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6th December 2025
Peacekeepers
Lebanese army arrests six suspects for attack this week on Irish soldiers
Irish soldiers were shot at by a group of six people as they carried out a night patrol near Bint Jbeil in South Lebanon.
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It Could Be You
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Washington
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abortion laws
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Surrealing in the Years
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Good Morning
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Updated 6 Dec
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Florida
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Election Promises
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voices
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6 Dec
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christmas is here
CMAT, Keano and tonnes of big feelings: The top moments from this year's Late Late Toy Show
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Updated 6 Dec
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Drew Harris accommodation
TD demands answers on timeline surrounding when accommodation for Drew Harris was leased by Gardaí
6 Dec
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The Morning Lead
Brother of Co Louth woman who died in 'free birth' at home gives stark warning
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As it happened
The Late Late Toy Show brings songs, surprise guests and several mentions of the 6-7 meme
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Updated 5 Dec
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National Security
We may never discover who was operating the drones along Zelenskyy's flight path - here's why
Sailors on board the LÉ William Butler Yeats reported seeing four drones as they maintained a security watch off Dublin on Monday.
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Updated 5 Dec
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Vaccines
US vaccine panel votes to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns
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Limerick
A Superintendent has said colleagues accused in Limerick trial were 'humble and dependable'
5 Dec
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Courts
Judge lifts 'farcical' bail condition that Pro-Palestine activist living on Inis Oirr 'sign on' at Inis Mór
5 Dec
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RIP
Frank Gehry, master architect with flair for drama, dies aged 96
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Paul Butler
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5 Dec
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stop the lights
'Emergency' funding secured to save 'pulled-down' Christmas lights in Drogheda
Minister James Browne said his Department ‘recognises the importance of Christmas lighting in bringing that bit of festive cheer and enhancing local businesses’ footfall’.
Updated 5 Dec
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News Fix
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5 Dec
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Courts
Man jailed for assaulting three gardaí after being 'swept up in frenzy' of Dublin riots
5 Dec
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As it happened
Ireland to potentially face Mexico, Korea Republic and South Africa at 2026 Fifa World Cup
Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland know their World Cup fate should they come through the play-offs next March.
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British-Irish Council
Taoiseach backs Eurovision boycott but DUP says it 'won’t make a jot of difference'
5 Dec
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Special Criminal Court
Man who was allegedly waterboarded and branded 'RAT' refuses to give evidence
5 Dec
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Drones
Gardaí launch investigation into drones breaching no-fly zone for Zelenskyy's Dublin visit
Updated 5 Dec
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Greater Dublin
€1.3bn Dublin Drainage Project can proceed after Uisce Éireann reaches judicial review settlement
5 Dec
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Westmeath
Filings show Wilson's Hospital School's insurance and legal costs soared last year
5 Dec
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Comedy
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5 Dec
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
5 Dec
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what's occurring?
Mad or delighted? We can't tell how the Taoiseach feels about driving the Gavin and Stacey bus
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5 Dec
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FactCheck
Debunked: HIV diagnoses in Ireland have not risen by 75 per cent this year
5 Dec
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flu cases
Nine deaths and hundreds hospitalised with flu this year as cases double in past week
5 Dec
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Taxi Drivers Ireland
Taxi drivers suspend six-day 'national shutdown' protest 'pending outcome' of Government meeting
Updated 5 Dec
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FactCheck
Debunked: No, Enoch Burke has not been sentenced to 'life' in prison
5 Dec
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nah vienna
Ireland and three other countries are out - so what will next year's Eurovision look like?
Broadcasters have until mid-December to decide whether they’re in or out.
Updated 5 Dec
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ankle monitors
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