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Dr Colman Noctor said the overall findings from 20 years of research from the Growing Up in Ireland study show the importance of connection and community for children – two things he said are increasingly eroding in Ireland.

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Cycling Ireland said they were “shocked and deeply saddened” to hear of Shane’s passing.

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Labour told the Dáil data centre energy consumption is “insane”.

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HIQA published a report today that will inform changes to Ireland’s low-risk alcohol consumption guidelines.

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Ireland’s dance music scene looks very different today thanks to the community organisers and artists who helped to make it more inclusive.

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A new report reveals that there was little change in water quality last year, meaning it remains unsatisfactory in many areas.

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While Ireland likely won’t experience severe heat, parts of Spain and France could see temperatures reach the high 30s, or possibly low 40s.

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It was a tempest in a tree pot. On Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney was accused of planting a tree still in its protective plastic pot while in Ireland. Read More

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Minister for Housing James Browne said he expected larger short-term letting platforms such as Airbnb to comply with the new rules. Photograph: Tero Vesalainen/iStock/Getty

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Fuels for Ireland has said that when government excise cuts end next month, ‘prices will rise again unless there is a plan in place’.

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'There has been no notification from the Law Society of Ireland that services are to be withdrawn by their members,' said Judge Paul McDermott. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien

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The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026 also found that news avoidance has reached an all-time high among Irish people.

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Dublin in Pride month is a pleasant surprise for our columnist migrating from a place where resistance shows up differently.

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Mayo host Meath and Monaghan entertain Westmeath.

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Tickets for Phoebe Bridgers – notorious creator of sad music – went on sale in Ireland during the week.

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Niall Morgan nailed a brilliant two-point free with little over a minute to play to earn victory for the Ulster side.

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‘If sanctions have to be taken, they will be taken,’ Minister of State Seán Canney told RTÉ’s The Week in Politics.

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As cremation becomes increasingly common, new questions are emerging about where and how we honour the dead, writes Dr Brian Casey.

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Ireland’s packaging giant is booming on paper, but not on the stock market.

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Canon Tom O'Brien, the new dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times

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The recent wedding of Dua Lipa and Callum Turner dominated gossip pages for weeks. Photograph: Getty

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EU foreign policy chief compares Israel to apartheid South Africa: Report Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:06 The EU foreign policy chief’s reported remarks contrast sharply with her public support for Israel EU High…

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David Clifford scored 1-4 from play as Kerry ran out 14-point winners in Newbridge.

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Steven Sherlock scored 0-9 as John Cleary’s side shocked the home team.

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Sport Ireland paid out more than €625,000 in 2024 to meet tax and social insurance liabilities incurred in relation to the workers. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell for The Irish Times

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Notable co-ordination via ‘online social media activity’ from within North and ‘outside the island of Ireland’, say police

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Kayleigh Quinn is aiming for maximum points in the Leaving Certificate

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The actual figure is likely to be significantly higher as some of the largest universities do not count how many of their students are homeless.

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Ireland-Israel match moved behind closed doors amid Gaza genocide protests The Republic of Ireland will play its upcoming Nations League match against Israel at a neutral venue behind closed doors, after players, fans and public figures…

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Confirming the cancellation of the nurse’s registration, High Court president Judge David Barniville noted that a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland fitness-to-practise committee, following an inquiry, had stated that cancellation was…

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A graph of temperatures looks almost flat… if you exclude the data that would make it jagged.

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It is understood Swedish police have gathered intelligence confirming the crash victim was in Ireland to carry out a gun murder, having been hired by Irish criminals. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

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Stephanie Park says that school calendars in Ireland ‘no longer reflect the two-income realities of modern family life’.

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The FAI announced the decision in a statement this morning.

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Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in Guadalajara.

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Twelve of the 26 oil-storage facilities in the Republic of Ireland. Photographs: 2026 Planet Labs PBC

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The Boys in Green didn’t make it, so who can we claim instead?

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One country music festival says it’s owed €135,000 after Ireland’s largest ticketing company went bust.

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Henry Simpson says the Leaving Certificate Applied has helped him pursue his interest in photography

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Ireland’s Online Safety Code includes a requirement for restricting access to sexually explicit content.

