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Irish

Sunday
5th April 2026
As it happened
Leinster 49-31 Edinburgh, Champions Cup, Round of 16
5 Apr
24.2k
70
Minute-by-Minute
Limerick defeat Cork 1-27 to 1-21 to become Division 1A champions
5 Apr
33.8k
59
Simon Harris
Tánaiste says community voices in debate over IPAS centres important for 'social cohesion'
5 Apr
21.5k
O'Connell Street
President Connolly lays wreath at 1916 Easter Rising commemoration
5 Apr
10.3k
53
the tommy tiernan show
'I love flying the flag': Niall Horan talks grief and pay cheques in Tommy Tiernan interview
5 Apr
23.8k
22
popularity
Micheál Martin and Holly Cairns tied for public support, says new poll
5 Apr
33.9k
153
iPads and laptops
Textbooks v screens: Parents are now questioning the use of classroom tech
5 Apr
15.9k
28
not so bad
Weather to remain 'bright and breezy' today after Storm Dave
5 Apr
5.9k
15
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The Irish town inspiring countries to crackdown on phone use among kids
5 Apr
17.3k
4
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Investigation file in Kerry Babies case sent to the DPP, US service member rescued in Iran, and Easter Rising to be commemorated.
Updated 5 Apr
3.5k
Road Deaths
Woman (80s) dies in hospital after being hit by bus in Blackrock last week
5 Apr
11.5k
Internet Diaries
The Irish LoyalFans creator who shares racist content and videos of herself spitting on people
Stephen McDermott
5 Apr
33.6k
Baby John
Investigation file into 1984 'Kerry Babies' case submitted to the DPP
5 Apr
12.8k
Mental Health
Seven ways to de-stress: Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life
Dr Stephen McWilliams
5 Apr
8.5k
31
Analysis
Why raising the Irish minimum wage is not bad for business
Studies suggest that increasing the minimum wage has very little impact on employment.
Paul O'Donoghue
5 Apr
8.0k
53
the rising
President Connolly to lead GPO ceremony as State marks 110th anniversary of Easter Rising
5 Apr
4.0k
Deis nó dainséar?
Deis an intleachta shaorga á mheá ag Údarás na Gaeltachta - ach cad faoin ndainséar?
5 Apr
1.7k
0
FactCheck
FactCheck: Are evictions in Ireland at the highest rate since the Great Famine?
Labour TD Conor Sheehan recently made the claim in the Dáil.
5 Apr
12.9k
Last week
29th March 2026 - 4th April 2026
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about chocolate?
4 Apr
27.0k
20
Catholic Church
Pope Leo has been one of the harshest critics of the Iran war - but is anyone in power listening?
4 Apr
11.0k
78
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
4 Apr
10.6k
kneecap in cuba
Kneecap in Cuba: Was it an act of protest or propaganda?
4 Apr
25.3k
53
storm dave
Thousands without power and flights cancelled as 'very strong winds' bash Ireland
A Status Orange weather warning has been issued for Wexford, while the rest of the country is under a Status Yellow warning.
Updated 4 Apr
74.7k
45
medical care
End-of-life planning: Why TV drama 'The Pitt' is sparking conversations about our future care
Valerie Smith
4 Apr
14.8k
13
easter break
Mary Lou McDonald calls for 'urgent' recall of Dáil amid fuel crisis
4 Apr
15.9k
106
League of Ireland
'It was scary' - Drogheda United manager gives medical update on Shane Farrell
The 42
Updated 4 Apr
19.9k
6
campaign over
Munster crash out of Challenge Cup after Exeter's first-half blitz
The 42
Reports from Sandy Park
4 Apr
9.1k
37
Ballymahon
Man (30s) dies in collision in Longford and pedestrian injured in Letterkenny crash
Updated 4 Apr
10.6k
Garda
Over 1,400 drivers caught speeding in first 48 hours of Bank Holiday roads policing operation
4 Apr
10.3k
52
The Daily Poll
Have you ever rescued an animal?
4 Apr
14.9k
43
Belfast
Child struck with bottle and police injured in disorder before Irish Cup Semi-Final
4 Apr
15.9k
PAYMENT SCHEME REVIEW
Review into Mother and Baby Homes payment scheme must be 'more than just tea and sympathy'
4 Apr
4.7k
47
don't be that person
People urged to 'avoid last minute stress' and check passports ahead of holidays
4 Apr
6.5k
26
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Storm Dave approaches Ireland, US military planes shot down, and Artemis is more than halfway to the Moon.
4 Apr
2.6k
Motoring
Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car
Paddy Comyn
4 Apr
22.0k
33
money guru
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
4 Apr
7.7k
53
The Morning Lead
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
4 Apr
8.7k
24
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about train stations?
3 Apr
27.3k
38
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
3 Apr
5.5k
FactCheck
FactCheck: What does a price map tell us about energy costs in Ireland compared to Europe?
3 Apr
22.6k
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