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Yesterday
2nd July 2026
Stars and Swipes: At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing
Marion McKeone
Debunked: A scientific study does not show that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer
Cavan gardaí hit out at ‘fake news’ in relation to alleged suspicious approach towards a child
Did you hear loud noises in Dublin last night? It may have been the US 4 July celebration
Do you prefer boxty or halloumi?
€190m proposal for Ireland's first winter sports arena secures backing from Dublin council
The project had already secured the backing of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, which last year described the proposal as a “step-change” for winter sports in Ireland.
'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks
Lionel Messi v Crumlin’s hero, All-Ireland hurling semis, and Test rugby returns
Litter fines will increase from €150 to €250 in September
TDs defend voting against hare coursing bill despite personally believing practice should be banned
'We are not savages': The full story of the Parnell Square attack
Planning granted for 'excessive' 14-storey student accommodation next to Croke Park
Local residents say the height and scale of the development is out of character with the street of redbrick terraced housing.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said this development is not what is needed by locals in the area.
"What we're lacking is affordable homes that people can actually aspire to live in and raise a family," he said.
Wednesday
1st July 2026
There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?
Enoch Burke released from prison for the fifth time
The former teacher has been freed because the school year is over.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Love Island catch-up: Irish heads turn to Charleen Murphy as UK fans start to cool on Fitzy
From halloumi to boxty: Ireland's EU presidency begins as Zelenskyy delivers a pointed message
Today was about showcasing Ireland, but below the surface, the government is under pressure when it comes to the Russian-owned Aughinish plant in Limerick.
Kelly Earley: As global militaries wage war and kill people, they are also killing the planet
Kelly Earley
Garda acquitted of assaulting teenager who was armed with knuckleduster at large-scale fight
Man suffered 'violent death' and was found with 11 stab wounds, Cork murder trial hears
Zelenskyy heads home as Ireland's EU presidency launch comes to close
Ireland will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, and is set to host hundreds of EU meetings during that period.
Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'
Lise Hand: Our passport shouldn’t be relegated to being a handy life hack to skip airport queues
Lise Hand
Record number of former officials asked to have lobbying cooling-off period waived last year
Cost of living overtakes housing as most important issue to people in Ireland
Mother of girl critically injured in Parnell Square attack doesn't hold anger towards Bouchaker
Quiz: How much do you know about Reese Witherspoon?
Jury in trial of former sports coach accused of sexually abusing four girls begins deliberations
Zelenskyy doesn't 'want to wait' long for results of Irish investigation into Auginish Alumina
New EV scrappage scheme offering €5k for old cars closes after hitting demand in just 75 minutes
Tuam mother and baby home exhibition aims to ensure survivors' stories will not be forgotten
Four to the floor: The big All-Ireland hurling semi-finals preview
Self-described anti-Islam activist appears in court over Dublin mosque attack
Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempted murder of three children in Parnell Square attack
The party, the ball gowns: What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured Madison Square Garden wedding
Two dead as over a million people gather in Mexico City after World Cup match win
Solicitors resign from Cork panel amid ongoing legal aid fee dispute
Woman tells trial about two incidents when her garda husband allegedly raped her