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Friday 19 June 2026 Dublin: 17°C
manna
Drone delivery firm Manna to cease deliveries in Ireland
The company’s founder said that the firm ‘will be back’ once they receive ‘clarity around policy and planning to proceed’.
Court of Appeal
Couple’s quashed convictions for female genital mutilation declared miscarriage of justice
Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official claims, after US-Iran peace talks called off
diplomatic rift
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Row as Meloni accuses Trump of lying about her wanting a photo
GOLDEN HANDCUFFS
Michael O’Leary to head Ryanair for another six years under new contract
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The Daily Poll
Would you rather try candy floss-flavoured crisps or a meatball-flavoured lollipop?
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Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over World Cup restrictions
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GOLDEN HANDCUFFS
Michael O’Leary to head Ryanair for another six years under new contract
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Newry Crown Court
Jury to continue deliberations in Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial on Monday
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The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
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BEST OF THE BOX
Review: Is season 3 of House of the Dragon worth watching?
Review: Is season 3 of House of the Dragon worth watching?
What you need to know about the latest Harlan Coben series, I Will Find You
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Quiz: How much do you know about Game of Thrones?
Quiz: How much do you know about Game of Thrones?
Review: Is season 3 of House of the Dragon worth watching?
What you need to know about the latest Harlan Coben series, I Will Find You
Quiz: How much do you know about Game of Thrones?
A golf major, Leinster’s URC final, and loser-goes-home in the All-Ireland football championship
Poll: What did you make of Every Year After?
Our top 5 watches this weekend
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manna
Drone delivery firm Manna to cease deliveries in Ireland
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Central Criminal Court
Doctors at scene of Parnell Square stabbing 'just ran with things' in bid to save girl's life
1 hr ago
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Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official claims, after US-Iran peace talks called off
The new truce between Israel and Lebanon begins immediately.
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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
A dream red-brick home in south Dublin overlooking a tranquil green and close to everything
Dialog
Government asked to clarify if ministers invited to Peter Thiel-linked conference in Wicklow
2 hrs ago
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Enoch Burke
Enoch Burke's bid to remove members of fitness-to-teach inquiry is rejected
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Silk Road Café
Landlord of café ordered to close for EU presidency seeks to resolve row through arbitration
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RELATED
Closure of Silk Road Café 'more complex than has been said', Taoiseach says
21 hrs ago
Silk Road Café staff granted entry to café after court injunction
17 Jun
Dublin's Silk Road Café to reopen after securing injunction preventing closure for EU presidency
16 Jun
Taoiseach 'not clear' on why café at Dublin Castle must close for EU presidency
20 May
Owner 'furious' as busy café at Dublin Castle ordered to shut down for EU presidency
15 May
diplomatic rift
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Row as Meloni accuses Trump of lying about her wanting a photo
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Court of Appeal
Couple’s quashed convictions for female genital mutilation declared miscarriage of justice
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battle for power
Andy Burnham: Who is the 'King of the North' and how might he take Downing Street?
The coming days could see Burnham challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of Labour and the UK.
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public consultation
Council unveils plans for new 'Dunsink City Quarter' with potential for 18,500 homes
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investigates

Recent investigations from our team shining a light on how Ireland works

Speeding
How thousands of speeding prosecutions never reach conviction in Irish courts
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Nursing Homes
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
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Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
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Nursing Home Evictions
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
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Fire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
Eastern Garvoge Bridge
Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction
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The Daily Poll
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makerfield
Burnham says his byelection win is 'the change moment' as Starmer vows to fight any leadership contest
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defence and cash
Ukraine and China dominate as talks go into the early hours at EU summit
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Court
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Belfast
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Dublin city centre
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Good Morning
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the knicks
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Theft
Soda Blonde appeal for help after guitars and equipment stolen from Dublin lock-up
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Deportations
Up to 42 people, including 15 children, deported from Ireland to South Africa on latest flight
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Gavan Reilly has the numbers
Why has it taken Ireland so long to act on short-term lets?
Gavan Reilly
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New York is back, baby
Between the Knicks and Mamdani, things are on the up
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Feeder's Digest
MasterChef UK has come and gone, did any of us even bother to watch?
Patrick Hanlon
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Ireland's childcare barrier
The lack of options meant I had to turn down my dream job
Amy Greer Murphy
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The World Cup and domestic violence
When the final whistle of a match brings fear
Karol Balfe
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Wildfires on the rise
They're an unwelcome feature of climate change, and we're totally unprepared
Pádraic Fogarty
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Israel's master plan
Israel is advancing its E1 plan, and that's bad news for Bedouin communities
Brendan Ciarán Browne & Bana Abu Zuluf
Alcohol and LGBTQ+ community
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World Cup
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any good recs?
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trump's fool's errand
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Baldonnel
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Yesterday
18th June 2026
RIP
Funeral details announced of Noreen Daly, whose body was discovered at Waterford home
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MV Hondius
Quarantine over for almost all hantavirus ship passengers and crew
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new loos
Six new 'eco-toilets' are being installed in the Phoenix Park
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Legal Fees
Why have solicitors taken industrial action against a government plan to reform legal aid?
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Mulhuddart
Two charged after handgun, ammunition and silencer seized in west Dublin
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top 5 picks
Looking for something to watch this weekend? Our top 5 weekly watches
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Handball
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How I Spend My Money
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