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Saturday 24 January 2026 Dublin: 7°C
The Morning Lead
We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Micheál Martin should heed the advice of California Governor Gavin Newson this week.
Dartmouth Square
Metrolink set to pay more than €30 million for Ranelagh homes to avoid judicial review
Tightening Up
Supermarkets are adding security tags and screens to branded chocolate at some Irish stores
The Traitors
Supporters gathered in Newry to watch local contestant in Traitors finale
Beckhams
Beckham bust up: Therapist gives insights into how families can fall apart
Today's news
The Daily Poll
If you were on The Traitors, would you rather play as a Faithful or a Traitor?
The Morning Lead
We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Micheál Martin should heed the advice of California Governor Gavin Newson this week.
Christina Finn
7 hrs ago
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Yesterday
23rd January 2026
The Traitors
Supporters gathered in Newry to watch local contestant in Traitors finale
9 hrs ago
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Sigh of relief
Coombes rescues Munster in narrow win over the Dragons
The 42
9 hrs ago
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Sigh of relief
Coombes rescues Munster in narrow win over the Dragons
9 hrs ago
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
A classic Edwardian home with a stand-out garden in the heart of South Dublin
Tightening Up
Supermarkets are adding security tags and screens to branded chocolate at some Irish stores
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SPOTLIGHT

Trump's chaotic European visit

Frustration in Brussels
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
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Ireland's man
Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war – it's about sustaining peace
diplomatic diagnosis
What's going on in Trump's head?
Bobby McDonagh
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shannon stopover
Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
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chairman
Trump has unveiled his 'Board of Peace' in Davos – here's what we know
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ryan wedding
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug kingpin arrested in Mexico
10 hrs ago
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Beckhams
Beckham bust up: Therapist gives insights into how families can fall apart
Rachel Somers
Updated 10 hrs ago
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Spain
Spanish prosecutors dismiss sex abuse case against Julio Iglesias
12 hrs ago
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England
Former Tory councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
12 hrs ago
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Minnesota
ICE accused of using five-year-old child as ‘bait’ in Minneapolis immigration raids
Elected officials and school workers have decried the ‘dehumanising’ tactics after federal agents detained the preschooler, along with other young students
12 hrs ago
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
13 hrs ago
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Limerick
Jury adjourns deliberations in trial of four serving gardaí and a retired Superintendent
13 hrs ago
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Dartmouth Square
Metrolink set to pay more than €30 million for Ranelagh homes to avoid judicial review
13 hrs ago
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House of Waterford
Up to 65 staff at Waterford Crystal maker 'temporarily' see their work cut to a part-time basis
14 hrs ago
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posh and decks
Here's what Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ had to say about that 'awkward' dance
15 hrs ago
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Laughing Gas
Young people in Ireland suffering spinal cord damage from nitrous oxide, doctors warn
The drug can interfere with the body’s ability to process vitamin B12.
Updated 16 hrs ago
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FactCheck
Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000
16 hrs ago
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Courts
Bruna Fonseca's ex-boyfriend sentenced to life for her murder
‘A life was taken because a woman was not allowed to move on,’ says cousin of Bruna.
16 hrs ago
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Artificial Intelligence
Grok created three million sexualised deepfakes in 11 days, including 23,000 of apparent children
16 hrs ago
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limerick circuit court
Mother found guilty of the attempted murder of her eight year old daughter
17 hrs ago
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Palestine
'Paying a billion dollars? We won't be doing that': Harris doubles down on Board of Peace remarks
17 hrs ago
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triumph
'I knew I would win': Galway man conquers solo class in World's Toughest Row across the Atlantic
17 hrs ago
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Irish Prison Service
Prison Service search finds drugs destined for a jail hidden inside toilet at Irish courthouse
17 hrs ago
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mabbot Lane
Man due in court charged in connection with alleged building site arson in Dublin city centre
18 hrs ago
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on the radar
7 rising hurlers to watch out for in the 2026 season
Keep an eye on these emerging stars.
18 hrs ago
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Team news
Fit-again Blade handed Connacht start, as Leinster turn to debutant Smyth at tighthead
19 hrs ago
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Newry Crown Court
Judge ‘disappointed’ that medical report on Eleanor Donaldson has not been completed
20 hrs ago
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RIP
Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61
20 hrs ago
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how to make it work
Hot School Meals: The intentions are good, but the delivery is poor
Jen Cummins
Updated 20 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
If you were on The Traitors, would you rather play as a Faithful or a Traitor?
20 hrs ago
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Money matters
Spotted a new deduction from your payslip? It's probably your new pension
Updated 21 hrs ago
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Nuclear Power
'We're watching Iran': Trump says US sending 'armada' to the Persian Gulf
23 hrs ago
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What Next
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.
Jane Matthews
reports from Brussels
Updated 23 hrs ago
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Mount Maunganui
Rescue efforts continue for six missing people in New Zealand landslide
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Donald Trump
Venezuela moves to open oil industry to private investors after abduction of Nicolas Maduro
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mark carney
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column
What the disgraceful treatment of James McClean has told us about modern England
With McClean returning to Derry City, we reflect on his 15-year career in England.
Gavin Cooney
23 Jan
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Ukraine
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
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The Morning Lead
Multiple apps encouraging Irish users to swap women's faces onto pornographic images and videos
Thousands of ads for the apps have appeared on social media sites in recent weeks.
All but one of the apps were labelled as suitable for children in Google and Apple app stores.
The issue has come under the spotlight after criticism over Grok for allowing users to alter images of women and children.
Stephen McDermott
23 Jan
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