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North America

Husband of hero teacher killed in Texas shooting dies of heart attack ‘brought on by grief’

Latest News

The Indo Daily – Holiday hell: Sunseekers facing passport delays and soaring prices
May 26 - On this day in Saipan 20 years ago: Manic Monday and lots of spin as key players have their say
Teenage cyclist in critical condition following collision with car in Waterford
As the Ellen DeGeneres Show finale airs, here are Irish stars the presenter boosted

Protection: Smallpox vaccination in 1967. Most countries stopped their programmes in the 1970s. Photo by United States Department of Health Education and Welfare via Getty Images

Irish News Premium

Monkeypox arrives in Ireland: how prepared are we?

Ray Liotta (David Parry/PA)

Celebrity

Goodfellas star Ray Liotta dies aged 67

A dash-cam image of the escaped horses

News

Trainer ‘still in shock’ as 17 horses gallop on road after breaking loose from field

2 May 2022; Former Tyrone footballer Mickey Coleman poses for a portrait at his Shoreline Builders offices in New York, USA. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Gaelic Football Premium

‘When your heart stops everything stops, I had a very low liver function, I had kidney failure and double pneumonia’

Top Stories

The collision occurred in Dungarvan this afternoon.

Irish News

Teenage cyclist in critical condition following collision with car in Waterford

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Celebrity News

Actor Kevin Spacey charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men in UK

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Crime

‘Mr Flashy’ associate in custody as gardaí arrest four in Finglas feud crackdown

Graham Dwyer Photo: Collins

Courts

Graham Dwyer case: Supreme Court will dismiss State appeal against data ruling

Ullard Holiday Homes in Co Kilkenny which dozens of Germans who are clients of the German law firm list as their home address. Photo: Dylan Vaughan

Irish Premium

Why German nationals are going bankrupt from Kilkenny and Carlow

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News

Irish man turned up at hospital A&E with short-term memory loss brought on by daytime sex with wife

Fine Gael senator John McGahon arriving at Dundalk Circuit Court where he has been accused of assault causing harm. Photo: Mark Condren

Courts

Jury out in trial of Fine Gael senator accused of attacking man outside bar

Video

Woman awarded €16,400 after fall in Supermacs caused by defective chair

Galway hurler Jack Grealish Photo: Sportsfile

Courts

Galway hurler Jack Grealish handed two-year driving ban

UCD reported the tenant to the rental watchdog after he ran up arrears of €18,200. Stock image

News Premium

UCD tenant ordered to pay college €18,200 in rent arrears

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Dublin Airport fight leaves one man in hospital and another arrested

Crowds line streets for Bobbi-Anne McLeod’s funeral: teen who was murdered as she waited for bus

Pop star gets blasted in face by flamethrower on stage

Winners of Texaco Children's Art Competition

Biden urges action on gun violence after school shooting

Ukraine Crisis

A handful of grain at a flour mill that was repeatedly shelled in Ukraine's Chernihiv region. Picture: Reuters

Europe

Play Russia ties release of Ukraine grain to lifting of sanctions as it blames West for food shortages

live Ukraine says Russia shells more than 40 towns in Donbas region push, mass graves dug for civilians

Why Ukraine’s ports are so important for global food prices

Gallery ‘Wind is Ireland’s oil,’ says Martin as EU moves away from Russian energy

Premium

Gallery Wexford man plots return to Kyiv to help – ‘If I can repay in any way and help people get their lives back together I will’

Featured

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker in Dolce & Gabbana for their wedding ceremony

Comment Premium

Tanya Sweeney Opinion Kourtney Kardashian’s OTT wedding could prove an own goal for Dolce & Gabbana

Most Read

The exterior of Frank's on Dublin's Camden Street. Picture: Mark Condren

Food Reviews Premium

Frank’s restaurant review: ‘The last time I visited, I didn’t have a great experience — but things have really gone up a notch’

The main entrance and driveway.

News

Four-bed bungalow near landmark Wexford beach sells for more than €200,000 above the guide price at €722,000

Kirsty Blake Knox pictured with her 'Nokia blockia' after her smartphone screen smashed. Photo: Frank McGrath

Life Premium

I was forced to do a digital detox – and not having a smartphone was a humungous pain in the arse

Actor Amber Heard listens to her ex-husband actor Johnny Depp's testimony during his defamation trial against her, at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S., May 25, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool

North America Premium

The bizarre parasocial fans of the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial

Irish supporter Tony Considine in Japan during the 2002 World Cup

Soccer Premium

Tony Considine Opinion 'Keane-ites' were mostly Man United fans and Corkonians - Ireland supporters were split in two tribes'

Swimming instructors Paul McCambridge and Maureen McCoy wear their favoured swimwear. Photo: John McVitty

Fashion Premium

12 of the best swimwear outfits for the summer holidays

Business Week

Rob Shannon, MD of Martinsen Mayer, pictured near his office at Leeson Close, Dublin. Photo: Frank McGrath

Business Premium

This Working Life – ‘People said you can always go back to law, but I never gave it a second thought’

Paypal continues to be a very important employer, especially in Dundalk. But we may have to get used to the idea that a once invincible industry is entering some shaky times. Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Business Premium

Richard Curran Opinion Paypal job losses should not surprise as dark clouds gather for tech sector

FSU boss John O’Connell wants more engagement from the Central Bank on the closure of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank.

