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May 03, 2025

Adams can't recall total of IRA victims

EVIDENCE Gerry Adams

1 min

Regulator fines TikTok €530m for GDPR breach

IRISH data protection authorities have fined TikTok €530m for transferring the European users’ personal data to China, following a long investigation.

1 min

'No block' on housing tsar's post

Taoiseach: Coalition partners didn't veto McDonagh

1 min

Nicole's life as pop star was 'scary'

NICOLE Scherzinger has revealed that her life as a global pop star was “really scary”.

1 min

TEE-NY DANCER RORY

Rory reveals how Elton called after Masters win

1 min

Sile nearly made mess of proposal

SILE Seoige has revealed she almost derailed her fiance Damien's proposal plans on the site of their

1 min

'I saw Nikita battered by then-partner' after Conor rape at hotel

'Punched & possibly kicked on ground in heated row' | Nikita affidavit says female witness's claims are ‘lies'

3 mins

Man, 43, who cut his wife's throat given life sentence

A MAN who claimed he accidentally cut the throat of his wife with a carving knife he bought two days earlier has been jailed for life - having been convicted of her murder last month.

1 min

Man caged after he admits stab murder of sex worker Geila

INNOCENT Geila Ibram was killed in 2023

1 min

Woman, 63, left fighting for life after hit-and-run

A WOMAN is fighting for her life after she suffered serious head injuries when she was hit by an e-scrambler bike as she walked near her home.

1 min

Truck driver jailed after hitting cyclist

SENTENCE Seamus Hanrahan

1 min

COP RAMMED BY VAN TO HAVE OP

A GARDA was due to undergo surgery after suffering serious leg injuries when a van was deliberately driven at him.

1 min

VARADFAR

Ex-taoiseach's gruelling African mountain trek...

1 min

Belfast council stops short of condemning Kneecap

BELFAST City Council has stopped short of condemning the rap band Kneecap for controversial onstage comments, after a DUP proposal at City Hall fell.

1 min

BUBBLY AND CHIC...

Bolly good show... Ciara is crowned Best Dressed

2 mins

Mum whose child died at CUH settles court action

A MOTHER whose 12-year-old daughter died at Cork University Hospital after doctors failed to act on warnings about a possible blockage yesterday said the health system “seriously failed” her child as she settled a High Court action.

1 min

Noonan remanded in custody after jury trial

WELL-KNOWN Irish football figure Andrew Noonan is facing the possibility of a decade behind bars after he was convicted over a massive drugs haul.

1 min

GILLIGAN'S NEPHEW JAILED ON FIREARM RAP

A NEPHEW of gangster John Gilligan was yesterday jailed for five years after he was convicted of carrying a firearm with intent to commit assault causing harm.

2 mins

Ex-soccer boss faces 10 years' jail over €2.7m heroin haul

Noonan remanded in custody after jury trial

1 min

Pong arm of the law

Cops called over smelly crisps on bus ... must have been a protection packet

2 mins

REM single is out again for Free press

REM have re-released their debut single Radio Free Europe to raise funds for the pro-democracy media outlet.

1 min

Grieving mum criticises bystanders after river death tragedy of Luke, 33

THE heartbroken mother of Luke Hyde who drowned while swimming has slammed onlookers who live-streamed the tragedy rather than helping her son.

2 mins

Sky high fee to allow lags to Netflix & chill in cells..

The Irish Prison Service spent almost €75,000 on premium TV channels and streaming services for inmates last year, new figures have revealed.

1 min

MY SON WAS DROWNING & PEOPLE WERE FILMING IT..

Grieving mum criticises bystanders after river death tragedy of Luke, 33

3 mins

BRAND FACES 2 RAPE CHARGES

TV star granted bail in court appearance

1 min

Comedian Katherine's praise for her 'shunned' county

LEITRIM is always the butt-end of jokes and I've met Irish people who don't even know it exists.

2 mins

Nothing to see in Leitrim? You are joking...

LEITRIM comedian Katherine Lynch has laughed off a shock survey that revealed Asia is visited more often than her home county.

4 mins

Teen's new record art to believe

A TEENAGER has set a Guinness World Record for the biggest art canvas to raise awareness for autism.

1 min

Kneecap & Lowry sing same tune in explaining controversial actions

MICHAEL Lowry is the fourth Kneecap.

2 mins

Cone's a bitter chill too hollow

CAUGHT COLD Ice cream makers hit new low this week with a 'hollow 99'

1 min

'Out of context'? Time to take the rap..

