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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

News

latest Close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases are now receiving boxes of antigen tests for use at home

Latest News

‘Our gorgeous girl’ – Kathryn Thomas celebrates birth of new baby
Businessman who organised flight that killed Emiliano Sala found guilty of endangering the safety of the aircraft
Barcelona name Sergi Barjuan as interim manager after Ronald Koeman's departure
Melanie Finn Opinion The kids are not alright with being blamed for latest surge in Covid cases

Marty Morrissey in his native Quilty, Co Clare. Photo: Eamon Ward

Celebrity Features Premium

'What was that about?' – Marty Morrissey recalls fallout from infamous interview with Kilkenny boss Brian Cody

News

Gardaí appeal for witnesses as video emerges of a man beaten by two axe-wielding attackers

Photo: Kathryn Thomas

Celebrity News

‘Our gorgeous girl’ – Kathryn Thomas celebrates birth of new baby

Jessica Vaughn practises traditional Irish Celtic witchcraft in her meditation room in Limerick. Photo: Paul McCarthy

Life Premium

Welcome to #witchtok – How modern witchcraft is casting a spell on a new generation of Irish women

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Irish News

Man dies in early morning quarry accident in Dublin

Donal O'Sullivan of Navilllus who has been found guilty of fraud in a US Federal Court.

News

Ballinskelligs siblings facing 20 years in jail for fraud

Big day: A Twelfth parade in Belfast. Credit: Stephen Davison

News Premium

Orange Order chief says he isn’t swayed by Mary Lou McDonald’s united Ireland Twelfth holiday ‘bribe’

Students wear masks while walking to class at Santa Fe South High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US. Photo: Reuters/Nick Oxford/File Photo

News Premium

How schools across the world are coping with Covid

The Covid-19 test centre in Wexford.

News

Rise of nearly 100 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hour period as 18 people now hospitalised at Wexford General

Video

Five of Dublin's highlights – according to Lonely Planet

As a former teacher, Micheál Martin will remember the misquote from Shakespeare: If ‘twere to be done, ‘twere better ‘twere done in a dignified manner

Politics Premium

Senan Molony Opinion Coming soon to a marshy pool near you: lame-duck leader Micheál Martin

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Coronavirus

‘Extremely fortunate in Ireland that no pregnant women have died of Covid’ – head of HSE women’s programme issues stark warning

Hilton Hotel in Templepatrick, where a man’s body was recovered from a lake

Irish News

Templepatrick Hilton Hotel offers condolences to family of man who died ‘diving for golf balls’ within its grounds

Ger Purcell (66) on right set a Guinness World Record for swimming a mile in ice-cold waters. He is pictured with his friends and fellow ice swimmers Alan Gleeson (53) and Harry Harbison (63)

Irish News Premium

Meet Ireland’s ice swimmers: ‘Your blood stops flowing, you never warm up – they thought I was mad’

Videos

Puppy training turns lockdown dog from scamp into star

Dr Tony Holohan recommends public to do personal risk assessments when engaging in higher risk activities

Australian footballer Josh Cavallo says he is gay in emotional social media post

Ghost hunter suffers 'paranormal hangover' after spirit 'whooshes' through him

In Profile: John ‘The Coach’ Traynor

Featured

Autumn pumpkins

Home & Garden Premium

Smashing pumpkins! Diarmuid Gavin on how to choose, carve and grow your own Halloween pumpkins for next year

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Broadcaster Mark Cagney launches the Irish Heart Foundation Act FAST campaign. Photo: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

News

‘I had to choose whether to go on or go under’ – broadcaster Mark Cagney recalls terrifying stroke at start of this year

Broadcaster Mark Cagney says he had to choose whether to 'go on or go under' after suffering a stroke last January.

Hospitality Ulster boss Colin Neill

News Premium

Ulster hospitality chief Colin Neill beefs up security after torrent of threats and abuse over stance on Covid-19

The advert featured a young boy dressed up in his mother’s clothes causing damage to his home.

Britain

John Lewis pulls new home insurance ad after it’s branded ‘misleading’

Lawson Mpame with his Ted Baker mules. Photo: Steve Humphreys

Fashion

The cosiest slippers for healthy, happy feet this winter

Try to reduce the amount of sugary treats your child eats over Halloween

Parenting

Dr David Coleman: Hate the sugarfest that is Halloween? Try the ‘sweet swap’ alternative

Silvi Uustalu and her daughter, Diane in Wexford town. Photo: Patrick Browne

Irish Premium

This Working Life – ‘People think cleaning can be done quickly, but it depends what they want’

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo: Erin Scott/Reuters

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily - Is the Facebook brand toxic?