Banking

Union tells Central Bank to force departing banks to extend exit deadlines

The ID4 felt very solid and Its handling was fairly spectacular

Reviews Premium

If you suffer from electric-vehicle battery anxiety, then Volkswagen may have the answer

Opinion & Analysis

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin with An Post’s latest stamps celebrating ‘Coláistí Samhraidh’ (Irish College). Photo: Maxwells

Comment Premium

John Downing Opinion Irish-language recognition in the North is a victory for justice and common sense

Travel writer Dervla Murphy at her home in Lismore, Co Waterford. Photo: Dylan Vaughan

Comment Premium

Roslyn Dee Opinion Splendid synchronicity of sharing birthday with your idols

Noam Chomsky and other intellectuals have been demonised for questioning West's tactics regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Heuler Andrey/AFP via Getty

Comment Premium

Katrina Vanden Heuvel Opinion We need a real debate on Putin’s illegal Ukraine war

America’s political leaders must turn latest gun horror into action

Editorial

Summer dilemma for parents – do we go free-range or keep those idle hands busy?

Mary McCarthy

Until the US gun lobby loses its voice, no child is safe and the killings will continue

Harriet Williamson

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Editor's Choice

Airport police respond to a fight in the Terminal

Irish News

Garda chief and Justice Minister both defend policing response to violent Dublin Airport incident

The remains of art student Emer O’Loughlin (23) were found in the burnt-out caravan in Co Clare in 2005

Irish News Premium

Murder mystery: ‘Our Emer deserves justice – we need answers, it’s been a torturous 17 years’

Passengers queuing at Dublin Airport over the weekend. Photo: Collins Photos

Irish News Premium

‘I rang the Passport Service 125 times in a single day before I got through’ – families’ misery over long delays

The blue Toyota RAV4 seen amid the destruction of Ukraine. Picture: YouTube/Nick Fisher/Indigo Traveller

Europe

100,000km on the clock and last NCT in 2019: mystery of Dublin-reg car crushed under Ukraine rubble

Podcasts

Tom Cruise will reprise his role of Ethan Hunt in the seventh Mission: Impossible film (Ian West/PA)

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily: Bad Romance - From Tom Cruise to Olivia Wilde, the messiest celebrity breakups

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The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily: Monkeypox explained - What is it, should we be worried and are we ready to deal with it?

Leinster are looking to join Toulouse as having won the Champions Cup five times. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster add a fifth star to their jersey?

The Throw In

The Throw-In with Philly McMahon: Ger Brennan on religion, pranks and team spirit

Sport

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny stands for a portrait before a Republic of Ireland squad announcement at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

International Soccer

'Russia has invaded Ukraine, it’s a war, the game was supposed to be in Kyiv. It's a tragedy'

Rory McIlroy chips on the sixth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club. Photo: Orlando Ramirez/USA TODAY Sports

Golf

Rory McIlroy confesses that US PGA was ‘definitely one that got away’

Liverpool's Scotland players from left to right, Graeme Souness, Kenny Dalglish and Alan Hansen celebrate with the Euopean Cup after their 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at Parc de Princes on May 27, 1981. Photo: Getty Images

Champions League Premium

Liverpool and Real Madrid will always have Paris

Roscommon captain Donie Smith is hoping his county can bring home their third Connacht football title in six years. Photo: Sportsfile

Gaelic Football Premium

Poachers reap the rewards of new Rossie game-plan

As his captain caused a storm, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson waas celebrating in the Curragh. He is here pictured with jockey Mick Kinnane after sending out Rock of Gibraltar to win the Entenmann's Irish 2000 Guineas. Photo by Sportsfile

Soccer

May 26 - On this day in Saipan 20 years ago: Paul Kimmage meets Roy Keane

Style

Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander attend the screening of "Holy Spider" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festival. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Entertainment

Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander attend screening of ‘Holy Spider’ during the Cannes Film Festival

Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala in New York. Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Celebrity Features Premium

This is why I hate to love The Kardashians

Triona McCarthy

Makeup

Triona McCarthy on a new addition to the family and a make-up collection that celebrates true beauty

'Give yourself permission to explore, and remember that it’s okay to be confused'

Sex & Relationships Premium

Asking for a friend: ‘I’ve always identified as straight but I had sex with another man I met on a dating app and I enjoyed it. What does this mean?’

Rebakah Vardy. Photo: Jonathan brady/PA

Celebrity

Wagatha Christie explainer: What are the legal issues in the Vardy v Rooney libel battle?

