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Last week
26th October 2025 - 1st November 2025
Pride
Inside the dressing room as Ireland overcome Belgium to earn Nations League promotion
The 42
Reports from Den Dreef Stadium, Leuven
29 Oct
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Cork
HMV to open a new shop in Ireland, nine years after it had to close them all
29 Oct
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Climate Change
Over half a million people are dying every year due to rising heat globally
29 Oct
2.7k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Readers tell us why they spoiled their vote, at least 50 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza and Hurricane Melissa nears Cuba.
Updated 29 Oct
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CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS
Trump says he's 'not allowed to run' for another term but will 'see what happens'
29 Oct
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Extreme Weather
Hurricane Melissa loses strength en route to Cuba after wreaking 'disaster' in Jamaica
29 Oct
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slow down
Opinion: We could make our towns safer for everyone by lowering speed limits to 30km/h
Feljin Jose
29 Oct
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Trolley Watch
Senator brings her own ‘snack cart’ on Sligo train to highlight lack of Irish Rail catering
29 Oct
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The Morning Lead
'Democracy includes the power to dissent': Our readers tell us why they spoiled their votes
More than 200,000 people spoiled their votes – a record high for an Irish election.
Stephen McDermott
29 Oct
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Jamaica
Record-breaking Hurricane Melissa tears into Jamaica with deadly winds and torrential rain
The hurricane now also looks set to impact Cuba.
Updated 28 Oct
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Palestine
At least eleven dead after Netanyahu orders 'powerful' strikes on Gaza despite ceasefire deal
Hamas has responded by postponing handing over the remains of another hostage.
Israel accused Hamas of firing on its soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas denied any involvement in the alleged attack.
US Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire would hold despite 'little skirmishes'.
Updated 28 Oct
33.0k
New South Wales
Irish man (59) killed in mining explosion in Australia
28 Oct
19.2k
Fastway
At least 300 jobs at risk as Fastway parent company enters receivership
Parcels already in the Fastway network are expected to be delivered ‘where possible’, according to a spokesperson.
Updated 28 Oct
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operation tara
Gardaí seize suspected cocaine worth over €8 million in Laois
28 Oct
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
28 Oct
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Liveblog
Belgium v Ireland, Nations League play-offs
28 Oct
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Transgender claims
French prosecutors seek suspended jail terms in Brigitte Macron cyberbullying case
28 Oct
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PodcastThe 42FM
Why the loss of Irish journalism jobs is bad news for sports fans
Children's Court
Teen charged with looting Footlocker, Asics and Lifestyle Sports shops during 2023 Dublin riots
28 Oct
12.3k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
28 Oct
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Dublin
English tourist dies from injuries after alleged Temple Bar assault
28 Oct
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Witness appeal
Ballymun attack leaves man in serious condition as Gardaí urge public not to share video
28 Oct
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Weather Warning
Four southern counties to come under wind and rain warnings on Thursday
28 Oct
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ai technology
Irish jobs set to go as Amazon cuts 14,000 roles globally following AI investments
Updated 28 Oct
35.0k
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financial review
RTÉ defends payment issues in new report as being ‘years or decades old’
28 Oct
12.5k
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Extreme Weather
Why is Hurricane Melissa so strong and how will it impact Ireland?
The hurricane is the most powerful storm of the year so far.
Experts say that warming sea temperatures have increased the intensity of the storm.
The remnants of the storm will likely bring "plenty of rain and unsettled weather" to Ireland - but it's too far away to say with certainty yet.
Updated 28 Oct
53.7k
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All aboard
New train station gets planning permission near primary school in Moyross
28 Oct
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good news
Delighted Carrick-on-Shannon locals welcome home Tidy Towns award
28 Oct
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St James’s Hospital
President Higgins has returned to Áras an Uachtaráin after two nights in hospital
Updated 28 Oct
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Journalist Access
When will international media be allowed into Gaza?
28 Oct
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by-election time
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Updated 28 Oct
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royal lodge
Prince Andrew hosted Jeffrey Epstein at his Windsor home just days before his arrest in Florida
28 Oct
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Return
'Misleading, divisive and self-serving' - Celtic owner Dermot Desmond takes aim at Brendan Rodgers
Updated 28 Oct
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The Daily Poll
How long do you think Micheál Martin will remain as Fianna Fáil leader?
28 Oct
33.7k
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your stories
Did you spoil your vote in the presidential election? We want to hear why
28 Oct
12.5k
An tOireachtas
Cliabhán Kneecap is Harland & Wolff, Béal Feirste, ag cur fáilte roimh Oireachtas na Gaeilge
28 Oct
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CLIMATE CRISIS
Global emissions only on track to fall 10% by 2035, far short of 60% goal
28 Oct
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RIP
Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93
28 Oct
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Saggart
Man (40s) charged in relation to public disorder at Citywest last week
28 Oct
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Knives Out
'Frustration' among Fianna Fáil backbenchers as rebels eye up no-confidence motion in Taoiseach
28 Oct
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