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16th August 2026 - 22nd August 2026
Death Cap Mushrooms
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's lawyers claim issues with jury in appeal case
OpinionMoving with the times
The physio is in: Can the HSE's new Get Active programme improve fitness? Let's put it to the test
Sponsored
Hop-off at Ireland’s most historic and scenic locations in the Hidden Heartlands – here's your itinerary
Transport for Ireland
Aug 19
Must Readchianti park
'It can't be one rule for some': Locals in Dublin mountains welcome order to knock 29 houses
A year-long battle over 29 modular houses built near the Dublin-Wicklow border is set to draw to a close this week.
Must Readchasing the training
Promises of garda pursuit training undercut by question of training instructors first
Jim O’Callaghan said Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly confirmed to him that the pursuit training will begin for the first time this year.
Rose of Tralee
'I'm speechless': Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh crowned 2026 Rose of Tralee
Ní Choiligh has alopecia and for her talent she tried on her favourite wigs to help raise awareness about the condition.
Instagram
Meta 'hooked' and 'exploited' children, US federal court hears in opening of landmark case
Lochrann dóchais
Teach Solais Fhánada ag treorú daoine ar ais go dtí an Ghaeltacht ar imeall an domhain
Mary Travers
President Connolly to meet sister of Troubles victim who criticised photo with IRA gang member
costly surprise
New EU 'handling fee' due to come in will 'likely' apply to each item within a parcel
Road Safety
What's the official advice for drivers if you meet a car speeding the wrong way towards you?
Rose of Tralee
'Like a wedding every day': Escort of the Year thinks other men should give the festival a go
Must ReadSocial Media
Tribute posts to M9 teenagers prompt angry backlash and more than 2,000 comments on Facebook
Ireland AM
'I get such a kick out of them': Tommy Bowe on the thrill of putting politicians on the spot
Massachusetts
Lindsay Clancy's mother testifies in murder trial that she 'had thoughts of harming the children'
coimisiún na meán
Watchdog asks TikTok for 'full account' of how it's dealing with videos posted by car theft gangs
FactCheckCows
Debunked: Cows contribute significantly towards climate change, despite claims in viral video
the human printer
Private flights with Trump, 'adoring letters' and a new political feud - who is Natalie Harp?
Natalie Harp has become a staple figure at the president’s side in his second term.
Housing Crisis
Pest infestations and faulty fire alarms in emergency accommodation for homeless people in Dublin
stockpiling
Exports to the US have plummeted compared to last year, a drop explained by Trump's tariffs
The 42FM
Will Katie Taylor’s Croke Park homecoming be shown on RTÉ?
Subscription broadcaster Dazn holds the exclusive rights for Katie Taylor’s sold-out fight – but could RTÉ or Virgin Media strike a late deal?
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Must ReadRose of Tralee
From spice bags to lilting: All the big moments from Rose of Tralee night one
Here’s the most memorable moments from last nights packed opening show.
Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was praised for sharing her experience of alopecia.
Dublin Rose Suad Mooge showcased Irish and Somali dance fusion.
And the audience treated was to spice bag making masterclass from Derry Rose Cara Hamilton.
SeriesThe Car Clinic
'My 20-year-old Volvo has finally given up the ghost and I don't know what to do'
SeriesThe FOI Files
The FOI Files: Records revealed DAFM inspected just four hare coursing events in five years
The four inspections recorded 16 hares being hit by dogs, an injured greyhound being euthanised and an entry stating that 10 hares had been killed, which the department later attributed to a ‘clerical error’.
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