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Last week
21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025
Darragh O'Brien
Minister says gas prices ‘will continue to drop’ and he will consider grants for people in arrears
24 Dec
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Donabate
Police in Brazil arrest Irish man believed to be connected with the death of Daniel Aruebose
24 Dec
26.4k
Donnybrook
Order of nuns who formerly ran Magdalene Laundry raise issues with plans to turn it into housing
24 Dec
43.3k
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Bruree
Driver killed after car destroyed by fire following crash with lorry in Co Limerick
Updated 24 Dec
31.4k
What's next for Ukraine
Zelensky unveils new US-led peace plan with less favourable terms for Russia
24 Dec
13.3k
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Banbridge
Man in Co Down ‘slashed multiple times’ by group of men with face coverings
24 Dec
8.7k
your stories
Cola-boiled ham and upside-down turkey: Our readers' tips on cooking Christmas dinner
Thanks for all the helpful (or otherwise) suggestions.
Andrew Walsh
24 Dec
12.2k
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Ballyvaughan
Seven dolphins die after pod of 27 become stranded in Co Clare
24 Dec
13.3k
Speeding
Over 1,000 motorists detected speeding on National Slow Down Day
24 Dec
9.3k
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early Xmas present
Donegal woman gets her birthday wish as she turns 100 - a visit from Daniel O'Donnell
24 Dec
14.1k
25
Social Media
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner, accusing him of seeking to censor social media platforms
24 Dec
15.3k
144
kenny jacobs
CEO of Dublin and Cork Airports to ‘take some time out of the business’
Updated 24 Dec
22.0k
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PodcastThe Candidate
The Candies: Our political awards for 2025
38m
The Daily Poll
What’s your favourite Christmas song?
24 Dec
18.9k
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League of Ireland
Cork City begin search for new manager as Ger Nash resigns
The 42
24 Dec
4.3k
1
Dartmouth Square
Deal to clear way for Metrolink will see ten Ranelagh houses being bought by TII
24 Dec
23.4k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Chief Executive of DAA to “take some time out”, challenge against Metrolink dropped, sweeping new laws introduced in Australia.
24 Dec
2.9k
looking ahead
Taoiseach says calls to quit nothing new as he hits out at 'bile' in 'anonymous commentary'
The Fianna Fáil leader says he’s a “policy nerd” who sees a bright future for his party.
24 Dec
17.8k
69
all the fillums
Here's every film on RTÉ, TG4 and Virgin Media today, tomorrow and St Stephen's Day
24 Dec
28.6k
33
Ritual
Parenting: I swore I'd never embarrass my kids, but sometimes it's hard to hold back
Margaret Lynch
24 Dec
7.6k
The Morning Lead
Irish watchdog calls for EU reform to allow fans return tickets bought under pressure
If the EU takes the Irish regulator’s advice, it would add a new consumer protection when buying on Ticketmaster.
Valerie Flynn
24 Dec
13.7k
41
clear skies
Dry and bright (but chilly) weather forecast ahead of Christmas dips
Updated 23 Dec
10.6k
11
EFL Cup
Arsenal into League Cup semi-final after 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace
The 42
23 Dec
5.0k
3
RIP
Visitation for man who died in Cork crash hears of 'phenomenal' outpouring of love since his death
23 Dec
18.3k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
23 Dec
4.4k
Metrolink
Judicial review proceedings against Metrolink line for Dublin have been withdrawn
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said ‘we’re now full steam ahead to tender and deliver this transformative project’.
Updated 23 Dec
24.4k
50
Christmas Special
Ukraine's Dancing With The Stars returns for one special episode
23 Dec
9.5k
Glastonbury
No further action to be taken into Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, local police say
23 Dec
3.7k
Ryanair
Italy fines Ryanair over €255 million for abuse of dominant position
23 Dec
15.2k
35
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
23 Dec
2.9k
no need for speed
Almost 400 new speed camera safety zones will become operational from New Year’s Day
Updated 23 Dec
39.6k
128
Dundrum
Planning permission granted for close to 1,000 homes on site of former Central Mental Hospital
23 Dec
27.7k
16
FactCheck
Fact Check: Did a narrow vote in the Dáil almost open the door to abortion ‘up until birth’?
23 Dec
8.2k
strike action
Caredoc workers to vote on union proposals as planned strikes suspended
23 Dec
2.6k
Road Deaths
Two people - both in their 80s - have died following separate crashes earlier this month
Updated 23 Dec
11.2k
lab rats
Dogs, horses and goats among 112,000 animals used in Irish lab experiments last year
23 Dec
12.5k
25
Lotto
Cavan family syndicate collect 'surreal' €17 million EuroMillions jackpot
23 Dec
24.4k
18
Co Offaly
'Tadhg and Mary should be looking forward to Christmas': Gardaí issue fresh appeal over Edenderry attack
23 Dec
4.2k
Wexford
Cocaine valued €3.75 million found inside exhaust system of car stopped at Rosslare port
23 Dec
9.0k
9
Tipperary
Garda investigation launched after body of woman found in Clonmel
23 Dec
35.9k
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