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Education minister Hildegarde Naughton pushed back against the "reprehensible assertion" that she and her colleagues are not committed to protecting children and women online
Irish Government accused of 'soft pedalling' on social media misuse crackdown
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February 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Education minister Hildegarde Naughton pushed back against the "reprehensible assertion" that she and her colleagues are not committed to protecting children and women online
The annual Carer's Support Grant of €2,000 will be paid on 4th June 2026 to those receiving qualifying benefits, with others also eligible to apply.
Full eligibility for €2,000 social welfare payment as date confirmed
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February 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The annual Carer's Support Grant of €2,000 will be paid on 4th June 2026 to those receiving qualifying benefits, with others also eligible to apply.
It's left viewers in tears.
'Horrifying' new BBC true crime doc hailed 'better than Adolescence'
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February 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
It's left viewers in tears.
Temperatures will dip while brighter conditions take over next week
Met Eireann forecasts brighter conditions but temperatures to drop
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February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Temperatures will dip while brighter conditions take over next week
This will seriously take you back.
Girl band B*Witched in 2026 after record label axe and marriage woes
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February 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
This will seriously take you back.
The Hollyoaks star who played Russell Owen from 2004 to 2009 has been pictured with a grey beard and glasses looking dramatically different from his heartthrob days
Hollyoaks heartthrob looks different 16 years after leaving E4 soap
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February 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The Hollyoaks star who played Russell Owen from 2004 to 2009 has been pictured with a grey beard and glasses looking dramatically different from his heartthrob days
The video, which was shared on Trump's Truth Social account, depicted the Obamas' faces superimposed on the bodies of cartoon apes dancing to The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Taoiseach's White House visit slammed after Trump's racist video of Obamas
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February 8, 2026 at 12:46 PM
The video, which was shared on Trump's Truth Social account, depicted the Obamas' faces superimposed on the bodies of cartoon apes dancing to The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The TV presenter opened up about keeping his divorce private, his new wife Clare Kambamettu, and his life after the RTE payments scandal on The Assembly Ireland
Ryan Tubridy gives reason he never talks about his divorce in new TV interview
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February 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The TV presenter opened up about keeping his divorce private, his new wife Clare Kambamettu, and his life after the RTE payments scandal on The Assembly Ireland
A Dubliner, known as 'Ireland's most honest food reviewer', travelled to Belfast to try Browns Fish & Chips and said it tasted completely different to takeaways closer to home
Food reviewer from Dublin tries Belfast chipper and discovers vital difference
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February 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A Dubliner, known as 'Ireland's most honest food reviewer', travelled to Belfast to try Browns Fish & Chips and said it tasted completely different to takeaways closer to home
Beverley Callard, known for playing Liz McDonald on Coronation Street for 30 years, has announced her cancer diagnosis
Corrie's Beverley Callard diagnosed with cancer as fans urge her 'keep fighting'
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February 8, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Beverley Callard, known for playing Liz McDonald on Coronation Street for 30 years, has announced her cancer diagnosis
Northern Ireland-born TV presenter Holly Hamilton has returned to the BBC after maternity leave and shared a message from the Sunday Morning Live set
Holly Hamilton's emotional update after BBC show return 'it's pretty daunting'
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February 8, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Northern Ireland-born TV presenter Holly Hamilton has returned to the BBC after maternity leave and shared a message from the Sunday Morning Live set
True crime viewers have said they are still haunted by the harrowing watch
True crime series with 'ultimate' twist available to stream
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February 8, 2026 at 8:14 AM
True crime viewers have said they are still haunted by the harrowing watch
Debate over.
Air fryer or oven for roast chicken? I asked 5 chefs who all agree
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February 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Debate over.
The film has been called the 'most controversial of all time' and has a glittering cast including Charli XCX
'Gross' film with Stranger Things star that 'nobody needs to see'
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February 8, 2026 at 6:03 AM
The film has been called the 'most controversial of all time' and has a glittering cast including Charli XCX
Ryanair has hit back after a consumer group shared a booking tip claiming travellers could cut the cost of flights by avoiding the airline's 'recommended' fare option.
Ryanair left fuming as 'cheaper flight' booking trick discovered
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February 8, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Ryanair has hit back after a consumer group shared a booking tip claiming travellers could cut the cost of flights by avoiding the airline's 'recommended' fare option.
The opening comes 10 days after Government data showed 16,734 people – including 5,188 children – accessed emergency accommodation at the end of December
'Gamechanger homeless facility to officially open in Dublin city this week
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February 8, 2026 at 1:46 AM
The opening comes 10 days after Government data showed 16,734 people – including 5,188 children – accessed emergency accommodation at the end of December
The play will be part of a double bill alongside Alex Ayvazova’s dance show ‘Anseo’
Tale of dysfunctional father and son coming to Dublin's Smock Alley
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February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
The play will be part of a double bill alongside Alex Ayvazova’s dance show ‘Anseo’
Several attempts have been made to build housing on the site - but serious concerns have been raised by the council and planning board
Housing plans submitted again for Dublin builder's supply yard
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February 7, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Several attempts have been made to build housing on the site - but serious concerns have been raised by the council and planning board
The German fashion retailer, with over 1,300 stores across 47 countries, is preparing to open its first Irish outlet
Popular Penneys rival store planning first Irish location in Dublin
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February 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
The German fashion retailer, with over 1,300 stores across 47 countries, is preparing to open its first Irish outlet
Gavin and Stacey star Steffan Rhodri, known to many as Dave Coaches, has opened up about a struggle he had while filming Death in Paradise in the Caribbean conditions
Death in Paradise guest star says ‘I have no idea how they go back’ after ordeal
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February 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Gavin and Stacey star Steffan Rhodri, known to many as Dave Coaches, has opened up about a struggle he had while filming Death in Paradise in the Caribbean conditions
The fan favourite horror film based on a cult series is said to be a triumphant adaptation
Time running out for 'thrilling' horror adaptation on Netflix
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February 7, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The fan favourite horror film based on a cult series is said to be a triumphant adaptation
Alan Ritchson and Dennis Quaid star in the military action thriller fans are already calling a 'must watch'.
Netflix announces epic new war film as Reacher star faces ‘unimaginable threat’
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February 7, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Alan Ritchson and Dennis Quaid star in the military action thriller fans are already calling a 'must watch'.
A woman who won the BBC Pointless trophy has shared she kept something from the show even rarer than the famous prize
BBC Pointless winner shares 1 thing she kept that's 'even rarer' than the trophy
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February 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM
A woman who won the BBC Pointless trophy has shared she kept something from the show even rarer than the famous prize
As Andy Farrell’s fallen rugby stars were introduced to their sobering new reality as a speck in the elite’s rear-view mirror, Taylor was seeking to resurrect the notion of a momentous night in Croke Park
'Katie Taylor Croker homecoming would help lift us out of the floods of despair'
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February 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
As Andy Farrell’s fallen rugby stars were introduced to their sobering new reality as a speck in the elite’s rear-view mirror, Taylor was seeking to resurrect the notion of a momentous night in Croke Park
Netflix's latest release has already entered UK's top 10 and fans say it's the perfect binge for the weekend
Netflix fans 'can't stop watching' new six part thriller
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February 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Netflix's latest release has already entered UK's top 10 and fans say it's the perfect binge for the weekend