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18th January 2026 - 24th January 2026
Winter outbreaks
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24 Jan
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Pacific Ocean
US military says two killed and one missing after latest strike on alleged drug boat
24 Jan
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Dublin Traffic
'I'd prefer to get a bus but I'll have to buy a car': Transport struggles in Dublin's suburbs
24 Jan
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Mullingar
Man who assaulted ex-fiancée after serving sentence for previous attack is jailed
24 Jan
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Extreme Weather
US braces for potentially 'catastrophic' storm threatening heavy snow and freezing rain
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voices
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24 Jan
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The Morning Lead
We asked every coalition TD if the Taoiseach should go to Washington
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24 Jan
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The Traitors
Supporters gathered in Newry to watch local contestant in Traitors finale
23 Jan
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Sigh of relief
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The 42
23 Jan
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peace plan
Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks on US plan as strikes cut heating
23 Jan
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Tightening Up
Supermarkets are adding security tags and screens to branded chocolate at some Irish stores
23 Jan
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new fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
23 Jan
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ryan wedding
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug kingpin arrested in Mexico
23 Jan
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Beckhams
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Transfer Window
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The 42
23 Jan
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no kids allowed
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23 Jan
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Spain
Spanish prosecutors dismiss sex abuse case against Julio Iglesias
23 Jan
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England
Former Tory councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
23 Jan
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Minnesota
ICE accused of using five-year-old child as ‘bait’ in Minneapolis immigration raids
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23 Jan
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Newshound Quiz
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23 Jan
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Limerick
Jury adjourns deliberations in trial of four serving gardaí and a retired Superintendent
23 Jan
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Dartmouth Square
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23 Jan
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Evening Wrap
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23 Jan
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Scéim na mBéilí Te
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23 Jan
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House of Waterford
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23 Jan
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posh and decks
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23 Jan
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Laughing Gas
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Updated 23 Jan
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FactCheck
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23 Jan
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Courts
Bruna Fonseca's ex-boyfriend sentenced to life for her murder
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23 Jan
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Artificial Intelligence
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23 Jan
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limerick circuit court
Mother found guilty of the attempted murder of her eight year old daughter
23 Jan
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Palestine
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23 Jan
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triumph
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23 Jan
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Irish Prison Service
Prison Service search finds drugs destined for a jail hidden inside toilet at Irish courthouse
23 Jan
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mabbot Lane
Man due in court charged in connection with alleged building site arson in Dublin city centre
23 Jan
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Newry Crown Court
Judge ‘disappointed’ that medical report on Eleanor Donaldson has not been completed
23 Jan
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RIP
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23 Jan
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how to make it work
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Updated 23 Jan
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The Daily Poll
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23 Jan
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Money matters
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Updated 23 Jan
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