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Monday 9 March 2026 Dublin: 8°C
London
Gerry Adams ‘directly responsible’ for England bomb decisions, High Court in London told
Adams arrived at the Royal Courts of Justice wearing what appeared to be a bullet-proof vest.
IRAN WAR
Macron lands on French aircraft carrier and pledges mission with allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz
revolut rival
Zippay is rolling out on Irish banking apps tomorrow - here’s what to know before using it
Midleton
Man charged with murder of partner in Cork says she stabbed herself in the stomach
Fuel Prices
As diesel hits €2 a litre at Irish pumps, no one quite knows what's going to happen next
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Will you watch the Peaky Blinders film?
Dancing With the Stars
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Disabled children
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Lucinda Murrihy
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Explainer
Six Nations permutations: How Ireland could still sneak the title on Super Saturday
The 42
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IVF
Two women who married in Ireland challenge government's refusal of passport for their daughter
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Midleton
Man charged with murder of partner in Cork says she stabbed herself in the stomach
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Fuel Prices
As diesel hits €2 a litre at Irish pumps, no one quite knows what's going to happen next
The price of oil has yo-yoed throughout today.
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SPOTLIGHT

War in Iran

Debunked
Fake footage used to push agendas as the US and Israel go to war with Iran
security analysis
New phase of war raises risk of increased casualties and heightens concerns of terror attack in West
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in brussels
EU ministers discuss potential for Iran war to bring refugees to Europe
far from home
Iranians in Ireland see Ali Khamenei's death as a reason to hope
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Pricewatch
Oil prices are rising because of the Iran war – how high could they go?
72
Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
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stranded
'I keep looking out the window': Irish in UAE watch conflict unfold in the air
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Climate Change
Ireland to miss its renewable energy targets up to 2030
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IRAN WAR
Macron lands on French aircraft carrier and pledges mission with allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Courts
Ex-partner of Natalie McNally accuses Stephen McCullagh of murder in outburst in court
1 hr ago
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direct action
Cabinet hears of new laws to allow boarding of 'Shadow Fleet' vessels by Defence Forces
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Stranded
Government to charter flight to evacuate Irish citizens from Dubai on Wednesday
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Shankill Road
Boy (11) dies after he was struck by SUV in Belfast
Updated 2 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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price surge
Government will 'monitor' situation as oil prices top $100 and Irish hauliers warn of protests
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
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Dublin
Man who inflicted 'appalling attack' on his drunk friend convicted of murder
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investigates

Our team exposes issues with Ireland's care system

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Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
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Missing in Care
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Loose Change
Over €300,000 worth of change left behind at toll bridges last year
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Witness appeal
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revolut rival
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enniskillen
Co Fermanagh murder victim named as 23-year-old Ellie Flanagan
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Iran
'Black rain' falls on Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil depots release toxic chemicals into the sky
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London
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Middle East
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not a good sign
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Rugby
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The Daily Poll
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

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Trump’s Iran gamble
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
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Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
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The Irish For
Baby names – Rían’s fada and the myth of the ‘neutral’ name
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The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
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Getting fit in middle age
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Seachtain na Gaeilge
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Ballinlassa
Woman (20s) dies after being struck by car in Co Tipperary
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Sailing
‘Extraordinary circumstances’ see a number of sailings between Dublin and Holyhead cancelled
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf nations, woman dies after being struck by car in Tipperary and civil trial against Gerry Adams to begin in London
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Scotland
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Zippay
Three Irish banks are teaming up to launch a rival to Revolut this week
13 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
Here are the vacant and derelict buildings that Ireland's councils asked to CPO in February
There are currently almost 20,000 derelict residential properties in Ireland.
Local authorities can apply to acquire these properties via a Compulsory Purchase Order.
Two councils sought to acquire derelict houses last month.
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Quiz
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Norway
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