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26th July 2026 - 1st August 2026
bosnian pilgrimage
Virgin Mary shrine in Medjugorje is desecrated days ahead of major pilgrimage
Police said they had located and arrested a person in connection with the vandalism investigation.
christopher no no
'Abysmal writing' and 'no sex': Odyssey translator's scathing review of Christopher Nolan film
SeriesThe FOI Files
The question that revealed child in State care went missing 274 times in a year
Tusla records not only revealed almost 7,000 missing from care incidents but also how one child had been reported missing 274 times in 12 months while in State care.
Sponsored
Ireland's Ancient East is more accessible than ever, particularly if you don't have a car
Transport for Ireland
Jul 28
regulations
Sports retailer Decathlon to stop selling e-scooters in Ireland ahead of new restrictions
SCSI report
Couples earning a combined €113k unlikely to afford family home in Dublin commuter belt
The report published today points to further affordability issues in the property market for first-time buyers.
From The 42tough beat
Irish Olympic champions Daniel Wiffen and Rhys McClenaghan miss out on Commonwealth Games medals
talcum powder
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5bn to settle lawsuits, as it rejects claims talc products caused cancer
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
After 75 years of waiting, Mayo wasn't ready for the party to end
Traffic jams, pouring rain and packed pubs did little to deter supporters as Mayo’s All-Ireland-winning team returned to a hero’s welcome in Castlebar.
Middle East
Trump says 'good chance' of progress in talks with Iran as both sides hold fire for third day
Must ReadWomen’s Rights Network
Who are the group taking legal action against a Belfast festival and how is JK Rowling involved?
Opinionlido better
No cool down capital: Dublin is a city by the sea, so why is it so hard to go for a swim?
Dráma an dhúchais
Dráma nua as Gaeilge ag díriú ar an dteannas idir chainteoirí ó dhúchas agus foghlaimeoirí
Native Drama
New Irish language play to focus on tension between native speakers and young urban Gaeilgeoiri
SeriesAn American in Ireland
Coming from the US with a dream of universal healthcare, it's a surprise to note Irish people opting to go private
As an American, Sasha Piton has a complicated history with health insurance – but then so does Ireland.
burning
French wildfire that's forced thousands to evacuate stops growing, but could regain strength
mayo for sam
'They won't laugh at us anymore': Tens of thousands welcome Mayo champions home to Castlebar
Central Criminal Court
World will know George Gibney as 'convicted, serial paedophile', survivor tells court
Must Readgreen and red
Saw Doctors 'amazed' as their 34-year-old Mayo anthem soars to no. 1 on Spotify
Must ReadDream Come True
'It's only up from here': Mayo fans gather to welcome home All-Ireland champions
Thousands gathered outside McHale Park hours before the Mayo team arrived, determined to make the most of a day generations of supporters had dreamed about.
law reform
Justice minister will 'consider' issues raised by solicitors after crunch meeting on reforms
Special Criminal Court
Museum employee charged with possessing bomb wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'
Champs
'It brings great joy to the hospital': All-Ireland champions Mayo visit patients at Temple Street
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