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May 2026
Palestine
Israel kills at least seven in strike on Gaza it says targeted Hamas military leader
Gaza has seen near-daily Israeli fire despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement reached in October.
local democracy
'The answer is early intervention': South Dublin groups highlight anti-social behaviour issues
The Morning Lead
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
‘Unambitious’, ‘bland’ and ‘worst of both worlds’ – the critics have not been kind to Starmer in recent months.
children's health ireland
Robots will be used to transport food, medicines and supplies around National Children’s Hospital
Twenty of the driverless robots have been purchased for use in the new National Children’s Hospital.
childhood in a rocky world
Navigating an uncertain world: The adults are panicking, but the kids are alright
FactCheck
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
The Morning Lead
Owner 'furious' as busy café at Dublin Castle ordered to shut down for EU presidency
The Silk Road Café was looking forward to celebrating 25 years in business in July before it was told it must close for six months.
walks like a duck
'Groundhog Day': RTÉ under fire as it confirms Derek Mooney earned enough to make top 10 lists
RTÉ said that in 2020 up to 2024 Mooney was designated as a producer, and not as a presenter
FactCheck
Debunked: There is no government scheme offering free cheese to recipients of a hantavirus vaccine
gardening leave
RTÉ paid Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne combined €97k after they stopped working for broadcaster
RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst said it would have cost a ‘shed load more money’ to enter into a ‘legal fight’ over the payment.
Another year
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
End of an era
Seamus Coleman to finish Everton playing career at end of season before deciding next move
is it summer yet?
Got soaked in a hailstorm yesterday? The warmer temperatures are to blame, believe it or not
Derry
Colum Eastwood condemns Free Derry Corner graffiti that ‘seeks to hurt Bloody Sunday families’
Golf
Shane Lowry's chip-in eagle gets him in the mix as Rory McIlroy unravels at US PGA Championship
The Daily Poll
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