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Seanchaí and founder of Sneem Storytelling Festival Batt Burns has died
The physio is in: Ireland is growing older, but are we moving enough to age well?
Stephen O'Rourke
High Court says judge was wrong not to convict speeding drivers because he felt limit was 'unjust'
Colbert hosts final 'Late Show' after cancellation – but dream guest the Pope didn't make it
Polls open for Galway West and Dublin Central byelections
Investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to include claims of sexual misconduct
Imagine explaining to a Victorian child what we’re doing to our eyelids in 2026 in the name of beauty
A series where Emer McLysaght saves us from chasing every trend and instead points us to things worthy of our time (and money).
McEntee to push for EU ban on trade with Israel's illegal settlements during Brussels gathering
Garda who died in anti-Treaty IRA attack in 1923 among 12 Scott Medals to be awarded today
Martin meeting with Pope offers chance of reset after past ‘difficult’ relations with Vatican
The last time a pope met with a Taoiseach was back in 2018, when Pope Francis met with Leo Varadkar.
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21st May 2026
First of Gaza Flotilla activists deported from Israel arrive in Istanbul
The lawyer for the activists has said the treatment of those detained had been “severe” and that three had been hospitalised before being released.
CMAT calls on artists to stop ‘sitting on the fence’ after winning Ivor Novello Award for best album
Looking for something to watch this weekend? Here’s our top five picks to cover all bases
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Natalie McNally’s killer referred to himself as a ‘monster’ in probation statements
Massive games for Leinster and Ulster this weekend, while Spurs and West Ham battle relegation
Iranian ambassador ceremony goes ahead after delay due to suppression of protests
Tech dubbed 'creepy': AI smart glasses are here, but our privacy laws have not caught up
Laura Harmon
Man jailed for five years for St Stephen's Day hit-and-run collision which killed married couple
'Feeling of dread': Woman speaks out on controlling behaviour by garda husband
Tipp's torrid 2026, Conlon masterclass and weekend previews
Yves Sakila's family call for postmortem report as large protest takes place outside Dáil
Black Coalition Ireland has called on political leaders to take action following the death of Yves Sakila.
Enoch Burke officially sacked by Wilson's Hospital School after appeals panel upholds decision
Nearly 90% of Dublin’s data centres are located in economically deprived communities
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What a byelection silver medal would mean for Sinn Féin
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Man who stabbed partner 13 times and left without calling for medical help jailed for 12.5 years
Martin and Macron all smiles ahead of meeting to discuss EU presidency plans
‘National scandal’: Committee seeks urgent meetings on €50m write-off of Irish Rail IT project
Irish musician was booked to play background music for Kylie - and they ended up duetting
“She was the biggest hype-woman. It felt like she was my number one fan in the room.”
Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over crash that killed three Irish women
Money Diaries: How is your spending and saving going? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
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Only one supermarket chain makes 'best reputation' top ten, X and Meta are rock bottom
Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and 'trial of facts' of his wife to be heard together, judge rules
Gardaí investigating death of Yves Sakila issue fresh appeal for witnesses
Quiz: How much do you know about Nicolas Cage?
Should there be a full cabinet minister for older people?
Top temps of 19 today with 'warm or very warm' weather continuing into next week