Actor Nicola Coughlan wearing a Richard Quinn design at this year’s Met Gala. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Style

Richard Quinn on designing Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan’s Met Gala showstopper: ‘We wanted to give her some drama on the stairs’

Farming Independent

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News

Land prices surge as dairy farmers vie with business buyers

Volkswagen is the world’s second biggest automaker. Photo: Stock image

Environment

Farmer sues Volkswagen over impact of climate change on his business

The Gilpin family, who run Gilfresh Produce. William, his father Thomas, his brother Kenneth and Kenneth's sons Richard and Alastair. Photo: Stephen Maginnis

Agri Food

Meet the farmers behind some of Northern Ireland’s tastiest farm businesses

‘Passion for trees’: Micheál O’Donovan of Coolbane, Ballinspittle, Co Cork with Eugene Curran and Mark Twomey of the DepartmentAgriculture in his 2.5ha agro-forestry site, recently planted with 1,000 oak, wild cherry and birch. Photo: Fergal O'Gorman

Forestry Premium

‘At heart I am a commercial farmer, but agroforestry ticked a lot of boxes for me’

Sitting it out: Prof Alan Matthews says that with milk prices so high, Ireland’s 16,000 dairy farmers, “may well be even less inclined to enrol in eco-schemes if the payment rates are not adjusted”. Photo: Roger Jones

Agri-Business Premium

‘Real value’ of CAP payments is being eroded by rampant inflation

Values: Sean Patrick Ryan and Tonya Rosenberger with some of their Red Angus cattle on their Tussock Sedge Farm in Pennsylvania. Photos: Niall Hurson

Beef Farm Profiles Premium

How these US ranchers are able to sell their beef for €25/kg

Life

Motorbike enthusiast Jacqui Mates at her home on her Yamaha Virago. Picture by Mark Condren

Life Premium

‘Once I am on my bike I feel 17 again’ – 69-year-old grandmother Jacqui Mates on her life-long love of motorbikes

" I worry if on some level, my aggressively marching them from one activity to another is kind of negating the whole enterprise."

Parenting Premium

Sophie White Opinion If I’m wrecked from the rat-race of extra-curricular activities, then how are the kids doing?

Mid-century Czech chairs, €1,095 each, Arnotts

Interiors Premium

Darren Kennedy: Get on board with 2022’s big interiors trend and make your home a health and wellness sanctuary

Galway goat’s cheese with hot-pink foam, beetroot, yuzu-flavour yellow pearls, orange and carrot jus, and a pink macaron, one of the Supper Club dishes at Restaurant gigi's. Picture by Lucinda O'Sullivan

Food Reviews Premium

Lucinda O’Sullivan’s restaurant review: Local Galway produce with a chic twist delights at the g’s Supper Club

Art critic and writer Cristín Leach. Photo: Clare Keogh

Life Premium

Cristín Leach: ‘I’m grateful for my divorce... it feels like getting a whole other life again, like there’s an amazing freedom coming my way’

Gavin James on stage at last year’s A Pilot Festival at The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. Picture: Ruth Medjber

Life Premium

Festivals are back! Here’s your ultimate guide to the best events around Ireland this summer

Entertainment

Siobhan MacGowan in Dromineer, Co Tipperary. Photo: Paul McCarthy

Book News Premium

Siobhan MacGowan: ‘Shane has liked to walk on the wild side – but I get a high out of just life’

Elton John with his mother Sheila and stepfather Fred Farebrother at their apartment, London 1971. Photo: John Olson

Music Premium

Elton John: Not only still standing at 75 – but rocking a world tour

Billie Eilish is featured on Sound Exploder. Photo: Ian West/PA

Entertainment Premium

Podcast reviews: Hear, hear – audio dynamite that feels the noise

Conversations with Friends ensemble

TV Reviews Premium

TV adaptation of ‘Conversations with Friends’ is a dawdling disappointment

Joanna O'Hare. Photo Wolf Marloh

Theatre & Arts

Introducing musical actress Joanna O’Hare — from Phantom of the Opera to working with Mr Downton Abbey

Actor Moe Dunford pictured in Dungarvan Co. Waterford for People and Culture. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Movies Premium

Moe Dunford on navigating Hollywood and lockdowns: ‘We all act. It has been a Covid coping mechanism’

Travel

Bahia del Salado on La Graciosa

Europe Premium

The Canary Islands holiday guide – 8 amazing islands, but which is best for you?

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Travel News

Travel restrictions: Latest rules for Irish tourists heading on summer holidays to Spain, Portugal, USA, Italy, France and more destinations overseas

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Travel News

American tourist on €10k quote to rent car in Ireland: ‘Honestly I could ship my own car there and back’

The Old Weir Lodge in Killarney

Travel News

‘Classy place for the money’ – TripAdvisor names top hotels and B&Bs in Ireland for 2022

The Fab 50 for 2022 is here

Travel Premium

The Fab 50: The best places to stay in Ireland in 2022

Terence Cushnahan-Hardy at Glenlo Abbey in Galway, which is our readers' hotel of the year for 2022. Photo: Julia Dunin

Reader Travel Awards

Reader Travel Awards: Ireland's best beaches, hotels, B&Bs, campsites and pet-friendly stays named for 2022