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The government proposed amendments to the motions, stating that it is the role of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to decide to fulfil the fixtures against Israel.

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What’s on in sport this weekend & where to watch it all.

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The European Commissioner for Enlargement will meet with minister Helen McEntee during her visit.

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Ireland is embracing artificial intelligence faster than many other countries. The question now is what kind of AI future we want to build.

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In a new column, Lise Hand looks at Ireland’s World Cup memories, our missed opportunities and why Irish football fans are already dreaming of Copacabana Beach in 2027.

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Seven men faced a combined total of 103 charges – 98 of which pertained to abusing the main complainant.

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The first major event which could cause traffic disruption takes place in Cork City in July, while an EU Summit in the capital will take place in November.

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We asked him why a man on a doorstep in Dublin Central called him the minister for press releases, about how Ireland is a country that’s never been richer but has never felt poorer, and what his guiding philosophy is as finance minister

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Gardaí investigate ATM theft from Bank of Ireland branch in Co Cork. Photograph: PA

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Richard Murray, leader of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

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Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne told the Dáil chamber that “anybody who says there is no place for politics in sport neither understands politics nor sport”.

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Follow all the action as Carla Ward’s side look to earn direct qualification for the World Cup tonight.

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Fans at last week's Ireland-Qatar match protest against autumn's scheduled Ireland-Israel matches. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

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Plans to remove the requirement for UN approval for overseas peacekeeping missions involving more than 12 Irish troops are to go before cabinet today.

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Carla Ward’s side has nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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Fans at last week's Ireland-Qatar match protest against autumn's scheduled Ireland-Israel matches. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

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Tánaiste pushes FAI for decision on Ireland-Israel game, Triple Lock removal plans go to cabinet and Trump booed at the NBA finals.

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The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.

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Graduate programmes offer mentorship and involvement in real-world projects

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Dublin is moody, complicated, expensive but our new columnist is finding more and more reasons to stay.

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Leaving Certificate students Reuben Keogh, Yaroslav Berezan, (standing left) with Lucas Clarke and Alex Duffy, following Maths paper two at Marian College, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he is satisfied with Irish security measures to combat similar incidents for Ireland’s EU Presidency which begins in July.

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Leaving Certificate students: Mohamed Essam, Faris Madian, Nathan Oates and Ryan Homer, following Maths paper two at Marian College, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times

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There has been mounting pressure on the FAI to boycott the match against Israel in protest over Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza.

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Ireland midfielder says it’s ‘baffling that people want to write players off’ due to limited minutes.

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[Nyasa Times] A total of 254,486 Standard Eight learners across Malawi today begin sitting for the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations, marking one of the most important milestones in their academic journey.

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The hearing of the case is scheduled to resume at later this year. Photo: Getty Images

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The second week of Junior and Leaving Certificate exams has begun. Illustration Paul Scott

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Two councils sought to CPO houses via An Coimisiún Pleanála last month.

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Making Ireland’s charging infrastructure fit for purpose is arguably a bigger piece of the puzzle. Photograph: Getty

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Ireland fans in the Aviva Stadium protesting over upcoming Nations League matches against Israel. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

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With hill fires devastating habitats in Ireland in dry spells, we need tougher enforcement, restored peatlands and a new approach to managing our uplands, writes Pádraic Fogarty.

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The GDP system works well enough for most countries. But not for Ireland.

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'When you come as a student, especially from another continent, it’s really hard and unsafe, because we can’t really go back home,' says Maria. 'It’s not an option'

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More of the capital’s derelict sites sit in Dublin 8 than in any other postcode.

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In an extract from her new book, Nicola Brady shares a spectacular one-day drive through Louth and the Cooley Peninsula, discovering ancient sites, coastal views and the best seafood.

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About 30,000 cars aged 13 or older were traded into garages across Ireland in 2025 alone.

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Growing concerns over Russian-owned factory in Co Limerick, online betting in Ireland breaches €1bn mark and baby boy killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank

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Described by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien as the ‘brain of the railway network’, the traffic management system was to integrate signalling, communications and operational systems. Illustration: Paul Scott

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It’s the first time the value of online bets has breached the €1 billion mark in a single quarter, and experts warn that the government needs to move on tackling regulation enforcement and getting to grips with the risks of addiction,

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A High Court judgment ruled the 14-year-old boy who was brought to Ireland without his mother's consent can remain in the country. Photo: Bryan O'Brien

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Ireland and four other countries boycotted the song contest this year, with RTÉ opting not to air the live show.

