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May 08, 2025

11 teachers die in crash

A DUMP truck crashed into a minibus on a road in Indonesia's Central Java province, killing 11 people, all of them kindergarten teachers.

1 min

Lowry raises Luke's Law as Dail empties

Opposition TDs walk out during new speaking slot

1 min

Sabrina and Hozier play US festival

SABRINA Carpenter and Irish musician Hozier are among the headliners for this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival.

1 min

Halle Berry hungry after the Met Gala

HALLE Berry didn't eat \"anything all day\" in the build-up to the Met Gala.

1 min

Liam's €28m legacy

Star's ex Cheryl, son Bear could benefit after he died without will

1 min

I was scared but he carried on speeding...& Kiea and Dlava died

A MAN who drove at nearly twice the speed limit and crashed into a tree resulting in the deaths of two teenage friends on their way to their Debs ball “ignored pleas to slow down\", a court has heard.

4 mins

Tributes to 'well-liked' road victim

A \"HARD-WORKING businessman\" who died in a car crash will be an \"immeasurable\" loss to his local area as tributes poured in.

1 min

SATCHWELL'S MONKEY BUSINESS ON DAY TINA DIED

Email said that wife was going to leave him as animals Terry and Thelma hadn't arrived'

5 mins

Mother murder accused 'nervous'

A MAN accused of murdering his mother seemed nervous when he spoke to gardai shortly after her death, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

1 min

Woman faked her death to avoid theft rap

A WOMAN told gardai she faked her own death as she could not face going to court to answer theft and deception charges.

1 min

Shots fired at house as family sleep inside

THIS is the shocking moment a gunman blasts a house as a family are asleep inside.

1 min

Crime gang feud hit as gardai seize pipe bombs

GARDAI have seized 20 pipe bombs in a major blow to a crime gang involved in a bloody feud.

1 min

'WOMAN SET BUS ON FIRE DURING RIOTS'

A WOMAN has been accused of setting fire to a Dublin Bus, which was \"completely destroyed\" at a cost of almost half a million euros during the November 2023 riots.

2 mins

Ashling: We'll be Rebel county!

Camogie ace vows Cork won't wear skorts in Munster Final

3 mins

Dad 'lost control' when headbutting under-10s coach

A FATHER lost control when headbutting a GAA coach in front of young children playing hurling at an under-10s training session in May of last year, a court was told yesterday.

1 min

It's an act of war

PAKISTAN'S prime minister insists it will hit back at India in response to yesterday's barrage of deadly missile attacks, calling them an act of war.

2 mins

92 are killed in Gaza

ISRAELI troops have stepped up attacks on Gaza, attacking a restaurant and a market with airstrikes.

1 min

Ireland joins condemnation of Israel's military escalation

THE foreign ministers of Ireland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain have expressed their “grave concern” about a further military escalation in Gaza.

1 min

Almost 80 years of unrest in hotly disputed Kashmir

AFTER the end of British rule in the subcontinent and the 1947 birth of a sovereign India and Pakistan, Kashmir was free to choose which side to join.

1 min

Trace it right Mac to where we started...

TG4 series looks at clans & unique system of names

2 mins

Let ladies wear what they like

COMMON sense needs to prevail on the issue of what Camogie players wear when out on the pitch.

1 min

Looks like own goal for Trump

A FOOTBALL World Cup is usually one of the most joyous occasions in the sporting calendar for fans.

1 min

Broadcaster shake-up is the business

RTE has announced a major TV shake-up amongst its presenters as the station names its latest correspondent.

1 min

Shortt's girl to take Spin on the radio

THE daughter of comedy icon Pat Shortt has landed her own radio show.

1 min

RTE chief's call for talks on Israel in Eurovision

RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst has broken his silence over Israel's involvement in the Eurovision Song Contest - saying he has written to EBU officials.

1 min

RTE chief's call for talks on Israel in Eurovision

RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst has broken his silence over Israel's involvement in the Eurovision Song Contest - saying he has written to EBU officials.

1 min

Katy's feeling Bot 'n' Cold

FOR the second time, Katy Perry found herself being targeted by AI. But it's okay - she has marked herself as \"safe from the bots\".

1 min

Adams: BBC show was a grievous smear on me

GERRY Adams said he had been legally advised he would not get “any sort of a fair hearing” by challenging several claims that he had been a member of the IRA in court, during a libel trial against the BBC.

1 min

Holy smoke

Disappointment as first cardinals' vote fails to elect new pope

3 mins

NET CLOSING IN ON SEA LIFE

Nature legend's film Ocean plumbs depths of

4 mins

It's a job lot for students

MORE than 1,400 students were given the opportunity to try out some of Ireland's top jobs.

