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29th March 2026 - 4th April 2026
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's oil-rich Kharg island if no deal reached 'shortly'
Concerns that landlords could 'rack and stack' poor quality garden cabins under new rules
The government pitched the idea of modular units in gardens for family members last year, but has now decided to change tack.
Explainer: Another critical oil Strait is at risk as the Houthis enter the war
Oil prices have spiked as Houthi rebels target the Red Sea.
Tanning salon run by sister of Conor McGregor fined for selling sunbed treatment to 16-year-old
Surge in energy prices due to Iran war pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%
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Speeding drivers face 'Kids' Court' at schools across Northern Ireland
Taoiseach says Irish troops safe as peacekeepers killed and injured in escalation of violence
Two US bidders are in the running to buy Permanent TSB from the State
Aer Lingus swerves Elon Musk row and begins rollout of Starlink-powered free Wi-Fi
Israel restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from entering Jerusalem church
Five injured as car and van crash on N62 in Co Westmeath
Australian police shoot fugitive wanted for killing two officers after seven-month manhunt
Fianna Fáil pick 25-year-old councillor as their candidate for the Galway bye-election
Iranians abroad: Behind the headlines, there are two Irans - one has been silenced
Samieh Hezari
Garda sergeants and inspectors group says has 'no confidence' in force's suspension system
Derelict properties: how many vacant homes and sites did your council buy via CPO last year?
Ireland's local authorities acquired 99 properties via Compulsory Purchase Orders in 2025.
Monaghan County Council acquired the highest number of properties, followed by Limerick City and County Council and Waterford City and County Council.
11 councils did not acquire a single property.
Quiz: How well do you know these baby animals?
Cork woman pays tribute to 'most wonderful' partner after meat factory death
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League finals review: Donegal-Kerry and Meath-Cork
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Polish peacekeeper serving with Irish troops injured in Lebanon
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
From the archives: Compare our first ever Money Diaries in 2018 to your current spending
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Do you have a dodgy box, what's your thinking and will the recent court case change anything?
Do you think Government should do more to bring down fuel costs?
German defence giant addresses row over CEO's Ukraine 'housewives' comment
Forty new migratory species given international protection, UN agrees
Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire' as diplomats meet on war
Iran’s parliament speaker said the US is plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.
Around 3,500 US sailors and marines arrived in the Middle East on an assault ship yesterday.
The Washington Post quoted anonymous US officials as saying that any potential ground operation 'would fall short of a full-scale invasion'.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel would be expanding operations in Lebanon.
Four teenagers due in court over attack on man and his rescue dog
Israeli police prevent church officials from entering Jerusalem church for Palm Sunday mass
Meath's strong closing surge lands Division 2 title with final win over Cork
Kerry v Donegal, Division 1 football league final
Jim McGuinness’ side won on a scoreline of 3-20 to 2-10.
Seven seriously injured and man arrested after car driven into pedestrians in Derby
Funerals held in Lebanon for three journalists killed by Israeli strike
Woman arrested in connection with discovery of man's body released without charge
New state investment scheme to axe capital gains tax for Irish savers
Top Gun and Back to the Future actor James Tolkan dies aged 94
Sitdown Sunday: Irish author Colm Tóibín on living in the US under Trump