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The Morning Lead
Need a cash boost for the new year? Here’s how you can get some by claiming your tax back
January is an especially good time to claim money back from Revenue because the last tax year has just ended.
Taxpayers are entitled to claim money back for the previous four years - which includes various day-to-day expenses they've had in that time.
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Yesterday
11th January 2026
Test Yourself
Quiz: How much do you know about these sports films?
7 hrs ago
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dereliction
Here is the only derelict building that a council asked An Coimisiún Pleanála to CPO last month
8 hrs ago
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Dancing With the Stars
First celebrity contestant eliminated in week two of Dancing With The Stars
8 hrs ago
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spending and saving
Money Diaries: An accounting manager on €60K living in Dublin
The Journal reader
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
9 hrs ago
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Winner winner
The Golden Globes are tonight and Ireland's got a shot - here's everything you need to know
9 hrs ago
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An Aimsir as Gaeilge
If you think Irish people are obsessed with weather, imagine life as TG4 weather presenter
9 hrs ago
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Take it handy
Wind warnings to remain in place for coastal counties this evening
Updated 9 hrs ago
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Killarney
Three arrested as gardaí seize drugs and two weapons in Co Kerry
11 hrs ago
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Childcare
Some crèches may not be able to open tomorrow after missing registration deadline
11 hrs ago
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rescue operation
Surfer airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty on the coast of Clare
13 hrs ago
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Wildfires
Were you looking forward to watching Love Island?
15 hrs ago
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HSE
Average of almost 300 people a day opted out of new organ donation register
15 hrs ago
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On your bike
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
16 hrs ago
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Courts
Mother accused of attempted murder of eight-year-old daughter in Clare to go on trial tomorrow
16 hrs ago
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Minute-by-Minute
Toulon 27-25 Munster, Champions Cup
16 hrs ago
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remote working
Enterprise Ireland reversing remote work policy as it looks to scrap flexible days for staff
18 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 18 hrs ago
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South Africa
Love Island filming suspended and villa evacuated due to wildfires
19 hrs ago
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Who is Stephen Miller, the man defining Trump's second term?
20 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Politicians vs. trolls, US strikes in Syria and a Kneecap interview…
20 hrs ago
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Trump on the march
Greenland, Trump and a shaken Denmark: An Irishman’s view from Copenhagen
Conor McMahon
21 hrs ago
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Dromadeesirt
Man in his 40s dies in two-car crash in Co Kerry
21 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
11 Jan
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Last week
4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026
Quiz
How well do you remember the life and career of David Bowie?
10 Jan
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the recap
DJ Próvaí interview: The man in the balaclava sits down to talk about what's next for Kneecap
Concubhar Ó Liatháin
10 Jan
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insensitive
Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe
The 42
10 Jan
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
10 Jan
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Thriller
Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
The 42
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
10 Jan
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Winter Birds
Ireland's nature heroes: The birds that come here because it's winter
Jack Morley
10 Jan
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Courts
Couple 'traumatised' after alleged violent car hijacking in Dublin City centre, court hears
10 Jan
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The Troubles
DUP leader criticises Helen McEntee's 'clear challenge' to UK on NI Legacy Bill
10 Jan
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trade deal
Mercosur protest: Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming's future at Athlone rally
Eoghan Dalton
10 Jan
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Liveblog
Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup
10 Jan
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smash hit
Heated Rivalry hits Irish screens today - but what exactly is the hit show about?
10 Jan
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nicholas maduro
Anti-imperialist demonstration at US embassy met by Venezuelan counter protest
10 Jan
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The Daily Poll
Do you have an X account?
10 Jan
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awful breezy
Wind warning issued for 11 counties tomorrow with difficult travelling conditions forecast
Updated 10 Jan
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Pearse Doherty
Sinn Féin says Paschal Donohoe's decision to give World Bank extra €10m raises 'serious questions'
10 Jan
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