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Toll Free Trip
Michael Healy Rae wants All-Ireland fans to get a free ride to Croke Park
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budget 2026
Weight-based tax for cars and SUVs considered to offset cost of switching to EVs
The Candidate
The government is spending billions (on what, exactly, isn't clear)
From MetroLink to housing and health, the National Development Plan was heavy on spin and light on specifics.
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e-cigarettes
Planned tax on vapes would raise an additional €17m in State revenue, experts say
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Spaced Out
The Gen Z stare: 'There it was, like the human version of the buffering symbol'
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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.
Thursday
24 Jul 2025
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Gaza
'It is a despicable disgrace': Bob Geldof condemns Israeli government over starvation in Gaza
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Ballymaguire Foods
Food company at centre of listeriosis outbreak was hit with two prohibition orders in recent weeks
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High Court
'Full on war' between John Magnier and American tycoon over €22m Tipperary estate, High Court hears
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biodiversity crisis
Buyers beware: High-risk invasive plants still found in garden centres and trade fairs
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good news
Co Cork community come together to rebuild family home severely damaged by blaze
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ennistymon
Investigation launched after man (40s) dies following work-related incident in Co Clare
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Gaza
Gary Gannon launches legal action against Central Bank over approval of Israeli bonds
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ready made meals
Here's the full list of ready-made meals recalled by the food safety watchdog
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Sziget Festival
'Political distraction': Kneecap slam decision to ban them from Hungary ahead of music festival
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aughinish alumina
Russian-owned alumina refinery in Limerick suspended from energy market
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whoops
Department of Finance clarifies hospitality VAT cut would cost less than €1bn mooted by Minister
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An Coimisiún Pleanála
Demolition of Smyth's pub in Dublin 4 for new venue and apartments gets green light
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Disability Allowance
I'm about to lose my disability allowance: 'It's time to stop means testing this unfair system'
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Courts
Date set for appeal of sentence given to criminal over journalism student Joe Drennan's death
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Hold it there
'Exceptionally uncertain' tariff dispute sees European Central Bank hold interest rates
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VAT9
Govt urged to 'bite the bullet' amid signals a promised hospitality VAT cut may not happen
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tarragona
Irish man jailed for 15 years for murdering girlfriend Kirsty Ward while on holiday in Spain
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human rights review
Unreasonable force by prison officers and falsified records at Cloverhill Prison, report finds
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bacterial infection
Dr Catherine Conlon: Listeriosis - what is it and what are the risks?
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High Court
Rape survivor awarded €328,000 in damages from foster father who abused her for years
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Team news
Nine Irish players selected to start for the Lions in second Test against Australia
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it's a walk in the park
Stressed about getting 10,000 steps? New research says there's a lower number you can aim for
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save water
Hosepipe ban extended to Waterford, Tipperary, Wexford and Cork (but not Cork City)
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jabs for the buyers
Weight loss injections become more attainable as they enter beauty clinics
Experts and patients have said the cost of the medication can be a significant barrier.
Thérapie Health is providing a doctor-led obesity treatment injection programme.
Doctors and patients welcome the move as it increases access to the medication.
Experts and patients have said the cost of the medication, which ranges up to €475 monthly, can be a significant barrier.
Wednesday
23 Jul 2025
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Maguiresbridge
‘Close knit’ Fermanagh community ‘shocked to the core’ after deaths of woman and two children
Local Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen has urged people not to speculate at the PSNI investigation continues.
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Match Report
Bonmati brilliance as Spain beat Germany in extra time to reach Euro 2025 final
