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Saturday 22 November 2025 Dublin: 9°C
RIP
Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
He was one of the most best-known names in fashion to come out of Ireland, and presented collections at London Fashion Week for more than three decades.
RIP
Dundalk crash victims forever united together, funeral hears
The Morning Lead
'This is not normal behaviour': Why three more Burkes could be facing jail for contempt of court
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Paschal Donohoe leaves government unscathed, but how?
Co Clare
Three arrested after van enters unauthorised area of Shannon Airport
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Do you want to improve your Irish?
RIP
Dundalk crash victims forever united together, funeral hears
Updated 51 mins ago
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Met Éireann
Rain warning issued for four counties this evening
Updated 1 hr ago
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maga rift
Major MAGA figure Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from US Congress
4 hrs ago
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or lump it
Trump says Zelenskyy will 'have to like' US plan to end Ukraine-Russia war
7 hrs ago
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
A beautiful period property in a surprising urban location is looking for its next custodian
Finances
Taoiseach criticises Peter McVerry Trust for constructing peacock enclosure
7 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
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the poll
Where were you for Ireland's incredible win?
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migration strategy
Government to expand community engagement on migration into areas where 'tensions are lower'
8 hrs ago
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By-election
Disillusionment prompts some Dublin Central voters to consider backing second Hutch run
The big question everyone is wondering is whether a certain gangland figure will be on the ballot again. Many are hoping he will be.
Jane Matthews
14 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
'This is not normal behaviour': Why three more Burkes could be facing jail for contempt of court
A High Court judgment from this week has widened the case between Enoch Burke and Wilson’s Hospital School.
14 hrs ago
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Yesterday
21st November 2025
Trump and Mamdani put their differences aside and have 'very productive' meeting
16 hrs ago
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George's Dock
Luas Red Line between Connolly and The Point to reopen following major fire in August
16 hrs ago
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Faked
Tourists have flocked to a 'Christmas market’ outside Buckingham Palace - but it’s not real
17 hrs ago
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British Columbia
Grizzly bear attacks group of school children in Canada, leaving 11 people injured
18 hrs ago
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All the gorgeous Christmas spices, currants, sultanas and orange peel.
The Festive Loaded Fries
Pulled sage & onion turkey, smoked bacon and mozzarella.
The Festive Wrap
Your favourite new lunch stuffed with all the flavours of Christmas.
Hot & Cheesy Dip with Twisted Doughballs
Fresh, fluffy dough balls, brushed with garlicky mozzarella.
Ultimate Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Large 13.5″
Ultimate Hot Honey Nduja Pepperoni Pizza
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the Epstein files
Larry Donnelly: Is this the beginning of the end for Donald Trump?
Larry Donnelly
19 hrs ago
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Queens
Man sentenced to 24 years for manslaughter of Longford woman Sarah McNally in New York
Sarah had been planning to return home to Ireland when she was attacked and killed by her former boyfriend.
20 hrs ago
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Ardee
Woman (70s) killed after crash involving two cars and a truck in Co Louth
20 hrs ago
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Met Éireann
Status Yellow fog warning issued for eleven counties tomorrow morning
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investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

Deportation Flights
What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?
Badger Cull
Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease
75
Planning Submissions
Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare
52
TB Crisis
‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis
17
Data Crunch
Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid
118
Femicide in Europe
Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 – and a gap in data on gendered violence
RIP
‘No words to express this sorrow’: Hundreds attend funerals held for two Dundalk crash victims
Updated 21 hrs ago
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nathan gill
Reform UK's former Wales leader jailed for 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia speeches
21 hrs ago
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28-POINT PLAN
Zelenskyy: Ukraine might lose US support if it doesn't accept Donald Trump's peace plan
21 hrs ago
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High Court
Denis O'Brien and spokesman must pay over €400k each to two solicitors they defamed, jury finds
22 hrs ago
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RIP
Veteran RTÉ broadcaster and writer David Hanly dies aged 82
22 hrs ago
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
22 hrs ago
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Payback
Mexican contestant who was berated by director for not doing ads wins Miss Universe
23 hrs ago
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NARWHAL
Whale carcass found on Donegal beach identified as Arctic species never before seen in Irish waters
23 hrs ago
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Pras
Fugees rapper jailed for funnelling illegal foreign donations to Obama’s re-election campaign
21 Nov
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Diplomatic argie bargie
Row between Trump and G20 hosts South Africa flares up again on eve of summit
Eoghan Dalton
Reports from Johannesburg
21 Nov
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ryan cornelius
MEP Seán Kelly sends letter to UAE ruler pleading for release of man imprisoned in Dubai since 2008
21 Nov
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Russia
Kremlin spokesperson remarks about Ireland's neutrality are 'nonsense', says Taoiseach
Maria Zakharova, who speaks on Foreign Affairs matters for the Putin regime, rounded on Ireland about neutrality and militarism.
21 Nov
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Housing Crisis
Housing minister says limits on first-time-buyer supports and loans are 'under review'
21 Nov
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Eurovision
Major changes to Eurovision voting as organisers aim to head off vote on Israel's inclusion
Earlier this year, a report found that an Israeli government agency paid for adverts targeting the Eurovision public vote.
21 Nov
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Eurovision boycott 'very impactful' way of making Israel aware of international opinion, says Harris
22 Sep
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The Daily Poll
Does the cost of gas and electricity stop you from turning on the heat at home?
21 Nov
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Aviva Stadium
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson calls for away fans to be moved further from pitch at the Aviva
The 42
21 Nov
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Operation Destabilise
Gardaí part of international operation targeting money laundering funding Russian war effort
21 Nov
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Rehabilitation
'Two years of drive to live': Family share final update on girl injured in Parnell St stabbing
21 Nov
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Auction
Frida Kahlo painting sells for over $54 million, setting new record for female artists
21 Nov
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RIP
Funerals to be held later for two victims of Dundalk crash
21 Nov
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debutants
Ireland (and Micheál Martin) will be making a debut at the G20 this weekend - here's why
21 Nov
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RIP
'Style, swagger and a warm heart': Tributes paid after death of Stone Roses bassist Mani
Updated 21 Nov
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Housing Crisis
'He continued to badmouth me': Tenants who fought evictions among stories in Threshold report
21 Nov
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