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The Morning Lead
New maritime security plan could see Irish naval officers deployed as liaisons on foreign ships
The proposals are to be contained in the Maritime Security Strategy which will be released this morning at a ceremony in Dublin.
Niall O'Connor
2 hrs ago
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24th February 2026
tariff threats
US ambassador hosts Irish business event and talks Trump's tariffs, but uncertainty remains
2 hrs ago
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Palestine
Gerry Adams and Bertie Ahern were back in a room together talking peace today
Christina Finn
3 hrs ago
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Road Traffic Collision
Couple (40s) who died in Tramore crash to be laid to rest
4 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
4 hrs ago
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your stories
Has your overcrowded train commute gotten worse? We want to hear your stories
5 hrs ago
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new cars
French company KNDS to provide new armoured vehicles for Irish military as negotiations begin
6 hrs ago
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Omagh Road
‘A5 has seen too many tragedies’: Man (30s) dies following collision in Co Tyrone
6 hrs ago
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wakes
Parishes in Midlands and the West told to stop hosting open coffin wakes in Catholic churches
7 hrs ago
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racism in culture and sport
Racism broadcast to millions: From the Baftas stage to sporting arenas, we still have far to go
Leon Diop
7 hrs ago
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Dublin
London band Legss appeal for stolen instruments after Dublin city van break-in
7 hrs ago
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Planning Permission
Trump's Doonbeg ballroom gets green light (but only if a rare species of snail is protected)
8 hrs ago
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belfast crown court
Natalie McNally was killed in a 'prolonged assault', pathologist tells murder trial
Updated 8 hrs ago
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Epstein files
Taoiseach says Department of Justice has ‘no knowledge’ of claims woman was trafficked into Ireland
9 hrs ago
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Explainer
After a week of pauses and rollbacks, where do we stand in the row about SNA allocation?
The government now says no schools will lose SNAs in September – but there’s been criticism that the problem is being kicked down the road.
9 hrs ago
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Drumlark
Man (20s) arrested in connection with hit-and-run in Co Cavan last week
9 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
9 hrs ago
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South Dublin
New sand spit in Dublin could 'help protect the Dart line from flooding'
9 hrs ago
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Ukraine
Taoiseach says Russia has failed to ‘break’ Ukraine as EU vows to come good on €90bn loan
Updated 10 hrs ago
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ai committee
Ireland's DPC has pushed back against a TD's allegation that it is 'too close to big tech'
11 hrs ago
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Riverstown
Motorcyclist killed in crash with lorry in Co Sligo
11 hrs ago
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u-turn
Government completes rollback as ministers confirm no schools will lose SNAs in September
Almost 200 schools were previously told they could lose part of their SNA allocation.
Updated 11 hrs ago
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Flare Up
Sports Minister doesn't regret 'hooliganism' remarks made over chaos at League of Ireland match
Updated 11 hrs ago
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South Dublin
Dublin GAA gets green light for state-of-the-art training facility and 500-seat arena at Spawell
12 hrs ago
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FactCheck
Social media is full of Winter Olympics footage, but not all of it is real
12 hrs ago
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Limerick
Closed rugby experience in Limerick to become permanent ‘women’s museum’
12 hrs ago
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Vatican
Pope asks priests to use their brains not AI to prepare homilies
13 hrs ago
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Renting
President Connolly signs bill to pave the way for new rent rules
13 hrs ago
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ireland's education system
SNA cuts U-turn: This has exposed the deep faultlines in our education system
Derval McDonagh
13 hrs ago
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Daft Report
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Dublin city is now almost €2,700
Updated 14 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Should there be a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers?
15 hrs ago
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Ballyphehane
Child and two men hospitalised after arson attack in Cork city
15 hrs ago
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Kenmare
Gardaí in Kerry re-arrest chief suspect in Michael Gaine murder probe
Michael ‘Mike’ Gaine (56) was first reported missing almost a year ago on 21 March last, in May his death was declared a murder when his remains were found near his farm.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 17 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Peter Mandelson has been released on bail, Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago today and Gardaí rearrest chief suspect in the murder of Michael Gaine..
Updated 17 hrs ago
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In form
Super-sub Sesko fires Man United to latest win as interim boss Carrick extends unbeaten start
18 hrs ago
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dublin central by-election
Gillian Sherratt and Janice Boylan battle for Sinn Féin’s Dublin Central nomination nod
19 hrs ago
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four years of war
Two fronts, one fight: How Ukrainian women are holding the line in wartime
Iryna Koval
19 hrs ago
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Cabinet
Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme to be extended to Fingal and Wexford
19 hrs ago
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InvestigatesSpecial Emergency Arrangements
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
A quarter of staff working in Special Emergency Arrangements last year did not have the required documentation to work with vulnerable children.
Tulsa has ceased engagement with eight providers ‘who did not meet the required standards’
Staff files missing major documents such as CV, qualifications and Garda vetting
Some SEA providers rostering staff without proper documentation
Conor O'Carroll
24 Feb
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Monday
23rd February 2026
this is a call
Foo Fighters break out the hits for surprise gig at packed Dublin venue
Updated 23 Feb
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