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Yesterday
22nd January 2026
Dublin
Five children arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault of girl in Dublin
22 Jan
40.1k
PodcastThe Explainer
How is an Irish general driving EU defence strategy?
Courts
Serving Garda charged with rape, child cruelty and serious assault in Co Donegal
22 Jan
19.6k
oscar nominees
Jessie Buckley nominated for an Oscar for her leading role in Hamnet
Buckley’s co-star Paul Mescal missed out on a Supporting Actor nomination.
22 Jan
24.1k
26
Child poverty
Child who waited years for dental care now has to have jaw 'broken twice', committee told
22 Jan
10.7k
27
Áras an Uachataráin
President Connolly cancels engagements scheduled for today after husband took ill at event
22 Jan
36.9k
20
hot school meals
Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)
22 Jan
28.9k
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RELATED
'Wrecked by dietitians' and 'sweaty' packaging: Your views on Hot School Meals
17 Jan
The Daily Poll
Does a film’s runtime influence your decision to watch it?
22 Jan
10.9k
47
Waterford City
Man hospitalised after collision with garda patrol vehicle in Waterford
22 Jan
8.0k
problem drug use
No laughing matter: What is nitrous oxide and why are doctors alarmed by its use?
Dr Catherine Conlon
Updated 22 Jan
8.8k
17
peter claffey
Who is the Irish former rugby player starring in the new Game of Thrones spin-off?
The Guardian remarked that Peter Claffey, a former rugby player clocking in at 6 ft 5 in, is ‘suitably tall’ for the role.
22 Jan
15.9k
11
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump backs down on tariffs, the EU’s top general on European defence and Irish hopes high ahead of Oscar nominations.
Updated 22 Jan
2.6k
All Clear
Suspicious package delivered to Donald Trump's Doonbeg golf resort deemed safe, gardaí say
22 Jan
4.8k
25
Champions League
Liverpool's 3-0 win over Marseille puts them fourth in Champions League table
The 42
22 Jan
3.6k
12
irish hopes
Oscar nominations are going to be announced later. Here's what to expect
22 Jan
8.1k
3
EU Council
Taoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats
22 Jan
9.2k
48
The Morning Lead
Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace
The former head of the Irish Defence Forces insists “we have to be at a position whereby we show enough deterrence to ensure that we sustain the conditions for peace”.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Brussels
22 Jan
13.7k
Courts
Garda who assaulted his wife could not be named for three years due to reporting restriction
Trevor Bolger, who pleaded guilty to assaulting Margaret Loftus in October 2012, was handed a three-month suspended sentence last week.
22 Jan
24.2k
Wednesday
21st January 2026
billionaires got beef
Elon v Ryanair: 'Michael O'Leary might be a dose, but he's our dose'
Peter Flanagan
Updated 21 Jan
8.7k
28
It Ends with us
Texts between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively unsealed as part of lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
21 Jan
18.4k
12
Cork
Man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend was 'self absorbed coward', murder trial hears
21 Jan
7.9k
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
21 Jan
5.9k
Limerick
Jury urged to ignore sympathy in Garda ticket-fixing trial
21 Jan
13.8k
high chair
Drugs haul worth €1.5m hidden in boxes labelled 'car seats' seized at Dublin Airport
21 Jan
8.6k
Inquest
Garda who fired the shots that killed George Nkencho gives evidence at inquest
21 Jan
15.6k
trade deal
Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU-Mercosur trade deal
Updated 21 Jan
20.9k
30
not-for-profit childcare
'Up to' eight sites across the country to be chosen to become first State-led childcare facilities
21 Jan
30.7k
32
county clare
Garda and army teams probe suspicious package found at Trump Doonbeg after visit by Eric Trump
Updated 21 Jan
14.2k
Finally
Contactless payments to be introduced on public transport in 2028
21 Jan
14.9k
53
beefy
Bord Bia to discuss calls for chair to resign over his firm importing Brazilian beef to Ireland
21 Jan
12.1k
3
Limerick
Man jailed for five years for dangerous driving causing death of niece after taking cocaine
21 Jan
19.5k
good news
Galway man looks set to take first place in 4,800km Atlantic race
21 Jan
10.7k
10
tariff threats
'Trump doesn't have all cards': Tánaiste says Europe will respond quickly to any tariffs imposed
21 Jan
5.4k
30
Westmeath
Mullingar chef jailed for ‘encouraging’ US teens to ‘self-produce’ child abuse images and videos
21 Jan
14.0k
Courts
Man who went on six-week crime spree jailed for five years
21 Jan
11.3k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
21 Jan
1.6k
Rugby
Farrell names Ireland's squad for upcoming Six Nations
The 42
21 Jan
7.5k
13
Amazon Prime
Irish customers among those getting cheques as part of Amazon settlement with US regulators
21 Jan
69.2k
16
broken promises
Ireland has just three adult eating disorder beds and referrals for help are on the rise
21 Jan
3.1k
13
Ryan's Pub
Dublin Airport opens ‘traditional Irish pub’ in Terminal 2
21 Jan
18.6k
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