John Brennan at The Lansdowne, Kenmare

Real Health Podcast

Real Health: Life lessons with John Brennan

Christmas shoppers on Henry Street in Dublin. Photo: Collins

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily: The Nightmare before Christmas – why you must start your seasonal shopping now

Ireland are openly talking about the 2023 World Cup two years ahead of the tournament. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Ireland's World Cup target, Jack Carty's form and Leinster's hooker battle

Coronavirus

Education Minister Norma Foley said it would be ‘safe’ to return to school after the mid-term. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Health

Principal warns of ‘shocking’ Covid spread as more than 40 pupils test positive for virus in days

Unclear: Dr Ronan Glynn said it is not known what is driving the rise of Covid in primary school age children. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Dublin

News

Cut down on your children’s activity levels, parents told as Covid cases rise

John Spain

Irish News

Tributes from friends and former colleagues after death of veteran journalist John Spain

Tony Holohan

News

Five things we learned from last night's Nphet Covid briefing

Business Week

Johnny Ronan. Photo: Jason Clarke

Irish

High Court to give ruling on Ronan Group injunctions

A High Court judge will decide next month whether to continue or discharge two injunctions arising from a bitter dispute between the development company run by Johnny Ronan and its co-investor in three planned developments in Dublin with an estimated total value of €1bn.

Klarna has attracted 20 million customers to its services for payments at retailers like Macy’s. Photo: Peter Morris/Bloomberg

Irish Premium

Richard Curran Opinion ‘Buy now, pay later’ has boomed online, but who will pay for it in the end?

You always knew Christmas was winding down when you were bombarded with TV ads to buy a new sofa. “Take it away today and don’t pay anything for three years,” was a common tagline.

Silvi Uustalu and her daughter, Diane in Wexford town. Photo: Patrick Browne

Irish Premium

This Working Life – ‘People think cleaning can be done quickly, but it depends what they want’

Silvi Uustalu is a cleaner and the owner of Cinderella’s Housekeeping

Mairead McGuinness, EU Financial Services Commissioner. Photo: Alexandros Michailidis/Bloomberg

Banking

New global capital rules won’t force the hand of Irish banks, says Mairead McGuinness

New global capital rules will have a negligible impact on Irish banks, due to the large cash buffers built up since the 2008 financial crisis.

Opinion & Analysis

Hospital cleaners have a right to be recognised and appreciated. Photo: Steve Parsons/PA

Comment Premium

Mary McCarthy Opinion Pandemic showed us how cleaners play a key role and deserve to be paid properly

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Roslyn Dee Opinion Dining table debacle serves up a lesson in value of time

Author JK Rowling gifted a million quid to the Labour party when Gordon Brown was in power. Photo: PA

Comment Premium

Gerard O’Regan Opinion Labour still retains some magic for author Rowling

Clear directions help keep us in the Covid driving seat

Editorial

It’s time the gutless fanatics targeting politicians’ homes were challenged

John Downing

The trick is to remember it’s a season full of little treats

Sinead Ryan

Sport

Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris. Photo: Inpho

International Rugby

'I had been a little bit worried about some symptoms' - Ireland star Caelan Doris opens up on concussion battle

Republic of Ireland's Katie McCabe celebrates after her side's victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying group A match against Finland at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

International Soccer

‘It’s something we can really build on’ – How mentality and tactical nous are making the Girls in Green stronger

Antonio Conte. Photo: Alessandro Garofalo

Premier League

Melissa Reddy Opinion Antonio Conte can turn a mess into magic – he’s exactly what Manchester United need

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. Photo: Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA

Premier League

Alex Ferguson’s presence around Old Trafford is a constant reminder of how things used to be

Patrick Hoban celebrates with the fans after scoring his side's second goal against Bohemians recently at Oriel Park. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

League of Ireland

Northern Irish group in pole position to take over Dundalk

The USA team sing their national anthem ahead of the clash against Ireland in 2018.

International Rugby Premium

Brendan Fanning Opinion Behind the marketing, there is more than a touch of the Wild West about American rugby

Farming Independent

Young achiever: Aaron Kealy with his Suffolk ewes and ewe lambs at his farm in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath Photos: Damien Eagers

Sheep Pedigree Premium

Why this young farmer has invested €50,000 in his pedigree Suffolk flock

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News Premium

‘Cuts to cattle numbers would cost rural economy'

Eco schemes such as reducing fertiliser spreading can add to farmers' income

News

Major changes to farmers’ direct payments from 2023

Darragh McCullough on his farm in Meath

Comment Premium

Darragh McCullough: Is this Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) the fairest ever?