MICHAEL Lowry is the fourth Kneecap.

2 mins

Roy of the rovers

NEW LEASH OF LIFE Roy with puppy in training Winifred and, inset, with Niamh Ahern and familly and assistance dog Keano

1 min

Not a Nige day for Keir in vote blow

BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer was left with a massive headache after Nigel Farage's Reform party won a crunch by-election by six votes.

1 min

HARRY: MY FATHER WON'T TALK TO ME

BRITAIN'S Prince Harry has said how he does not know how long his father has left to live, as King Charles continues to battle cancer.

2 mins

Conclave plans all stack up..

PREPARATIONS for the conclave accelerated yesterday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel.

1 min

WORLD WAR DON

DELUDED Donald Trump has insulted Europe's hero soldiers by claiming America “won both” world wars.

1 min

JOJO RETURNS WITH TUNE

FRESH from the CBB house Jojo Siwa is having another stab at pop music.

1 min

BRUCE: I AM THE BOSS...

Rock icon still 'dogged' by nickname

1 min

Ava's no Ed troll...

IS Ava Max trolling Ed Sheeran? Just a day after Ed confirmed details of his new LP Play, the US star announced her own new LP Don't Click Play.

1 min

TORN HITS TOP SPOT... 28 YEARS ON

NATALIE Imbruglia's signature hit Torn has finally topped a chart.

1 min

RiRi's so lacy & racy

BRA-VO! ★Rihanna shows off her Savage curves in this new Insta snap.

1 min

Israel attacks aid boat bound for Gaza

DRAMA Maltese tug douses flames on the Conscience

1 min

Appeal court backs Brown probe ruling

THE Court of Appeal has affirmed a High Court ruling ordering the Government to hold a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown.

1 min

O'Hagan case fraud accused before judge

A MAN has appeared in court charged with fraud by false representation in connection with the case of a murdered journalist.

1 min

Eamonn rushed to hospital after fall

Health woes continue for TV presenter

1 min

Ready to be Oasis' supporting Cast...

Britpop icons' frontman looking forward to 'biggest tour of year'

2 mins

'Smoke and mirrors' for last Ozzy gig

CONCERT organisers will \"use smoke and mirrors\" to make sure Ozzy Osbourne gets the send-off he deserves in his final gig.

1 min

A sonic boom of rage, an intrusion on the everyday that our weary public transport users are all too familiar with

Commuters plagued by drug addicts or Gen Z-ers broadcasting lives to all around

5 mins

Stephen's a STAR

SELL-ENIUM FALCON

1 min

Humanoid robot flies into a rage

RAGING Mad robot

1 min

Hope for jailed Rob

EFFORTS to have Roscommon dad Robert Pether released by Iraq have intensified with the Tanaiste Simon Harris holding top-level talks to lobby for his freedom.

1 min

IMAGE OF FLYING SAUCER DEBUNKED

A BOMBSHELL image of a potential flying saucer revealed at a US congressional hearing may have been debunked.

1 min

Concern for glove during spacewalk

Glove and, below, astronaut Anne McClain

1 min

Failed Venus craft to fall back to Earth

A SOVIET-ERA spacecraft meant to land on Venus in the 1970s is expected to soon plunge uncontrolled back to Earth.

1 min

You'll never quake alone

Liverpool supporters cause tremors

1 min

THAT'S GORE LIKE IT

Remastered zombie thriller cleans up mess of original

1 min

Maddie vanishes on her hols

Mystery sparks worldwide probe

1 min

Boss is hooked on porn

MY boss is a nightmare.

1 min

I hire fellas for jollies

SEX, BOOZE AND BATHS.. ON TAP

1 min

ROCKET CRASH

Ronnie stinker as Cyclone Zhao just blows him away

1 min

BATTLE LIONS ARE DRAWN

Leinster star Conan says looming Tour announcement will not be a distraction when Northampton come calling

4 mins

DROGS BACK IN THEIR BOX

DROGHEDA UNITED are no longer top of the Premier Division table after Sligo Rovers clawed back a two-goal deficit at the Showgrounds.

1 min

WAY TO GO

Pat's are summit special as Galway victory sends them top of the pile

2 mins

IT'S THRIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDIE'S!

FREDDIE Anderson rescued a valuable point for Cork City as Shamrock Rovers were left to regret more dropped points in the title race.

1 min

LIKE TAKING CANDY FROM SHELS' BABY

DERRY City brushed aside a toothless Shelbourne at the Brandywell to move within two points of league leaders Pat's, who visit Foyleside on Monday night.

