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Tuesday 20 January 2026 Dublin: 8°C
InvestigatesThe Morning Lead
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
Cost likely to be close to €2 million since the start of 2022, with some incidents referred to gardai.
greenland crisis
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
Jennie's Law
TDs to hear concerns that abusers' names won't be on domestic violence register for long enough
London
Russell Brand due in court today over fresh sexual offences allegations, including rape
At This time of year?
Photos: Northern lights visible across Ireland as a powerful solar storm hits Earth
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Did you catch a glimpse of the northern lights last night?
Newbridge Cutlery
Newbridge to close factory making silver-plated cutlery and tableware in April
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income tax liability
Revenue says it is not carrying out a review of prior years regarding change to Carer’s Benefit
3 hrs ago
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Beckham rift
'Hijacked' first dance and wedding dress drama: What we know about the Beckham family feud
Brooklyn Beckham claimed that his parents David and Victoria have been ‘trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped’.
4 hrs ago
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tuning out irish radio
Static on the horizon: EU must safeguard Irish in-car radio against Big Tech
Barry Andrews
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Allianz Home Magazine
How to create your very own ultimate home gym
greenland crisis
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
The US President doubled down on his threat to take over the Arctic island, claiming Denmark ‘can’t protect it’.
Updated 5 hrs ago
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RELATED
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
19 Jan
Trump cites Nobel Peace Prize snub in angry letter about Greenland to Norway’s PM
19 Jan
SPOTLIGHT

Blocked Gaza aid 

Red Crescent
At the Rafah crossing, wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel
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full warehouses
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Mohamed Shaalan
‘I’ll never give up’ says Dublin surgeon refused entry to Gaza Strip for third time
World Economic Forum
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Updated 6 hrs ago
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Weather Warning
Status Yellow wind warning issued for Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow
8 hrs ago
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At This time of year?
Photos: Northern lights visible across Ireland as a powerful solar storm hits Earth
The northern lights can generally only be seen in Ireland during storms like this on camera, but sometimes a faint glow is visible to the naked eye.
Updated 9 hrs ago
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London
Russell Brand due in court today over fresh sexual offences allegations, including rape
9 hrs ago
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19th January 2026
family feud
Brooklyn Beckham hits out at parents: 'I do not want to reconcile with my family'
“I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life”, Beckham said in a statement this evening.
20 hrs ago
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Venezuela
Irish citizen among prisoners released from Venezuelan jail after US capture of Nicolas Maduro
21 hrs ago
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Courts
Alleged Parnell Square attacker is fit to stand trial, psychiatrist for State tells court
21 hrs ago
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Slow Bicycle Race
Dublin City Council’s cycling and walking funds have been cut, and it may put years of work at risk
22 hrs ago
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superintendent
Trial hears accused Superintendent had no power to use discretion to cancel road policing tickets
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Italy
Renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at the age of 93
Updated 22 hrs ago
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Bruna Fonseca
Woman allegedly 'manually strangled' after FaceTiming her dog in Brazil
22 hrs ago
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Adamuz
At least 40 people dead after two high-speed trains crash in southern Spain
The crash occurred early yesterday evening near the village of Adamuz.
Updated 22 hrs ago
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Courts
Judge accepts he has no power to review sentence of Ana Kriegel’s killer
19 Jan
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toll evaders
Man who didn't pay for over 1,200 M50 trips among 22 drivers fined total of €428,000
19 Jan
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Bray
New owners of Sinéad O'Connor's Bray home to erect commemorative plaque for the late singer
19 Jan
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Courts
Son of murdered criminal tried to murder ex-wife's friend after marriage breakup, court hears
19 Jan
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greenland crisis
Ireland pushes for 'cool heads' as EU looks to avoid Trump tariff war
US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of 10% on eight European nations, but the UK and EU said they won’t be drawn into a tit-for-tat trade war.
Updated 19 Jan
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RELATED
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19 Jan
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19 Jan
Choice Music Prize
Here are the nominations for best Irish Album of the Year
19 Jan
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Attempted Murder
Man given 12-year term for randomly stabbing woman who went to Dublin to see Christmas lights
19 Jan
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Belfast
Long-awaited inquest into death of Belfast teenager Noah Donohoe due to start today
Updated 19 Jan
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Princess Diana
UK's Prince Harry says Daily Mail publisher’s alleged unlawful actions ‘deeply troubling’
Updated 19 Jan
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Homelessness
More than 260 people over the age of 65 are now living in emergency accommodation
19 Jan
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Greenland standoff
What is the EU's 'trade bazooka'? And three other ways Europe could respond to US tariffs
19 Jan
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safe haven
Gold hits record high following new Trump tariff threat
19 Jan
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Baby boost
Almost 50,000 children have benefitted from Newborn Baby Grant in first year
19 Jan
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Westmeath
Enoch Burke ordered to prison for fifth time after repeated breaches of court order
Updated 19 Jan
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The Daily Poll
Today is ‘Blue Monday’ – how are you feeling?
19 Jan
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Palestine
Vladimir Putin invited to join Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' as Ireland mulls its own involvement
Updated 19 Jan
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RIP
Tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ Natasha Smith who died while sleeping rough in Dublin
19 Jan
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NATO
Trump cites Nobel Peace Prize snub in angry letter about Greenland to Norway’s PM
19 Jan
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extraordinary
Senegal win bonkers AFCON final after walk-off protest at Morocco penalty decision
The 42
Updated 19 Jan
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davos time
There are 11 Irish billionaires and they make about your yearly salary every day
19 Jan
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child law project
Child found 'distressed and unwell' on Dublin street believed to have been trafficked for sex
19 Jan
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The Morning Lead
Woman who lost €20k to Chris Martin catfish fighting bank for refund
The Banking and Payment Federation of Ireland (BPFI) show that in 2023, the industry value of APP fraud was €18.1 million.
19 Jan
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