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A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran

Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack

Pakistan said it was preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the conflict over Iran in the coming days even though Tehran earlier accused the US of preparing a land assault while seeking negotiations.

Kevin Keating and Jason Clancy survivors of abuser Bill Kenneally

Kenneally victims call for swift publication of report

This picture taken from the southern Lebanese area of Marjeyoun shows smoke as it rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the outskirts of the village of Yohmor

Explosion in south Lebanon kills UNIFIL peacekeeper

BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 24: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, delivers a speech during Christmas eve celebrations outside the Church of the Nativity on December 24, 2025 in Bethlehem, West Bank. There was more public celebration of the Christmas p

'No malicious intent' preventing Patriarch mass - Israel

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Irish alumina use in Russian war effort 'very worrying'

K9 Search and Rescue NI team leader, Ryan Gray with dog Max at the Wolf Hill quarry, Belfast

Four teenagers charged over assault on man and rescue dog

Northern Ireland

Arlene Bailey

The highs and lows of living with bipolar disorder

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Five injured after collision in Co Westmeath

Relatives and friends carry the coffin of Mohammed Ftouni, during the funeral of three Lebanese journalists killed in an Israeli strike

Recap: Israel to 'further expand' control in Lebanon

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Unite accuses Govt of 'dragging its feet' on pay deal

(Clockwise from top left - Kenneth Fitzsimons, Dean Fitzsimons, Jason Hennessy, Devon Hennessy, Brandon Hennessy)

The Hennessy gang and the torture of Barry Moore

Analysis and Comment

Features and Analysis

The spring clock change can have a ripple effect that lasts for weeks. Photo: Getty Images

Why the clocks going forward affects you longer than you realise

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Easter Eggs are seen in a customer's shopping basket in a Sainsbury's supermarket on March 26, 2026 in London, England. People buying chocolate ahead of Easter this year are paying up to 40% more for some seasonal favorites, wh

Shelling out: Why you're paying more for smaller eggs

In this photo illustration, iPhone screens display various social media apps on the screens

Landmark verdict will have implications for platforms

Analysis and Comment

16 November 2025; Republic of Ireland supporters before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Children of Prague: Ireland inspire new wave of fans

Analysis and Comment

A Palestinian house seen burned after an attack by Jewish settlers. Nablus West Bank 23 March 2026.

Israel a step closer to controversial death penalty bill

Irish teacher Cass Ní Chionnaith poses in front of a blank backdrop.

Leaving Cert Irish Oral exam study tips with Cass Ní Chionnaith

Irish Oral Exam

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Worries, endings and cullings as Dáil breaks for Easter

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Regional

Cilliane Keane

Cillian Keane to contest Galway West by-election for FF

Jennie O'Sullivan Holi

Hundreds gather for Holi celebrations in Cork city

Currach boat on River Liffey

President launches currach boat project on River Liffey

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Woman released after arrest in connection to Dublin death

IFA Sheep Chair Adrian Gallagher, IFA President Francie Gorma, Chair of Comhairle na Tuaithe Éamon Ó’Cúiv and Matthew McGreehan at the launch of the 2026 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign in the Cooley Peninsula, Co Louth

Farmers call for stricter dog regulations and enforcement

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Americans attend anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest

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Americans attend anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest

Americans attend anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest

GAA Club says it will lose 50% of pitches due to Metrolink construction

GAA Club says it will lose 50% of pitches due to Metrolink construction

Over 400 cuckoo clocks go on display in Waterford exhibition

Over 400 cuckoo clocks go on display in Waterford exhibition

Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash

Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash

Students to learn about responsibilities under Coco’s Law

Students to learn about responsibilities under Coco’s Law

Bullies 'getting younger', campaigner warns

Bullies 'getting younger', campaigner warns

Troy Parrott 'gutted we couldn't do it for everyone'

Troy Parrott 'gutted we couldn't do it for everyone'

Fans in Prague react to end of Ireland's World Cup dream

Fans in Prague react to end of Ireland's World Cup dream

Scientists capture birth of sperm whale calf

Scientists capture birth of sperm whale calf

Iran ‘afraid’ to admit it wants a deal - Trump

Iran ‘afraid’ to admit it wants a deal - Trump

100 years of the Plough and the Stars at The Abbey

100 years of the Plough and the Stars at The Abbey

Disadvantaged schools to receive more supports

Disadvantaged schools to receive more supports

The reality of commuting from the northeast to Dublin

The reality of commuting from the northeast to Dublin

Minister for Finance says estimated cost for measures is €250m

Minister for Finance says estimated cost for measures is €250m

Iran War

HIALEAH, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: People hold a banner that reads "Cuba Next Do it, Let's Finish the Job" at a Free Cuba rally that brought together political leaders, activists, artists and community members on March 24, 2026 in Hialeah, Florida. Rally-goers

After Venezuela and Iran, is Cuba next?

Analysis and Comment

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 26: Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during the Congress of Russian Union of Industialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), on March 26, 2026 in Moscow, Russia. President Putin Visited an annual congress of top national businessme

Russia's oil revenues spike due to US-Iran war

An attendee listens during a discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center

MAGA backs Trump on Iran, but how strong is support?

Analysis and Comment

The CEO of Solar Ireland Ronan Power said people are - "moving as a matter of urgency towards solar"

Does the war in Iran make solar more attractive?

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Mapped: Military activity in the Irish AOR in southern Lebanon

Commuting in Ireland

The rise in the number of private cars has been proportionately faster than population growth

Why is traffic congestion so bad?

Analysis and Comment

Galway commuters

Galway congestion woes remain despite many plans

An Expressway bus is pictured in operation

Challenges of commuting from northeast to Dublin

Colman O'Sullivan, Maggie Doyle and Barry Gallagher together

Bike, car and bus - which gets to centre of capital first

Commuters boarding the train for Cork at Midleton station

Can Cork's transport plans keep pace with city's growth?

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Majestic Snowy Owl photographed during their annual migration in Ontario, Canada

Forty new migratory species win international protection

starfish (Asterias rubens) on top of a chunk of TNT, part of an unexploded Nazi-era cruise missile, at the bottom Luebeck Bay, German

Germany's WWII munitions toxic legacy on Baltic Sea floor

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Thieves steal 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate bars

A group of sperm whales gather as one whale gives birth

Scientists capture birth of sperm whale calf on film

A semiquincentennial commemorative gold coin design featuring US President Donald Trump REUTERS

US currency to bear Trump's signature despite federal law

a woman uses a brush on the face of a stuffed sheep

Cloned predecessor to Dolly the sheep gets museum display

A man wearing sunglasses and a black nepali cloth hat

Nepali rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister

The statue of d'Artagnan is seen in Auch with the Armagnac tower in France

Possible skeleton of 'musketeer' found in Netherlands

three goats walk on a beach with hills in the background

Tiny Caribbean island faces wildlife showdown

A file photo dated 28/01/26 of Sarah Mullally

First woman installed as Archbishop of Canterbury

A harvesters picks bunches of grape of pinot noir to produce Cremant (sparkling wine) during the harvest at Domaine Moellinger vineyard, in Wettolsheim, eastern France

600-year-old pinot noir grape found in French toilet

Catholics can get animal tissue transplants - Vatican