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A view of buildings that are completely destroyed during the US-Israeli military campaign that strikes a residential area in Tehran, Iran, on March 9, 2026

Live Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz should remain closed

Follow developments as Iran's new supreme leader issues his first message and Israel says it is preparing for expanding operations in Lebanon

This photograph shows former sinn fein leader gerry adams arriving at a court in london wearing glasses, a second unnamed man can be see in the background

Adams was 'de facto leader of the IRA', court hears

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during his visit to the Atlas Women's centre in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, on March 12, 2026, where he met with members of the local community. (Photo by Mark Marlow / POOL / AFP)

Starmer apologises for 'mistake' in appointing Mandelson

Ice on a tree branch

Snow-ice warning issued as stormy day disrupts travel

Niall Smith has been jailed for six years

Taxi driver jailed for operating cannabis growhouses

Bags containing a powder known as Tussi or pink cocaine are pictured in Medellin, Colombia

Warning issued about 'pink powder' drugs ahead of holiday

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Clashes intensify near Irish UN troops on Israel-Lebanon border

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Jessie Buckley, winner of the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama Award for "Hamnet" poses in the press room during the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beve

Irish nominees ready for red carpet close-up at Oscars

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Migration into Ireland must benefit Irish - draft paper

MIPIM Conference

Crowds, criticism & capital: Ireland's housing pavilion in Cannes

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LC results vary more by school than neighbourhood - ESRI

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two garda vehicles and two people in garda uniforms are seen measuring a roadway

Woman and man, 40s, die in separate crashes in Meath

Intelligent breeding farm for laying hens (Stock image)

Bird flu outbreak confirmed near Omagh, Co Tyrone

South East Technological University will hold its annual Women in Technology event for second and third level female students later

Event to encourage more women to consider tech careers

A two-day national conference on road safety has opened in Killarney, Co Kerry, where 300 delegates will hear from 28 keynote speakers.

RSA appeals for road caution over bank holiday weekend

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Stryker's Cork base impacted by global cyber attack

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Iran War

Smoke rises from various locations in Tehran, Iran following multiple explosions across the capital.

Iran war may be decided by stability of global economy

Analysis and Comment

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Missiles and movies: How Trump is appealing to his base online

The sales ring at Athenry Mart in County Galway

Effects of war causing 'frustration' for Irish farmers

TOPSHOT - A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026. Iran stepped up its attacks on economic targets and US missions across the Middle East on Tuesday as the US president warned it was "too late" for the Islamic

Iran war: why aerial bombing campaigns rarely work as intended

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Grok spreads Iran misinfo after Musk backs it for fact-checking

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'All eyes will be on Jessie Buckley' at Oscars, says LA-based Irish designer

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'All eyes will be on Jessie Buckley' at Oscars, says LA-based Irish designer

'All eyes will be on Jessie Buckley' at Oscars, says LA-based Irish designer

Starmer apologises for Mandelson 'mistake'

Starmer apologises for Mandelson 'mistake'

Fuel tankers erupt in flames after Iranian boat attacks

Fuel tankers erupt in flames after Iranian boat attacks

Ronnie Delany: A sporting icon

Ronnie Delany: A sporting icon

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and daughter Ju Ae fire handguns during munitions factory visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and daughter Ju Ae fire handguns during munitions factory visit

Jessie Buckley’s mother ‘so proud’ ahead of Oscars

Jessie Buckley’s mother ‘so proud’ ahead of Oscars

‘This entire process was never about me…it was always about Palestine’ - Ó hAnnaidh

‘This entire process was never about me…it was always about Palestine’ - Ó hAnnaidh

'It's barbaric' - former resident describes conditions in SEA

'It's barbaric' - former resident describes conditions in SEA

Ireland’s oldest man to lead Clara’s St Patrick’s Day parade

Ireland’s oldest man to lead Clara’s St Patrick’s Day parade

Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Sinn Féin backs calls for Creeslough inquiry

Sinn Féin backs calls for Creeslough inquiry

Dementia service of GAA commentaries launches online

Dementia service of GAA commentaries launches online

Analysis and Features

Ronnie Delany

Ronnie Delany: A pathfinder, shining example to us all

Following the death of Ronnie Delany, his achievements on the track were recalled by John Treacy and Eamon Coghlan, with both of the view that his success at the 1956 Olympics was truly remarkable given the global nature of athletics.

Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26 and George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 battle for the lead during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 0

Is overtaking becoming overrated in Formula One?

a bedroom with clothes on wall pegs

Emergency accommodation 'nightmare' for family - mother

A two-day national conference on road safety has opened in Killarney, Co Kerry, where 300 delegates will hear from 28 keynote speakers.

RSA appeals for road caution over bank holiday weekend

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un fires a handgun during a visit to a munitions factory in Pyongyang

Watch: North Korea's Kim and daughter test fire handguns

Designer Katie Perry wins trademark against US pop star

Young guests enjoy seeing Winnie The Pooh, and Tiggerat the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on May 17, 2021.

Pooh turns 100: Hunny-loving bear marks a milestone

Beijing Railway Station in Beijing, China

N Korea to China passenger trains return after six years

Tomoki Kojima explains his team's findings at the Ig Nobel prize ceremony

Ig Nobel prizes moving to Europe as US 'unsafe' to visit

Imagery of iceberg A23a taken during a routine Op COLDSTARE flight to South Sandwich Islands by an Atlas A400m of RAF 1312 Flight, Mount Pleasant, the Falklands.Op COLDSTARE is a routine mission completed from Mount Pleasant (MPC) based Royal Air Force A4

Largest iceberg on planet begins to break apart

runners cross a start line in a stadium during a marathon race

North Korea cancels Pyongyang international marathon

Tedfest attendees in priests clothes

Hundreds of Father Ted fans gather for annual festival

Balendra Shah (C) shows a victory sign after collecting a certificate following his win in parliamentary elections

Nepal rapper unseats ex-prime minister in election

A woman standing by the sea with an umbrella on a very windy day

Stormy McStormFace among storm names given to Met Office

A white plate with a vegan grilled burger made of plant-based meatless patties

EU bans terms for veggie food but 'burger' survives chop

overhead view of rescue workers retrieving a body from rubble of a building

Disinformation 'the new enemy' in disaster zones