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Last week
19th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
your stories
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Updated 23 Apr
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Inquest
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23 Apr
11.8k
ireland in a troubled world
Larry Donnelly back from Boston: The recent fuel protests have struck a chord in Irish America
Larry Donnelly
23 Apr
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The headlines
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
23 Apr
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Dublin City Council
Green light for €100m rejuvenation of 'iconic landmark' St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
23 Apr
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by-elections 2026
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Here are the confirmed runners and riders in the upcoming by-elections.
23 Apr
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democratic rights
Delayed naturalisation certs for new Irish citizens stopped them voting in last election
23 Apr
5.0k
Wilson's Hospital School
Enoch Burke fails in last-ditch legal attempt to halt disciplinary hearing into his sacking
23 Apr
14.5k
Poll
Should stamp-duty relief for first-time buyers be re-introduced?
23 Apr
8.4k
35
new books
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Caroline Foran
23 Apr
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FactCheck
FactFind: Was Leo Varadkar right about urban areas ‘paying the bills’ in Ireland?
Varadkar’s comments on rural Ireland caused a stir – but was he right?
Shane Raymond
23 Apr
19.9k
Cyprus
'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says
The Taoiseach said the packages will lead to a “significant reduction” in the cost of green diesel.
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
23 Apr
27.9k
77
Glen of Imaal
Irish troops prepare for final Lebanon deployment as peacekeeper death toll rises in the region
It is anticipated the 128 Infantry Battalion will travel to Lebanon with 318 soldiers in May.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Wicklow
23 Apr
8.3k
Ber with us
The BER system will look different from next month, including a new top category
Updated 23 Apr
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Courts
Man (62) missed daughter's wedding after making 'bomb in luggage' joke at Dublin Airport
23 Apr
25.1k
National Security
Undersea cables at risk from cyber attacks as global tensions rise, McEntee warns
23 Apr
5.1k
70
Children's Court
Teenager accused of series of arson attacks on Dublin homes held in custody
23 Apr
8.2k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
23 Apr
1.7k
bike sheds for all
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23 Apr
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Lebanon
Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon replace crucifix damaged by Israeli soldiers
23 Apr
8.2k
ballroom bombshell
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23 Apr
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Westmeath
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23 Apr
14.5k
World Cup
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23 Apr
17.5k
33
Ukraine War
Zelenskyy lands in Cyprus to celebrate released funding with host of EU leaders
23 Apr
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Copenhagen
Head-on collision of two trains in Denmark leaves 18 injured, with five in critical condition
Updated 23 Apr
9.5k
Cost of Living
Tánaiste rules out ‘mini budget’ and says it ‘made sense’ to ‘prioritise’ hauliers and farmers
23 Apr
10.5k
63
escalation
US forces board tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean
The Pentagon said it conducted the boarding in international waters.
23 Apr
12.6k
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23 Apr
8.2k
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Surveillance
Security legislation needs updating to combat threats like 'lone wolf' attackers, judge warns
23 Apr
9.5k
95
royal victoria hospital
Man dies after fire in toilet of Belfast hospital
23 Apr
8.5k
The Daily Poll
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23 Apr
12.2k
41
rural ireland
Fitzmaurice says he'd have more ‘respect’ for Varadkar had he ‘stuck his ground’
23 Apr
16.6k
45
Corporation Tax
The Spring Economic Statement: Ireland is no longer forecasting the future, it’s bracing for it
Nick Charalambous
Updated 23 Apr
9.3k
26
Born Clothing
Irish fashion retailer Born to close after 16 years, with the loss of over 100 jobs
23 Apr
23.7k
41
Los Angeles
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23 Apr
28.7k
Good Morning
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23 Apr
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the EU club
Micheál Martin heads to Ayia Napa as resort town plays host to leaders from across EU
Updated 23 Apr
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Dublin Airport
Man in his 60s dies after being struck by shuttle bus at Dublin Airport
23 Apr
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Irish chatbot
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23 Apr
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