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22/12/2025

A senior Russian general has been killed in a car bomb in Moscow, just hours after fresh talks on how to end the war in Ukraine. Kyiv has not commented on the apparent assassination. The Kremlin says it is investigating whether the attack may be linked to Ukrainian special forces.

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22/12/2025

A Dublin woman who recently left a hotel after seven months has spoken about the challenges facing homeless families. Cheryl Kelly shared her experience as thousands face Christmas without a home. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive says complaints will be investigated.

22/12/2025

President Catherine Connolly has released her first Christmas message since taking office. She says she is thinking of those struggling or without a home, and of the millions of people worldwide affected by war and displacement.

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22/12/2025

Some patients who might otherwise have spent Christmas in hospital will now be able to spend the festive season at home under the “Hospital at Home” programme. The “Virtual Ward”, operating at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin, has already saved the hospital more than 12,000 bed days since it was introduced.

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22/12/2025

Gardaí are running a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout December, continuing until 5 January. The campaign targets drink and drug driving, speeding, mobile phone use and seatbelt offences during the busiest period on Irish roads.

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20/12/2025

“I'm delighted to confirm that we will reopen on December 20th.”
Fota Wildlife Park is back after a 10-week closure following an avian influenza outbreak. All birds tested negative twice and enhanced biosecurity remains in place as visitors return.

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19/12/2025

Austin Mangan has been committed to the Central Mental Hospital after being found not guilty of murdering his girlfriend by reason of insanity. Maud Coffey’s family have criticised the care Mangan received and say they want to work with the HSE so others can be spared.

19/12/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and nowhere is the spirit of Christmas more on show than at the country’s airports, where families are being reunited with loved ones flying in for the festive period. Dublin Airport is expecting its busiest Christmas ever.

19/12/2025

Anticipation is growing in Washington DC ahead of the expected release of files linked to the disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein. After months of delay, the Trump administration is legally obliged to publish the documents later today.

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19/12/2025

Irish shoppers are set to spend billions this Christmas despite the cost of living crisis. Smaller towns and villages are urging locals to shop nearby to support local businesses against big online retailers.

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19/12/2025

After a ten-week closure caused by a bird flu outbreak, Fota Wildlife Park in Cork will re-open tomorrow morning. Staff shared footage from behind the closed gates and say they are eager to welcome visitors back over the festive period.

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19/12/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the spirit of Christmas is clear at the country’s airports, where families are being reunited with loved ones travelling home for the festive season.

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