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2nd July 2026
Sports listings
Lionel Messi v Crumlin’s hero, All-Ireland hurling semis, and Test rugby returns
2 Jul
4.8k
on-the-spot fines
Litter fines will increase from €150 to €250 in September
2 Jul
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Animal Welfare
TDs defend voting against hare coursing bill despite personally believing practice should be banned
2 Jul
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Inside the courtroom
'We are not savages': The full story of the Parnell Square attack
2 Jul
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The Morning Lead
Planning granted for 'excessive' 14-storey student accommodation next to Croke Park
Local residents say the height and scale of the development is out of character with the street of redbrick terraced housing.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said this development is not what is needed by locals in the area.
"What we're lacking is affordable homes that people can actually aspire to live in and raise a family," he said.
2 Jul
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Wednesday
1st July 2026
Explainer
There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?
Eoghan Dalton
1 Jul
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High Court
Enoch Burke released from prison for the fifth time
The former teacher has been freed because the school year is over.
Updated 1 Jul
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
1 Jul
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Green Jersey
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1 Jul
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Analysis
From halloumi to boxty: Ireland's EU presidency begins as Zelenskyy delivers a pointed message
Today was about showcasing Ireland, but below the surface, the government is under pressure when it comes to the Russian-owned Aughinish plant in Limerick.
Christina Finn
1 Jul
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carbon bootprint
Kelly Earley: As global militaries wage war and kill people, they are also killing the planet
Kelly Earley
1 Jul
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Holles Street
Garda acquitted of assaulting teenager who was armed with knuckleduster at large-scale fight
Niall O'Connor
1 Jul
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Cork
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1 Jul
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As it happened
Zelenskyy heads home as Ireland's EU presidency launch comes to close
Ireland will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, and is set to host hundreds of EU meetings during that period.
Updated 1 Jul
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Thanks but no thanks
Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'
1 Jul
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Opinion
Lise Hand: Our passport shouldn’t be relegated to being a handy life hack to skip airport queues
Lise Hand
1 Jul
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Revolving Door
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1 Jul
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eu presidency
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1 Jul
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Riad Bouchaker
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1 Jul
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show quizness
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1 Jul
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Central Criminal Court
Jury in trial of former sports coach accused of sexually abusing four girls begins deliberations
1 Jul
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Dublin Castle
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Updated 1 Jul
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EV Grants
New EV scrappage scheme offering €5k for old cars closes after hitting demand in just 75 minutes
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Oral History
Tuam mother and baby home exhibition aims to ensure survivors' stories will not be forgotten
1 Jul
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Fully digital
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1 Jul
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Evening Wrap
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1 Jul
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Talbot Street
Self-described anti-Islam activist appears in court over Dublin mosque attack
1 Jul
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US
'Nobody's ever seen anything like it': Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One
1 Jul
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Riad Bouchaker
Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempted murder of three children in Parnell Square attack
1 Jul
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1 Jul
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Mexico
Two dead as over a million people gather in Mexico City after World Cup match win
1 Jul
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Italy
Italy and Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni under investigation for child prostitution
1 Jul
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legal aid
Solicitors resign from Cork panel amid ongoing legal aid fee dispute
1 Jul
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Courts
Woman tells trial about two incidents when her garda husband allegedly raped her
1 Jul
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the rotunda
Rotunda master says it is ‘unconscionable’ women were made to feel ‘guilty’ over private care
1 Jul
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oh canada
Canada (yes, Canada!) has officially joined the Eurovision Song Contest
1 Jul
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Food Safety
Producer of ham products says only 'one batch' was affected after listeria recall
1 Jul
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YMCA
Village People frontman Victor Willis has died aged 74
1 Jul
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tech industry
TikTok's Irish staff braced for hundreds of layoffs as company announces restructuring
Management have informed some staff that their role may be at risk.
Eimer McAuley
Updated 1 Jul
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Dublin
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