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As it happened

Harris announced as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for World Bank role

The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.

Courts

Enoch Burke ordered back to prison, as mother and two siblings face criminal contempt charges

Vigil

‘Let us be a pillar of strength’: Hundreds attend vigils to remember victims of Dundalk collision

Cork

Woman killed in Cork stabbing named as Stella Gallagher, her husband Brian remains in hospital

Weather Warning

Snow and ice warning issued for five counties from midnight

Today's news

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InvestigatesMissing in Care

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Yesterday

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fyi

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Dáil debates

'Sit down and be quiet': All out row between Jennifer Whitmore and Danny Healy Rae on Mercosur

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unfortunate

Wales win consigns Ireland to Pot 3 in World Cup playoffs

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Independent Ireland

Bob Vylan say councillor will be 'on the guest list' at Dublin gig after dropped legal challenge

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Vigil

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SPOTLIGHT

Ireland in the World Cup play-offs

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road to usa

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30

Heimir Hallgrímsson

The unflappable Icelandic dentist who has Ireland loving football again

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the poll

Where were you for Ireland's incredible win?

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Tipperary

Company behind Dundrum House Hotel failed to file accounts for six years, High Court told

8 hrs ago

10.2k

Limerick

Gardaí have power to cancel penalty points, trial of four gardaí and retired superintendent hears

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Refugee Camp

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Dundalk

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News Fix

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jeffrey epstein

US House of Representatives votes to open Epstein files after Trump u-turn

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ASA

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Analysis

'Prudent Paschal' was the hand on the tiller in this coalition, which might crack with his exit

Donohoe was described as the “problem solver” who often used back channels between the two coalition parties to get things over the line.

Christina Finn

10 hrs ago

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Courts

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investigates

We investigated how much was spent at the last election

INVESTIGATION

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EXPENSES

ChatGPT, a €400 bar tab and an Apple laptop: What did candidates expense at the last election?

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ANALYSIS

Political ad ban by social media companies leaves elections ‘susceptible to bad actors’

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good news

Special needs assistant at Maynooth school wins first national award for SNAs

11 hrs ago

10.8k

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COP30

Draft climate deal pitches ways to wean countries off fossil fuels

11 hrs ago

2.7k

18

Courts

Man, 25, who took part in the Dublin riots jailed for two years

12 hrs ago

10.7k

Neighbours

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Jane Matthews

Reports from Brussels

12 hrs ago

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71

As it happened

Harris announced as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for World Bank role

The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.

Updated 12 hrs ago

64.9k

246

Evening Wrap

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12 hrs ago

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White House

Cristiano Ronaldo expected to attend meeting with Trump and Saudi Prince

13 hrs ago

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Weather Warning

Snow and ice warning issued for five counties from midnight

Updated 13 hrs ago

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Back in business

Dublin arcade bar Token to reopen in new location next month

13 hrs ago

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Child Protection

Tusla service in Dublin North City found non-compliant with national standards

13 hrs ago

5.2k

13

Cork

Woman killed in Cork stabbing named as Stella Gallagher, her husband Brian remains in hospital

Updated 14 hrs ago

53.4k

every day I'm shufflin

Reshuffle: New Cabinet jobs for Simon Harris, Helen McEntee and Hildegarde Naughton

Updated 14 hrs ago

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Game on

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14 hrs ago

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oh say can you see

Paschal Donohoe is off for a big job in the States, but what does the World Bank actually do?

The finance minister is stepping down to take a US-based job as the World Bank’s number two.

14 hrs ago

14.8k

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Updates

Ireland v Switzerland, U17 World Cup

Colin O’Brien’s side bow out at last-16 stage in Qatar

15 hrs ago

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Drogheda

Two more arrests made in connection with arson attack on Drogheda Ipas centre

Updated 15 hrs ago

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PodcastThe 42FM

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Permutations

Ireland's playoff fate will come down to two World Cup qualifiers tonight

The 42

16 hrs ago

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Courts

Enoch Burke ordered back to prison, as mother and two siblings face criminal contempt charges

A judge has criticised the family for a “deliberate, sustained and concerted attack” on the authority of the courts.

17 hrs ago

30.4k

European Commission

The first ever EU enlargement summit has started in Brussels

Jane Matthews

Reports from Brussels

18 hrs ago

10.9k

75

The Daily Poll

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19 hrs ago

9.5k

37

Vandalism

‘Grow up and cop on’: Condemnation of ‘worrying pattern’ after latest playground arson attack

19 hrs ago

9.3k

61

United Nations

UN Security Council votes to back Trump's plan for international stabilisation force in Gaza

The vote was a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire and efforts to outline Gaza’s future.

Updated 20 hrs ago

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Good Morning

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