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Friday 23 January 2026 Dublin: 7°C
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.
Mother found guilty of the attempted murder of her eight year old daughter
Multiple apps encouraging Irish users to swap women's faces onto pornographic images and videos
Young people in Ireland suffering spinal cord damage from nitrous oxide, doctors warn
Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61
Today's news
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.
Mother found guilty of the attempted murder of her eight year old daughter
Judge ‘disappointed’ that medical report on Eleanor Donaldson has not been completed
Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61
A classic Edwardian home with a stand-out garden in the heart of South Dublin
Spotted a new deduction from your payslip? It's probably your new pension
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
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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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.
Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
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.
Yesterday
22nd January 2026
There was major drama in The Traitors UK this evening, heading into the final weekend
Taser deployed four times before fatal shooting of George Nkencho, inquest hears
ICE officers in Minnesota detained a five-year-old boy on his way home from school
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.
'That's my little girl': Jessie Buckley's mother is 'so proud' of daughter's Oscar nomination
Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'
Investigation into Superintendent and gardaí was 'vicious', Garda penalty points trial told
Bord Bia board backs chair Larry Murrin amid backlash over Brazilian beef controversy
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for emergency summit amid confusion over Greenland plan
Tariffs and Ukraine are also on the agenda.
This off-duty Irish doctor helped save a victim of a shark attack in Sydney
Man found guilty of the murder of Bruna Fonseca in Cork city
Bizarre 'New Gaza' plan unveiled by Trump - featuring luxury apartments and data centres
This leaping cow nearly caused a major crash on a rainy M6 this morning
Zelenskyy references Groundhog Day and criticises European inaction in Davos speech
A classic Edwardian home with a stand-out garden in the heart of South Dublin
Five children arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault of girl in Dublin
Serving Garda charged with rape, child cruelty and serious assault in Co Donegal
Jessie Buckley nominated for an Oscar for her leading role in Hamnet
Buckley’s co-star Paul Mescal missed out on a Supporting Actor nomination.
Child who waited years for dental care now has to have jaw 'broken twice', committee told
President Connolly cancels engagements scheduled for today after husband took ill at event
Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)
Vague details emerge of Trump's Greenland 'deal' but Denmark is sticking to its red lines
Trump has unveiled his 'Board of Peace' in Davos - here's what we know
The US President will chair the organisation, and countries who want to be permanent members will need to pay $1 billion.
Does a film’s runtime influence your decision to watch it?
No laughing matter: What is nitrous oxide and why are doctors alarmed by its use?
Dr Catherine Conlon
Who is the Irish former rugby player starring in the new Game of Thrones spin-off?
The Guardian remarked that Peter Claffey, a former rugby player clocking in at 6 ft 5 in, is ‘suitably tall’ for the role.
Oscar nominations are going to be announced later. Here's what to expect
Taoiseach to travel from Davos to Brussels for emergency summit as Trump walks back threats
Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace
The former head of the Irish Defence Forces insists “we have to be at a position whereby we show enough deterrence to ensure that we sustain the conditions for peace”.
Garda who assaulted his wife could not be named for three years due to reporting restriction
Trevor Bolger, who pleaded guilty to assaulting Margaret Loftus in October 2012, was handed a three-month suspended sentence last week.