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euphoria
Watch: Sweden gave 'King of Eurovision' Johnny Logan a return to the big stage last night
The Irish singer belted out ‘Euphoria’ – the 2012 winner by the only other person to have won the contest twice, Sweden’s Loreen.
Local media
Dublin suburbs at risk of becoming 'news deserts', heightening misinformation risk - study
Eurovision
Bambie Thug says EBU 'ordered' change to Ogham make-up that spelled out pro-Palestine messages
the morning lead
Majority of country believes Ireland should remain in the EU, polling finds
Most people believe voting for EU elections is important and would support more countries joining the bloc, according to the research.
Tuesday
7 May 2024
malmo 2024
Eurovision: Bambie Thug confirms they will perform in final after qualifying from semis tonight
The Cork-born ‘witch’ broke a bleak spell for Ireland at the competition by finishing among the top ten acts tonight.
drink driving
Almost 200 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the Bank Holiday weekend
Sponsored
Renter-friendly interiors: Instagram accounts to follow for design tips and ideas
Allianz
May 7
RTÉ FINANCES
Government to ramp up financial scrutiny of RTÉ, with C&AG to act as auditor
“The board is focused on returning RTE to levels of corporate governance and transparency that should define it,” Chairman Terence O’Rourke said.
A forensic accountant found that transactions were made from RTÉ barter accounts that had no valid basis.
It also found that spend on hospitality and travel was underreported to Ministers from 2017-2022.
The Minister announced that the C&AG will act as auditor of the organisation henceforth, and legislation on how the broadcaster is governed will be reformed.
dublin city centre taskforce
Opinion: 'A new Dublin taskforce would do nothing to help inner city communities'
Capital Plan
Taoiseach to announce new taskforce focused on rejuvenating Dublin city centre on Thursday
Irish sea
Wildlife rescuers caring for 96 birds after oil spill, as public urged not to take birds home
factcheck
Debunked: Deepfaked Michael O’Leary appears in scam ad pushing financial platform ‘Ryan Chain’
Courts
Former councillor pleads not guilty to perverting course of justice and forging search warrants
High Court
Broadcaster Paul Byrne and Virgin Media agree to mediate dispute over disciplinary proceedings
Courts
Andy Cash given three life sentences for murders of his two sisters and brother in their Tallaght home
eurovision 2024
'Crown the Witch': Raucous cheers for Bambie Thug in Malmö have Irish fans dreaming
Travelling fans were in buoyant form after last night’s full dress rehearsal, held amid tightened security at Malmö Arena.
Breaking News
Russian plot to kill Zelensky uncovered and two security officials detained, Ukraine says
assault rifle
‘It adds more fear’: Councillors react to 'worrying' reports an AR-15 was used in Drimnagh murder
sleeping rough
Asylum seeker encampment along Dublin city's Grand Canal has doubled in size since the weekend
New York
Met Gala: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter make red carpet debut but Zendaya steals the show
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