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Yesterday
15th June 2026
Defence closes case in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial
What's so different about the new Derelict Property Tax and the old measure it's replacing?
Belfast stabbing victim’s family under 'distress' over false blindness claims
Common Travel Area and asylum system integrity discussed in Martin-Starmer phone call
Will excise cuts be extended so fuel remains cheaper? The government is still thinking about it
Man dies in fatal road crash as gardaí appeal for people to not post images of collision online
Britain will ban social media for under-16s by early next year
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We sat down with Tánaiste Simon Harris
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Have you been watching Love Island?
McEntee pushes EU trade sanctions as some nations hold out on travel bans for Israeli ministers
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over America’s Next Top Model documentary
Photos: Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday
Fighters for the evening’s top-billed bout emerged from the Oval Office, where just hours earlier Trump had sealed a long-awaited peace deal with Iran, to walk out to the cage.
Donegal travel to Dublin and Armagh face date in Kerry as All-Ireland football draw made
Norway's crown princess's son found guilty of rape and sentenced to four years in prison
Oil prices plunge as Strait of Hormuz to reopen under US-Iran deal
Sweden crush Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener, Diallo scores winner in Ivory Coast victory
Hundreds of students at Ireland's third-level institutions are homeless
The actual figure is likely to be significantly higher as some of the largest universities do not count how many of their students are homeless.
Sunday
14th June 2026
How much do you know about sad songs?
Foynes has been scene to major cartel drug smuggling, but it has just two gardaí to keep watch
The Shannon estuary is seen as a major vulnerability for drug smuggling because of its coves, inlets and makeshift piers.
Gritty Tyrone resist Mayo's second-half barrage to reach All-Ireland quarters
Money Diaries: An engineering director on €75K living in Co Wicklow
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Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Owners of derelict properties in 107 towns and cities to face new tax under Harris plans
Ger Brennan's return produces formidable Dublin win over Cavan
Mark Carney touches down in sun-soaked Mayo to meet with relatives and President Connolly
Two arrested after racially motivated attack on south Belfast home
Fine Gael to publish blueprint on Irish unity as Harris calls for 'serious' preparation
Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
Rotunda row should spark debate on what we want maternity services to be under Sláintecare
Ireland would back EU sanctions on Aughinish Alumina if Russia war link proven, minister says
Should trillionaires exist?
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts - heavy rain and possible flooding are on the way next week
Scotland off the mark with 1-0 win over Haiti while Australia stun Turkey
Gardaí extend taser rollout after devices used 15 times since December
A brief history of 'legitimate concerns' (and who decides what those are)
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel
Sitdown Sunday: Are low budget horrors having a moment?