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2nd July 2026
politics by numbers
Gavan Reilly: How much of our law is some form of EU law?
Gavan Reilly
2 Jul
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PodcastThe Candidate
More houses in rural Ireland sounds great until you ask about the buses
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Irish Foreign Legion
TD suggests Ireland look abroad for new Defence Forces recruits
2 Jul
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High Court
Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis is suing online campaigner Nick Delehanty
2 Jul
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missile strikes
Ukraine asks allies to send air defence systems, after Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 17
Updated 2 Jul
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Our top 5 watches this weekend
2 Jul
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Limerick
Man arrested over alleged bribery involving Limerick council contracts released without charge
2 Jul
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Luck of the Irish
Ireland's Charleen Murphy charms her way into extending Love Island stint in explosive episode
2 Jul
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Jeffrey Donaldson
‘Media frenzy’: PSNI chief tells journalists to stop trying to contact Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims
2 Jul
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White House
Stars and Swipes: At 250, America’s vital organs of democracy are failing
Marion McKeone
Updated 2 Jul
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FactCheck
Debunked: A scientific study does not show that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer
2 Jul
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disinformation
Cavan gardaí hit out at ‘fake news’ in relation to alleged suspicious approach towards a child
2 Jul
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Fireworks
Did you hear loud noises in Dublin last night? It may have been the US 4 July celebration
2 Jul
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The Daily Poll
Do you prefer boxty or halloumi?
2 Jul
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14
Dún Laoghaire
€190m proposal for Ireland's first winter sports arena secures backing from Dublin council
The project had already secured the backing of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, which last year described the proposal as a “step-change” for winter sports in Ireland.
2 Jul
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Von der Leyen visits Cork, fresh strikes on Kyiv kill 13, and litter fines to increase.
2 Jul
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Love is in the air
Man and woman arrested after scaling New York's Empire State Building for apparent proposal
2 Jul
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king kane
England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs
For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.
The 42
reports from Atlanta Stadium
2 Jul
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World Cup
Ten-man USA beat Bosnia, while Belgium stage late three-goal fightback against Senegal
The 42
2 Jul
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strait of hormuz
'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks
2 Jul
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Sports listings
Lionel Messi v Crumlin’s hero, All-Ireland hurling semis, and Test rugby returns
2 Jul
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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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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
1 Jul
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Green Jersey
Love Island catch-up: Irish heads turn to Charleen Murphy as UK fans start to cool on Fitzy
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
Man suffered 'violent death' and was found with 11 stab wounds, Cork murder trial hears
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
Record number of former officials asked to have lobbying cooling-off period waived last year
1 Jul
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eu presidency
Cost of living overtakes housing as most important issue to people in Ireland
1 Jul
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Riad Bouchaker
Mother of girl critically injured in Parnell Square attack doesn't hold anger towards Bouchaker
1 Jul
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
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