1 min

Search for Ireland's No1 lollipop person

THEY are the unsung heroes in many communities.

1 min

Everton fan Niall dies after tour of Goodison

A FOOTBALL supporter who'd had the “best day of his life” celebrating his beloved team died just hours later.

1 min

GRAND CEOL OPRY

Gaeltacht music family a hit on TG4 Nashville trip

2 mins

Jay-Z slams rape accuser 'reckless lies'

JAY-Z has blasted the “reckless disregard for the truth” that his rape accuser has allegedly shown.

1 min

Health scare for Corrie star Lawson

CORONATION Street legend Charlie Lawson was rushed to hospital after falling over twice.

1 min

MADDIE SUSPECT FACES AN EXTRA YEAR IN PRISON

Paedophile due in court accused of 'aggression towards guards'

2 mins

Posh and vexed

Beckhams 'want to heal rift with their daughter-in-law'

2 mins

Biden: It's appease treaty ||

JOE Biden said in his first postpresidential interview that President Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia amounts to \"modern-day appeasement\".

1 min

Irish woman seized in US to be freed

AN IRISH woman detained by border agents after returning to the US despite living there for decades was last night set to be released, her sister said.

1 min

We're all off to I.C.E.

IRISH football fans are already being warned not to overstay their welcome if they travel to the World Cup in the US next year.

1 min

Si don't have a lot of cash

With a net worth running into the hundreds of millions, you would not think Simon Cowell is someone who would be fretting over his bank balance.

1 min

Elderly puss needs a new place to live

A MOGGY called Buzz - is looking for a new home after living at a power station for ten years.

1 min

Dog 'helped crew' during yacht rescue

A LOYAL dog “helped injured crew members” before they were all rescued from a stricken yacht.

1 min

Crack-coon!

Shocked cops catch racoon Chewy 'trying to smoke' drug pipe in car

1 min

Valerie back home after 18 months...

MAROONED Kangaroo Island where Valerie, inset, was lost for 18 months

1 min

Kneecap make us proud to be Irish

Band back controversial rappers in standing up for worthy causes

3 mins

40 years as city clicker

93-yr-old captured huge events in our capital

1 min

Can red light heal my acne scars?

As an LED mask made by vacuum-makers Shark promises to help reduce blemishes, Cally Brooks trials it for 30 days

3 mins

Ship-shape style

Fashion has long been fascinated with all things nautical.

1 min

Boyfriend's acting strange since our three-way in Ibiza

I'm a woman in my 20s and recently went to Ibiza for the weekend with my boyfriend, who I've been with for about a year. We went to a house party, which turned out to be quite a wild night, and ended up having a threesome with another girl.

1 min

'Ultimate SUV' is revamped & now on Irish market

THE first models of the sleek all-new 2025 edition Mercedes-Benz G-Class are now available to customers in Ireland.

2 mins

NEW MERC IS A G-CLASS APART

DELUXE Mercedes-Benz G-Class will retain its value

2 mins

O'BRIEN IS BACK AT DOUBLE

BY MIRROR REPORTER

1 min

KIERAN'S GOS IS COOKED

Shoemark removed as Clarehaven No1 after 2000 Guineas disappointment

1 min

McShane walks out on Hands

CATHAL McSHANE has quit the Tyrone panel.

1 min

Geezer can see Sam light at end of tunnel

KIERAN SAYS ORCHARD ARE GETTING BACK TO THEIR BEST NOW

2 mins

Dec: Defeat Down there with worst..

FERMANAGH'S Declan McCusker says their “brutal” Ulster quarter-final defeat by Down was one of his worst in 15 years with the county.

1 min

MASSIVE GAMES ARE DECIDED BY FINN' MARGINS

GALWAY forward Robert Finnerty believes that Ryan O'Donoghue deserved two points for his giant free in last Sunday's Connacht final.

2 mins

Screeney summer looks over

RISING Offaly star Adam Screeney is set to sit out the rest of the Championship after suffering a fresh injury blow.

1 min

BE PROFESSIONAL SAYS REDS COACH

ANDY FARRELL has kept his Lions selection cards close to his chest but Munster - and Ulster - hopefuls will have to instantly deal with rejection if that happens.

1 min

A winning Formula for Dunne

IRELAND'S Alex Dunne is testing a McLaren Formula One car in the Netherlands, fresh from his first victory in the FIA Formula 2 series

1 min

I love the place..I must finish there by winning there

PETER O'MAHONY'S “weird” farewell tour travels to Thomond Park on Friday night with Munster's proud Champions Cup history on the line.

2 mins

AZ SLAP A €25M TAG ON GOAL KING TROY

TROY Parrott could be set for a return to the Premier League this summer, but AZ Alkmaar hope to hold onto him by slapping a big price tag on his head.

1 min