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Tramore

One person dead after light aircraft crash in Co Waterford

The person who died was the sole occupant of the aircraft.

World Cup

Ireland to play Czechia in World Cup qualifications play-off semi-final

Tánaiste

Dublin woman charged with sending messages to Simon Harris which threatened his family

Limerick

Trial of gardaí and retired superintendent hears evidence of road traffic summonses 'struck out'

Explainer

Why are the British and others making threats about Russian ship the Yantar?

Today's news

Yesterday

20th November 2025

Tramore

One person dead after light aircraft crash in Co Waterford

The person who died was the sole occupant of the aircraft.

Updated 8 hrs ago

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Investigation

Serving garda arrested after drugs went missing from station released without charge

8 hrs ago

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Cat Fight

Judge shown videos of cat defecating in south Dublin garden after neighbours brought owner to court

9 hrs ago

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Limerick

Trial of gardaí and retired superintendent hears evidence of road traffic summonses 'struck out'

9 hrs ago

6.2k

CSO

Concerns raised on cooling labour market as unemployment rises to highest rate in four years

10 hrs ago

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SPOTLIGHT

Ireland in the World Cup play-offs

troy wonder

Late Late Troy Show: Ireland's amazing winning moment going viral

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road to usa

Ireland are in the play-offs … but who might we play next?

29

Heimir Hallgrímsson

The unflappable Icelandic dentist who has Ireland loving football again

35

the poll

Where were you for Ireland's incredible win?

54

Belem

Fire breaks out at COP30 climate conference in Brazil, sending delegates fleeing

11 hrs ago

7.7k

19

NO MORE FREE PARKING

Planning green light for paid parking at Blanchardstown shopping centre despite local protest

11 hrs ago

17.3k

61

Courts

Woman jailed for making fake dating profiles of her ex-partner in 'campaign of terror'

11 hrs ago

18.3k

Normal

What’s the new shop people have been queuing down Henry Street for?

The Scandi discount store Normal has attracted huge queues since it opened yesterday.

11 hrs ago

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Homeless charity

Peter McVerry Trust spent money on peacock enclosure and €300k on a driveway

12 hrs ago

14.8k

spending and saving

Christmas is going to be expensive this year - would you like to keep a Money Diary for us?

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immigration policy

'I cry myself to sleep': Migrant workers urge Government to change family reunification rules

Eimer McAuley

12 hrs ago

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RIP

Stone Roses bassist Mani dies aged 63

13 hrs ago

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Explainer

Why are the British and others making threats about Russian ship the Yantar?

Niall O'Connor

13 hrs ago

7.9k

High Court

Conor McGregor granted permission to serve legal papers on Sky News for alleged defamation

13 hrs ago

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investigates

We investigated how much was spent at the last election

INVESTIGATION

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EXPENSES

ChatGPT, a €400 bar tab and an Apple laptop: What did candidates expense at the last election?

30

ANALYSIS

Political ad ban by social media companies leaves elections ‘susceptible to bad actors’

31

Rassie

'He has guts' - Erasmus not surprised Prendergast got the nod for Ireland

13 hrs ago

5.7k

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price gouging

'Unacceptable’: Flights to Prague increase by up to 159% after World Cup play-off draw

15 hrs ago

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78

Gas and electricity

'You refuse to take on the energy companies': Dáil row over jump in households behind on bills

15 hrs ago

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42

Selection

Van der Flier and Ringrose among four changes in Ireland team to face Boks

Sam Prendergast has been backed to start again at out-half.

15 hrs ago

10.8k

90

Switching off

RTÉ will permanently close four digital radio stations - including 2XM and Pulse - on 31 December

Updated 16 hrs ago

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70

Catholic Church

Vatican receives interim report on ‘challenges’ posed by Catholics in polygamous relationships

16 hrs ago

10.9k

32

Courts

Man who told gardaí he was 'so drunk' he couldn't remember killing his sister’s partner is jailed for eight years

16 hrs ago

12.0k

World Cup

Ireland to play Czechia in World Cup qualifications play-off semi-final

The 42

17 hrs ago

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67

the path is known

Ireland to face Czechia in World Cup play-off

Ireland know their path to the World Cup next summer.

Gavin Cooney

Updated 17 hrs ago

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57

Department of Social Protection

Hundreds of schools have not opted into hot school meals over fears meals are poor quality

17 hrs ago

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50

Midleton

MMA fighter Joshua Allen appears in court charged with dangerous driving

17 hrs ago

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hello old friend

Could they BE any more delayed? The final eight unaired episodes of 'Joey' are now streaming

17 hrs ago

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12

Tánaiste

Dublin woman charged with sending messages to Simon Harris which threatened his family

The court heard there were two messages, but metadata showed up to six, and they were sent over the course of an evening.

17 hrs ago

38.6k

Castlebar

Gardaí can't find Enoch Burke after calling to his house to imprison him for contempt of court

18 hrs ago

36.3k

Maternity services

'I'm not just a health minister but a parent': Carroll MacNeill shares experience of State Claims process

19 hrs ago

12.3k

The Daily Poll

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s is taking effect soon – should Ireland follow suit?

19 hrs ago

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102

Douglas

Man (40s) due in court after bank robbery in Cork

19 hrs ago

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chilly

Status Yellow ice warning issued for 10 counties after first snowfall overnight

Updated 20 hrs ago

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Larry Summers

Ex-US treasury secretary steps back from Harvard job after Epstein email revelations

21 hrs ago

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peace plan

A new US peace plan could see Ukraine ceding land and halving its army

21 hrs ago

7.3k

Commute

DART services delayed by up to 40 minutes after collapsed wall causes disruption

21 hrs ago

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18

Boys in Green

The World Cup play-off draw is at 12 today – here’s who Ireland could be facing

22 hrs ago

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26

Epstein files

Trump signs bill ordering release of Epstein files - here's what happens next

23 hrs ago

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Cost of Living

Gap in use of afterschool centres between high and low income families has risen - ESRI

23 hrs ago

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