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Sunday
26th April 2026
I waded through conspiracies about Argentina's porn scandal before I knew anything about the women
Blood donation: Ireland's stocks are a lifeline for patients, but the system is under strain
Dr Suzanne Crowe
How Ireland’s affordable rent scheme delivered 30% price cuts - and how it could be improved
Cost rental is easing pressure for some, but it’s nowhere near big enough to fix Ireland’s rental crisis.
Tánaiste signals supports for households to shift away from fossil fuels
Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunman fires shots
Loud bangs were heard and guests at the black-tie White House Correspondents’ Dinner scrambled to hide under tables.
A person is in custody after a “shooting incident” near a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, authorities said.
'Burnout' warning as GRA says EU presidency could see gardaí working weeks without rest
James Morrisroe said the garda organisation is struggling to do basic policing with the number of members it has as it stands.
Custom-designed coastal home full of space, light and luxury – yours for €795,000
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19th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
An Irish conundrum: Why do 125 people a year buy a convertible in this country?
Paddy Comyn
Quiz: How much do you know about golf?
'All the rest is just populist waffle': 6 winners and 3 losers from the political week
A Teflon Taoiseach, top jobs for civil servants and the Council of State getting back together.
Arsenal beat Newcastle to reclaim Premier League top spot
Under the bonnet of Sinn Féin: Ard Fheis shows a party in flux and unsure of its path
Sinn Féin closed ranks on leadership concerns as divisions surfaced at the Ard Fheis in Belfast this weekend.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Man City reach FA Cup final despite sensational goal from Ireland's Finn Azaz
Man charged after knife stand-off at Dublin shop denied bail
Ireland suffer 26-7 defeat to France in Women's Six Nations
When morality becomes law: The parallels between modern oppressive Iran and Ireland’s past
Samieh Hezari
McDonald calls on government to deliver USC cut and €400 energy credit
Five killed and more than 40 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Who is the former TD who gave a controversial character reference?
'All they have to do is call!': Trump calls off envoys' face-to-face Iran talks
Trump was to send emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, this time without Vice President JD Vance.
Man linked to €800k fraud probe flew to Dublin weekly to collect dole, court hears
Alan Shatter sues actor Liam Cunningham over false suggestion of Epstein link
Dublin man had ledgers showing €5m in cash movements in hidden car compartment, court told
Kerry overcome spirited Clare challenge to reach Munster final
Irish Guide Dogs seeks volunteers and puppy raisers as it celebrates 50 years
Low turnout as Palestinians vote in local elections in the West Bank and Gaza
Home and garden store Rathwood goes into examinership with customers awaiting refunds
Nitrous oxide hospital admissions increased four-fold over four-year period, new study shows
McDonald rejects Sinn Féin leadership claims: 'There are no plans to replace the leader'
Reports have been swirling that not everyone is happy with McDonald’s leadership.
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch says he's returning to Ireland to register as a by-election candidate
Sinn Féin votes to support a ban on fox hunting after heated debate at party's Ard Fheis
Who’s winning the poster war in Dublin Central's by-election? We asked a graphic design expert
Graphic design expert Paul McBride says most election posters are “conservative and repetitive”, but a few Dublin Central candidates are breaking the mould.
Russian strike kills two and injures 21 in Ukraine
Surrealing in the Years: Housing plans will have us living like Bosco, if Bosco had roommates
Carl Kinsella
Your Stories of Census 1926: Tracing the soldier who etched his name into a Drumcondra wall
A new aid flotilla is setting sail for Gaza this weekend with 21 Irish people on board
As well as supplies, this new flotilla is bringing building materials.
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The pressure builds: Tipp-Waterford, Cork-Limerick, Kilkenny-Wexford previews
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