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As it happened
Earthquake
Hawaii and Japan downgrade tsunami warnings as huge earthquake sparks Pacific evacuations
The earthquake was one of the 10 biggest ever recorded.
illegal vapes
Thousands of illegal vapes seized from shops by HSE over the past year
This included ‘nicotine-free’ vapes which, when tested, contained the addictive drug.
Over 3,500 vapes seized for breaching regulations since 2024
A total of 33 prohibition orders issued to retailers and importers
Other breaches included too much e-liquid and nicotine strength
Tuesday
29 Jul 2025
could have been worse
Larry Donnelly: Trump secures a win on tariffs, but Epstein refuses to go away
Capel Street
Garda hospitalised after unprovoked stabbing in Dublin city centre this evening
The garda is receiving treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
Courts
€50,000 in two brown envelopes may have soured John Magnier's Barne Estate deal, trial hears
Sponsored
Craft markets, exhibitions and workshops are taking place across Ireland for August Craft Month
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Jul 29
vapes
Owners of Vuse vaping devices say new tax on e-cigarettes would help tackle €220m illegal market
Courts
Government accused in High Court of breaching international law over Israeli weapon 'flyovers'
ukrainians in ireland
Clampdown on payments for hosting Ukrainians as new rule to limit some RTB registered properties
Castleknock
Judge halts unauthorised works at ancient burial ground in Dublin after human remains unearthed
terminal three
Brothers who want to develop Terminal 3 at Dublin Airport submit plans for new cargo hub
this just in
Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly announced as new Garda Commissioner, succeeding Drew Harris
It comes after a lengthy search process, with the current commissioner’s term extended twice.
good news
'Relieved, elated – and maybe a bit proud': Roddy Doyle on chairing the Booker Prize panel
C'mere til I tell ye
Should garden cabins and attic conversions need planning permission? The government wants your views
Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland to cut 260 jobs by end of the year, with further redundancies expected
shane flanagan
Ex-garda jailed for seven years for impersonating colleague online and inciting men to rape her
budget 2026
Chambers says any extra money given to ministers for Budget will come with strings attached
beirut
Taoiseach says it is 'unsatisfactory' that killer of Irish soldier Seán Rooney still at large
Technical Issues
Dublinbikes stations back up and running after being ‘disconnected from network’
office work
AIB pushes office return: Ireland needs to stop reacting to remote mandates and start competing
Courts
Man (76) charged over 79 historical sexual abuse allegations in south Dublin is sent for trial
Medical burnout
One in four Irish doctors working over 48 hours a week, as hundreds left to work abroad in 2024
freedom of dublin
'Really stupid move': Dublin councillors are fighting over giving Obama the keys to the city
People Before Profit Councillors have said if the award is not rescinded, they will bring an emergency motion against it.
Monday
28 Jul 2025
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