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That's a Lot of 15 CentsWe've collectively recycled 1.6 billion bottles and cans via Deposit Return Scheme since last year
The Morning Lead
Mortgages have hit levels not seen since right before the crash
During the first half of 2025, the average mortgage value hit a record high of €329,444.
it's a walk in the parkStressed about getting 10,000 steps? New research says there's a lower number you can aim for
International Court of Justice
Countries causing climate crisis could be ordered to pay reparations to victims
A ‘milestone’ moment at the International Court of Justice could make it a whole lot harder for countries to get away with causing climate chaos.
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Heavy rain brings flooding and 'very difficult' road conditions to parts of Leinster and Ulster
A number of rain warnings lapsed at 2pm this afternoon.
Francesca AlbaneseUN expert on Palestine says US sanctions against her are 'calculated to weaken my mission'
feelin hot hot hotDrought declared in several counties with temperatures expected to reach up to 28C this week
right to be forgottenNew laws will stop insurers using a person's medical history against them if they've had cancer
carbon creditsEuropean Commission plans to allow countries to buy their way out of missing climate targets
death of brother kevin'17 years I knew him': Shock and sadness in queue for daily lunch service at Capuchin centre
dublin pride
From less than a dozen marchers to tens of thousands: A history of Dublin Pride
The celebration of Pride in Ireland today has its roots in the boots-on-the-ground activism of the 1970s and 1980s.
Stories from Budapest
With fear and courage, Hungarians are refusing to let their government beat them down
Hungary’s government is trying to chip away at LGBTQ+ rights and democracy. Its people are pushing back.
Banned PrideIrish politicians to attend Budapest Pride as Hungary threatens participants with fines
Budapest Pride
Budapest mayor threatened with imprisonment as he defies police to host Pride parade
Hungarian authorities have tried to ban this weekend’s Pride parade in Budapest, but the city’s mayor is fighting for it go ahead.
occupied territoriesBan on Irish imports from Israeli settlements in Occupied Palestine is approved by Cabinet
DrumcondraDelayed classrooms at Dublin school could be ready in November if no planning appeal lodged
Frenchpark
Man killed after explosion and fire at house in Co Roscommon named locally as Des Deegan (72)
It happened near Frenchpark village, which is around 30km north of Roscommon town.
climate actionLast government could have done better at helping Midlands adjust to peat-cutting ban - expert group
