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March
March 2026
direct action
Cabinet hears of new laws to allow boarding of 'Shadow Fleet' vessels by Defence Forces
Witness appeal
Woman dead and passenger in critical condition after single-vehicle collision in Co Sligo
revolut rival
Zippay is rolling out on Irish banking apps tomorrow - here’s what to know before using it
Iran
'Black rain' falls on Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil depots release toxic chemicals into the sky
With the Sun blotted out, disoriented people in Tehran had to turn on their lights to see through the gloom yesterday morning.
Middle East
Nato defence systems intercept Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey as US-Israeli war on Iran rages
Sailing
‘Extraordinary circumstances’ see a number of sailings between Dublin and Holyhead cancelled
The Morning Lead
Here are the vacant and derelict buildings that Ireland's councils asked to CPO in February
There are currently almost 20,000 derelict residential properties in Ireland.
Local authorities can apply to acquire these properties via a Compulsory Purchase Order.
Two councils sought to acquire derelict houses last month.
Middle East
Trump says new Iran leader won't last long without his approval
Overnight Israeli strikes hit Tehran fuel depots and a Beirut hotel.
petrol and diesel
Government 'may well' take action on fuel hikes but no plans to cut carbon tax, says Minister
Ennis
Early trial date sought for 95-year-old man accused of indecent assault of girl almost 50 years ago
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