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Follow all the action as Carla Ward’s side take the next step in their qualification journey for the 2027 tournament.

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Excluding Ireland, one economist said that the eurozone economy grew in the first three months of the year.

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Irish Taoiseach Martin says the ministers have shown 'a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine'.

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Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers.

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Ireland's record goalscorer Robbie Keane played for Celtic but his link to manager's job is facing criticism.

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The ban applies to Israel national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich.

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Celtic's interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club's pro-Palestine fans after his previous role with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv. Keane is the leading contender to take charge of the…

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Eileen Hynes credited her long life to 'hard work, no smoking and no drinking'. Photo: Hynes family

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Calls to boycott the fixtures have grown in recent weeks.

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The Women of Honour CLG has taken a High Court challenge against Minister for Defence Helen McEntee, Ireland and the Attorney General. Photograph: Alan Betson

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Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA

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Healthcare assistants in Ireland left without work permits, man charged in connection with investigation into the death of Qayyum Balogun and Zelenskyy writes a public letter to Putin

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The plaintiff's barrister said his client had received a very substantial sum as part of the settlement. Photograph: Getty Images

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The Women of Honour have taken a High Court challenge against Defence Minister Helen McEntee, Ireland and the Attorney General.

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Board members wary of further protests ahead of Nations League games this autumn.

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Ireland’s GDP surged by 9.4% in Q1 last year, according to the CSO, and is now “unwinding” after those increases.

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Met Éireann said May was mild and dry, with a heat dome bringing record-breaking hot conditions towards the end of the season. Photograph: Laura Hutton

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The impersonation texts often refer to a suspicious or declined transaction and pressure the customer to call the phone number included in the message.

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Commercial operators export 370,000 tonnes, valued at about €40 million, a year despite having no permit. File image. Photograph: Jens Domschky/Getty

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Bank of Ireland has warned people to be suspicious of text messages alerting them to declined transactions. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

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“There are players who wear a jersey, and there are players who define it. Fergus defined ours,” Blackrock College said.

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The European Commission said the Irish authorities have not made sufficient efforts to stop ‘these ongoing illegal activities’.

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In the wake of Yves Sakila's death following a violent restraint, many say racism in Ireland is an overlooked scourge.

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Data centres are forecast to account for more than 30 per cent of Ireland's electricity consumption in the next few years. Photograph: Naoise Culhane

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Speaking at the National Migrant Inclusion Conference, Immigrant Council of Ireland chief executive Teresa Buczkowska said the Government was placing too much focus on refugees and deportations. Photograph: Alan Betson

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive…

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A total of 11,618 greyhounds were born in 2021, while 10,845 dogs were born in 2022.

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Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with Ireland’s Ambassador to Egypt, Aidan O’Hara, to discuss expanding industrial cooperation and strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. The meeting, attended by…

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Data centres are forecast to use more than 30% of Ireland's electricity in the next few years. Photograph: Naoise Culhane

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The CSO said the affordability gap has widened considerably in many parts of Ireland since 2014.

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The Dyslexia Association of Ireland has insisted there are genuine reasons why many of these students are studying a European language. Photograph: Getty Images

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[Leadership] International students planning to study in Ireland for more than three months must now obtain a long-term study visa before travelling, the country's Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced.

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Slovenia reportedly blocks Israeli flight for 'political reasons' An Israir Airline flight headed to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, was forced to divert to Zagreb, Croatia, after Slovenian authorities denied permission to the Israeli…

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A record number of students are sitting their Leaving Certificate exams this year. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien

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Qayyum Balogun was from a Nigerian family but had grown up in Ireland and was living in Dundalk, Co Louth.

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Researchers are seeking to track the population of Ireland’s hedgehogs.

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Rain interrupted play in the Ireland-West Indies women's match at Clontarf Cricket Club on Monday. Met Éireann expects plenty more rain across the country this week. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho

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All-Ireland champions Kerry travel to Kildare, while Dublin hit the road to Cavan.

