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Tuesday 17 March 2026 Dublin: 10°C
The Morning Lead
Enda Kenny: Taoiseach 'need not be fearful' to tell Trump the Irish will meet challenges ahead
Kenny said the tradition of visiting the White House on St Patrick’s Day must not be allowed to slip away.
Middle East
Fresh explosions in Dubai and Doha as Israel launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
Investigation
Man (30s) dies in suspected stabbing in Cork
Galway
President Connolly pays tribute to folk singer Dolores Keane, who died at 72
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about these famous people who share the same name?
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Did you stay up to watch the Oscars?
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 3 mins ago
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snakes alive
Temperatures are set to hit as high as 18 degrees this week (but not today, obviously)
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visiting ukraine
It turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
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Middle East
Fresh explosions in Dubai and Doha as Israel launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
The UAE shut down its airspace as the military reported it was “responding to missile and drone threats” from Iran.
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RELATED
Taoiseach says Ireland won’t be getting involved in Trump plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
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‘This didn’t just happen last week’: Rising fuel prices push motorists to fill up in the North
12 Mar
new research
Ireland’s cultural moment: A new generation of artists and storytellers reshapes Irish identity
Finian Murphy
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PodcastThe 42FM
How those who sent racist abuse to Edwin Edogbo could be caught
SPOTLIGHT

The Oscars Jessie Buckley wins on a special night for Ireland in Hollywood  

KERRY GOLD
Jessie Buckley becomes Ireland first Best Actress winner
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winners all
All the winners as One Battle After Another bags six awards
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getting political
Javier Bardem's 'Free Palestine' call and the other newsy bits
55
the style
All the best gúnas and tuxes from the 98th Academy Awards
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AVATAR
Dubliner Richard Baneham wins his third Visual Effects Oscar
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In Memoriam
Emotional moments as Hollywood remembers lost greats
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The Morning Lead
Enda Kenny: Taoiseach 'need not be fearful' to tell Trump the Irish will meet challenges ahead
Kenny said the tradition of visiting the White House on St Patrick’s Day must not be allowed to slip away.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
8 hrs ago
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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.
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Yesterday
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
9 hrs ago
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New York
Zohran Mamdani says he hasn't 'thought enough' about whether he supports a United Ireland
9 hrs ago
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Investigation
Man (30s) dies in suspected stabbing in Cork
9 hrs ago
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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 tomorrow.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
10 hrs ago
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Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about these famous people who share the same name?
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Havana
Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as the island reels from US-imposed oil embargo
10 hrs ago
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Witness appeal
Man (20s) seriously injured after being hit by car in Cashel
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Galway
President Connolly pays tribute to folk singer Dolores Keane, who died at 72
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
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Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
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Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
38
Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
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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.
12 hrs ago
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Dublin
Cyclist (70s) killed in Balbriggan crash with truck
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psychiatrist notes
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Dr Stephen McWilliams
13 hrs ago
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St Patrick's Day
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'the very worst of us' amid reports MMA fighter is in Washington
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Daena Walsh
Man charged with the murder of his partner denies trying to dismember her body
14 hrs ago
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Courts
Man jailed after using US citizenship to buy guns legally in America to re-sell them in Ireland
15 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
15 hrs ago
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Summer 2026
Minister leaves door open for pubs to open late if Ireland makes it to the World Cup
Jane Matthews
reports from Boston
15 hrs ago
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Middle East
Iranian players head for Oman as five squad members drop plans to seek asylum in Australia
16 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

An act of war
Trump’s war on Iran is a death blow to the rules-based order
Tom Clonan
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Trump’s Iran gamble
Could this be the war that splits MAGA?
Marion McKeone
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
83
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
Darach Ó Séaghdha
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The Bee Guy
This rainy season has nearly washed us away
Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
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Getting fit in middle age
The physio says it's never too late to get those weights going
Stephen O'Rourke
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fuel costs
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
16 hrs ago
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London
Gerry Adams may have 'deluded' himself over IRA membership, High Court hears
16 hrs ago
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Garda dispute
Potential policing shortage for St Patrick’s Day as garda group takes industrial action
Updated 16 hrs ago
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Academy Awards
'No to war and free Palestine': How politics took centre stage at this year's Oscars
Updated 17 hrs ago
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Irish Rail
Irish Rail confirms Dart extension to Kilcock in Co Kildare
17 hrs ago
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imitation firearm
Woman arrested in connection with two armed robberies in Cork
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Nabbed
Brown Thomas and Arnotts spared convictions over misleading Black Friday price tags
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Special Criminal Court
Senior Kinahan member pleads guilty to directing gang behind murder of innocent man
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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.
21 hrs ago
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Dubai Airport
Dublin Airport warns of disruption to Middle East flights today after drone attack in Dubai
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Oil Prices
UK government announces cap on energy bills for next three months due to soaring prices
Updated 21 hrs ago
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West Bank
Children who survived Israeli gunfire recount troops killing their parents and brothers
21 hrs ago
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oscars 2026
In Memoriam: Billy Crystal's tribute to Rob Reiner and Barbra Streisand sings for Robert Redford
Updated 22 hrs ago
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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 23 hrs ago
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