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February 2026
four years of war
Two fronts, one fight: How Ukrainian women are holding the line in wartime
Iryna Koval
24 Feb
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London
Media throng Peter Mandelson's home as he returns at 2am after release on bail
24 Feb
13.5k
Cabinet
Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme to be extended to Fingal and Wexford
24 Feb
8.2k
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InvestigatesSpecial Emergency Arrangements
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
A quarter of staff working in Special Emergency Arrangements last year did not have the required documentation to work with vulnerable children.
Tulsa has ceased engagement with eight providers ‘who did not meet the required standards’
Staff files missing major documents such as CV, qualifications and Garda vetting
Some SEA providers rostering staff without proper documentation
Conor O'Carroll
24 Feb
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this is a call
Foo Fighters break out the hits for surprise gig at packed Dublin venue
Updated 23 Feb
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Hero's welcome
'It still doesn't feel real': Irish athletes welcomed home from Winter Olympics
Skiers Ben Lynch, Cormac Comerford, Anabelle Zurbay, and Thomas Maloney Westgard were greeted at Dublin Airport by their families this evening.
23 Feb
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John Davidson
Tourette’s campaigner ‘deeply mortified’ over racial slur shouted during Bafta Film Awards
Updated 23 Feb
57.9k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
23 Feb
3.3k
Youghal
Two men died within ten minutes of each other at Ironman event in Cork, inquest hears
Updated 23 Feb
45.8k
met police
Former UK minister Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Mandelson has been accused of passing on information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein when he was business secretary.
23 Feb
23.7k
Los Angeles
Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder
23 Feb
15.5k
Courts
Dentist who defrauded HSE is jailed for one year and ordered to pay €100,000
23 Feb
33.7k
Belfast
Noah Donohoe inquest told his behaviour 'cried out for an explanation'
23 Feb
12.6k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
23 Feb
2.2k
crime stats
Fraud incidents surged in 2025 even as number of major crimes fell, garda figures show
23 Feb
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Champions League
Benfica's Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after allegedly racially abusing Vinicius Junior
The 42
23 Feb
6.7k
US Supreme Court
EU suspends approval of US trade deal as Trump warns countries not to 'play games'
Updated 23 Feb
32.4k
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temple bar
MMA fighter and chef refused bail after appearing in court over ‘ferocious’ Temple Bar assault
Updated 23 Feb
38.2k
EL MENCHO
'Shelter' warning for Irish citizens as Mexican state erupts in violence after cartel leader killed
Updated 23 Feb
35.1k
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Crowd Trouble
Sports minister slams 'hooliganism' after flares thrown at League of Ireland match
Patrick O’Donovan said he’s stopping funding for astroturf until FAI and League of Ireland take action.
23 Feb
18.7k
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Natalie McNally
Man ‘put on act to cover his tracks after murdering’ pregnant girlfriend in 2022, trial hears
23 Feb
14.3k
Courts
Bill and Alison Chawke plead guilty to assault causing harm at luxury Co Limerick hotel
23 Feb
50.2k
Courts
Nikita Hand set for damages as she wins case against ex-neighbours over Conor McGregor appeal claims
23 Feb
65.4k
breeding waders
170 landowners with over 2,300 hectares of land join programme to protect endangered birds
23 Feb
14.0k
9
The Daily Poll
Are you a Foo Fighters fan?
23 Feb
11.5k
34
Road Deaths
Teenager killed in Navan hit-and-run named locally as Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe
Updated 23 Feb
89.0k
STORM HERNANDO
Over a dozen Ireland-US flights cancelled as massive snowstorm hits US east coast
23 Feb
12.5k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Jessie Buckley awarded Best Actress, Mexico’s top drug lord has been killed and an investigation is underway following a death in custody.
23 Feb
3.1k
Investigation
Investigation launched into death of man in garda custody in Waterford
23 Feb
12.2k
first home scheme
Programme supporting people to buy or build a home hits 5,000 purchases
23 Feb
15.5k
10
Prolific
Troy Parrott scores 24th club goal of the season with 90th-minute strike
The 42
Updated 23 Feb
14.5k
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Dublin
Renewed appeal for help 15 years after Esra Uyrun vanished from her Clondalkin home
23 Feb
11.6k
Domestic Abuse
The bruises we don’t question: When domestic abuse happens to men
Alison Comyn
23 Feb
9.6k
The Morning Lead
'Culture of secrecy': How Ukraine is grappling with drug use on the frontlines
Despite drug use being found to be ‘pervasive’ in the Ukrainian military, the army’s approach to drug use is one of complete prohibition.
23 Feb
15.6k
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about aliens?
22 Feb
18.0k
29
Interview
Being a first-time TD: 'Ivan Yates called me soulless and preachy, then I won a Dáil seat'
22 Feb
36.9k
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BAFTAs
'An incredible honour': Jessie Buckley takes the Bafta best actress award
Paul Mescal missed out on the Supporting Actor award, which went to Sean Penn for One Battle After Another.
Updated 22 Feb
48.9k
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Dancing With the Stars
Six couples left standing in Dancing with the Stars as show celebrates 100 episodes
22 Feb
22.0k
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spending and saving
Money Diaries: A marketing freelancer on €20K living in Co Wicklow
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22 Feb
22.9k
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
22 Feb
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