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Overcrowding
Prison report: 150% increase in the number of prisoners sleeping on mattresses on the floor
Gena Heraty
Tánaiste ‘relieved’ after speaking with Irish missionary released from kidnapping in Haiti
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Argentine police recover Nazi-looted painting that was spotted in property listing
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Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing the use of organ transplants to ‘become immortal’
Tipperary
Dundrum House Ipas business: Behind the scenes of allegations laid bare in High Court cases
Analysis
Tusla has a history of failing at-risk kids so what's being done to prevent another Donabate?
The interactions of Tusla with the boy feared dead in Donabate have raised significant questions again about an agency very rarely far from controversy.
Wednesday
3 Sep 2025
no shoutout
Trump praises China’s “impressive” military parade, but says US should have been mentioned
Lisbon
At least 15 people dead after railcar derails in Portugal
The cause of the accident was not immediately known, local media said.
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Dunmore East
Two people winched to safety by helicopter after becoming stranded on cliff in Waterford
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Parenting: If your child drops an F-bomb, don't overreact - they're just expressing themselves
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Back to school: Paul Merriman’s tips to help your kids learn how to manage their money
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Sep 3
Presidential Race
Humphreys put under pressure over Fine Gael's record in her first radio interview as candidate
From The 42
Spain
A pro-Palestinian protest has shortened a stage in the Vuelta a Espana cycling race
In the dark
City and county councils making road safety decisions without RSA figures for last 7 years
tricolour
Harris warns against far-right 'hijacking' flag as Taoiseach says Ireland at 'tipping point'
In Pictures
Cyber troops, robotic wolves and missiles: China puts military might on full display during parade
The huge military parade was held to mark the anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
aras race
'Why not me?' - Joanna Donnelly on how she hopes to be an 'alternative' option for voters
The ex-Met Éireann forecaster says she’s built up a relationship with the public through her years of nightly weather broadcasts.
Tickets please
'Loyalty me arse': Electric Picnic fans question 'loyalty scheme' after failing to secure tickets
Blackwater fish kill
No link found between major fish kill in Co Cork and discharges from businesses, says EPA
Donabate
Tusla to conduct 'wellbeing check' on all cases, as search for missing boy in Donabate continues
South America
EU presents Mercosur deal for approval but Irish farmers call for MEPs to oppose agreement
policy framework
Government launches five-year national strategy to improve disability rights in Ireland
Social Media
Simon Harris says it’s time for politicians to say ‘enough’ to online threats and 'toxicity'
The 42FM
Will Jim Gavin regret running for President?
Can Jim Gavin’s aura survive contact with Ireland’s political system and news media? The days of keeping the public at arm’s length while he tends to the success of a generational football team are over. Now he must engage with the Irish people and their press.
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