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Last week
12th July 2026 - 18th July 2026
Many Aer Lingus staff didn't know of job cuts in advance, and none know who might lose jobs
Health Minister hopes inquiry will uncover why nobody stopped paedophile surgeon Michael Shine
Do you think there should be a complete ban on e-scooters?
EU needs to reduce number of visas given to Russian citizens, says commissioner
Man and woman (70s) killed, and two others injured in Co Louth crash
Poll: What did you make of the Little House on the Prairie remake?
Larry Donnelly: After Trump, what kind of Republican Party will emerge?
Larry Donnelly
I would love to see these little bags rolled out for every film, in every cinema, in perpetuity
Data watchdog probes whether Eir signed customers up to deals without approval
It is alleged this resulted in debts accruing on the accounts of some customers.
Calls for platforms to do more after ten days of abuse on Jamey Carney’s Instagram account
CEO of Safe Ireland said that the abusive comments online will “set survivors back”.
Former Waterford manager Derek McGrath appointed as Wexford hurling manager
PSNI officer hospitalised as crowd trouble causes delay to Derry City's Europa League fixture
Shane Lowry shoots 69 as American Jackson Suber leads Open Championship first round
Man (50s) dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Tipperary
Average number of books owned by children in Ireland falls to just 23
Letters to the editor
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Man arrested after woman (24) from Co Tipperary killed in hit-and-run collision in Belfast
Country music star Luke Combs headlines Slane this weekend - here's all you need to know
Gavan Reilly: How much can you really do with €7.7 billion?
Gavan Reilly
Teenager dies in hospital following serious assault in Co Meath last month
Bohs advance to Conference League second round amid scorching weather and hot tempers
‘Too nervous to enjoy it’: Claudia Winkleman quits BBC chat show after seven episodes
Justice minister urges solicitors to ‘be reasonable’ amid legal aid flat-fee dispute
Counselling notes in court cases: Survivors shouldn't have to choose between healing and justice
Lisa Molloy and Paula Doyle
Photographers behind pictures of Ireland's coast and waterways honoured in Dublin
Bill to lift Dublin airport passenger cap signed into law
Trial opens of teenager (17) accused of murdering postman in garden of his Co Cork home
Minister hopes gardaí can question Jamey Carney murder suspect in Jordan and bring him to Ireland
Drug-smuggling ship MV Matthew's move to Dutch scrapyard delayed due to technical issue
The cargo vessel at the centre of Ireland’s largest-ever cocaine seizure has remained berthed in Cork Harbour since September 2023.
Dublin TD calls for six-week e-scooter ban to get ‘right regulatory systems’ in place
Moill ar sheirbhisí phoiblí as Gaeilge de bharr spriocanna caillte an Rialtais
When will the hot spell end? Met Éireann says 'unsettled conditions' will return before August
New study shows Irish waters offer important refuge for endangered basking sharks
'Serious delays' to delivery of public services in Irish as government keeps missing targets
School's out: The Dáil is heading off on its summer holidays until September
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Are Ireland's new community safety partnerships working?
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Retailers asked to stop selling disposable BBQs after fires caused by 'reckless' activity
A fire broke out in Killarney National Park on Tuesday, while another burned part of the Wicklow Mountains on Wednesday.