1 min

STRIFE IS A ROLLER COASTER

Ups and downs a feature of season as Gypsies are derailed by Blues following highs of Dub derby treble

1 min

Modern day football is lacking a bit of RESPECT

Rodgers says title winners deserve accolades they won't get at Ibrox

2 mins

RODGERS: JOTA OP A BLOW

CELTIC have suffered a major injury blow with Jota ruled out for up to NINE months.

1 min

DAN THE HATCH

Farke desperate to drink from league trophy again

2 mins

Mum's the word for Anthony for Aidon Clarets rise

AIDON Anthony hopes his achievments with Burnley this season have made his late mum Donna proud.

1 min

Shels looking at Aviva date to host Hoops!

SHELBOURNE are strongly considering playing a League of Ireland Premier Division game at Aviva Stadium next month.

1 min

GORDON PAYING THE PRICE

BRIGHTON v NEWCASTLE PREMIER LEAGUE, TOMORROW 2pm

1 min

Askey taking Tinners on a pleasure trip

THEY will break all records for long-distance awayday travel in English football next season.

2 mins

STRIKE IT RICH

Big Ange puts faith in Brazil star to fire during final push

1 min

WE'LL DO IT FOR EU

Maguire says Red Devils owe fans Finál glory after shambolic season

2 mins

West Ham are stuck in a rut ...since 1980!

OSCAR Wilde said there is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about.

3 mins

Rams can take final day heat

DERBY V STOKE CHAMPIONSHIP, 12.30PM

1 min

UNAI'S COOKING UP A STORM IN BID TO SUCCEED

UNAI EMERY says Aston Villa will attract top talent this summer - because their drive to the top even includes the kitchen.

1 min

DELAP A LUXURY FOR MOYES

DAVID MOYES would love to lure Liam Delap to Everton but fears the Ipswich striker will fancy a move elsewhere.

1 min

ANFIELD OF SCREAMS

Arteta admits it was painful watching Slot & Co celebrating Prem triumph

1 min

SUNDAY, MONDAY HAPPY DAZE

...but it was business as usual on Tuesday says Liverpool boss Slot after title party

2 mins

RUUD: KIDS WILL ENERGISE US

LEICESTER V SOUTH'TON

1 min

BLUES ARE ON THEIR GUARD. BUT MIND THE GAP NEXT YEAR

ENZO MARESCA confirmed Chelsea will afford champions Liverpool a guard of honour tomorrow - but warned they are closing the gap.

1 min

PEP'S EURO STOCK SOARS NEXEN

City move up to third in Champions League race after fifth win in-a-row

2 mins

Tuchel out in Cold and off to Villa

VILLA PARK will host England's World Cup qualifier with Andorra in September as Thomas Tuchel's side stay on the road.

1 min

ONE NIGHT IN LOFTUS ROAD

Bomb, or having a gun pointed at you by a British Army soldier, was something we considered normal.

7 mins

Pollock out to prove his pint on the Aviva pitch

HENRY Pollock was on an all-day bender the last time he went to a Champions Cup semi-final in Dublin.

1 min

FINAL WORD ON GREAT CHAPTER

Leinster's 2011 comeback against Northampton remembered for inspiring talk

3 mins

Galway may have found Sam way to win at last with Jim's help

A PSYCHOLOGIST might be inclined to wonder if Galway, given that they have replicated the trajectory of Redmond's Dublin in falling short in two All-Ireland finals in three summers, are wearing the wounds of recent ruin.

5 mins

RULE CHANGES CAN GIVE TRIBE'S DIFFERENCE MAKERS VITAL EDGE

5 mins

DEISE’S COLOSSEUM A TEST FOR TREATY

WATERFORD are unbeaten in Munster Championship hurling at Walsh Park since the refurbished venue reopened again last year.

2 mins

LITTLER: WORLD CUP IS TOO BIG TO MISS OUT ON

LUKE LITTLER will fly the flag at next month's World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt — despite falling out with German crowds.

1 min

MAYO AT A CROSSROADS

CONNACHT final, Galway and Mayo. This weekend you're looking at one team which is an actual All-Ireland contender and another which is just about hanging in there as a top team.

4 mins

ROYALS STAR THYNNE HAS NEW LEASE OF LIFE AFTER CAREER SWITCH

WHILE she remains a vital member of the Meath senior ladies football team in her sporting life, Dunsany's Megan Thynne has opted for an interesting career change away from the field of play.