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Last week

19th April 2026 - 25th April 2026

The Daily Poll

Have you gone for an outdoor swim yet this year?

24 Apr

8.5k

Cyprus

EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'

Martin made the statements while in Cyprus for an informal meeting of the European Council.

Sophie Finn

reports from Cyprus

24 Apr

5.6k

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended, left-leaning parties get together and Sinn Féin hold their Ard Fheis.

Updated 24 Apr

2.5k

forecast

The weather is looking good for the weekend, and temperatures could hit 21 degrees

24 Apr

7.2k

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Environmental targets

Ireland is on track to reach 2030 EU air pollution reduction targets

24 Apr

5.0k

transitioning conference

Fail to prepare: Recent fuel protests have exposed Ireland’s lack of future climate planning

Karol Balfe

24 Apr

7.5k

40 years since Chornobyl

'Chornobyl is forever' says Adi Roche on 40th anniversary of disaster

24 Apr

9.3k

the race is on

Candidates call for left transfer pact as Dublin Central competition gets off to friendly start

Left leaning candidates in the constituency chose to play nicely as they took part in the first panel event of the electoral race.

Jane Matthews

24 Apr

12.2k

care system

Children's Ombudsman says State's 'poor forward planning' is putting children in care at risk

23 Apr

3.3k

your stories

Working from home vs commuting: As fuel prices rise, we want to hear your stories

Updated 23 Apr

19.4k

Inquest

Man who stole Noah Donohoe’s rucksack says he ‘never had’ schoolboy’s coat

23 Apr

11.9k

ireland in a troubled world

Larry Donnelly back from Boston: The recent fuel protests have struck a chord in Irish America

Larry Donnelly

23 Apr

9.2k

Sponsored

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The headlines

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

23 Apr

3.0k

Dublin City Council

Green light for €100m rejuvenation of 'iconic landmark' St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

23 Apr

13.7k

by-elections 2026

The sun is out and the posters are up, so who is running in Galway West and Dublin Central?

Here are the confirmed runners and riders in the upcoming by-elections.

23 Apr

9.8k

democratic rights

Delayed naturalisation certs for new Irish citizens stopped them voting in last election

23 Apr

5.1k

Wilson's Hospital School

Enoch Burke fails in last-ditch legal attempt to halt disciplinary hearing into his sacking

23 Apr

14.7k

Poll

Should stamp-duty relief for first-time buyers be re-introduced?

23 Apr

8.5k

new books

Caroline Foran's new book: I wish I'd known sooner that self-compassion changes everything

Caroline Foran

23 Apr

3.5k

FactCheck

FactFind: Was Leo Varadkar right about urban areas ‘paying the bills’ in Ireland?

Varadkar’s comments on rural Ireland caused a stir – but was he right?

Shane Raymond

23 Apr

20.0k

Cyprus

'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says

The Taoiseach said the packages will lead to a “significant reduction” in the cost of green diesel.

Sophie Finn

reports from Cyprus

23 Apr

29.1k

Glen of Imaal

Irish troops prepare for final Lebanon deployment as peacekeeper death toll rises in the region

It is anticipated the 128 Infantry Battalion will travel to Lebanon with 318 soldiers in May.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Wicklow

23 Apr

8.4k

Ber with us

The BER system will look different from next month, including a new top category

Updated 23 Apr

41.4k

Courts

Man (62) missed daughter's wedding after making 'bomb in luggage' joke at Dublin Airport

23 Apr

25.2k

National Security

Undersea cables at risk from cyber attacks as global tensions rise, McEntee warns

23 Apr

5.1k

Children's Court

Teenager accused of series of arson attacks on Dublin homes held in custody

23 Apr

8.2k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

23 Apr

1.7k

bike sheds for all

No planning needed for front garden bike and bin sheds under new plans

23 Apr

28.9k

ballroom bombshell

'I manifested this': Maura Higgins lands a spot on Dancing With The Stars US

23 Apr

18.5k

Westmeath

Young girl airlifted to hospital remains in critical condition after being struck by car

23 Apr

14.5k

Cost of Living

Tánaiste rules out ‘mini budget’ and says it ‘made sense’ to ‘prioritise’ hauliers and farmers

23 Apr

10.6k

Ringaskiddy

Siptu seeks urgent talks with Pfizer after company confirms threat to 102 jobs

23 Apr

8.2k

Surveillance

Security legislation needs updating to combat threats like 'lone wolf' attackers, judge warns

23 Apr

9.6k

royal victoria hospital

Man dies after fire in toilet of Belfast hospital

23 Apr

8.5k

rural ireland

Fitzmaurice says he'd have more ‘respect’ for Varadkar had he ‘stuck his ground’

23 Apr

16.9k

Corporation Tax

The Spring Economic Statement: Ireland is no longer forecasting the future, it’s bracing for it

Nick Charalambous

Updated 23 Apr

9.5k

Born Clothing

Irish fashion retailer Born to close after 16 years, with the loss of over 100 jobs

23 Apr

23.8k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Man killed in crash at Dublin Airport, stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and the Taoiseach flies to Cyprus…

23 Apr

3.2k

the EU club

Micheál Martin heads to Ayia Napa as resort town plays host to leaders from across EU

Updated 23 Apr

16.5k

Dublin Airport

Man in his 60s dies after being struck by shuttle bus at Dublin Airport

23 Apr

67.0k