting blood on the walls.
Ambulance service 'looking at' sending doctors to the scene of accidents
Taoiseach tells Pearse Doherty to stop being 'Mr Angry all the time' during exchange on Budget
Garda investigation underway after skeletal remains discovered during works in Dublin
Bertie Ahern presidential bid would have been ‘bruising’ for him, says Martin
Féach ar an mBuiséad, léiríonn sin chomh dairíre is atá mé faoin nGaeltacht: Dara Calleary
Jim Gavin's lawyers reach out to former tenant as ex-candidate commits to repaying €3,300