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The 30-year-old spent 10 and a half years at the Gunners.

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Almost 2,000 people with the last names O'Sullivan and Sullivan travelled from around Ireland and the world to meet in County Cork on Saturday, in the largest ever recorded gathering of people with the same surname.

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The death of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died after being restrained by security guards in central Dublin, has sparked protests, international attention and renewed scrutiny of racism in Ireland.

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Some statistics corroborate the view that youth crime is increasing – but is there more to it?

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The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland said momentum for such legislation was building internationally.

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Wee county have beaten Dublin in the Championship for the first time since 1953.

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The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland has claimed such a measure is necessary for what it calls ‘tobacco endgame’.

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Tomi Reichental and his family were deported to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1944, and he came to Ireland in 1960.

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As she prepares to become a mother, the MEP speaks honestly about fertility treatment, single parenthood and the need for Ireland to catch up with modern families.

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Russell Vickers, CEO of Future Mobility Ireland, said the new technology would have to be introduced on a phased basis due to infrastructural limits.

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Tiernan Kelly’s goal helped pave the way for a comfortable win.

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Ireland are due to face Israel in the Nations League at a neutral venue on 27 September before a return game in Dublin on 4 October.

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Between its push for garden homes to its links to Stripe boss John Collison, Progress Ireland is a growing presence in Irish policy.

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With Electric Ireland and others pushing up prices again, experts say many customers are still stuck on outdated deals they’ve never switched from.

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They only happen once in a blue moon.

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The family say there has been a “serious lack of accountability” for Cork County Council, Ironman and Traithlon Ireland.

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'When I go to Europe housing is a challenge in all member states,' Tanaiste Simon Harris said on Friday following remarks from chair of the European Parliament’s housing committee that Ireland's crisis was among the most severe in Europe.…

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Women’s Aid keeps a list of the women killed in the Republic of Ireland since 1996, and 283 have died violently over this period.

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One of the three governing groups of the FAI has backed calls to hold an EGM to discuss a boycott.

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Education should prepare young people for dealing not only with practical things such as insurance, pensions and taxes but also with tech and mental health What is it about ex-ministers that they suddenly know how to run the country? Tony…

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From deadly heatwaves to missed targets, the climate warning signs are flashing red, while political urgency in Ireland is nowhere to be seen.

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Ireland's football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.

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Tax on sun cream, a space rocket explosion and Ireland’s match against Qatar halted by protests…

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Stephanie Park has cared for her son Oliver, who has cerebral palsy, in two very different countries. In Zambia, support was out of reach. In Ireland, the system helps carry the weight.

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Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel twice in UEFA Nations League matches, but are facing calls for a boycott.

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Higgins criticised the government’s prioritising of economic interests over moral convictions and international law.

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Groups of fans threw tennis balls on the pitch Aviva Stadium and chanted support for Palestine.

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Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side host Qatar at the Aviva Stadium this evening.

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Cian and Jordan Adams embrace after crossing the finish line in Dublin on Thursday. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

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The move announced by Electric Ireland today will impact around 1.1 million electricity customers and 145,000 gas customers.

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The price hikes come in the wake of spiralling energy prices on global markets in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

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Ireland are set to play Israel in home and away Nations League matches, but there has been pressure to boycott games.

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A record May heatwave sent Irish temperatures above 30C and Portugal’s to 37C, drawing crowds outdoors and renewing worries over climate change.

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There are also rugby, championship GAA, and League of Ireland clashes to look forward to.

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Displaced Palestinians crowd around a food distribution point at Al-Saada charity kitchen in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, in the Gaza Strip on May 13th, 2026. Photograph: Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty

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Ireland, like most EU countries, continues to issue visas to Russian citizens. Photograph: Getty Images

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New research by Friends of the Earth has found that soaring demand for data centres in Ireland has driven up energy prices, with Irish households paying the hidden cost.

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Heimir Hallgrímsson said he would prefer people rally around the squad instead of “doing somthing that’s damaging”.

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Ireland is on track to deliver only half the reductions of greenhouse gas emissions needed by 2030.

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Minister for Climate Darragh O’Brien. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

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A group of doctors and cancer charities is calling for sunbeds to be banned in Ireland.

