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Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Nationwide fuel protests see tractors and lorries bring traffic to a crawl on major roads
A number of motorways remain stalled due to protest convoys this evening.
Ireland's pandemic review: Six years on from Covid, the real lessons have yet to be learned
Dr Suzanne Crowe
Ireland has spent more money than it's taken in so far this year
Man charged over ketamine seizure jumped from upstairs window when gardaí arrived, court hears
A morning with Manchester United and their giddy fans as the squad train at Carton House
Gardaí investigating the death of a woman (50s) in Cavan
Sinn Féin and other politicians back fuel protest from makeshift stage outside GPO
The convoys are protesting the price of diesel, petrol and home heating oil caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Over 4,000 drivers caught speeding and 175 intoxicated during Easter bank holiday weekend
New Artemis II images released after astronauts complete flyby around far side of the Moon
The astronauts will continue their journey back to Earth today, bringing with them rich celestial observations.
New breast cancer scanner at University of Galway hailed as a diagnosis 'game changer'
Fresh appeal for blood donations as just two days' supply remains after long weekend
Gunman killed, two wounded in police shootout outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
About 40% of parents with kids in religious schools would rather multi-denominational
How do you feel about pubs being allowed to open on Good Friday?
'I didn’t want to play like an absolute idiot': Co Down's Tom McKibbin on his first taste of Augusta
Artemis II crew emotional as they name 'bright spot' on Moon for late wife of mission commander
Man (60s) dies in two-car collision in Dundalk
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
Doctor and Nursing unions say overcrowding and delays are a factor in the rising number of incidents.
An average of 18 incidents recorded every day across three years
More than €3m paid out for related cases by State Claims Agency
One hospital is now trialling stab vests for security personnel
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6th April 2026
Scorched Earth: War, water and the unravelling of climate stability
Emma DeSouza
How much do you know about Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Shamrock Rovers beat Shelbourne in five-goal Dublin derby thriller
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Monday
Former Ceann Comhairle and Fine Gael minister Seán Barrett dies aged 81
Artemis II breaks record as humans travel farther from Earth than ever before
'Lorg ar leith' fágtha ag an bhfile, Gabriel Rosenstock, dar leis an Uachtarán
Trump threatens entirety of Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday as ceasefire deal is rejected
Man (50s) dies in single vehicle car crash in Cork
Five things I won't be able to do while reporting from The Masters this week
Gavin Cooney is at one of the world’s most famous golf courses as Rory McIlroy bids to defend his Masters title.
Gardaí appealing for witnesses after pedestrian seriously injured in Dublin bus crash
Man charged after twin teenage girls and passer-by stabbed in Dublin city centre
Woman dies in lorry crash as gardaí detect over 3,000 drivers speeding
Teaching becoming unaffordable as just over one third enter profession on full-time hours
President pays tribute to 'extraordinary career' of Irish language poet, Gabriel Rosenstock
Tributes paid to former World Open Water Swimming Association award winner Paddy Conaghan
Irish couple accused of misappropriating charity funds for Australian children's hospitals
Courts' Poor Box handed out over €1.5m to Irish charities last year
Palestinian tech student tops class at Dublin university