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Friday 13 March 2026 Dublin: 5°C
strait of hormuz
US eases sanctions on Russian oil as war nears two-week mark
It comes after Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements yesterday.
Iraq
Four US crew dead after refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq
Bowl of Shamrock
Taoiseach at the White House: Another perilous St Patrick's Day ahead for Micheál Martin
paudfather of dance
Paudie hits back at critics: 'It's not called a dance competition it's an entertainment show'
The Daily Poll
K-pop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel – have you seen the first movie?
Today's news
The Daily Poll
K-pop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel – have you seen the first movie?
paudfather of dance
Paudie hits back at critics: 'It's not called a dance competition it's an entertainment show'
The Traitors star has brushed off the backlash over making it to the Dancing with the Stars finale.
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Cabinteely
Man due in court later today in connection with assault in Dublin suburb
Updated 2 hrs ago
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strait of hormuz
US eases sanctions on Russian oil as war nears two-week mark
4 hrs ago
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Investing
Simon Harris signals interest in Swedish-style savings scheme
The finance minister spoke to The Journal at the Embassy of Ireland in Paris about plans for a new savings scheme.
Emma Hickey
reports from Paris
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BEST OF THE BOX
Our top 5 watches of the weekend
Our top 5 watches of the weekend
Unmissable sport this weekend
Unmissable sport this weekend
Poll: Will you watch The Oscars live?
Poll: Will you watch The Oscars live?
Our top 5 watches of the weekend
Unmissable sport this weekend
Poll: Will you watch The Oscars live?
Review: Is Louis Theroux – Inside the Manosphere worth watching?
Quiz: How well do you know Nicole Kidman?
Why everyone's talking about... The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
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Rental Market
Short-term lets outnumber homes to rent by four to one nationwide, housing charity says
10 hrs ago
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SPOTLIGHT

War in Iran

Minab
Mounting evidence that US missile struck Iran school
122
food security
The Iran war has exposed our dependence on imports
Michael Kelly
29
Debunked
Fake footage used to push agendas as the US and Israel go to war with Iran
security analysis
New phase of war raises risk of increased casualties and heightens concerns of terror attack in West
Tom Clonan
111
IRANIAN regime
Mojtaba Khamenei chosen to succeed his father as supreme leader of Iran
106
Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
81
The Morning Lead
Farmers say the collapse of a major carrot grower is a red flag for Ireland's vegetable farms
Hughes Farm in Co Kilkenny is responsible for 12% of Ireland’s carrot production but the company going under has raised questions.
Eoghan Dalton
10 hrs ago
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Yesterday
12th March 2026
Norfolk
FBI investigating shooting at Virginia college that killed one person as act of terrorism
13 hrs ago
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Courts
Man (75) stopped with fake passport had 'huge collection' of identities, court hears
13 hrs ago
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
Tour this revamped period home with ultra modern extension in Ranelagh – yours for €1,950,000
Karol Nawrocki
Poland's president vetoes participation in EU's defence spending loan scheme
13 hrs ago
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Courts
Possible attempt made to amputate left arm of woman after she died, murder trial hears
16 hrs ago
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Pay and Conditions
A self-inflicted wound: Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
16 hrs ago
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Terror charge dismissal
'F**k Keir Starmer': Kneecap hit back after British PM calls rap trio 'intolerable'
Updated 16 hrs ago
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Six Nations Magazine
Kick off the rugby weekend with the pick of our Six Nations coverage
drug safety
HSE warns of dangers of highly potent 'pink cocaine' ahead of St Patrick's Day
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
60
Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
41
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
38
Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
26
temple bar
The giant St Patrick statue has had his pint taken off him - but he still hasn't found a home
17 hrs ago
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FBI
Shooter at synagogue in US state of Michigan is dead, police say
17 hrs ago
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Timothee cham-ballet
Do you care about ballet or opera?
17 hrs ago
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Dublin
Man caught climbing out bathroom window of cannabis grow house jailed for six years
19 hrs ago
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co meath
Woman dies and three seriously injured in second fatal road incident in Meath today
Updated 20 hrs ago
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Rugby
Farrell makes four changes, gives Tommy O’Brien starting spot for Scotland Six Nations clash
The 42
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SNAILS VS TRUMP
Trump Doonbeg ballroom plans stalled by sole objector voicing concern about impact on rare snail
20 hrs ago
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Team news
O'Brien starts on left wing as Ireland make four changes
James Ryan misses out due to injury, with Darragh Murray included on the bench.
21 hrs ago
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energy costs
Ireland sees biggest heating oil price increase in EU to near record high
Updated 21 hrs ago
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Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran's new supreme leader urges Gulf states to close US bases in first statement of the war
Donald Trump dismissed concerns over fuel prices today, saying the destruction of Iranian nuclear capacity was more important.
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RELATED
British tourist in Dubai among 21 people charged in the UAE for sharing missile footage
12 Mar
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

An act of war
Trump’s war on Iran is a death blow to the rules-based order
Tom Clonan
111
Trump’s Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
81
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
41
The Irish For
Baby names – Rían’s fada and the myth of the ‘neutral’ name
Darach Ó Séaghdha
20
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
17
Getting fit in middle age
The physio says it's never too late to get those weights going
Stephen O'Rourke
5
Ready to go
Scotland make 3 changes for crunch Six Nations clash against Ireland
21 hrs ago
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Courts
Judge says man jailed for harassing woman and setting her house on fire still has 'good' in him
22 hrs ago
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UK-Ireland Summit
Starmer has 'forthright' meeting with Mary Lou McDonald in Belfast ahead of summit in Cork
Updated 22 hrs ago
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20th Century Paddy
Bruce Springsteen, Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Kate Moss among stars on Shane MacGowan tribute album
23 hrs ago
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cabinet paddys day trips
The Great Paddy's Day Getaway: There's one for every politician in the audience this year
Jason O'Sullivan
Updated 23 hrs ago
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Weather Warnings
Strong winds disrupt flights as new snow-ice warning issued for 11 counties tonight
A nationwide wind warning is currently in place, as is a rain warning for 21 counties.
Updated 12 Mar
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The Daily Poll
Do you usually stick to your nearest petrol station or travel further for a better price?
12 Mar
13.3k
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working for it
Don’t expect a big bump in your pay packet next year - average pay rises are falling
12 Mar
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cybercrime laws
British tourist in Dubai among 21 people charged in the UAE for sharing missile footage
12 Mar
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enniskillen
Man charged with murder of 23-year-old Ellie Flanagan
12 Mar
13.4k
morning commute
Some Luas services not running or delayed over power failure and medical emergency
12 Mar
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common conditions
Tax relief extended to pharmacist treatments for cold sores, shingles and more
12 Mar
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Dublin City
Green Party proposes doubling new hotel charges and using proceeds to lower homebuilding costs
12 Mar
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The Morning Lead
‘This didn’t just happen last week’: Rising fuel prices push motorists to fill up in the North
‘People are highly motivated to find the cheapest fuel – and that means going north of the border’.
Diarmuid Pepper
12 Mar
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