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Irish
Tuesday
28th July 2026
Teanga Oifigiúil Oibre
Ateangaireacht na Gaeilge tar éis ár n-Uachtaránacht sa spot sholas de bharr sciorradh teanga
Language Row
Viral clip of MEP highlights uncertainty over Irish interpreters within EU after presidency ends
Opinionisrael unchecked
Fintan Drury: Israel’s forthcoming election offers little hope for Palestine
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Ireland's Ancient East is more accessible than ever, particularly if you don't have a car
Transport for Ireland
Jul 28
AnalysisNo love spared
Here's how 'póg mo thóin' became phrase of the year on this season of Love Island
Must ReadJim O'Callaghan
Minister concedes tweaks to legal aid payment after solicitors' protest, but flat fee to remain
Looking for Love
The winners of Love Island have been revealed, but how do we rate this year's series?
far and wide
'We've got to tell you about county Mayo's win': All-Ireland final news goes global
International media outlets were particularly fascinated by the story of the curse.
Columnidentity
Kelly Earley: The moral panic over trans people has even made it to the Irish dancing circuit
SeriesThe FOI Files
The question that revealed child in State care went missing 274 times in a year
Tusla records not only revealed almost 7,000 missing from care incidents but also how one child had been reported missing 274 times in 12 months while in State care.
regulations
Sports retailer Decathlon to stop selling e-scooters in Ireland ahead of new restrictions
SCSI report
Couples earning a combined €113k unlikely to afford family home in Dublin commuter belt
The report published today points to further affordability issues in the property market for first-time buyers.
From The 42tough beat
Irish Olympic champions Daniel Wiffen and Rhys McClenaghan miss out on Commonwealth Games medals
talcum powder
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5bn to settle lawsuits, as it rejects claims talc products caused cancer
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
After 75 years of waiting, Mayo wasn't ready for the party to end
Traffic jams, pouring rain and packed pubs did little to deter supporters as Mayo’s All-Ireland-winning team returned to a hero’s welcome in Castlebar.
Monday
27th July 2026
Must ReadWomen’s Rights Network
Who are the group taking legal action against a Belfast festival and how is JK Rowling involved?
Opinionlido better
No cool down capital: Dublin is a city by the sea, so why is it so hard to go for a swim?
Dráma an dhúchais
Dráma nua as Gaeilge ag díriú ar an dteannas idir chainteoirí ó dhúchas agus foghlaimeoirí
Native Drama
New Irish language play to focus on tension between native speakers and young urban Gaeilgeoiri
SeriesAn American in Ireland
Coming from the US with a dream of universal healthcare, it's a surprise to note Irish people opting to go private
As an American, Sasha Piton has a complicated history with health insurance – but then so does Ireland.
mayo for sam
'They won't laugh at us anymore': Tens of thousands welcome Mayo champions home to Castlebar
Central Criminal Court
World will know George Gibney as 'convicted, serial paedophile', survivor tells court
Must Readgreen and red
Saw Doctors 'amazed' as their 34-year-old Mayo anthem soars to no. 1 on Spotify
Must ReadDream Come True
'It's only up from here': Mayo fans gather to welcome home All-Ireland champions
Thousands gathered outside McHale Park hours before the Mayo team arrived, determined to make the most of a day generations of supporters had dreamed about.
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