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Nuclear power is currently prohibited in Ireland under existing legislation, and any change would require a formal reversal of that ban, which the proposed bill would do.

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Ireland won’t meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, peacekeepers welcomed home and Trump builds a cage-fighting arena

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Emissions from transport are required to halve, but the drop is expected to be 28% at best. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins

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The detained yacht with up to €100m worth of cocaine, off the southwest coast of Ireland, with offshore patrol vessel LÉ Niamh. File photograph: Provision

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Nearly all sectors are on course to exceed their emissions’ ceiling by 2030.

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From the crash to housing, each generation has lived through political failures in Ireland. Let’s not sleepwalk into militarisation and abandoning our neutrality.

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Nathan Collins also says Republic of Ireland players must trust FAI and the government over stance to fulfil fixtures.

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Temperatures reportedly hit 31 degrees in parts of the country today.

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Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says it is legally possible to ban individuals from the country.

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Hot weather is being caused by “an intense area” of high pressure over parts of Europe and Ireland. Stock image

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Homelessness has been normalised, unlike in Finland where affordable, secure housing is an ethical and economic priority.

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DUBLIN, May 26 (Reuters) - Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July with Israel, some U.S. lawmakers and business groups opposing the move, Foreign Minister Helen McEntee…

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The former League of Ireland footballer came out strongly against Ireland playing Israel in two controversial Nations League fixtures scheduled for September and October.

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Newtown School, Waterford: The atmosphere is informal and relaxed on the spacious campus. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

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The official lifeguard season covers weekends in June and every day of July and August, Ireland’s meteorological summer.

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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan doubled down on his commitment to deport those convicted of serious crime. Photograph: Bairbre Holmes/PA

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Operation Irini is focused on stopping weapons from getting into the hands of groups in war torn Libya.

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So-called “Frankenfoods” aren’t grown in Ireland, but they can be sold here.

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Jamie Cannon, James Rhein, Isaac Stanley, Abbie Cannon, Lisa Cannon and Céire Rhein from Donabate on their way to Donabate beach as temperatures are set to remain in the 20s for the next few days. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

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34 men were deported from Ireland to Poland and Lithuania. Photograph: Getty Images

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The Fianna Fáil TD could not guarantee that the Occupied Territories Bill will pass before the Dáil rises in July.

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Currently rural housing policy varies from county to county in Ireland. Photograph: Getty Images

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Ireland’s deal with the tech giants is at risk of breaking down, as big companies appear keen to take an axe to their workforces.

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Video: Flotilla activists allege abuse after release from Israeli custody Groups of activists were deported from Israel to their home countries via Turkey after Israeli forces intercepted the boats of the flotilla and kidnapped the…

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After entering politics at a local level just two years ago, Ennis has brought the number of Social Democrats seats in the Dáil to 12.

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Oli McBurnie scored the injury-time winner in the final against Middlesbrough.

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All-Ireland series opens with heavyweight clash in Killarney.

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Many newly-qualified doctors in Ireland emigrate to work in different locations around the world. Photograph: Getty Images

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Olivia Ireland - BBC News Un miembro del equipo de buceo que recuperó los cuerpos de los buceadores italianos en Maldivas declaró que el equipo que llevaban los fallecidos “no era el óptimo”. Las imágenes del interior de la cueva donde…

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Eurostat predicts that the population of the State will reached six million in 2035. Photograph: Getty Images

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Former minister for finance Paschal Donohoe receiving a gold medal from the president of the Library Association of Ireland, Lorna Dodd. Photograph: Ronan McGreevy

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European frustration with Israel intensified this week after a far-right Israeli minister posted a video of the mistreatment of international activists detained in the country.

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Ireland's weather is set to turn summer-like next week, according to Met Éireann. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

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ndreds protest Ireland’s ‘George Floyd moment’

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Raul Taberes Garcia (50), of Cadiz in Spain, has lost his appeal against a High Court ruling denying him bail. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Cork Courts

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Dublin District Court is conducting an age inquiry, applied for by Tusla, regarding the Somali national. Photograph: Tusla stock image

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Two South Korean activists from Gaza-bound flotillas returned to Incheon Airport on Friday morning, a day after Cheong Wa Dae announced that they had been released from Israel. Kim Ah-hyun, was aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla named Lina Al…