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Tuesday
5th May 2026
Garda Appeal
Gardaí appeal for help to track down car involved in Ballymun hit-and-run last month
5 May
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butterfly skin
First EB-specific gel treatment in Ireland made available by the HSE
5 May
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An Coimisin Pleanála
Second group appeals Stephen's Green redesign saying it 'erases the building's character'
5 May
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Middle East
Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and make a deal to end the war
Updated 5 May
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Last Chance
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5 May
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Dáil to discuss Bill that would see more CCTV cameras installed in Dublin
Updated 5 May
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Courts
Ex-garda remanded in custody for sentencing over fatal hit-and-run
5 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
5 May
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Data Protection Commission
Fast fashion giant Shein is being investigated over the transfer of customers' data to China
5 May
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Clondalkin
Three men arrested in connection with attempted murder of woman set on fire at her Dublin home
5 May
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FactCheck
Debunked: No, nine out of ten Ukrainians in Ireland are not unemployed
5 May
11.9k
Marriage
The CSO has revealed the most (and least) popular days of the week to get married in 2025
5 May
8.6k
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Newry Crown Court
Judge will be 'extremely disappointed' if Jeffrey Donaldson trial doesn't begin this month
5 May
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Courts
Man jailed for two years for indecent assault on teenage girl over 35 years ago
5 May
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Explainer
Hantavirus: What to know about the potentially fatal disease and the outbreak on a cruise ship
5 May
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Courts
Man jailed for five years for causing the death of pensioner with 'back spin' MMA-style kick
5 May
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Comharthaíocht Dhá Theangach
Tionscadal logainmneacha Thuaisceart Éireann fágtha gan maoiniú agus ceisteanna á chur ar Aire
5 May
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West Belfast
Parents asked to speak to their children after PSNI officers attacked by youths during car meet
Updated 5 May
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Courts
Enoch Burke to remain in prison past 650-day mark after again refusing to purge his contempt
5 May
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PSNI
Review blames ‘institutional misogyny’ for missed warning signs in Katie Simpson investigation
5 May
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Wicklow
Two arrested after guns, ammo and a replica grenade seized in Co Wicklow
5 May
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PodcastThe 42FM
What is the deal with Gianni Infantino?
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Student Loans
Government considering loan write-off scheme for medicine students - if they stay in Ireland
5 May
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WRC
Taxi driver ordered to pay €12k to blind couple after refusing to take guide dog in his cab
5 May
25.6k
An Comhrá Bunreachtuil
An Ghaeilge agus an Ghaeltacht 'lárnach in ailtireacht' d'Éirinn aontaithe - tuarascáil nua
5 May
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Do we need more CCTV cameras in public places?
5 May
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Valerie French
'Valerie's Law' moves step closer to remove guardianship rights from convicted killers
Updated 5 May
13.0k
Mayfield
Man assaulted and found by gardaí in Cork is in a critical condition
5 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ceasefire between Iran and US teetering, 150 fire safety notices issued over ‘potentially dangerous’ buildings, and economic growth expected to continue across island of Ireland
Updated 5 May
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New York
Last night's looks: Stars commit to 'fashion is art' theme at Met Gala
This year’s function drew some controversy after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his wife were announced as the lead sponsors.
5 May
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Germany
Two dead and several injured after car rams into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Updated 5 May
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Economic Forecast
Economic growth expected for island of Ireland but at slower pace due to fuel supply turbulence
5 May
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It End With Us
Blake Lively settled legal battle with Justin Baldoni and then went to the Met Gala
5 May
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5 May
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InvestigatesFire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
The Journal Investigates found 150 fire safety notices were issued since 2020 covering almost every type of property.
Some IPAS accommodation centres did not have valid fire safety certificate
More than 200 distinct premises identified from the fire safety notices
Cork pub found to have 40-year-old notice that wasn’t ‘complied with’
Conor O'Carroll
5 May
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Monday
4th May 2026
hydroelectric power
Ireland, an electrostate: 100 years after Ardnacrusha, we now face the same energy challenges
Barry Andrews
Updated 4 May
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Snooker
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in Crucible classic to become world champion
Updated 4 May
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Premier League
Man City drop points in title race as last-gasp leveller rescues draw at Everton
4 May
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Quiz
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4 May
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