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Tuesday
5th May 2026
Wicklow
Two arrested after guns, ammo and a replica grenade seized in Co Wicklow
5 May
7.9k
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PodcastThe 42FM
What is the deal with Gianni Infantino?
44m
Student Loans
Government considering loan write-off scheme for medicine students - if they stay in Ireland
5 May
17.2k
WRC
Taxi driver ordered to pay €12k to blind couple after refusing to take guide dog in his cab
5 May
25.5k
An Comhrá Bunreachtuil
An Ghaeilge agus an Ghaeltacht 'lárnach in ailtireacht' d'Éirinn aontaithe - tuarascáil nua
5 May
1.3k
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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
8.0k
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
2.6k
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
16.8k
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Germany
Two dead and several injured after car rams into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Updated 5 May
32.1k
Economic Forecast
Economic growth expected for island of Ireland but at slower pace due to fuel supply turbulence
5 May
3.7k
23
It End With Us
Blake Lively settled legal battle with Justin Baldoni and then went to the Met Gala
5 May
13.0k
stuck on a cruise
Dr Catherine Conlon: Hantavirus at sea triggers a global health response — what is this virus?
Dr Catherine Conlon
5 May
14.4k
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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
6.6k
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
15.6k
59
Snooker
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in Crucible classic to become world champion
Updated 4 May
13.6k
35
Premier League
Man City drop points in title race as last-gasp leveller rescues draw at Everton
4 May
10.8k
31
Quiz
As the season approaches, test your knowledge of all things summer
4 May
14.3k
5
Courts
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser charge in DUI case and avoids jail
4 May
11.7k
The headlines
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
4 May
3.1k
consumer safety
Toxic chemical fears may see Ireland's furniture fire safety law scrapped
Ireland’s regulations are an outlier in the EU. Ikea has called for changes to be made quickly.
Valerie Flynn
4 May
12.7k
19
The Monk
Rights group condemns Gerry Hutch comments calling for 'illegal immigrants' to be 'interned'
Updated 4 May
31.7k
US and Iran war
US moves to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UAE says Iran has resumed attacks
4 May
6.2k
teanga bheo
Tá Conradh na Gaeilge, craobh na Bruiséile, ag scaipeadh na teanga sa chathair
4 May
2.0k
0
rescue act
Late Vaughan goal denies Shelbourne victory in Bohs derby
It finished 2-2 at Dalymount Park.
4 May
2.7k
Courts
Father-of-three refused bail after allegedly stabbing ex-partner’s father in Finglas dispute
4 May
15.4k
European summit
Mark Carney tells Armenia summit Europe isn't destined to 'submit' to a more brutal world
Updated 4 May
20.9k
65
Outbreak
Two Irish passengers aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
Updated 4 May
42.6k
E-bike
Child arrested after garda struck by e-bike in Blanchardstown
4 May
26.9k
Race For Sam
Kerry to face Donegal - here's the All-Ireland senior football round 1 draw
Dublin will play Louth and Armagh host Derry.
The 42
4 May
16.9k
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Middle East
Iran hangs three men over January protests in execution 'wave'
4 May
14.4k
Rudy Giuliani
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical' condition
4 May
17.0k
RIP
Former Bosco presenter Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú dies aged 72
4 May
31.5k
24
Laois
Cyclist (50s) dies after collision with railing in Co Laois
4 May
15.6k
Going Nuclear
Taoiseach says Ireland should ‘consider seriously’ nuclear power option
4 May
32.4k
184
The A list
I joined the ‘Council of Andrews’, the global club where everyone has the same name
It started as a joke on Facebook. It now connects thousands of people worldwide, all of them called Andrew.
Andrew Walsh
4 May
11.7k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 HSE falling short of health and safety targets, Taoiseach at European summit and Trump says US to guide ships through Hormuz
4 May
3.7k
strait of hormuz
Trump says US forces to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
4 May
11.2k
47
Cavan
Man (30s) dies following tractor crash in Co Cavan
4 May
15.8k
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