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Sunday
24th May 2026
FactCheck
The EU is bringing in Digital IDs for citizens – but what are they, and how will it affect you?
The app should allow users to verify their age without giving their date of birth.
24 May
28.9k
enniskillen
Man (39) dies following single-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh
24 May
8.6k
European Union
EU sanctions against Israel could happen after Ireland assumes presidency, Dooley says
24 May
7.4k
Blaze
Emergency services attending scrap metal fire in Belfast's Titanic Quarter
24 May
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Peace Talks
Trump says talks with Iran 'constructive', but US negotiators will not 'rush into a deal'
Updated 24 May
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Sunshiiiiiiine
Today is the hottest day of the year so far
Updated 24 May
15.1k
19
not so united left
Sinn Féin 'at a crossroads' and 'need to figure out where they're going', Holly Cairns says
24 May
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Oreshnik
EU leaders condemn Russia's use of nuclear-capable missile in massive attacks killing four
24 May
7.1k
Score updates
Dublin v Kilkenny, Kildare v Offaly, Wexford v Galway - Leinster SHC match tracker
24 May
28.7k
26
RIP
Tyrone GAA legend Frank McGuigan dies aged 71
The 42
24 May
5.5k
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One up
Social Democrats in line to have more Dáil speaking time after election win
24 May
8.7k
47
The Daily Poll
Are you superstitious?
24 May
17.8k
66
Calling 353
It doesn't matter why the Choctaw word for Irish is Ailish: it just matters that we remember
24 May
28.7k
40
Drug seizure
Man (30s) charged after €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in Dublin
Updated 24 May
11.4k
Australia
Man dies after shark attack while spearfishing in Queensland
24 May
13.3k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Inside the hantavirus-hit cruise ship
24 May
7.3k
4
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Gunman shot dead outside White House, second day of counting in Galway West to begin and what happened to the ‘latte levy’?
24 May
2.3k
Breakdown
Why AI-fuelled job cuts at multinationals risk blowing a hole in Ireland’s public finances
Ireland’s deal with the tech giants is at risk of breaking down, as big companies appear keen to take an axe to their workforces.
Paul O'Donoghue
24 May
12.2k
Internet Diaries
George Floyd comparisons around Yves Sakila’s death went viral and came from unexpected places
Stephen McDermott
24 May
14.1k
newest TD
From the League of Ireland to scoring a seat in Leinster House: Who is Daniel Ennis?
24 May
28.5k
62
blaming AI
Global tech job losses: Is ‘AI-washing’ the new trend nobody wants to call out?
Tadhg Guiry
24 May
4.6k
11
As it happened
Social Democrats win Dublin Central as Galway West goes down to the wire
It’s been a long day of counting. Here’s how it all went down.
Updated 24 May
133k
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RELATED
Movers and shakers: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
23 May
McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
23 May
The Morning Lead
Whatever happened to the 'latte levy'? Government dragging its feet on single-use plastics
24 May
8.4k
29
Last week
17th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about Shakira?
23 May
14.7k
Irene McGrath
One woman's transplant journey: 'Had I not got the match that weekend I wouldn't be here today'
23 May
10.0k
deep dive review
Review: Is Emilia Clarke's new Russian spy series PONIES worth watching?
23 May
10.3k
bertie's stomping ground
Micheál Martin admits 'poor result' in Dublin Central as candidate fails to win election expenses
23 May
22.8k
72
Soccer
Joy for Ireland's Egan as Hull City seal Premier League promotion with play-off victory
The 42
23 May
11.3k
30
wild freedom
Down on the farm with a difference: This is what happens when animals are allowed to feel safe
Suzi Walsh
23 May
5.8k
byelection
SocDems set to win Dublin Central because campaign was one of 'hope and inclusion', Cairns says
23 May
6.6k
33
Flotilla
On return home, Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists
Updated 23 May
23.4k
167
at a glance
Movers and shakers: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
Now that we have a first count, here are some takes from the numbers in the boxes.
23 May
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and it's live
Kerry v Donegal, All-Ireland senior football championship
23 May
39.0k
13
Updates
Leinster v Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Champions Cup final
23 May
40.6k
153
podcast image
PodcastThe Candidate
Byelection results! What we know so far
18m
Dublin Central
McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
23 May
16.9k
63
Poll
Do you have a book in you?
23 May
9.5k
28
Test Flight
SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown
Updated 23 May
18.3k
60
Rescue Mission
China coal mine blast kills at least 90 as search continues for missing miners
Updated 23 May
6.6k
Road Safety
Young men from Donegal and Mayo 'disproportionately' represented in collisions, RSA says
23 May
13.0k
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