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Man (30s) to appear in court this morning over alleged stabbing at Tramore church

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12th July 2026 - 18th July 2026

written in the stars

This photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral again (and no, it's not AI)

Argentina’s legendary captain and Spain’s teenage sensation will face each other on the pitch for the first time in the World Cup final on Sunday.

17 Jul

It's Not Coming Home

'Kaned by Messi' and 'Wonderbawl': English media react to World Cup exit

16 Jul

This month

July 2026

skerries 100

Competitor killed at Skerries 100 motorcycle race in north Dublin

5 Jul

true underdog story

It's all gone slightly Italia '90 in this Crumlin cul-de-sac as locals get set to cheer on Pico

The quiet cul-de-sac in the west Dublin suburb where Lopes grew up has been covered in Cape Verdean flags.

3 Jul

Liveblog

Liveblog: Ukraine's Zelenskyy lands in Dublin as Ireland assumes EU presidency amid tight security

The opening ceremony begins at 2pm.

Updated 1 Jul

Last month

June 2026

Pico-Mania

Pico Lopes' family are being flown to the US for his World Cup showdown with Messi

29 Jun

RIP

'He was a dreamer': Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird laid to rest in his native Co Cork

24 Jun

On Pause

World Cup clash between France and Iraq suspended due to severe weather alert

22 Jun

Live updates

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of rape

The former MP had pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

22 Jun

Shaky Ground

Keir Starmer reportedly set to quit as Andy Burnham sworn in as MP

22 Jun

fine margins

Morocco close in on World Cup knockout phase after edging out Scotland

20 Jun

Halfway Mark

Clark continues to lead at US Open as McIlroy sits seven back while Lowry misses cut

Updated 20 Jun

stop the game

The Palestine FA wants to make clear it has not 'given its blessing' to the Ireland-Israel game

18 Jun

RIP

Tributes paid after death of promising young cyclist Shane O'Brien

17 Jun

Iran told to return to Mexico immediately after politically charged World Cup opener

16 Jun

Ciara Mageean

‘Celebrate the joys in life’: Ciara Mageean opens up on her stage four cancer diagnosis

13 Jun

World Cup 2026

First World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico City

It’s the very first opening ceremony – and Group A match – of the tournament.

Updated 11 Jun

The Car Clinic

Want some advice from our motoring expert? He's taking your questions

10 Jun

Courts

Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer avoids criminal conviction for assaulting woman in nightclub

10 Jun

Decision time

FAI expected to decide on Ireland-Israel fixtures today

8 Jun

This year

2026

Counting Votes

Byelections Results Centre: Follow the transfers and who's getting close to being elected

23 May

The early shake-up: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in

Now that we have a first count, here are some takes from the numbers in the boxes.

23 May

byelection counts

SocDem Ennis leads the pack in Dublin while Independent Ireland have the edge in Galway tallies

We’re in for a long day – stay with us for updates from the two byelection counts in Dublin and Galway.

Updated 23 May

Castlebar District Court

Former Mayo footballer among four charged over serious assault in Castlebar

Updated 22 May

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20 Apr

Forensic examination

Man's body removed from Wexford home may have been there for some time

15 Apr

Drogheda District Court

Two truck drivers accused of dangerous driving on M1 during fuel protest appear in court

14 Apr

fuel protests

‘Panic buying’ setting in on fourth day of fuel protest, with part of M50 already fully closed

10 Apr

Liveblog

Army called in to dismantle blockades as fuel protests continue for third day

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said the “blocking of critical national infrastructure will not be permitted to continue”.

9 Apr

5 at 5

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

17 Mar

Live Blog

All the updates as the Taoiseach makes his annual St Patrick's Day visit to Washington

Stay with us for the latest.

17 Mar

Iran

Trump warns that assaults on Iran could last more than a month as US embassy attacked in Riyadh

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the war “may take some time, but it’s not going to take years”.

3 Mar

FOg of war

Five things you should pay attention to in the Iran-Israel-US war right now

Who will take over in Iran? Will Ireland rescue citizens stranded there? And will the MAGA movement turn on Trump?

2 Mar

beirut

Israel strikes kill 31 in Lebanon after Hezbollah fire, expanding Iran war

2 Mar

Air Strikes

Trump confirms US has launched 'major combat operations in Iran' as explosions heard in Tehran

Israel’s defence ministry earlier said it had launched a “preemptive strike” against Iran.

28 Feb

Patrick O'Donovan

Sports Minister wants to pause astroturf funding for League of Ireland after crowd trouble at Drogheda game

23 Feb

MBE

Ireland’s Olympic gold gymnast Rhys McClenaghan receives MBE at Windsor Castle ceremony

18 Feb

Liveblog

Rain warning in place for 17 counties with 'all areas' at risk of fresh flooding

Met Éireann has placed all of Leinster – and counties Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford – under a rain warning until 11pm tonight.

Updated 18 Feb