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Last week
30th November 2025 - 6th December 2025
Quiz
Quiz: How well do you know the top Google searches of the year?
6 Dec
16.0k
10
Wicklow
March date for reopening of Bray to Greystones cliff walk will be 'challenging'
6 Dec
10.0k
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History makers
Wexford's St Martin's win Leinster hurling final thriller against Ballyhale Shamrocks
6 Dec
8.8k
News Fix
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6 Dec
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Irish naval ship monitored suspicious vessel off Dublin during Zelenskyy visit
The ship had been involved in damaging an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea earlier this year.
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6 Dec
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Updates
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6 Dec
19.1k
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The clean girl look
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6 Dec
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Class
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Updated 6 Dec
6.6k
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Match Report
Ballyboden St Enda's lift third Leinster senior football title after second-half surge
6 Dec
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6 Dec
11.5k
Liveblog
Leinster v Harlequins, Champions Cup
6 Dec
29.7k
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Late Late Show
Villa put themselves in the title conversation with thrilling, last-gasp win over Arsenal
The 42
6 Dec
8.9k
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Courts
Man who was 'wrongly accused' of Ashling Murphy's murder cites PTSD in disputed theft case
6 Dec
51.4k
Michael Malone
Outgoing head of Irish Navy tells sailors to embrace change to respond to 'Cold War' level threat
6 Dec
9.3k
The Daily Poll
What did you think of this year's Late Late Toy Show?
6 Dec
43.3k
66
Ukraine
Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sites trigger heating and water outages
6 Dec
3.1k
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.
Niall O'Connor
6 Dec
8.0k
It Could Be You
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6 Dec
8.6k
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Washington
US is still Europe's biggest ally, says EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas
6 Dec
7.5k
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abortion laws
'No scientific support' for mandatory abortion waiting period, IFPA says
6 Dec
6.6k
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Government could learn something from RTÉ's delayed bravery
Carl Kinsella
6 Dec
7.7k
Good Morning
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Updated 6 Dec
3.7k
Florida
US and Ukraine officials to meet for third day after security framework progress
6 Dec
4.7k
40
Election Promises
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6 Dec
9.7k
50
voices
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Paddy Comyn
6 Dec
11.2k
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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
43.7k
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Drew Harris accommodation
TD demands answers on timeline surrounding when accommodation for Drew Harris was leased by Gardaí
6 Dec
10.8k
The Morning Lead
Brother of Co Louth woman who died in 'free birth' at home gives stark warning
Naomi James gave birth at home without the assistance of a medical professional after getting involved in the online freebirthing world.
6 Dec
53.5k
As it happened
The Late Late Toy Show brings songs, surprise guests and several mentions of the 6-7 meme
Roy Keane, Kingfishr and CMAT all popped by.
Updated 5 Dec
22.3k
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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
21.8k
Vaccines
US vaccine panel votes to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns
5 Dec
13.6k
48
Limerick
A Superintendent has said colleagues accused in Limerick trial were 'humble and dependable'
5 Dec
9.7k
Courts
Judge lifts 'farcical' bail condition that Pro-Palestine activist living on Inis Oirr 'sign on' at Inis Mór
5 Dec
15.0k
RIP
Frank Gehry, master architect with flair for drama, dies aged 96
5 Dec
8.0k
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Paul Butler
Garda Ombudsman appeals for information regarding man who died after interaction with gardaí
5 Dec
18.2k
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
31.5k
53
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
5 Dec
3.7k
Courts
Man jailed for assaulting three gardaí after being 'swept up in frenzy' of Dublin riots
5 Dec
11.6k
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.
5 Dec
39.9k
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