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Tuesday
30th December 2025
save the west
‘I wish people who left Mayo would cop on’ – Kids’ 1994 letters to Taoiseach about rural decline
30 Dec 2025
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new year's resolutions
How much you could save by cutting back on smoking, alcohol, and eating out in 2026
30 Dec 2025
18.7k
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Serious attack
Woman airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Carlow town
30 Dec 2025
26.2k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
30 Dec 2025
2.5k
Murder Investigation
Gardaí seek information about black Kia Rio used in fatal Edenderry arson attack
The car was used by the perpetrators of the arson attack that killed four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt.
30 Dec 2025
9.2k
Vaccination
Flu season may have peaked but HSE warns people to remain vigilant over New Year period
30 Dec 2025
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getting the points
Motorist caught at 207 km/h in 100 km/h zone near Limerick by gardaí on roads blitz duty
30 Dec 2025
18.9k
Cork
Fota Wildlife Park calls on the public to name a new baby colobus monkey
The arrival of the young colobus, whose gender is not yet known, has been met with great excitement.
30 Dec 2025
11.0k
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MBE
Gold medal Olympian Rhys McClenaghan awarded MBE in Britain's New Year honours list
30 Dec 2025
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RIP
Garda Michael Egan, who was shot during 1975 IRA kidnapping incident, has died
Egan was shot as he worked to free Dutch businessman Tiede Herrema, taken hostage by the IRA in a bid to free Rose Dugdale.
30 Dec 2025
29.0k
10
The Daily Poll
Poll: Are you back to work yet?
30 Dec 2025
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63
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The EU Presidency, the impact of U2′s The Joshua Tree, and updates on Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects.
Updated 30 Dec 2025
5.3k
State Papers
British army double agent Stakeknife was 'a danger to himself' in 2003
30 Dec 2025
19.3k
into the arms of america
How 1987's The Joshua Tree had Irish diplomats scrambling for U2 tickets across the US
30 Dec 2025
9.7k
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The Morning Lead
EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister
Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that preparations are well advanced.
30 Dec 2025
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Monday
29th December 2025
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about films released in 2025?
29 Dec 2025
16.9k
9
Ar shlí na fírinne
In memoriam: Remembering the well-known Irish people we lost in 2025
29 Dec 2025
27.1k
19
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
29 Dec 2025
6.9k
Interview
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins: ‘Some people in Leinster House won’t even look at us’
The Independent Ireland leader gave his view on drink driving laws and spoke about how he is in favour of more people holding guns for self-defence.
He also spoke about how he knew that Catherine Connolly was going to win the presidential election from the moment she announced her candidacy, despite his party backing Maria Steen.
Jane Matthews
29 Dec 2025
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what to read
16 Irish books to watch out for in 2026
29 Dec 2025
12.5k
co down
Police confirm man found dead in search for suspect of Bangor stabbing was the attacker
29 Dec 2025
9.7k
Organ Donation
Still waiting for a kidney transplant, Adrian Cummins urges people not to opt out of 'giving the gift of life'
Fewer people donated organs this year than last, despite new legislation making it an opt-out system.
29 Dec 2025
14.9k
23
The Daily Poll
Will you watch the Stranger Things finale?
29 Dec 2025
17.2k
26
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
29 Dec 2025
3.3k
slow coaches
Dublin Buses averaged just 13.5km/h during morning rush hour in October
29 Dec 2025
12.4k
79
Ukraine talks
Russia says Ukraine launched drone attack on Putin's residence, Zelenskyy calls claim a 'lie'
The reported attack comes as US President Donald Trump said a resolution to the conflict was “closer than ever”.
29 Dec 2025
28.0k
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by a nose
Lossiemouth holds on to deliver December Hurdle honours for Mullins at Leopardstown
The 42
29 Dec 2025
3.5k
Exotic Pets
Two highly venomous snakes rescued after being discovered by landlord when tenant left
29 Dec 2025
46.9k
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women locked up
Dóchas prison committee wrote to justice minister over 'Women Locked Up' television documentary
29 Dec 2025
11.5k
red white and blew it off
'Rising star' Gavin Newsom calls himself 'Irish' but cancelled on the taoiseach back in 2005
29 Dec 2025
29.0k
50
State Papers
Haughey 'very disturbed' as British Marine pointed gun at Dublin sailor in Carlingford Lough
29 Dec 2025
21.9k
Lough Erne
Paraglider rescued after crashing into roof of Co Fermanagh hotel
29 Dec 2025
15.2k
24
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ukraine deal ‘close’, Bondi victims’ families call for inquiry, and Netanyahu and Trump to meet
Updated 29 Dec 2025
5.6k
Weather Forecast
Cloudy weather to kick off 2026 followed by a drop in temperatures
29 Dec 2025
14.6k
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PodcastThe Explainer
Can you get a cash refund for a gift you don't want?
Amharclann náisiúnta na Gaeilge
'Is le gach duine An Taibhdhearc': borradh ar amharclannaíocht na Gaeilge i mbliana
29 Dec 2025
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Surge in popularity
'An Taibhdhearc belongs to everyone': Irish language theatre aims to reach more people in 2026
29 Dec 2025
5.0k
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easkey
Two men killed in Sligo house fire named locally as brothers Pa and Seamus Cuffe
29 Dec 2025
18.9k
Security
Opinion: Unauthorised drones near Dublin should be a warning. Ireland must strengthen its defences now
Regina Doherty
29 Dec 2025
9.0k
85
The Morning Lead
More than 100 XL Bully dogs euthanised by local authorities in first year of ban
Animal welfare organisations have argued that breed bans don’t address the core of the problem.
Conor O'Carroll
29 Dec 2025
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