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Last week
26th April 2026 - 2nd May 2026
off the rails
Major disruptions to train, Dart and Luas services over bank holiday weekend
2 May
24.5k
61
language schools
Dozens of international students waiting for tens of thousands in refunds on rejected visas
2 May
6.5k
Dublin Central
Laughs but plenty of tough questions as civil war candidates do battle in Glasnevin
We joined Fine Gael’s Ray McAdam and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens on the streets of Glasnevin this week.
Christina Finn
2 May
10.6k
67
will he stay or will he go
Patrick Kielty keeps quiet on his Late Late Show future amid contract uncertainty
1 May
16.3k
33
Operation Meacan
Man (40s) arrested after e-scooters and e-bikes seized in Dublin 7
1 May
13.7k
marina promenade
New public toilets at Cork city's Marina to open tomorrow after six-month delay
1 May
9.8k
33
Evening wrap
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
1 May
3.4k
dunmurry
Man (66) charged over car bomb attack outside Belfast police station
1 May
3.7k
Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party apologises for leader using Bloody Sunday footage in now-deleted video
Updated 1 May
24.5k
119
Courts
Derek Hutch allowed to travel abroad while awaiting sentence over serious collision
1 May
22.2k
Toghchán gan diospóireacht
Ní bheidh aon diospóireacht as Gaeilge ag TG4 nó RTÉ RnaG d'fho-thoghchán Ghaillimh Thiar
1 May
1.6k
1
Not again
Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU cars to 25% next week
1 May
15.5k
76
tullamore district court
Man (22) charged with arson over Edenderry house fire that killed Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt
Updated 1 May
25.4k
Election but no debate
Both TG4 and RTÉ confirm no debates as Gaeilge for byelection in Ireland's biggest Gaeltacht
1 May
3.4k
6
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
1 May
1.7k
London
Graham Linehan has conviction for damaging teenager's phone overturned
1 May
12.2k
Central Criminal Court
Judge criticises 'disturbing' character reference handed in for man who abused his half-sister
1 May
19.6k
Gaza Flotilla
Irish activists detained by Israel over Gaza flotilla have been released to Greece
Israel’s foreign ministry said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 20 boats.
Updated 1 May
7.8k
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30 Apr
energy costs
PrepayPower to increase cost of electricity and gas next month due to Middle East conflict
1 May
6.9k
72
Courts
Four men to stand trial at Special Criminal Court over alleged plot to attack Galway mosque
1 May
2.9k
changing tack
Sales of electric cars double in April amid soaring petrol and diesel prices
1 May
7.4k
71
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
1 May
11.2k
16
Amhráin na bhFiníní
Albam úr Kneecap, amuigh inniu le hómós grámhar dá mháthair ag Moglaí Bap mar bhuaicphointe
Updated 1 May
2.5k
5
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PodcastThe Explainer
Will garden cabins actually help fix the housing crisis?
18m
sentencing hearing
Sean McGovern was 'senior lieutenant' who was 'three tiers' down in Kinahan OCG, court told
Updated 1 May
6.9k
the latest decree
Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup
1 May
9.1k
75
Road Safety
Driver speeding at 173km/h in 100km/h zone among hundreds caught at start of long weekend
1 May
18.1k
The Daily Poll
How often (if ever) do you tip at bars and restaurants?
1 May
28.6k
104
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Rise in Irish gangs behind bars, Trump lifts Scottish whisky tariffs and Kneecap release new album
Updated 1 May
3.0k
may rain
Wetter weather on the way as rain and showers move in for bank holiday weekend
1 May
10.8k
16
don't feed the birds
Public urged not to feed birds in their garden between May and October
1 May
49.1k
63
Nick Sheridan
Charity cycle to honour late broadcaster Nick Sheridan begins in Wexford
1 May
11.3k
6
it will be big
Man behind proposal for giant statue at George's Dock says Dublin 'needs something mega'
1 May
13.9k
97
aiready launch
AI not so ready: The government's new tech literacy platform needs some improvement
Elaine Burke
1 May
3.3k
16
Songs of Fenians
Moglaí Bap's emotional tribute to mother who died by suicide on new Kneecap album out today
1 May
11.0k
33
Gangs behind bars
Large increase in criminal gangs in Irish prisons creating an operational strain
The Director General of the Irish Prison Service said that staff have decades of experience in dealing with top crime bosses behind bars.
Eimer McAuley
1 May
12.6k
we go again
Infantino confirms Iran will play in World Cup, as he gains support for Fifa re-election
30 Apr
5.9k
41
Rugby
Munster confirm that Roger Randle will no longer become attack coach
The 42
Updated 30 Apr
13.7k
The Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
30 Apr
3.5k
4
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
It’s the summer of shocks (and shocking predictions)
Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to look ahead to the weekend’s action and reflect on some of last weekend’s upsets.
53m
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