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30th December 2025
The Morning Lead
EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister
Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that preparations are well advanced.
30 Dec
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Monday
29th December 2025
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about films released in 2025?
29 Dec
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Ar shlí na fírinne
In memoriam: Remembering the well-known Irish people we lost in 2025
29 Dec
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
29 Dec
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Interview
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins: ‘Some people in Leinster House won’t even look at us’
The Independent Ireland leader gave his view on drink driving laws and spoke about how he is in favour of more people holding guns for self-defence.
He also spoke about how he knew that Catherine Connolly was going to win the presidential election from the moment she announced her candidacy, despite his party backing Maria Steen.
Jane Matthews
29 Dec
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Florida
Trump says Israel 'lived up to the plan' for Gaza ceasefire and calls on Hamas to disarm
Updated 29 Dec
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what to read
16 Irish books to watch out for in 2026
29 Dec
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co down
Police confirm man found dead in search for suspect of Bangor stabbing was the attacker
29 Dec
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Organ Donation
Still waiting for a kidney transplant, Adrian Cummins urges people not to opt out of 'giving the gift of life'
Fewer people donated organs this year than last, despite new legislation making it an opt-out system.
29 Dec
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Málaga
Three people killed in flooding from torrential rain in Spain
29 Dec
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The Daily Poll
Will you watch the Stranger Things finale?
29 Dec
16.6k
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
29 Dec
3.3k
slow coaches
Dublin Buses averaged just 13.5km/h during morning rush hour in October
29 Dec
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Ukraine talks
Russia says Ukraine launched drone attack on Putin's residence, Zelenskyy calls claim a 'lie'
The reported attack comes as US President Donald Trump said a resolution to the conflict was “closer than ever”.
29 Dec
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by a nose
Lossiemouth holds on to deliver December Hurdle honours for Mullins at Leopardstown
The 42
29 Dec
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motorway crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria that killed two people
29 Dec
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Exotic Pets
Two highly venomous snakes rescued after being discovered by landlord when tenant left
29 Dec
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women locked up
Dóchas prison committee wrote to justice minister over 'Women Locked Up' television documentary
29 Dec
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red white and blew it off
'Rising star' Gavin Newsom calls himself 'Irish' but cancelled on the taoiseach back in 2005
29 Dec
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State Papers
Haughey 'very disturbed' as British Marine pointed gun at Dublin sailor in Carlingford Lough
29 Dec
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Lough Erne
Paraglider rescued after crashing into roof of Co Fermanagh hotel
29 Dec
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ukraine deal ‘close’, Bondi victims’ families call for inquiry, and Netanyahu and Trump to meet
Updated 29 Dec
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Weather Forecast
Cloudy weather to kick off 2026 followed by a drop in temperatures
29 Dec
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PodcastThe Explainer
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Amharclann náisiúnta na Gaeilge
'Is le gach duine An Taibhdhearc': borradh ar amharclannaíocht na Gaeilge i mbliana
29 Dec
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Surge in popularity
'An Taibhdhearc belongs to everyone': Irish language theatre aims to reach more people in 2026
29 Dec
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easkey
Two men killed in Sligo house fire named locally as brothers Pa and Seamus Cuffe
29 Dec
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Security
Opinion: Unauthorised drones near Dublin should be a warning. Ireland must strengthen its defences now
Regina Doherty
29 Dec
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Sydney
Bondi victims' families demand national inquiry into antisemitism
29 Dec
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The Morning Lead
More than 100 XL Bully dogs euthanised by local authorities in first year of ban
Animal welfare organisations have argued that breed bans don’t address the core of the problem.
Conor O'Carroll
29 Dec
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Allianz Home Magazine
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Sunday
28th December 2025
Quiz
How much do you know about famous awards?
28 Dec
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spending and saving
Money Diaries: A family support worker on €26K living in Dublin
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28 Dec
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MV LOCH RYAN
The Skibbereen ship 'the Nazis couldn't sink' and the 60-year fight for compensation
28 Dec
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Ukraine talks
Trump says talks to end war in Ukraine are in 'final stages' as Zelenskyy meeting kicks off
Updated 28 Dec
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Sarah Halpenny
Funeral details announced for young Irish teacher who died in Australia
28 Dec
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Food
Nutrition expert: Are ultra-processed foods as bad for us as we've been led to believe?
Mike Gibney
28 Dec
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Premier League
19-year-old's first goal sees Spurs deliver big win for Frank
The 42
28 Dec
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The Daily Poll
Which of next year's new films are you most excited about?
28 Dec
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Clare
Tributes paid as 16-year-old killed in Co Clare tractor accident named locally
28 Dec
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