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Coronavirus
More than 250k vaccines administered in one week, as hospitalisations drop to 106
Updated 12 May 2021
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Public Transport
Public consultation launched on extension of Dart line from Heuston to Hazelhatch
12 May 2021
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the good information project
Open thread: How should Ireland engage with China's growing global influence?
12 May 2021
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Under Pressure
Housing crisis: Taoiseach under pressure in Dáil as CSO data shows price of a home rose by 4% in 12 months
Updated 12 May 2021
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New Rules
'This is our heritage': Fishermen threaten to blockade Ireland's major ports over new weighing rules
12 May 2021
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POTM
'I was thinking I was the best player in the world, and didn’t have to do the things that got me to where I was'
Updated 12 May 2021
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eir
Twenty two of these new phone boxes will be installed in Dublin city over the coming days
12 May 2021
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housing story
Are you an Irish person living abroad? We want to know your housing story
12 May 2021
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Sponsored
Check out all of the Samhain celebrations taking place across the country this month
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Kilkenny
Blending harvest celebration with centuries-old local legends, Halloween in Kilkenny means food festivals, light shows, and storytelling.
Galway City
Galway City reclaims Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah-Boo, a vibrant, city-wide celebration of food, folklore, and feasting.
Meath & Louth
Explore the origins of Halloween through a five-week celebration rooted in the ancient stories of the Boyne Valley.
Longford & Westmeath
“Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting” is a month-long celebration of ancient Celtic highways, where all routes lead to sacred and mythical locations.
Kerry
Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween is a four-week celebration inspired by the Cailleach Chiarraí – the wise and wild winter goddess of local legend.
Fingal
The Festival of Fire & Light brings Halloween to life in North County Dublin with five weeks of immersive events rooted in local culture and heritage.
Limerick
Limerick’s Home of Halloween Festival 2025 will transform streets, towns, and villages into a six-week celebration of folklore, creativity, and community
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Have you used a Covid-19 antigen test that you bought yourself?
12 May 2021
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Green Light
Highly-rated Sevilla midfielder Ryan Johansson wins long battle to represent Ireland
12 May 2021
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Glanbia
Minister O'Gorman defends An Taisce after Taoiseach weighs in on Kilkenny cheese factory
12 May 2021
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here is what’s making the headlines this morning.
Updated 12 May 2021
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Signed Up
'I'm very happy where I am' - Furlong plays down concerns over length of new contract
Updated 12 May 2021
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Mullingar
Man (70s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Westmeath
12 May 2021
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innocent
Cars parade through Ballymurphy to cheers and applause after coroner’s ruling
12 May 2021
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Dublin 8
Council boss hits out at 'disappointing' dissolution of Liberties-based Digital Hub
12 May 2021
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Beaches
Here are the four bathing areas classified as having 'poor' quality water in Ireland
12 May 2021
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Daft Report
Renters facing 'impossible situation' as new report shows drop in number of homes available
12 May 2021
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Courts
Man jailed for seven-and-a-half years over role in 'sinister' six-hour attack in Dublin home
11 May 2021
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Dublin
Man missing from his home in Dublin found safe and well
11 May 2021
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Violence
Coveney tells Israeli ambassador that the loss of life in Gaza is 'completely unacceptable'
Updated 11 May 2021
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
11 May 2021
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good information project
Ireland-China relations: Where are we now and where is it going?
11 May 2021
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legacy issues
Theresa May warns that laws stopping soldiers being pursued over NI violence 'will cover terrorists as well'
Updated 11 May 2021
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evening sitdown
Your evening longread: The rise and fall of the Jeremy Kyle show
11 May 2021
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Housing Crisis
Ministers meet to discuss cuckoo funds proposals but no definitive timeline yet on crackdown measures
11 May 2021
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Missing
Missing Dublin teen found safe and well
11 May 2021
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Overcrowding
Ireland's hospitals are more overcrowded than at any point since pandemic began, INMO warns
11 May 2021
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TV guide
The Remote: Back To Barrytown, Liam Cunningham in Ancient Rome and Irish interest at the BRITs
11 May 2021
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ana kriegel
Woman sent for trial accused of sharing photo of Boy A in Ana Kriegel murder case
11 May 2021
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latest figures
Coronavirus: Nine deaths and 379 new cases confirmed in Ireland
11 May 2021
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the pubs
Varadkar tells publicans: 'We want to make sure you never have to close again'
11 May 2021
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warning
DSPCA appeals to farmers not to sell ducklings wholesale to 'opportunistic buyers'
11 May 2021
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tgip round up
Has the working week changed forever? Or will it be business as usual after the pandemic?
11 May 2021
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holles st
Fianna Fáil senator says Donnelly needs to provide clarity on maternity restrictions as protest takes place
Updated 11 May 2021
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Adoptions
'Groundbreaking' legislation will give adopted people access to birth certs and early life information
Updated 11 May 2021
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Ballymurphy Massacre
'My father was shot in the back and murdered': Jubilant scenes as Ballymurphy families celebrate inquest verdict
Updated 11 May 2021
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Dublin
Three men arrested and over €188,000 in cash seized as gardaí raid four locations in Dublin
11 May 2021
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Omeath
Man (50s) arrested over alleged assault and false imprisonment in Co Louth
11 May 2021
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Payout
Ireland defender Richard Keogh awarded €2.67 million after Derby found to be in breach of contract
11 May 2021
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