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Irish Nationwide
Michael Fingleton engaged in 'cart-before-horse' lending at Irish Nationwide, court told
As it happened
NEW POPE
How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV
The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.
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the big reveal
'First American pope': Trump, Higgins, Martin and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV
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Courts
'Beyond cruel': Woman attacked by husband with boiling water and hammer while she slept
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Lockdown
Up to 12 prisoners to be removed from locked down Mountjoy Prison wing after violent incidents
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Murder Trial
Richard Satchwell was 'flogging' wife Tina's clothes weeks after her alleged murder, trial hears
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FactCheck
Debunked: Gardaí say warning over Asian men approaching children in Sligo was 'fake news'
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High Court
BBC ends cross-examination of Gerry Adams in libel trial after seven days on the stand
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Vatican
Fr Tony Flannery: We will know fairly quickly if this new pope is a reformer or not
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belgium meeting
'Constructive' meeting between Taoiseach and von der Leyen as pair discuss trade, Middle East and Ukraine
The Candidate
Ireland has a voice on Gaza, but no real power
Sinéad O’Carroll, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy look at whether Ireland’s soft power is actually making a difference.
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Cost of Living
More than one in six households can't afford a one-week holiday with their children
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Conclave
'Praying we get the right pope for the right time': The Irish camping out in St Peter's Square
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Nursing
Nurses call on HSE to hire more security to prevent assaults, as minister says it's up to hospitals
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RTÉ
Joe Duffy announces retirement from Liveline and RTÉ
Duffy has presented Liveline for 27 years.
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Eurovision
Bakhurst says RTÉ won't pull Irish entry out of Eurovision despite protests against Israel
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touring party
15 Irish players included in squad for British and Irish Lions tour of Australia
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Sráid Synge
Teachers protest at Dublin's Synge Street school over plans to switch to Gaelcholáiste
It was announced last year that Synge Street CBS will transition into a Gaelcholáiste by September 2026.
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Random Inspections
'We need to do more on this': Weapons flown through Irish airspace to Israel raised with Harris
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Drug seizure
Two men (60s) arrested after seizure of €10 million worth of cannabis in Co Clare
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IRISH SECTOR IMPACTS
EU proposes hitting US-made planes and cars with tariffs if trade talks fail
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Courts
Garda faces trial after delivery driver's leg was severed by a car on M50 in 2023
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Conclave
The black smoke caught everyone off guard, including ourselves and an ex-US presidential hopeful
‘There are some big financial problems, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan can raise money,’ said Rick Santorum.
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tarragona
Irish man found guilty in Spain of murdering mother-of-one Kirsty Ward while on holiday
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Artificial Intelligence
AI can be used to create drafts of government reports, say new guidelines
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Conclave
Explainer: When will we see the white smoke and a new pope?
If recent conclaves are anything to go by, we could see the new pope later today.
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statement
Skorts controversy: Camogie Association to hold Special Congress in Croke Park to vote on motion
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dr james browne
Browne says First Home scheme for second-hand homes being examined but there's concerns about price increase
The Explainer
What is the reality for aid workers in Gaza?
We’re joined from Gaza by Dr Abu Abed, deputy medical coordinator with Doctors Without Borders, who shares his first-hand account of the humanitarian crisis unfolding there.
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European Union
‘No chance of sanctions’: We asked all 14 Irish MEPs for their view on the EU’s response to Israel
As members of the EU prepare to celebrate Europe Day, we asked Irish MEPs to reflect on the bloc’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Israel
Harris vows to outline timeline for Occupied Territories Bill promising progress 'within weeks'
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Smooth sailing
Good news for swimmers: The quality of Ireland's bathing waters has improved
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Ireland in the EU
Ireland's support for EU membership remains strong, but poll reveals it's dropped to lowest level
Support for Ireland to remain within the EU remains strong at 82% but support has slipped in recent years.
A European Movement poll shows support for EU membership has dropped to its lowest level at 82%, after reaching its highest point in 2019 at 93%.
Wednesday
7 May 2025
