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October 2025
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Drug smuggler claims that pilot was unaware of €8m cocaine load flown from France to Longford
Shkendija v Shelbourne, Uefa Conference League
How Citywest scenes are drawing the attention of far-right media and influencers
Shamrock Rovers lose out 2-0 to Celje in Uefa Conference League
There's a plan to collate all current electoral registers - but it won't be done until 2029
Manslaughter probe launched after man dies days after suffering head injury outside bar in Lurgan
'My finger is worn down from looking at news': How the older generation feel about the election
Gardaí to remain in Citywest for four to five days due to anti-immigration riots
Former garda who incited strangers to rape his colleague admits to disclosing policing data
Watch: 500-strong Rock Choir makes history with 'Dreams' performance at Giants Causeway
The performance took place at the UNESCO heritage site in September.
Harris says 'we'll defy the skeptics' despite poll putting Connolly in clear lead
Skeletal remains potentially linked to the 1798 Rebellion discovered in Naas
'We're not finished yet': Family of man killed on Bloody Sunday vow to continue fight for Justice
Man appealing assault conviction claims jury 'dined with the State' over subsidised lunches
16 people appear in court following second night of rioting in Citywest
People from across the country appeared in court for a variety of charges in relation to the unrest last night.
Man found guilty of murder of victim whose skeletal remains were found in jute bag
Spoil the Vote campaign could ‘considerably slow down’ presidential election count on Saturday
'Tabhachtach go mbeadh Gaeilge ag an Uachtarán, ó thaobh dlí de is mar gur é an Céad Saoránach'
Unsure what to do on polling day? Here's how to avoid spoiling your vote
Analysis: Rioters last night overwhelmingly young men and little sign of pre-planning
Four gardaí were injured in last night’s rioting in West Dublin – here’s what it was like on the ground.
There was little sign of much organisation among the rioters in Saggart last night.
By contrast there was significant premeditation on Tuesday when lasers were pointed at the Garda helicopter overhead.
AIB, EBS and Haven reduce interest rates on non-green fixed mortgages
AIB staff to begin voting on return-to-office measures today
'I'd have walked the f**king thing': Bob Geldof says he could have won the Áras election
Former British soldier found not guilty of two Bloody Sunday murders in 1972
The judge said “whatever suspicions” the court may have about the role of Soldier F, the evidence presented fell short of what was required for a conviction.
'It's important the President has Irish from a legal standpoint and as they are First Citizen'
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How did one glitch break half the internet?
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Video and photos show how violence escalated as gardaí came under attack for second night
24 people were arrested near Citywest after fireworks, bottles and masonry were thrown at officers.
Zelenskyy welcomes 'strong' US and EU sanctions targeting Russian energy
Opinion: The relationship between farming and pharma is closer than you might like
Pippa Hackett
There were only 24 HAP properties available to rent in Ireland last month - 21 were in Dublin
Political ad ban by social media companies leaves elections ‘susceptible to bad actors’
The Journal Investigates found huge money was spent on social media ads by candidates and parties during the last general election.
Big tech companies have banned political ads in response to new EU rules
Change in political ad rules will impact political campaigning online
Labour candidates dominate the list of highest elected spenders at last election
Over 20 arrests and two gardaí injured in second night of riots at Citywest
Tonight’s confrontation follows a much larger riot at the same site last night.
Yellow rain warning in place across three counties as Met Éireann warns of possible flooding
Connolly extends commanding lead over Humphreys in latest presidential poll
According to polling published this evening by the Business Post/Red C, Connolly has increased her commanding lead over Humphreys.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Reporters, rugby stars and an ex-Taoiseach among nominees as Irish Book Awards shortlist unveiled
Bon Jovi to play Croke Park next summer after singer's recovery from vocal cord surgery