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Tuesday
17th March 2026
The Daily Poll
What are you doing this Paddy's Day?
17 Mar
17.4k
80
Slainte
Your guide to St Patrick's Day events around Ireland today
Here is your one-stop-shop for events happening across Irish cities today
Updated 17 Mar
11.8k
snakes alive
Temperatures are set to hit as high as 18 degrees this week (but not today, obviously)
17 Mar
24.5k
22
visiting ukraine
It turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
17 Mar
39.6k
20
ireland funds
Enda Kenny says we can't let St Patrick's Day White House visit 'slip from our hands'
Micheál Martin heads to the White House today to meet with Donald Trump.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated 17 Mar
24.8k
79
new research
Ireland’s cultural moment: A new generation of artists and storytellers reshapes Irish identity
Finian Murphy
17 Mar
3.1k
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PodcastThe 42FM
How those who sent racist abuse to Edwin Edogbo could be caught
The Morning Lead
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.
17 Mar
40.8k
97
Monday
16th March 2026
Dublin Derby
Tension at Tolka after pre-match flare-up but Shels v Bohs ends in stalemate
The 42
reports from Tolka Park
16 Mar
7.2k
8
New York
Zohran Mamdani says he hasn't 'thought enough' about whether he supports a United Ireland
16 Mar
21.2k
65
Investigation
Man (30s) dies in suspected stabbing in Cork
16 Mar
19.6k
white house visit
Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
16 Mar
8.6k
72
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about these famous people who share the same name?
16 Mar
20.6k
13
Havana
Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as the island reels from US-imposed oil embargo
16 Mar
16.8k
80
Witness appeal
Man (20s) seriously injured after being hit by car in Cashel
16 Mar
9.9k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
16 Mar
8.9k
strait of hormuz
Trump wants more enthusiasm from US allies for mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50% as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
16 Mar
8.9k
84
Dublin
Cyclist (70s) killed in Balbriggan crash with truck
Updated 16 Mar
20.8k
psychiatrist notes
The hidden wounds of war: How PTSD and trauma from conflict can present and be treated
Dr Stephen McWilliams
16 Mar
2.7k
1
St Patrick's Day
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'the very worst of us' amid reports MMA fighter is in Washington
16 Mar
69.8k
114
Daena Walsh
Man charged with the murder of his partner denies trying to dismember her body
16 Mar
9.2k
Courts
Man jailed after using US citizenship to buy guns legally in America to re-sell them in Ireland
16 Mar
13.1k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
16 Mar
2.5k
Summer 2026
Minister leaves door open for pubs to open late if Ireland makes it to the World Cup
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
16 Mar
32.5k
54
Middle East
Iranian players head for Oman as five squad members drop plans to seek asylum in Australia
16 Mar
8.7k
fuel costs
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
16 Mar
16.2k
62
London
Gerry Adams may have 'deluded' himself over IRA membership, High Court hears
16 Mar
10.6k
Garda dispute
Potential policing shortage for St Patrick’s Day as garda group takes industrial action
Updated 16 Mar
11.6k
26
Academy Awards
'No to war and free Palestine': How politics took centre stage at this year's Oscars
Updated 16 Mar
24.1k
56
Irish Rail
Irish Rail confirms Dart extension to Kilcock in Co Kildare
16 Mar
12.4k
27
imitation firearm
Woman arrested in connection with two armed robberies in Cork
16 Mar
11.1k
Nabbed
Brown Thomas and Arnotts spared convictions over misleading Black Friday price tags
16 Mar
17.6k
16
Special Criminal Court
Senior Kinahan member pleads guilty to directing gang behind murder of innocent man
16 Mar
12.0k
EU Navy Solution
Taoiseach says Ireland won’t be getting involved in Trump plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
Any ships used would need anti-aircraft capability as a pre-requisite for joining, which would rule out Ireland as a partner.
16 Mar
16.9k
107
Dubai Airport
Dublin Airport warns of disruption to Middle East flights today after drone attack in Dubai
Updated 16 Mar
21.8k
23
Oil Prices
UK government announces cap on energy bills for next three months due to soaring prices
Updated 16 Mar
12.6k
34
West Bank
Children who survived Israeli gunfire recount troops killing their parents and brothers
16 Mar
9.9k
oscars 2026
In Memoriam: Billy Crystal's tribute to Rob Reiner and Barbra Streisand sings for Robert Redford
Updated 16 Mar
12.8k
8
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Jessie Buckley makes history in Los Angles as Irish Americans in Boston give their views on Trump and the Taoiseach.
Updated 16 Mar
3.5k
the usual
St Patrick's Day weather will be a mix of everything (but it looks like it won't rain, at least)
16 Mar
4.1k
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