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Last week
22nd February 2026 - 28th February 2026
LE SAMUEL BECKETT
Irish Naval ship spotted bumping into Dublin city quay as it headed back to sea
27 Feb
22.5k
39
Ursula von der Leyen
EU moves ahead with 'provisional application' of controversial Mercosur trade deal
27 Feb
5.6k
50
PodcastThe Candidate
Dublin Central didn't want a parachute candidate (even a popular one)
Wexford
Mother calls for new law as man whose careless driving led to her unborn baby's death is jailed
27 Feb
10.1k
Baby Names
Jack has been dethroned as Ireland's most popular name for boys, as Lily takes the crown for girls
27 Feb
29.5k
24
Blanchardstown
Attacks on gardaí 'all too common', says GRA, after garda hit by electric motorcycle in Dublin
27 Feb
11.0k
Courts
Man (22) charged with murder of English tourist in Dublin's Temple Bar last year
27 Feb
24.3k
Cost of Living
Irish Life Health and Level Health hike premiums, as families face up to €330 extra yearly cost
27 Feb
10.3k
50
Knockout Stages
Champions League draw pits Man City against Real Madrid, while Newcastle set to face Barcelona
The 42
27 Feb
8.0k
23
The Daily Poll
Which portrayal of Mr Darcy has been your favourite?
27 Feb
10.6k
20
Climate Committee
Government's planned LNG terminal slammed as 'fundamentally incompatible' with climate policy
27 Feb
8.5k
53
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 EU presidency security concerns, energy bill arrears hit record levels and a list of the Dáil’s landlords.
Updated 27 Feb
1.9k
It Could Be You
Mayo player scoops first Lotto jackpot of the year with €11.1 million win
27 Feb
10.4k
12
Flares fall-out
Drogheda United hit with €15,000 fine and ‘record’ sanctions as FAI promises CCTV and sniffer dogs
The 42
Updated 27 Feb
15.6k
37
RELATED
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
26 Feb
energy costs
Almost 320,000 households behind on energy bills as arrears hit record high
27 Feb
6.6k
37
tech out of control
The AI arms race: Are we sleepwalking into the abyss?
Jason O'Sullivan
27 Feb
3.7k
20
The Morning Lead
Pressure on security at 40 EU presidency meetings due to clash with Trump visit and sporting events
The Journal has obtained exclusive details in regard to the security operations for the EU Presidency, urgent anti drone training for soldiers and a major summit in Dublin.
Niall O'Connor
27 Feb
16.7k
the physio is in
Weight training: Midlife is not about decline, it can be the turning point for your health
Stephen O'Rourke
Updated 26 Feb
6.1k
5
wexford circuit criminal court
Woman whose unborn son died in road crash calls for such babies to be recognised as separate victims
26 Feb
8.5k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
26 Feb
3.2k
Register of interests
Here are the 35 politicians who declared themselves as landlords last year
The latest edition of the Dáil register of interests was published this week.
26 Feb
97.7k
141
secure meetings
Taoiseach says new €1m ‘Nato proof’ room will protect communications with world leaders
26 Feb
15.2k
Military oversight
Oversight committee chair criticises military for increase in 'inappropriate behaviour' cases
26 Feb
6.7k
Investigation
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Lisa Dorrian both released pending more enquiries
26 Feb
8.3k
Martin heydon
Agriculture Minister lends 'full support' to Larry Murrin and calls on IFA to halt Bord Bia protest
26 Feb
10.8k
34
scrubbing back in
The Scrubs reboot is out today - how many Appletinis are the critics giving it (out of five)?
26 Feb
12.9k
Natalie McNally
YouTube livestream was recorded four days previously and ‘peddled as alibi’, murder trial hears
Updated 26 Feb
11.8k
Courts
Cork sex offender sent Snapchat message to schoolgirl within three hours of prison release
26 Feb
15.4k
home game
RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott
26 Feb
3.4k
podcast image
PodcastThe Explainer
Why is Ireland asking foreign navies to patrol its waters?
17m
Criminal Assets Bureau
CAB recoups over €1m after selling houses linked to criminals in Limerick, Dublin and Waterford
26 Feb
5.6k
High Court
Father and son who lost appeal over air travel during Covid ordered to pay State's legal costs
26 Feb
18.8k
Battle lines
'We gave FF so much slack over Jim Gavin': How Sinn Féin sweat over its Dublin Central candidate
26 Feb
21.8k
39
Justin Kelly
Garda Commissioner calls for ‘simple and clear’ guidelines on scrambler disposal
26 Feb
7.7k
GAAGone
RTÉ has sold its 50% stake in GAAGO to the GAA for €3 million
26 Feb
5.6k
19
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
26 Feb
1.4k
stay in your lane
Green light for Leisureplex Blanchardstown being turned into large retailer despite opposition
26 Feb
34.4k
26
FactCheck
Fake images suggesting Cadbury's is selling 'Eid Eggs' in supermarkets are being shared online
26 Feb
11.1k
sna controversy
Education chief concedes ‘failure of communications’ in SNA row and apologises to parents
26 Feb
8.6k
13
STUDENT NUMBERS
School enrolment fraud boosting grant payments probed by gardaí, committee told
26 Feb
13.6k
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