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'Covid 2.0': Pandemic-era conspiracies return after the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship
Did the Covid vaccine cause hantavirus? No. But that hasn’t stopped people saying so.
EU, UK and Canada condemn 'violent' Israeli settlers after Irish Aid-backed West Bank school destroyed
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
This country is expected to hold a referendum on joining the EU
Woman fears ex-partner’s ‘next victim may not survive’, court hears
Language Commissioner to probe incorrect version of Irish proverb on Kerry hospital bike shed
Mother and baby found dead following suspected medical tragedy at house in Co Tipperary
Coimisinéir Teanga ag fiosrú bothán rothair ospidéal Chiarraí faoi seanfhocal Gaeilge mícheart
Kneecap denied UK number one album as Michael Jackson greatest hits compilation takes top spot
Pope praises Naples for its care of refugees in address to mark his first year in office
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New report reveals majority of drug intimidation cases linked with cocaine
Judge criticises insufficient mental health services as he jails man who attacked four women
‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: Reform’s rise and what it could mean for Ireland
The ascendancy of Reform has been described as ‘ominous’ by some in government, but today there’s been a cautious reaction.
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Is nuclear energy a realistic option for Ireland?
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Man who ran over bride-to-be was already banned from driving
Man (47) appears in court over attempted car bomb attack on Lurgan police station
Irish-speaking teacher from Meath faces long wait as UK election results pour in
Good craic or taking it too far? We want to hear your stories of airport pints and drunken passengers
Lá fada i ndán do Ghaeilgeoir óg- agus Keir Starmer - is vótaí á gcomhaireamh i Sasana
Have you listened to Kneecap's new album?
Aer Lingus owner confident of maintaining its fuel supply this summer
Dublin man who returned to Howth pub in disguise and armed with hammer gets community service
Aston Villa thrash Nottingham Forest to book spot in first European final for 44 years
Somebody tell the parents that the kids don't need to be constantly celebrating something
David Attenborough turns 100: He brought the natural world into focus for us, we owe him so much
Lynn Ruane
Pope Leo marks one year in the job with trip to Naples – and a continuing spat with Trump
Pope Leo this week told reporters that if Trump ‘wishes to criticise me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so truthfully’.
Irish ferry companies closely monitoring Iran war for impact on fuel this summer
Ferry operators are insisting there will be more certainty if travelling by sea instead of air this summer – but it’s a mixed picture on prices.
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Wicklow man who sexually assaulted six-year-old girl given fully suspended sentence
Here's what happened today: Thursday
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Charles wants to visit, but we're not sure what to do with him
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Belfast-Dublin rail service gets €700m cross-border investment and eight new trains
Seán Kyne srón chun tosaigh ar Thomas i nGaillimh Thiar de réir pobalbhreith TG4
Fifa is rinsing fans for its US World Cup, but could we end up with empty seats and a big dud?
Tickets have ballooned compared to previous tournaments and there are suggestions demand isn’t what Fifa expected.
UK Supreme Court rules Troubles Legacy Bill is 'human rights-compliant' after victims' challenge
Winner of Saturday's €8.7m Lotto jackpot comes forward to collect prize
Man found not guilty of stabbing his brothers after dash cam heard him say 'someone dies today'
Seán Kyne holds a narrow lead over Independent Ireland candidate in TG4's Galway West poll
Labour’s Helen Ogbu, on 12%, is also in contention.