Wake-up call: Former IFA president Eddie Downey broke his pelvis, damaged his bladder and broke a bone in his wrist in a 12-foot fall on his farm recently; he is pictured with his son Paddy on their holding near Slane. Photos: David Conachy

Rural Life Premium

Former IFA president Eddie Downey urges farmers to be ‘extra, extra careful’ after breaking bones in 12ft fall

Relaxation of conditions: To be eligible for Carer’s Allowance, you must be living with, or be in a position to provide full-time care and attention to, the person in need of care. Photo: Deposit

Finance Premium

Martin O’Sullivan: If you are caring for an ageing or disabled relative, you could have more money in your pocket from June 2022

Editor's Choice

Inside Heathrow's VIP lounge. Source: @heathrowvip (Instagram)

Travel News Premium

What's it like inside the €3,900 private airport suite used by Prince William and Kate, and is there one in Ireland?

Retired RTE Journalist Charlie Bird. Photo by: Tom Burke

Irish News

‘In my heart of hearts, I knew there was something serious there’ – Charlie Bird on motor neurone disease diagnosis

Traynor came very close to being shot on many occasions and it is probably testament to his conniving nature that he died of natural causes

Crime Premium

Paul Williams Opinion ‘Clever and conniving’ John ‘The Coach’ Traynor died with blood of many men and a journalist on his hands

Prince William and Kate Middleton on a visit to a farm earlier this year. Photo: PA

Celebrity Premium

Kirsty Blake Knox Opinion Oh, how the other half lives! Heathrow’s ‘royal suite’ just another reminder that William and Kate aren’t that relatable at all

Style

Prince William and Kate Middleton on a visit to a farm earlier this year. Photo: PA

Celebrity Premium

Kirsty Blake Knox Opinion Oh, how the other half lives! Heathrow’s ‘royal suite’ just another reminder that William and Kate aren’t that relatable at all

Inside Heathrow's VIP lounge. Source: @heathrowvip (Instagram)

Travel News Premium

What's it like inside the €3,900 private airport suite used by Prince William and Kate, and is there one in Ireland?

Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice

Celebrity

Giovanni Pernice denies ‘wrongdoing’ after reported split from Maura Higgins

Actor James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther in Friends

Editorial Premium

Chrissie Russell Opinion The death of Gunther from Friends hit me hard — I felt like I knew him

Spicing up your sex life starts with making intimacy and time together a priority

Sex & Relationships

Asking for a friend: ‘My husband and I used to be wild in the bedroom but our sex life has gone very quiet. How can we get back into kink?’

Robert Sheehan. Photos: Christian Tierney

Entertainment

Robert Sheehan: ‘I explored my sexuality, just to see if there were any tinges in a gay or bisexual area, but there wasn’t really for me’

Entertainment

Eleanor Tomlinson and Christopher Walken show off their style in Stephen Merchant’s hilarious new series The Outlaws

TV Reviews Premium

Pat Stacey Opinion The Outlaws review: Christopher Walken sparkles in this gem of a comedy-thriller

Video

Netflix release trailer for Tiger King 2

Marty Morrissey

Entertainment Premium

Marty Morrissey interview: ‘The hurt negative comments about how you look can cause is unimaginable’

Iseult Murphy, pictured at her writing desk, has loved horror stories since she was a child. Photos: Gerry Mooney

Life Premium

‘Even as a child I would draw pictures of cats and mice with blood pouring out of them’ – horror writer Iseult Murphy

Britney Spears PIC PA/PA Wire

Celebrity News

‘This message is to my family’ – Britney Spears wants ‘justice’ over conservatorship

Richard Chambers wears: T-shirt, Paul Smith; jacket, Daily Paper, both Brown Thomas. Photo by: Lucy Foster

Life

Richard Chambers on Covid — ‘I don’t think the public knows how close we were to this being an unmitigated catastrophe’

Travel

Reader Travel Awards 2022 - nominate now!

Reader Travel Awards

Reader Travel Awards: Nominate your top hotels, beaches and more to win one of eight holiday prizes

Farnham Estate

Staycations Premium

20 Christmas hotel breaks in Ireland for 2021 - with Santa visits and slap-up meals

Statue of Liberty New York. Photo: Deposit

Travel News

Fully vaccinated Irish travellers can visit the US from November 8

Photo: Deposit

Staycations

Just how accessible are Irish hotels for people with disabilities - from bedrooms to pools and websites?

St Peter's Tin Church in autumn. Credit: Sky Lark Fotos

Ireland Premium

The story of a tin church built for love, almost lost, and saved by locals in Laragh

A family bunk room at Galway's Connacht Hotel

Travel

35 hotel rooms in Ireland that sleep families of five, six or more

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