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Yesterday
3rd December 2025
Unions urge RTÉ to hold firm on Eurovision boycott over Israel inclusion ahead of EBU meeting
Farmer who killed his 76-year-old aunt using a teleporter has sentence reduced by 18 months
Review into Tusla's involvement with Kyran Durnin won't be published
A review identified policy and practice “weaknesses” in Tusla’s involvement with Kyran Durnin but said that there is no direct causal link between those weaknesses and the young boy’s “outcome”.
Media coverage leads to State finding psychiatrist to assess mother charged with murder of son (6)
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What's behind the taxi protests gridlocking Dublin?
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Every use of new tasers by gardaí will have to be reported to watchdog
Man (40s) arrested in connection with attempted murder in Co Donegal
The government has a new plan to speed up big infrastructure projects - here's what's in it
It is being billed as a “move away from a culture of caution” when it comes to delivering much needed infrastructure.
Garda accused of interfering in prosecutions told investigation he was following Superintendent's orders
High social media use and sexting linked to poorer mental health in teenagers, study finds
Tánaiste commends Irish ambassador after interaction with Israeli minister over Herzog Park
Glen of the Downs nature reserve to expand as State buys over 40 hectares of adjoining land
The Glen of the Downs is designated as a Special Area of Conservation for the habitat old sessile oak woods and is one of Ireland’s few remaining ancient woodlands.
Hurling needs a big game, and why football could do with more new rules
Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume over 11 years after it went missing
Taoiseach says Putin's 'ready for war' comment is a 'direct threat' to Europe
Judge rebukes Enoch Burke's 'Alice in Wonderland language' after he refuses to purge contempt
Rosslare Europort to seek planning permission for €220m offshore renewable energy hub
Construction firm BAM to take legal action against National Children's Hospital
Have you put up a Christmas tree yet?
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
Pete Hegseth cites ‘fog of war’ in defending follow-up strike on alleged drug boat
EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
Keir Starmer to defend new budget in face of backlash over tax hikes
Opinion: Leaders say we need a 'conversation on migration'. The public are way ahead of them
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Are Ireland’s stars missing out on the Netflixification of sport?
Poll suggests large majority in favour of ban on foxes getting hunted for sport
Gardaí ask public for help to find man who disappeared in Drogheda last December
We checked whether Christmas tree prices are up this year - and actually it's pretty good news
But with growers leaving the industry, higher prices are expected in the next two or three years.
Tuesday
2nd December 2025
Putin warns Russia is 'ready' if Europe wants war as Kremlin holds 'constructive' talks with US
Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty to murder and assault from hospital bed
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘evil’ deportation video
Trial into alleged interference with road traffic offences told former superintendent central to case
5 things we learned from the Zelenskyy visit to Dublin today
Zelenskyy’s visit comes at a key moment in the negotiations towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Two men arrested after clashes between protesters over Palestine flag at Belfast council
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Couple withdraw €120,000 compensation claim after court is shown their honeymoon photos
Gardaí caught man with cocaine after noticing another man urinating beside his car, court hears
Political enemies, Biden's autopen and Home Alone 2 feature in Trump's five-hour posting spree
Regulator launches investigation into TikTok and LinkedIn over illegal content reporting concerns