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This week
4th January 2026 - 9th January 2026
'It took one-and-a-half hours to get out of the carpark': Readers on traffic gridlock stories
Heavy traffic at peak hours has become a feature of modern life in Ireland’s cities.
Kerry's Jessie Buckley scoops Best Actress at Critics Choice Awards in California
Careers expert: Five work habits to drop in 2026
Sarah Geraghty
They won't shout about it, but Verona Murphy has quietly won over the Opposition
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Sister Brigid Reynolds, co-founder of Social Justice Ireland, has died aged 82
St Brigid's join Dingle in All-Ireland final with nervy win over Scotstown
Entire country now under Status Yellow weather warnings as temperatures drop below freezing
New tax break announced for reality TV and gameshow productions
Cunha rescues Manchester United in draw with rivals Leeds
It finished 1-1 at Elland Road.
Thousands of passengers stranded after flights grounded in Greece over technical failure
Police investigating 'very serious' arson attack on home and car in Bangor
'Survival call': Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment after Gaza evacuation
Man (30s) dies from injuries he sustained in New Year's Day assault
Man (30s) dies after car collides with a tree in Co Kerry
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Sitdown Sunday: How did a MAGA diehard become Trump's biggest critic?
Man (30s) dies and another man injured in three-vehicle crash in Co Longford
Opinion: The pressure to be 'fit' didn't come out of nowhere - here's how it started
Conor Heffernan
De réir taighde nua, tá fonn ar pháistí an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim ach tá siad teoranta
New research shows that children want to learn Irish but that their needs are not being met
Taoiseach begins official visit to China today for trade and political meetings
MetroLink trains won't have drivers - how's that going to work?
Last week
28th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about Phil Lynott?
'Níl mise anseo le bheith i mo cheap milleáin' - Coimisinéir Ghaeilge nua Thuaisceart Éireann
Seán Canney on the Regional Independents in Government: 'Michael Lowry is a wise man'
Athenry crowned All-Ireland champions for first time since 1977 after St Finbarr's replay
Declan Rice double helps Arsenal stave off Bournemouth in five-goal thriller
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Opinion: 2025 was a devastating year on Irish roads. We need a transport system that keeps us safe
Dr Catherine Conlon
Global reaction to US operation in Venezuela focused on ramifications for international law
Leinster 52-17 Connacht, URC
Venezuelan Opposition leader calls for colleague to be installed as President
Gardaí investigating after 8 cars set on fire in Co Meath
The 9 at 9: Saturday
In memoriam: The death notice websites we lost in 2025
The would-be RIP competitors started out with high ambitions – but staying the course was a challenge for many.
The future of Gaza: Should Ireland contribute troops to the proposed Gaza Stabilisation Force?
Ray Murphy
Sequins, celebs and a new judge: Everything you need to know as Dancing with the Stars returns
Gardaí want to break the 'silence' around disappearance of Imelda Keenan 32 years ago