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Friday 12 December 2025 Dublin: 7°C
Man (40s) dies after incident at construction site in Dublin
The Health and Safety Authority has said it is aware of the fatal incident.
Court rejects Enoch Burke's last-ditch attempt to stop tomorrow's hearing into his sacking
'A smile that could light any room': Funeral held for 4-year-old Tadgh Farrell killed in Edenderry attack
Status Yellow warning for rain issued for 13 counties over the weekend
Here are the hospitals that have introduced visitor restrictions due to high flu cases
Today's news
HSE says National Gender Service does not have authority to close waiting list to new patients
Irish player wins EuroMillions jackpot of €17 million
Motorcyclist hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after four-vehicle crash in Co Kerry
Vehicle set alight as group flees after cash in transit robbery in Dublin
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Woman (30s) hospitalised following dog attack in Co Limerick
SPOTLIGHT

Flu season 

huge increase
Government ‘concerned’ over vaccine uptake as recorded flu cases jump 49% in one week
restrictions
Here are the hospitals that have introduced visitor restrictions due to high flu cases
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under pressure
Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals
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Britain's King Charles says his treatment for cancer will be reduced next year
Here are the hospitals that have introduced visitor restrictions due to high flu cases
Democrats release Epstein photos showing Trump, Bill Clinton, Woody Allen and ex-prince Andrew
A renovated and extended mews home in the heart of Dublin 4 for €1,475,000
Man (40s) dies after incident at construction site in Dublin
Leicester Tigers v Leinster, Champions Cup
Man arrested in connection to a number of cars being set on fire in Dublin
Charlie McGettigan plans to hand back Eurovision trophy in solidarity with 2024 winner Nemo
John Magnier ordered to pay over €4m in costs after failed bid for Barne Estate
Minister clarifies comments on Occupied Territories Bill, says legal advice on 'services' still under consideration
investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

Deportation Flights
What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?
Badger Cull
Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease
76
Planning Submissions
Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare
52
TB Crisis
‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis
17
Data Crunch
Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid
122
Femicide in Europe
Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 – and a gap in data on gendered violence
Court rejects Enoch Burke's last-ditch attempt to stop tomorrow's hearing into his sacking
Debunked: Series of antisemitic posts make false claims about historical figures
Woman sentenced over €22,000 luxury goods and over €100,000 in drugs, cash
Traffic disruption expected in west Dublin tomorrow as two protests due to take place
Attackers try to set man (70s) on fire and beat him with bats during attempted murder in Armagh
Transport Minister: 'Sensitive engagement' needed on potential ban on roadside memorials
EU to impose €3 duty on low-value imports to tackle flood of items ordered from China
Status Yellow warning for rain issued for 13 counties over the weekend
Planning application lodged for 170km pipeline to bring water from Shannon to Dublin
The project is estimated to cost between €4.5 billion and €6 billion.
'A smile that could light any room': Funeral held for 4-year-old Tadgh Farrell killed in Edenderry attack
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Pedestrian, 30s, killed in multi-vehicle crash in Kildare
Liam Neeson denies being anti-vax after narrating documentary that attacks their use
Four arrested over Midlands Prison assault as gardaí probe motive for fatal Edenderry arson attack
Tadgh Farrell, aged four, and his 60-year-old great-aunt Mary Holt were killed in the blaze last Saturday.
Níl sé éasca an Ghaeilge bheith ina teanga oibre san Áras - ach tá an aisfhreagra 'dearfach'
Capuchin Day Centre says demand for Christmas supermarket vouchers 'significantly higher' this year
'I want this intensity and spirit' - Evan Ferguson's Roma manager after striker scores twice
President Connolly says making Irish working language of Áras 'has not been easy'
Should Dublin get extra government funding due to its GDP contribution?
Woman (70s) dies after single-vehicle crash in Co Limerick
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What not to say to adults forced to move home
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Heavy rain floods Gaza, bringing more hardship to displaced residents
According to a UN report, 761 displacement sites hosting about 850,000 people are at high risk of flooding.