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Wednesday
1st July 2026
carbon bootprint
Kelly Earley: As global militaries wage war and kill people, they are also killing the planet
Kelly Earley
1 Jul
3.0k
50
Holles Street
Garda acquitted of assaulting teenager who was armed with knuckleduster at large-scale fight
Niall O'Connor
1 Jul
28.1k
Cork
Man suffered 'violent death' and was found with 11 stab wounds, Cork murder trial hears
1 Jul
7.8k
As it happened
Zelenskyy heads home as Ireland's EU presidency launch comes to close
Ireland will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, and is set to host hundreds of EU meetings during that period.
Updated 1 Jul
35.6k
149
Thanks but no thanks
Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'
1 Jul
42.1k
132
Opinion
Lise Hand: Our passport shouldn’t be relegated to being a handy life hack to skip airport queues
Lise Hand
1 Jul
8.4k
22
Revolving Door
Record number of former officials asked to have lobbying cooling-off period waived last year
1 Jul
5.4k
19
eu presidency
Cost of living overtakes housing as most important issue to people in Ireland
1 Jul
6.4k
30
Riad Bouchaker
Mother of girl critically injured in Parnell Square attack doesn't hold anger towards Bouchaker
1 Jul
9.6k
show quizness
Quiz: How much do you know about Reese Witherspoon?
1 Jul
13.8k
Central Criminal Court
Jury in trial of former sports coach accused of sexually abusing four girls begins deliberations
1 Jul
3.9k
Dublin Castle
Zelenskyy doesn't 'want to wait' long for results of Irish investigation into Auginish Alumina
Updated 1 Jul
32.8k
76
EV Grants
New EV scrappage scheme offering €5k for old cars closes after hitting demand in just 75 minutes
Updated 1 Jul
30.9k
70
Oral History
Tuam mother and baby home exhibition aims to ensure survivors' stories will not be forgotten
1 Jul
2.4k
15
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
1 Jul
1.2k
Talbot Street
Self-described anti-Islam activist appears in court over Dublin mosque attack
1 Jul
32.3k
Riad Bouchaker
Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempted murder of three children in Parnell Square attack
1 Jul
24.9k
wedding of a showgirl
The party, the ball gowns: What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured Madison Square Garden wedding
1 Jul
9.6k
17
Mexico
Two dead as over a million people gather in Mexico City after World Cup match win
1 Jul
7.5k
legal aid
Solicitors resign from Cork panel amid ongoing legal aid fee dispute
1 Jul
5.8k
Courts
Woman tells trial about two incidents when her garda husband allegedly raped her
1 Jul
14.6k
the rotunda
Rotunda master says it is ‘unconscionable’ women were made to feel ‘guilty’ over private care
1 Jul
6.6k
21
oh canada
Canada (yes, Canada!) has officially joined the Eurovision Song Contest
1 Jul
5.2k
30
Food Safety
Producer of ham products says only 'one batch' was affected after listeria recall
1 Jul
13.5k
17
tech industry
TikTok's Irish staff braced for hundreds of layoffs as company announces restructuring
Management have informed some staff that their role may be at risk.
Eimer McAuley
Updated 1 Jul
20.2k
71
Dublin
Why has Zelenskyy decided to fly over to Dublin for the start of Ireland's EU presidency?
Updated 1 Jul
23.2k
178
The Daily Poll
Do you take all of your annual leave?
1 Jul
16.4k
55
ballinlough
Man remains in custody in connection with alleged stabbing incident involving woman in Cork
Updated 1 Jul
19.4k
RIP
Stardust campaigner Bridget McDermott, who lost three children in the tragedy, dies aged 89
1 Jul
11.2k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 New customs charges, an increase in boil water notices, and a visit from Zelenskyy.
1 Jul
2.5k
new man on the links
Cork amateur golfer David Howard qualifies for The Open to join Irish contingent at Birkdale
1 Jul
6.4k
3
Central Criminal Court
Garda goes on trial accused of rape of his wife and child cruelty
1 Jul
20.8k
passenger cap
Dáil easily passes bill to allow removal of airport passenger cap as Sinn Féin supports government
1 Jul
10.7k
21
Stormont
Ex-DUP leader Edwin Poots says he wouldn't have 'done anything to protect' Jeffrey Donaldson
1 Jul
11.2k
Global Warming
World's oceans have warmest June on record
1 Jul
3.3k
46
ATM
Want to know where your nearest ATM is? A new map shows where every bank machine in Ireland is
1 Jul
2.9k
7
Carer's Allowance
A two-adult household can now make up to €110k without cuts to carer's allowance
1 Jul
23.5k
20
EPA
Number of boil water notices and water restriction notices increased by around 20% last year
1 Jul
3.5k
9
The Morning Lead
Ordered something from outside the EU? New custom charges are kicking in today
1 Jul
19.1k
79
ode to joy
EU presidencies can bring big moments for taoisigh, just ask Charlie Haughey or Bertie Ahern
Ireland has a history of holding the presidency at some particularly pivotal times.
Rónán Duffy
1 Jul
9.9k
51
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