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Monday
9th February 2026
Morgan McSweeney, an fear a chuaigh ó Mhaigh Cromtha go hUimhir 10 Sráid Downing
Irish consumers warned devices such as dodgy boxes may have been compromised in cyberattack
Heroin worth almost €1.7 million seized by gardaí in Carlow
Brazilian escort to go on trial accused of earning over €700,000 from Dublin brothels
‘Potentially sending people to death’: 50 deportations for Palestinians and Sudanese last year
Iarnród Éireann ‘urges’ women to apply for driving roles in latest recruitment drive
Serena Williams stars in Super Bowl ad for weight loss jabs
Super Bowl ads: A polar bear in therapy, Charli XCX in 'vibes' college and SO many AI chatbots
Are you planning any holidays in 2026?
Beep test deemed discriminatory against women and on age grounds
Irish lawyer for Beijing critic and newspaper owner Jimmy Lai condemns 20-year prison sentence
SpaceX is putting Mars on the backburner to instead put human settlement on Moon, Musk says
Trump describes Super Bowl halftime show celebrating unity as 'affront to Greatness of America'
Anticipation was high for Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s halftime show, after he called out Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown at the Grammy’s.
Seattle Seahawks soar to dominant Super Bowl win over New England Patriots
Seven years after Jón Jónsson's disappearance, gardaí renew appeal for information
Fine Gael announces summer event to commemorate 100 years since birth of Garret Fitzgerald
British spy Stakeknife should be identified by the UK government, NI committee recommends
'Auction fever' leading some Irish homebuyers to bid more than they think a house is worth
Reported, investigated - and then dropped: the sexual violence cases that never end up in court
“I have such a rage in me,” said one woman. “I accepted a jury might not convict, but to not even get a trial?”
Home of the Year finalist David O'Brien on his new build in the Cork countryside
Sunday
8th February 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about the Super Bowl half-time show?
Retirement communities are growing - but agencies warn they risk weaker rights for residents
Man (70s) dies in Co Tipperary crash as five hospitalised in separate collision
Motoring: 'I don't remember much about being 3, but I remember that car like it was yesterday'
Paddy Comyn
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Money Diaries: A medical administrator working part-time and living in Co Kildare
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Man City keep title race alive with dramatic late fightback against Liverpool
Japan’s prime minister vows to push on with right-wing agenda after election victory
Stunning Gillane goal helps Limerick overpower Kilkenny by seven points
Government accused of ‘soft-pedalling’ on reforms to regulate big tech
Frustrated residents of flood-hit Waterford meet with minister as more rain forecast
St Pat's goalkeeper Joey Anang shows World Cup class to earn point with Bohs in Aviva stalemate
‘We will pay’: American broadcaster Savannah Guthrie makes plea to mother’s potential kidnappers
Exercise app Strava takes down millions of workouts suspected to be recorded with vehicles
Tubridy says he would be 'more attentive' to finances if he could change the past
Irishman Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over Mandelson appointment
McSweeney has said he takes “full responsibility” for advising the UK Prime Minister to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
'Proud to represent Ireland' - Thomas Maloney Westgård finishes 35th in men's skiathlon
Minister ‘disappointed’ in farmer protests against Bord Bia chief
Taoiseach to officially open ‘game changer’ facility for homeless people