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This month
April 2026
not so bad
Weather to remain 'bright and breezy' today after Storm Dave
5 Apr
5.9k
13
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The Irish town inspiring countries to crackdown on phone use among kids
5 Apr
17.6k
3
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Investigation file in Kerry Babies case sent to the DPP, US service member rescued in Iran, and Easter Rising to be commemorated.
Updated 5 Apr
3.5k
Road Deaths
Woman (80s) dies in hospital after being hit by bus in Blackrock last week
5 Apr
11.7k
Internet Diaries
The Irish LoyalFans creator who shares racist content and videos of herself spitting on people
Stephen McDermott
5 Apr
35.3k
Baby John
Investigation file into 1984 'Kerry Babies' case submitted to the DPP
5 Apr
13.0k
Mental Health
Seven ways to de-stress: Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life
Dr Stephen McWilliams
5 Apr
9.0k
31
Analysis
Why raising the Irish minimum wage is not bad for business
Studies suggest that increasing the minimum wage has very little impact on employment.
Paul O'Donoghue
5 Apr
8.3k
54
the rising
President Connolly to lead GPO ceremony as State marks 110th anniversary of Easter Rising
5 Apr
4.1k
Deis nó dainséar?
Deis an intleachta shaorga á mheá ag Údarás na Gaeltachta - ach cad faoin ndainséar?
5 Apr
1.8k
0
FactCheck
FactCheck: Are evictions in Ireland at the highest rate since the Great Famine?
Labour TD Conor Sheehan recently made the claim in the Dáil.
5 Apr
13.1k
DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
A sun-filled family home with a converted attic and plenty of outdoor space in Clonskeagh
What you need to know about... The Testaments
Poll: What did you make of The Pitt?
Unmissable sport this weekend
Review: Is Riz Ahmed's new dark comedy Bait worth watching?
Our top 5 watches of the weekend
Quiz: How much do you really know about The Young Offenders?
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Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about chocolate?
4 Apr
27.4k
20
Catholic Church
Pope Leo has been one of the harshest critics of the Iran war - but is anyone in power listening?
4 Apr
11.2k
78
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
4 Apr
10.7k
kneecap in cuba
Kneecap in Cuba: Was it an act of protest or propaganda?
4 Apr
25.5k
46
en route
Artemis astronauts almost 170,000 kilometres from Earth and in 'good spirits'
Updated 4 Apr
13.3k
37
storm dave
Thousands without power and flights cancelled as 'very strong winds' bash Ireland
A Status Orange weather warning has been issued for Wexford, while the rest of the country is under a Status Yellow warning.
Updated 4 Apr
74.9k
41
medical care
End-of-life planning: Why TV drama 'The Pitt' is sparking conversations about our future care
Valerie Smith
4 Apr
15.1k
13
easter break
Mary Lou McDonald calls for 'urgent' recall of Dáil amid fuel crisis
4 Apr
16.0k
106
League of Ireland
'It was scary' - Drogheda United manager gives medical update on Shane Farrell
The 42
Updated 4 Apr
19.9k
6
Energy Crisis
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal on opening Strait of Hormuz or US will unleash 'Hell'
Meanwhile, the US military is pressing ahead in a frantic search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American warplane.
Updated 4 Apr
33.6k
152
London
Three remanded in custody over alleged arson on Jewish group ambulances as new arrest made
Updated 4 Apr
5.6k
campaign over
Munster crash out of Challenge Cup after Exeter's first-half blitz
The 42
Reports from Sandy Park
4 Apr
9.1k
36
easter
Pope Leo the first pontiff to carry cross for full Good Friday procession in decades
4 Apr
15.9k
29
Take a Bow
Haaland hits hat-trick as Man City blow away Liverpool
The 42
4 Apr
7.9k
15
Ballymahon
Man (30s) dies in collision in Longford and pedestrian injured in Letterkenny crash
Updated 4 Apr
10.7k
Garda
Over 1,400 drivers caught speeding in first 48 hours of Bank Holiday roads policing operation
4 Apr
10.4k
52
Drone strikes
Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19
4 Apr
2.2k
The Daily Poll
Have you ever rescued an animal?
4 Apr
14.9k
42
Belfast
Child struck with bottle and police injured in disorder before Irish Cup semi-final
4 Apr
16.0k
PAYMENT SCHEME REVIEW
Review into Mother and Baby Homes payment scheme must be 'more than just tea and sympathy'
4 Apr
5.0k
47
Allegations
University panel to recommend removal of former BBC DJ Scott Mills’s honorary doctorate
4 Apr
14.8k
don't be that person
People urged to 'avoid last minute stress' and check passports ahead of holidays
4 Apr
6.5k
24
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Storm Dave approaches Ireland, US military planes shot down, and Artemis is more than halfway to the Moon.
4 Apr
2.7k
Motoring
Drink-driving: If you can't stop the driver, stop the car
Paddy Comyn
4 Apr
23.9k
33
money guru
Savvy with money? Harris is on the lookout for a Financial Literacy Ambassador (but there's no pay)
4 Apr
7.7k
56
The Morning Lead
Trading sites Polymarket and Kalshi have Irish users betting big on elections, wars and stolen KitKats
The platforms are turning real-world events into tradable bets, and experts warn they’re operating in a dangerous regulatory grey area.
4 Apr
8.9k
23
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about train stations?
3 Apr
27.5k
37
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