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Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar
Yesterday
2nd April 2026
Man charged with animal cruelty as part of operation into alleged cock fighting in Tipperary
Gardaí investigating Creeslough explosion submit supplementary file to the DPP
Supporters of Lismore farmers occupy London book shop over Duke of Devonshire rent dispute
Five men arrested for failing to stop for gardaí and later being involved in collision with two cars
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Two men arrested after €1m of cannabis seized in Co Louth
Man arrested in connection with 2020 murder of Robbie Lawlor
Why are some Catholics upset at Pope Leo for washing the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday?
FIFA criticised for 'ridiculous' pricing as World Cup final tickets on sale for almost $11k
Debunked: German chancellor did not say ‘send them all back’ about Syrians living in Germany
Wind warning issued for entire country for Saturday as Storm Dave sweeps in
The warning will come into effect for the entire country at 2pm on Saturday.
The Road Safety Authority has urged road users "to take extra care" over the weekend.
The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group said local authorities "will be responding" in affected areas where needed.
Turbulence ahead: Airline fuel costs are surging - so how will passengers be affected?
Eoghan Corry
Spring has sprung at Dublin Zoo with several new arrivals, including a sea lion from Mallorca
Mission for 'highly skilled' Irish troops in Lebanon 'remains unchanged for now', says Chief of Staff
Gardaí are investigating after two men were shot in the early hours in Limerick city
Leaving Cert orals clash forces Sligo football team to miss out on Connacht final
Wicklow GAA facing backlash after April Fools post that 'made a mockery of women in sport'
MetroLink boss Seán Sweeney steps down in fresh blow to long-awaited rail project
The New Zealander, who was appointed to the role in June 2024, said being separated from his family had become “unsustainable”.
2FM announces schedule shakeup with departure of Tracy Clifford and extended morning show
Dublin's Wax Museum hopes to shake off Sinéad O'Connor fiasco with €40k Taylor Swift figure
The waxwork is the first to be unveiled since a figure of Sinéad O’Connor was removed from display in 2024 after family complaints.
Investigation launched after inmate dies in Midlands Prison
Chelsea boss furious over Katie McCabe incident as Arsenal reach Champions League semis
Taoiseach says it’s unclear if Trump’s ‘bomb them to the Stone Age’ threat targets civilians
'Every garda on duty' will help police Irish roads over Easter Bank Holiday weekend
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A new scam doing the rounds sees house hunters targeted with fake rental viewings
Four arrests made after gardaí seize €7 million worth of cannabis from Kildare property
Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at Ryder Cup in Adare Manor
Playdates, parties and autism: The invitations some children never receive
Lucinda Murrihy
'We can't get anywhere else': Sligo retirees facing eviction may stay beyond termination date
Residents in the coastal town of Enniscrone are ‘stressed to the limit’ after receiving eviction notices last year.
Wednesday
1st April 2026
Mama's hangover: When mummy wine culture just isn’t cute anymore
Niamh O'Reilly
'The problem with Micheál Martin is his dithering,' Michael O'Leary says in VMT interview
Irish humanitarian aid helping pregnant women in Ukraine as war brings rise in premature births
The Journal is in Kyiv reporting on the war in Ukraine.
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Woman in her 70s seriously injured after being struck by bus in Cork
War's impact on inflation and jobs are the big fears for Paschal Donohoe at the World Bank
Male cyclist (20s) dies following collision with a truck in Dublin city centre
The collision happened at the corner of Abbey Street and O’Connell Street on the north side of the city shortly before 1pm this afternoon.