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Sunday 11 January 2026 Dublin: 11°C
The Morning Lead
'I do it to keep myself sane': The politicians shifting gear to tell online trolls where to go
We all know the internet has a dark side, but for politicians, they are confronted with it daily.
remote working
Enterprise Ireland reversing remote work policy as it looks to scrap flexible days for staff
Take it handy
Wind warnings to kick in for coastal counties this afternoon
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iranian anti-government protests continue amid internet blackout
Middle East
US launches round of strikes against Islamic State group in Syria
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Were you looking forward to watching Love Island?
Wildfires
Were you looking forward to watching Love Island?
19 mins ago
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HSE
Average of almost 300 people a day opted out of new organ donation register
36 mins ago
2.2k
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Take it handy
Wind warnings to kick in for coastal counties this afternoon
1 hr ago
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10
On your bike
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
1 hr ago
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Allianz Home Magazine
This beautiful home is a lesson in colour, pattern and texture
Courts
Mother accused of attempted murder of eight-year-old daughter in Clare to go on trial tomorrow
1 hr ago
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SPOTLIGHT

Venezuela

Catherine Connolly
President says lives lost in Venezuela during US intervention ‘appalling’ and ‘overlooked’
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Analysis
There will be few tears for Maduro but Trump’s gamble risks bloody chaos
Hannah McCarthy
95
shadow fleet
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
explainer
What next – and is this Trump's new era of US dominance?
46
maximum leverage
US will control Venezuela government decisions and oil sales 'indefinitely'
95
Minute-by-Minute
Toulon v Munster, Champions Cup
Follow all the action as Munster look to recover from last week’s defeat to Ulster.
15 mins ago Half-Time! Toulon 7-6 Munster
16 mins ago TRY! Toulon 7-6 Munster (Marius Domon ’39)
28 mins ago Toulon 0-6 Munster (Jack Crowley penalty)
1 hr ago
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remote working
Enterprise Ireland reversing remote work policy as it looks to scrap flexible days for staff
3 hrs ago
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40
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iranian anti-government protests continue amid internet blackout
3 hrs ago
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
A sculptural urban sanctuary in Rathmines with a pool and wellness suite – yours for €3,750,000
South Africa
Love Island filming suspended and villa evacuated due to wildfires
4 hrs ago
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Who is Stephen Miller, the man defining Trump's second term?
5 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Politicians vs. trolls, US strikes in Syria and a Kneecap interview…
5 hrs ago
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a load of hot air
The inconvenient truth for opponents of carbon tax is that it actually works
On the the question of whether it actually reduces emissions – the verdict is a near-unanimous yes.
Paul O'Donoghue
Updated 5 hrs ago
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RIP
Founding member of the Grateful Dead Bob Weir has died aged 78
6 hrs ago
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14
Winner winner
The Golden Globes are tonight and Ireland's got a shot - here's everything you need to know
6 hrs ago
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Trump on the march
Greenland, Trump and a shaken Denmark: An Irishman’s view from Copenhagen
Conor McMahon
6 hrs ago
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Dromadeesirt
Man in his 40s dies in two-car crash in Co Kerry
6 hrs ago
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Middle East
US launches round of strikes against Islamic State group in Syria
The US military said Saturday’s strikes were carried out alongside partner forces.
6 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
'I do it to keep myself sane': The politicians shifting gear to tell online trolls where to go
We all know the internet has a dark side, but for politicians, they are confronted with it daily.
Jane Matthews
13 hrs ago
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Yesterday
10th January 2026
Quiz
How well do you remember the life and career of David Bowie?
16 hrs ago
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46
the recap
DJ Próvaí interview: The man in the balaclava sits down to talk about what's next for Kneecap
Concubhar Ó Liatháin
17 hrs ago
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49
insensitive
Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe
17 hrs ago
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51
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
18 hrs ago
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Thriller
Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
The 42
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
18 hrs ago
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34
Winter Birds
Ireland's nature heroes: The birds that come here because it's winter
Jack Morley
19 hrs ago
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12
Courts
Couple 'traumatised' after alleged violent car hijacking in Dublin City centre, court hears
19 hrs ago
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The Troubles
DUP leader criticises Helen McEntee's 'clear challenge' to UK on NI Legacy Bill
20 hrs ago
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trade deal
Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally
Eoghan Dalton
21 hrs ago
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Liveblog
Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup
21 hrs ago
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smash hit
Heated Rivalry hits Irish screens today - but what exactly is the hit show about?
21 hrs ago
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nicholas maduro
Anti-imperialist demonstration at US embassy met by Venezuelan counter protest
22 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Do you have an X account?
22 hrs ago
17.1k
86
Enemy of God
Iranian government threatens protesters with death penalty
23 hrs ago
6.6k
34
awful breezy
Wind warning issued for 11 counties tomorrow with difficult travelling conditions forecast
Updated 23 hrs ago
39.7k
11
Pearse Doherty
Sinn Féin says Paschal Donohoe's decision to give World Bank extra €10m raises 'serious questions'
23 hrs ago
36.7k
110
RIP
Death of Donegal businessman Stephen McCahill leaves 'huge void', funeral hears
10 Jan
7.1k
Northern Ireland
Actor James Nesbitt says he struggled with Northern Ireland being seen as 'place of conflict'
10 Jan
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grok
Elon Musk calls criticism of X's AI sexual abuse images 'censorship'
10 Jan
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Courts
Teenager remanded in custody over fatal stabbing of a grandfather in west Dublin
10 Jan
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