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Wednesday 14 January 2026 Dublin: 7°C
Limerick
'Evil' stepmother Tegan McGhee sentenced to life in prison for murder of 4-year-old stepson
McGhee was today sentenced for the murder of Mason O’Connell Conway in Limerick city in 2021.
Child Abuse
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse material generated by Elon Musk's Grok
Iran
Irish presence at Iran embassy 'under review' as UK shuts consolate and US pull staff from Qatar
next moves
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
UK Government
Ex-IRA hunger striker on Palestine Action protest: 'British Government starves the truth again'
Today's news
The Daily Poll
How much does a pint of Guinness set you back in your local?
France
France bans 10 UK 'far-right activists' over destruction of small boats
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Palestine Action
Three Palestine Action members in UK prison end hunger strike action after over 70 days
Updated 47 mins ago
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UK Government
Ex-IRA hunger striker on Palestine Action protest: 'British Government starves the truth again'
Laurence McKeown
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
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Greenland
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US plans to 'conquer' Greenland
Updated 1 hr ago
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Iran
Irish presence at Iran embassy 'under review' as UK shuts consolate and US pull staff from Qatar
The news comes as the US and the UK pull some staff from the region.
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SPOTLIGHT

The Mercosur deal 

not just beef
Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur
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explainer
What is Mercosur, and why is Ireland voting against it?
on the ground
At major protest, some want to kill deal while others believe battle already lost
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peace plan
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
1 hr ago
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Aston Villa
UK's West Midlands Police admits ‘mistakes made’ over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
2 hrs ago
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podcast image
PodcastThe Explainer
Is this the end of the Islamic Republic?
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Every Line Funds Crime
'You wouldn't fire bomb a house': Gardaí ramp up campaign against 'casual' cocaine use
2 hrs ago
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Courts
Girl, 8, found bleeding and 'gasping for breath' after alleged knife attack by mother, trial hears
3 hrs ago
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BLANKET SUSPENSION
US indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
3 hrs ago
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your stories
Hot school meals: We want to hear your thoughts on the good and the bad
Updated 3 hrs ago
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Courts
Murder accused filmed ex dancing with man hours before her death, court told
4 hrs ago
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next moves
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
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mo chara
Kneecap thank supporters outside court as appeal against decision to dismiss terror case ends
In a statement on social media this evening, the group dismissed the appeal as “a waste of public time and public money”.
Updated 4 hrs ago
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Limerick
'Evil' stepmother Tegan McGhee sentenced to life in prison for murder of 4-year-old stepson
4 hrs ago
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WORLD BANK FUNDS
McEntee calls opposition outrage over increased funds to World Bank 'absolute nonsense'
4 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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Inquest
Verdict of medical misadventure at inquest of mother who died in HSE home birth service
5 hrs ago
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Inquest
George Nkencho raised a knife above his head shortly before he was shot by gardaí, inquest hears
5 hrs ago
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Courts
US security guard arrested after seizure of €280k of cannabis at Dublin Airport
5 hrs ago
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julio iglesias
Julio Iglesias faces inquiry into sexual assault and human trafficking allegations
5 hrs ago
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No Joy
Enoch Burke leaves prison after court allows him to prepare legal case against appeals panel
Updated 6 hrs ago
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grok
Senator says police thought sexual imagery harassment was 'quite funny' in mid-90s
6 hrs ago
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Child Abuse
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse material generated by Elon Musk's Grok
Updated 6 hrs ago
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keep us posted
As Denmark ditches mail, An Post's mail boss says Ireland won't be following suit
7 hrs ago
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Tennis
Amateur wins $1 million at Australian Open in one-point competition against 24 professionals
The 42
7 hrs ago
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Athletics
'A sports memoir like no other': Ciara Mageean’s autobiography to be published this summer
The 42
8 hrs ago
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Amhránaí bhínn Chorcaí
Omós tugtha don 'laoch ceoil' Seán Ó Sé ag Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly
Updated 9 hrs ago
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Ombudsman
No prosecution of former GSOC investigator who allegedly attended party with Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch
9 hrs ago
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Offaly
Man arrested over Edenderry house fire that killed four-year-old boy and his great-aunt
9 hrs ago
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food prices
Government criticised for delaying powers forcing grocery sector to reveal costs
9 hrs ago
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child sexual abuse images
Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry backs calls for EU to suspend Elon Musk's Grok over AI images scandal
10 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
How much does a pint of Guinness set you back in your local?
11 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Over 2,500 killed in Iran protests, appeal against decision to throw out Kneecap case and new broadcaster recommended for a United Ireland.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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New Face
From Corrie to Carrigstown: Beverley Callard joins the cast of Fair City
13 hrs ago
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Northern Ireland
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
13 hrs ago
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Gaza
At the Rafah crossing, McEntee sees wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel
Helen McEntee said that she will not “rush” the Occupied Territories Bill in its current form when the ceasefire in Gaza is “so fragile”.
Eimer McAuley
Reports from Rafah
14 hrs ago
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New Mexico
West Wing actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in over child sex abuse claims
14 hrs ago
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