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Monday
12th October 2026
the vatican
Pope Leo wished 'swift recovery' after announcing he needs operation to remove lump on his lung
ColumnRAISING THEM RIGHT
Vogue Williams is right, can we please stop telling new parents to enjoy every single minute?
Must ReadMental Health
Two maternity hospitals not providing mental health services to pregnant women and new mothers
More than half of the regional maternity hospitals providing mental health services are not operating at full capacity.
Sunday
11th October 2026
Opinionanimal welfare ireland
Why is the government keeping the greyhound industry on life support with taxpayers' money?
From The 42Leaders
Man City beat 10-man Liverpool in first game after guilty verdict
A second-half red card for Ryan Gravenberch changed the game.
Pay dispute
Minister admits public sector strike 'probably' going ahead on Wednesday as union talks yet to begin
Garvaghy Road
DUP leader accuses Northern Ireland Secretary of 'disgraceful appeasement' over parade ban
Seriesthe big reno clinic
Is your attic costing you heat? Here’s how to insulate it properly
Shay Lally lays out the various costs involved in attic conversion and insulation, and why it’s important to do it properly.
SeriesCalling 353
Was WB Yeats a vampire? The proof is in the poetry
His name has struck terror into the heart of many a student but it’s worth sinking your teeth in a little deeper.
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The alleged smear campaigns trying to destroy reputations in Hollywood
SeriesInternet Diaries
Tommy O'Robinson came to Ireland to eat crisps, see a 1916 relative and spread anti-Muslim hate
Opinionpsoriatic arthritis
Arthritis doesn’t just affect your joints. It can take over your whole life
children of war
Child marriage in Gaza: 'Before the war, we wanted our daughters to study, now everything has changed'
As hunger deepens and schools remain closed in Gaza, families facing displacement and poverty are increasingly turning to child marriage.
AnalysisTaxation
Why is inheritance tax such an emotive topic in Ireland?
It’s estimated that less than 3% of Irish households will ever pay inheritance tax. So why do so many people care?
SeriesWinners and Losers
'Bad news for Wicklow': The winners and losers of the political week
The budget winners and losers and one ominous TikTok post get recognition this week.
Must Readmindgeek
Pornhub abuse: The emails and allegations behind a woman's legal battle in Ireland's High Court
Last week
4th October 2026 - 10th October 2026
From The 42URC
Leinster have a happy return to Laya Arena as Prendergast shines
The Ireland out-half was at the heart of a bonus-point win over Cardiff.
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