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Wednesday 1 April 2026 Dublin: 10°C
The Morning Lead
From extreme storms to rising premiums, Ireland is paying the price for climate inaction
A new report by the Climate Change Advisory Council looks at climate trends and how Ireland can strengthen preparedness for climate impacts.
The White House
Trump set address nation after suggesting Iran War could be over 'in two weeks, maybe three'
Space Exploration
It's happening: Historic Moon mission set for launch tonight
war dead
Irish flags with names of four Irish men killed in Ukraine stand in the centre of a Kyiv square
marching on
After dashing Irish hopes, Czechia qualify for World Cup in penalty shootout win over Denmark
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Will you pull any pranks today?
Donegal
Scrapped Donegal-Dublin afternoon flight servicing cancer patients to be reinstated from 1 May
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Lurgan
Taoiseach 'absolutely shocked' by suspected dissident republican bomb attack on PSNI
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The White House
Trump set address nation after suggesting Iran War could be over 'in two weeks, maybe three'
Updated 31 mins ago
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Energy Crisis
People should work from home and drive less to save fuel - EU Commissioner for Energy
53 mins ago
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Fatal Crash
Gardaí appeal for witness after woman is killed in a crash in Clare
58 mins ago
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Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of jet fuel supply disruption from May if war in Iran persists
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
1 hr ago
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SPOTLIGHT

Focus on Gaza The world's attention is on Iran, but six months on from the start of the ceasefire Gaza lies in ruin and its people face an uncertain future

on the ground
Over 7,000 missing as families search for those buried or detained
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illusion of peace
Ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne
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detainees
Israel pushes on with its execution bill for Palestinian prisoners
vital gaza aid
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
The Daily Poll
Will you pull any pranks today?
1 hr ago
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Co Tipperary
Youth due in court after arrest this morning in connection with fatal assault on man last March
1 hr ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Climate change, Trump to address US on Iran, and students urged to check SUSI eligibility.
Updated 2 hrs ago
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Hezbollah
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq by Iran-linked group
3 hrs ago
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Weather Forecast
Wet and windy Easter weekend ahead as temperatures set to drop below freezing tonight
3 hrs ago
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Space Exploration
It's happening: Historic Moon mission set for launch tonight
4 hrs ago
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Royal Visit
Britain's King and Queen 'have no plans' to meet Epstein survivors on US trip
4 hrs ago
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war dead
Irish flags with names of four Irish men killed in Ukraine stand in the centre of a Kyiv square
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine
4 hrs ago
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America250
‘American President’s Trail’ among Irish initiatives to mark 250th anniversary of United States
5 hrs ago
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Third Level Education
Students urged to check if they're eligible for SUSI grant support as applications open
5 hrs ago
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
27
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
39
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
38
Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
61
Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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The Morning Lead
From extreme storms to rising premiums, Ireland is paying the price for climate inaction
A new report by the Climate Change Advisory Council looks at climate trends and how Ireland can strengthen preparedness for climate impacts.
Emma Hickey
11 hrs ago
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RELATED
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Catholic Church
Pope calls on Trump to seek ‘off-ramp’ to end US-Israel war on Iran
12 hrs ago
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marching on
After dashing Irish hopes, Czechia qualify for World Cup in penalty shootout win over Denmark
The 42
12 hrs ago
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White House Works
'He is not the owner!': US judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction
13 hrs ago
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RIP
Taoiseach leads tributes to former ceann comhairle Rory O’Hanlon after death at 92
13 hrs ago
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Liveblog
Ireland v North Macedonia, international friendly
14 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
14 hrs ago
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triple lock
Over 400 academics and university workers urge Taoiseach to reconsider plans to scrap Triple Lock
15 hrs ago
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Florida
Tiger Woods found with pills after car crash, according to report released by police
The 42
15 hrs ago
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FactCheck
Just like during Covid, conspiracy theorists are thriving amid the Middle East fuel crisis
15 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Teen social media ban
Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean killing privacy
Andrea Horan
32
Self-inflicted wound
Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
24
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
82
The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
16
The rise of the Irish sauna
Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual
Stephen O'Rourke
31
The Mental Load
The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women
Niamh O'Reilly
52
Fast fashion
Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem
Solene Schirrer
20
Ireland's history
The Irish at the Oscars, over the years
Dr Eoin Kinsella
3
Kyiv
McEntee said she is open to engaging with Ukraine to learn lessons on drone defence
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
15 hrs ago
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operation skein
Woman arrested in connection to fraudulent European passports used to launder over €160,000
15 hrs ago
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Justin Kelly
Commissioner calls 'legislative change' after garda prosecuted over scrambler chase
16 hrs ago
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Francesca Albanese
An Irish MEP has urged the Collison brothers to lift US sanctions on Stripe for Gaza expert
16 hrs ago
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Football
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed as new manager of Tottenham Hotspur
The 42
Updated 16 hrs ago
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to boldly go
Explainer: Tomorrow's NASA mission will fly people deeper into space than anyone has gone before
16 hrs ago
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CLIMATE CRISIS
Petrol and diesel hikes: Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis
Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum
16 hrs ago
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Central Criminal Court
Trial hears man accused of abusing deaf niece told gardaí she didn't make any sign to him to stop
16 hrs ago
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PodcastThe Explainer
The average Irish homebuyer is now 40 - what does this mean?
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Palestine
‘Cruel’: UN warns Israel that applying new death penalty in West Bank would be a war crime
16 hrs ago
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Kyiv
Zelenskyy attacks Orbán for blocking €90bn EU loan just days before Hungarian election
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
reporting from Kyiv
17 hrs ago
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Cross-party support to make pregnancy loss due to dangerous driving a punishable offence
18 hrs ago
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Coast Guard
Two men die after falling from rocks while fishing near Doonbeg in Co Clare
Updated 18 hrs ago
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Limerick v Cork: The phoney war that could get feisty
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