Man due in court over death of Loredana Morosanu in Finglas

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The former Liveline host talks about the fallout from a series of shows in 2022, the death of his brother earlier this year, and what led him to start therapy

Courts

Justice Minister doubles down as judges voice frustration over legal aid dispute

Lifestyle

On October 25, 1996, the last operating Magdalene laundry closed its doors in Ireland. Thirty years later, two former residents share their stories of the reality of life inside these church-run institutions

Soccer

PremiumFrom impressive derby record to strong finish — how kingpins Shamrock Rovers won the 2026 title

Seachtain

Samhain: On the threshold idir an saol seo agus an saol eile

Is féile ársa í Samhain. Is é an tséasúr le moilliú agus ullmhú don gheimhreadh, ina éiríonn na hoícheanta níos faide agus na laethanta níos fuaire. Bhí nasc speisialta ag Éirinn leis an am seo bliana i gcónaí, lenár dtraidisiúin agus ár mbéaloideas ag croílár na féile. Mar sin de, cad iad na scéalta, na piseoga agus na nósanna a bhí ina mbunchlocha ag ár sinsir i dtaca le Oíche Shamhna? Agus an bhfuil lorg na dtraidisiún sin fós le sonrú sa chaoi a gceiliúraimid Oíche Shamhna inniu? Ar Seachtain labhraíonn an Dr Éadaoin Ní Mhuircheartaigh, faoin bhéaloideas saibhir a bhaineann leis an am seo bliana. Foclóir: Béaloideas: Folklore Nósanna: Customs Ársa: Ancient Ag seilg nó ag fiach: Hunting Tairseach: Threshold Mún: Urinate Lios: Fairyfort Tórramh: Funeral Díoltas: Revenge Pleidhcíocht: Tomfoolery Todhchaí: Future Bonn airgid: A coin Roghanna: Choices or selection Leáigh: Melt Cnónna: Nuts Áiseanna: Resources 

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'Therapy is a weakness': Understanding James McClean and a career full of controversies

James McClean’s view that therapy is a “weakness” has been widely criticised. But where does that belief come from?Dan McDonnell, ghostwriter of McClean’s new book The Walls, joins Kevin Doyle to discuss McClean’s difficult upbringing, the man behind the controversial opinions and the things he has spent much of his life refusing to talk about.We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.

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France is burning. Where else in Europe is next?

France is burning. What began as student protests over crumbling schools has exploded into riots, looting and a political crisis that is shaking the country ahead of next year’s presidential election.As President Emmanuel Macron struggles to restore order, many are asking whether this is a uniquely French revolt or a warning sign for the rest of Europe.Today on the Indo Daily Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Paris-based journalist Catherine Field to explain how France reached this breaking point and why support for far-right leader Marine Le Pen is soaring.Also, Irish Independent political correspondent Cónal Thomas examines whether the same cost-of-living pressures could spark unrest closer to home. And as anger grows across the continent, we ask: could protests in Ireland be on the horizon?The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

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‘I know who murdered my father’ | Episode 2

A blacked-out van. A secret meeting. And a quest for answers that would consume decades of one man’s life.In the concluding episode of this Indo Daily exclusive, Austin Stack recounts the extraordinary events that unfolded as he pursued the truth about his father’s murder. What followed were revelations, confrontations and moments that were almost impossible to believe.More than 40 years after Brian Stack was shot, Austin believes he finally has many of the answers he spent a lifetime searching for.But has that brought justice?Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle is joined by Austin Stack in the concluding episode of ‘I Know Who Murdered My Father’.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

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Former Rose of Tralee winner reveals the impact of stroke on vision

A former Rose of Tralee winner has described the grief that comes with suffering a stroke, saying she “didn’t look at her kids’ faces enough”.Gerrie O’Grady, who is from Cork and claimed the Rose title in 1999, has permanent vision impairment following the stroke and said the experience left her feeling lost because she had to “find a new way” of achieving the ordinary things she had done all her life.

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‘A new low’ – Thomas Byrne hits out at former president and opposition TDs

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, speaking to media at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, ahead of the Conference on Ireland-Belarus National Cultural Identities. 

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Video footage released by police of man wanted in attempted murder probe in Belfast

Video footage has been released by police of a man they want to speak to in connection with an attempted murder probe in west Belfast.The development comes in the police investigation of the shooting of a 49-year-man as he sat inside a taxi on the morning of February 23 2025 in the Bell Steel Manor area.

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Flood defences put in place in Clontarf in preparation for high tide

Flood defences put in place in Clontarf in preparation for high tide

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