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Wednesday
24th December 2025
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Chief Executive of DAA to “take some time out”, challenge against Metrolink dropped, sweeping new laws introduced in Australia.
24 Dec
2.9k
Interview
Palestine Red Crescent on two years of healthcare workers being beaten, kidnapped and killed
Updated 24 Dec
4.0k
looking ahead
Taoiseach says calls to quit nothing new as he hits out at 'bile' in 'anonymous commentary'
The Fianna Fáil leader says he’s a “policy nerd” who sees a bright future for his party.
24 Dec
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all the fillums
Here's every film on RTÉ, TG4 and Virgin Media today, tomorrow and St Stephen's Day
24 Dec
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Ankara
Libya's top military chief and four other officials killed in plane crash over Turkey
Updated 24 Dec
9.2k
Ritual
Parenting: I swore I'd never embarrass my kids, but sometimes it's hard to hold back
Margaret Lynch
24 Dec
7.0k
The Morning Lead
Irish watchdog calls for EU reform to allow fans return tickets bought under pressure
If the EU takes the Irish regulator’s advice, it would add a new consumer protection when buying on Ticketmaster.
Valerie Flynn
24 Dec
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Tuesday
23rd December 2025
clear skies
Dry and bright (but chilly) weather forecast ahead of Christmas dips
Updated 23 Dec
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EFL Cup
Arsenal into League Cup semi-final after 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace
The 42
23 Dec
5.0k
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RIP
Visitation for man who died in Cork crash hears of 'phenomenal' outpouring of love since his death
23 Dec
18.3k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
23 Dec
4.3k
Vatican
Pope calls for global truce on Christmas Day and says 'Russia rejected a request' for one
23 Dec
13.4k
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New South Wales
Australian state lawmakers approve sweeping gun and protest laws after Bondi attack
23 Dec
5.3k
Metrolink
Judicial review proceedings against Metrolink line for Dublin have been withdrawn
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said ‘we’re now full steam ahead to tender and deliver this transformative project’.
Updated 23 Dec
24.3k
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Christmas Special
Ukraine's Dancing With The Stars returns for one special episode
23 Dec
9.5k
Glastonbury
No further action to be taken into Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, local police say
23 Dec
3.7k
Metropolitan Police
Russell Brand charged with two further sexual offences, including rape
23 Dec
15.5k
Ryanair
Italy fines Ryanair over €255 million for abuse of dominant position
23 Dec
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
23 Dec
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no need for speed
Almost 400 new speed camera safety zones will become operational from New Year’s Day
Updated 23 Dec
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release
Latest Epstein Files drop contains numerous references to Donald Trump
Updated 23 Dec
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Dundrum
Planning permission granted for close to 1,000 homes on site of former Central Mental Hospital
23 Dec
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16
Epstein files
Email from ‘A’ at Balmoral asked Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’, documents show
Updated 23 Dec
29.3k
FactCheck
Fact Check: Did a narrow vote in the Dáil almost open the door to abortion ‘up until birth’?
23 Dec
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strike action
Caredoc workers to vote on union proposals as planned strikes suspended
23 Dec
2.5k
Road Deaths
Two people - both in their 80s - have died following separate crashes earlier this month
Updated 23 Dec
11.1k
lab rats
Dogs, horses and goats among 112,000 animals used in Irish lab experiments last year
23 Dec
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25
Lotto
Cavan family syndicate collect 'surreal' €17 million EuroMillions jackpot
23 Dec
24.3k
18
UK
Greta Thunberg arrested at London protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
23 Dec
13.6k
Co Offaly
'Tadhg and Mary should be looking forward to Christmas': Gardaí issue fresh appeal over Edenderry attack
23 Dec
4.1k
Wexford
Cocaine valued €3.75 million found inside exhaust system of car stopped at Rosslare port
23 Dec
9.0k
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Tipperary
Garda investigation launched after body of woman found in Clonmel
23 Dec
35.8k
not the president
President Connolly's personal account wasn't suspended by X, but an imposter has been
23 Dec
13.7k
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Shropshire
'It was like a scene from the Titanic film': Witnesses describe boat being swallowed by large 'sinkhole'
23 Dec
15.3k
The Daily Poll
Do you prefer using wrapping paper or gift bags?
23 Dec
12.0k
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Can Cullen Killen’s red card be overturned? And the best and worst moments of 2025
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue tell Ronan Early about their standout memories of the year, and discuss the chances of a successful appeal for Loughrea’s Cullen Killen.
61m
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Minister seeking to expand late-night trains, Trump sets sights on Greenland again and Australia to approve new gun laws after Bondi attack.
Updated 23 Dec
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Murder Investigation
Woman (20s) arrested in connection with death of Daniel Aruebose released without charge
23 Dec
11.6k
Novo Nordisk
Pill version of weight-loss drug Wegovy gets approval from US regulators
23 Dec
9.9k
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Bondi Beach
Australia to push through sweeping gun and protest laws in the wake of Bondi terror attack
23 Dec
4.8k
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