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Man arrested over alleged historic sexual abuse at FAI

Gardaí investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse at the Football Association of Ireland three decades ago have arrested former coach Eamonn Collins.

Merz vows justice after deadly Berlin Pride car attack

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised to punish those responsible after a car struck people on the outskirts of Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations, killing at least one person and wounding 16 others.

Man charged after explosive found in car in Co Monaghan

A man has been charged in connection with a garda investigation in which an explosive device was found in a car in Co Monaghan.

Over 260,000 evacuated as French, Spanish fires rage

Out-of-control wildfires raging in France and Spain have forced the evacuation of more than 260,000 people in total, authorities in both countries have said.

Firefighters tackling blazes in Tipperary and Wicklow

Fire services personnel in Co Tipperary are tackling blazes at Slievenamon for a sixth day, while Wicklow County Council said the main fire in Glencree has been extinguished but said some "areas remain smouldering".

Trump orders disclaimers outside American history museum

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to install signage that warns visitors of inaccurate historical information inside The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington.

Do tougher e-scooter laws work? What the evidence says

Several European countries have introduced e-scooter measures, researchers still have limited evidence showing which regulations are most effective at reducing harm

Adeleke qualifies for Europeans after Nationals win

Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke raced to national glory in the women's 200 metre in Santry on Saturday, qualifying for next month's European Championships with her time of 22.80.

'Be a dreamer' - Pico Lopes honoured at civic reception

A civic reception for Crumlin man and Cape Verde international Pico Lopes has taken place in the capital to honour his achievements in the World Cup.

Any Other Business: ‘Toy Show’ musical fall guy Rory Coveney resurfaces as strategist in Saudi global entertainment push

Plus, the chunky five-figure price of DAA’s social media smart aleckry

New wellness facilities added to Wicklow and Dublin Fitzpatrick hotels

Brent crude retreats from $100 on signs Red Sea traffic is moving

OpenAI ‘needs kill switch’ after model goes rogue during testing, US politicians say

The proposed act would allow federal authorities to order AI firms to shut down models that put human life or the economy at risk

Typical Irish home price jumps €23,000 as sales fall amid tight supply

Energy-efficient properties now command a €100,000 premium over others

Revenue forces hundreds of Help to Buy applicants to repay grants after they failed to declare they owned property abroad

Tax body has recovered nearly €2m from home buyers availing of the scheme since start of last year

How to nab a last-minute holiday bargain

Pressure to sell beds and fill planes means prices could reduce over the next few months

How much does a kitchen renovation really cost in 2026?

Thinking of updating your kitchen space? Architects and a chartered quantity surveyor price a low, mid and high-budget project

Shannon firm Six West aviation at centre of complex mission to recover Spirit Airlines’ fleet scattered across American airports

Matthew Gee of Shannon firm Six West aviation was tasked with finding and recovering a fleet of aircraft worth billions for Irish leasing companies

Ireland has one of Europe’s highest rates of wildfire overlap with protected nature sites

Following a spate of devastating wildfires, analysis has found that more than half of the land burned here over the past decade overlapped with protected nature areas – significantly higher than the EU average.

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Dublin man before Special Criminal Court on explosives charge after bomb seized near border

Simon O’Donovan (44) replied “I don’t understand” when charged by a garda, the court heard.

Quiz: Are these quotes by Odyssey author Homer or Homer Simpson?

The two most famous Homers ever – but who said these quotes?

'Like the meat inside a toasted sandwich': Nurses and doctors on working during a heatwave

Doctors have seen patients admitted to emergency departments with rashes caused by medications reacting badly to the sun.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after cars near Cahir fire station broken into overnight

It is believed that some of the vehicles are owned by members of the fire brigade currently fighting wildfires on Slievenamon mountain.

Cork see off Tipperary to set up All-Ireland camogie final rematch with Galway

Fast start proves key as Rebels advance to sixth successive decider in front of record crowd.

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Parenting: I don’t want another baby. So why can’t I stop thinking about having one?

Margaret Lynch has done her time as a parent, but Mother Nature’s biological clock has other ideas.

Players urged to check Lotto tickets after punter scoops €8,221,849 jackpot

The lucky player bagged the €8,221,849 jackpot

Gardaí and Revenue seize €7.84 million worth of cannabis at Dublin Port

Authorities seized around 392 kilograms of suspected herbal cannabis on Saturday

Heartbreaking tribute to brother and son, 23, killed in collision

Ben Dooley, 23, was one of four men to die following the collision on Liverpool Road in Huyton on Friday, July 24

Man charged in connection with bomb seized near border

The man is due to appear before the Special Criminal Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday at 9pm

World Cup star Pico Lopes offers kids advice as he's given hero's welcome home

Pico Lopes was given a hero's welcome as he returned to his first club

Irish trainer saddles first winner in two years and proclaims: 'She's the best I've ever had'

The two-year-old filly was successful in the opening Irish EBF Auction Series (Fillies) Maiden at the KIlkenny track

Irish jockey wins €2.3 million race months after Cheltenham Festival victory

The rider has completed a very unique double

3,800 jobs at risk as Northern Ireland sites named in mass UK pub chain cull

Roughly 3,800 jobs have been put at risk as part of owner Whitbread's restructuring plan

Man who assaulted tourist and waved at pensioner after driving away in his €28,000 car is jailed

Nathan Coakley Hutch has 109 previous convictions and was on bail at the time of each incident