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Last week
18th January 2026 - 24th January 2026
Limerick
Jury adjourns deliberations in trial of four serving gardaí and a retired Superintendent
23 Jan
8.2k
Dartmouth Square
Metrolink set to pay more than €30 million for Ranelagh homes to avoid judicial review
23 Jan
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
23 Jan
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Scéim na mBéilí Te
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23 Jan
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4
House of Waterford
Up to 65 staff at Waterford Crystal maker 'temporarily' see their work cut to a part-time basis
23 Jan
10.2k
10
posh and decks
Here's what Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ had to say about that 'awkward' dance
23 Jan
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38
Laughing Gas
Young people in Ireland suffering spinal cord damage from nitrous oxide, doctors warn
The drug can interfere with the body’s ability to process vitamin B12.
Updated 23 Jan
30.0k
51
FactCheck
Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000
23 Jan
6.2k
Courts
Bruna Fonseca's ex-boyfriend sentenced to life for her murder
‘A life was taken because a woman was not allowed to move on,’ says cousin of Bruna.
23 Jan
14.0k
Artificial Intelligence
Grok created three million sexualised deepfakes in 11 days, including 23,000 of apparent children
23 Jan
4.9k
50
limerick circuit court
Mother found guilty of the attempted murder of her eight year old daughter
23 Jan
29.2k
Palestine
'Paying a billion dollars? We won't be doing that': Harris doubles down on Board of Peace remarks
23 Jan
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triumph
'I knew I would win': Galway man conquers solo class in World's Toughest Row across the Atlantic
23 Jan
14.6k
9
Irish Prison Service
Prison Service search finds drugs destined for a jail hidden inside toilet at Irish courthouse
23 Jan
13.4k
mabbot Lane
Man due in court charged in connection with alleged building site arson in Dublin city centre
23 Jan
7.0k
Newry Crown Court
Judge ‘disappointed’ that medical report on Eleanor Donaldson has not been completed
23 Jan
13.1k
RIP
Prominent former MEP Brian Crowley has died aged 61
23 Jan
65.4k
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how to make it work
Hot School Meals: The intentions are good, but the delivery is poor
Jen Cummins
Updated 23 Jan
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The Daily Poll
If you were on The Traitors, would you rather play as a Faithful or a Traitor?
23 Jan
8.0k
17
Money matters
Spotted a new deduction from your payslip? It's probably your new pension
Updated 23 Jan
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76
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump says US ‘armada’ headed toward Persian Gulf, Canada uninvited to ‘Board of Peace’, and first trilateral talks between US, Ukraine and Russia
Updated 23 Jan
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Nuclear Power
'We're watching Iran': Trump says US sending 'armada' to the Persian Gulf
23 Jan
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What Next
EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain
Although the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.
Jane Matthews
reports from Brussels
Updated 23 Jan
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RELATED
Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks
23 Jan
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
23 Jan
Mount Maunganui
Rescue efforts continue for six missing people in New Zealand landslide
23 Jan
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4
Donald Trump
Venezuela moves to open oil industry to private investors after abduction of Nicolas Maduro
23 Jan
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20
TikTok Deal
TikTok seals deal to split US app from global business to avoid ban over Chinese ownership
23 Jan
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9
mark carney
Canada uninvited from 'Board of Peace' after PM hits back at Trump's Davos remarks
23 Jan
19.0k
53
Ukraine
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for ‘first trilateral’ talks to end war
Updated 23 Jan
10.6k
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Ceisteanna agus freagraí
Earráidí admhaithe ag Roinn na Gaeltachta i dtuarascáil phleanála teanga
23 Jan
2.1k
1
The Morning Lead
Multiple apps encouraging Irish users to swap women's faces onto pornographic images and videos
Thousands of ads for the apps have appeared on social media sites in recent weeks.
All but one of the apps were labelled as suitable for children in Google and Apple app stores.
The issue has come under the spotlight after criticism over Grok for allowing users to alter images of women and children.
Stephen McDermott
23 Jan
15.2k
former diplomat
Deception and delusion in Davos: What's going on in Trump's head?
Bobby McDonagh
Updated 22 Jan
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Adamuz
Final death toll from Spain's rail disaster is 45 after two more bodies found
22 Jan
4.3k
The Traitors
There was major drama in The Traitors UK this evening, heading into the final weekend
22 Jan
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Inquest
Taser deployed four times before fatal shooting of George Nkencho, inquest hears
22 Jan
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Thursday
22 Jan
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Minnesota
ICE officers in Minnesota detained a five-year-old boy on his way home from school
22 Jan
25.5k
Air Force One
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 22 Jan
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Inquest
Noah Donohoe’s mother questions police probe, storm drain access and CCTV gaps as inquest begins
22 Jan
7.9k
Academy Award
'That's my little girl': Jessie Buckley's mother is 'so proud' of daughter's Oscar nomination
22 Jan
15.1k
No thanks
Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'
22 Jan
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