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To stay or go: Podcast asks Ireland's young departees if the grass is greener abroad

To stay or go: Podcast asks Ireland's young departees if the grass is greener abroad

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Hannah Nash's Greener Fields shares the stories of young people who chose to leave Ireland, and what it taught them about home
St Stephen's Day weather: Met Éireann issues warning for heavy rain in two counties

St Stephen's Day weather: Met Éireann issues warning for heavy rain in two counties

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Met Éireann has issued a warning for heavy rain in Cork and Kerry
In Pictures: Hundreds brave cold water at the Forty Foot for Christmas swim

In Pictures: Hundreds brave cold water at the Forty Foot for Christmas swim

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Despite some heavy rain showers, spirits were high as locals and visitors plunged into the cold sea.
Huge crowds flock to Dublin’s Forty Foot for Christmas Day swim

Huge crowds flock to Dublin’s Forty Foot for Christmas Day swim

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

There was good cheer at the famous bathing spot as punters braved the chilly weather.
‘There’s a real sense of community’: Hundreds join Christmas Day run in Belfast

‘There’s a real sense of community’: Hundreds join Christmas Day run in Belfast

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

The run director said they expected this to be the biggest event they have had to date.
Gardaí step up armed patrols in Dublin after Christmas Eve restaurant shooting

Gardaí step up armed patrols in Dublin after Christmas Eve restaurant shooting

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed shock and expressed solidarity with gardaí and restaurant staff.
Broadband in Ireland is getting faster – see how your area compares

Broadband in Ireland is getting faster – see how your area compares

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

A detailed analysis shows that households across the country are enjoying quicker broadband connections
Boycotting Eurovision over Israel ‘not the right way to go’, says Varadkar

Boycotting Eurovision over Israel ‘not the right way to go’, says Varadkar

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

The Taoiseach was responding to calls for a boycott over Israel’s participation.
Warning over pouring turkey fat down the sink at Christmas

Warning over pouring turkey fat down the sink at Christmas

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Families are being warned to dispose of cooking fats, oils and greases responsibly to avoid blocked pipes.
How to protect your mental health in the festive season

How to protect your mental health in the festive season

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Mental health advocate Keith Russell has urged people to practice self-care over the festive season
Man dead after shooting at popular Dublin restaurant

Man dead after shooting at popular Dublin restaurant

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

The incident happened in a restaurant on Main Street in Blanchardstown on Sunday evening.
New fund will ensure we do not make Metro stop-start mistake again – Eamon Ryan

New fund will ensure we do not make Metro stop-start mistake again – Eamon Ryan

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

‘We probably would have built it for a fraction of the cost it’s going to cost now,’ the Transport Minister said of the project being stalled in 2011.
Thousands of Dubliners gather to watch annual Christmas Eve charity busk

Thousands of Dubliners gather to watch annual Christmas Eve charity busk

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard led the festivities with a tribute to the late Shane MacGowan
Brazilian community donates toys to Crumlin Children’s Hospital

Brazilian community donates toys to Crumlin Children’s Hospital

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

The Brazilian church group raised hundreds of euro for charity to give thanks to Irish people
Christmas Quiz: Festive traditions from around the world

Christmas Quiz: Festive traditions from around the world

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

KFC for Christmas dinner anyone?
Gardaí investigating alleged sexual assault in Co Donegal

Gardaí investigating alleged sexual assault in Co Donegal

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

The alleged incident took place in the Bunbeg area of West Donegal
Varadkar: Time lag to turn nursing homes into refugee housing may be extended

Varadkar: Time lag to turn nursing homes into refugee housing may be extended

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

The Taoiseach said the Government had to be mindful of the potential for local opposition to repurposing nursing homes and student accommodation
Man seriously injured in Cavan assault

Man seriously injured in Cavan assault

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

The man, aged in his 40s, is in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital
Two due in court in connection with Foynes €21m drug seizure

Two due in court in connection with Foynes €21m drug seizure

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Four other men arrested in connection with the seizure have been released without charge
Police launch murder investigation following death of Donegal woman in Scotland

Police launch murder investigation following death of Donegal woman in Scotland

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Police said they are treating Ms Coll's death as murder following the results of a post-mortem examination

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