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Yesterday
14th July 2026
Drugs, alcohol, flares, knives and World Cup jerseys among contraband seized recently by Revenue
Taoiseach 'leaning towards' a complete ban on e-scooters
‘Hard to know’ when Aughinish Alumina workers will have clarity, Tánaiste says
Women to get five days paid leave if they have a miscarriage before 23 weeks
It comes after Northern Ireland introduced similar leave earlier this year.
Porn crackdown will target most extreme videos of violence, bestiality and necrophilia
Why VAR has absolutely no place in the GAA
Bill and Alison Chawke jailed for assault at luxury Co Limerick hotel
Debunked: Claims of Russian battlefield gains misuse report that finds greater Ukrainian advances
The FOI Files: How we discovered 4 out of 5 culled badgers tested free of TB
The Access to Information on the Environment is a powerful tool that works alongside the FOI Act to bring us nuggets like this.
Kelly Earley: The resilience of the Love Island cast needs to be studied
Kelly Earley
The UK wasted almost £10bn during their scramble to secure PPE during the Covid pandemic
Irish GAA star Fitzy on his way back to Galway after bumpy Love Island stint
'The funniest sport ever': World Cup fans discover GAA, as David Clifford goal goes viral
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Music fans warned of surge in resale ticket scams as summer gig season peaks
Tá traidisiún na gclaíocha clocha sa Ghaeltacht agus an talamh fite fuaite lena chéile
Are you rooting for France or Spain in tonight’s World Cup semi-final?
Funeral details announced for Jamey Carney as chief murder suspect remains in custody in Jordan
Four people killed and 59 seriously injured in scrambler incidents since 2021
Families claim bodies of Bangkok fire, as toll rises to 30
Man (26) killed by US immigration officer in Maine
US launches third night of Iran strikes as Trump unveils 20% shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz
Members of The Corrs and Mary Wallopers among objectors to new housing development in Dundalk
Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are ending up at waste facilities amid warnings of explosions
An Irish waste facility recorded up to 120 exploding canisters over a recent two-week period.
Doctors say nitrous oxide misuse can cause spinal cord damage.
Discarded canisters are exploding in Irish waste plants.
New EU law banning nitrous oxide due in February next year.
Monday
13th July 2026
Lindsey Graham's younger sister appointed to complete his term in US Senate
Andy Burnham will be next British prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership
PSNI launch murder investigation after three people found dead at family home in Ballymena
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
E-scooter rider who died in hospital after collision in Salthill over the weekend named locally
Man accused of murdering Michael Foley tells court his then partner carried out the killing
Body of Evidence: Creatine for women - what are the benefits and risks?
Dr Catherine Conlon
'Are there any cars specifically designed for people with bad backs?'
Status Yellow warning in effect for five counties as temperatures to reach over 27 degrees today
Six-week hosepipe ban to be imposed in Dublin and five other counties from Thursday
The ban will affect the capital, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, south Tipperary and coastal areas in Wexford.
Limerick gardaí cleared of road traffic offences launch legal proceedings to recover compensation
Irish cancer patients paid up to €50k for unauthorised treatments advertised on social media
Flour could be fortified with folic acid to reduce birth defects in Ireland
Trump says US will reinstate Iran blockade and charge for Strait of Hormuz shipping
Looking to get a fan in the hot weather? Don’t expect them to be in stock anytime soon