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Anarchic scenes in Dublin as cars set alight in Halloween disorder

Multiple cars and bins appear to have been set on fire and gardaí have reportedly been told not to enter an area of Cherry Orchard in Dublin

<p>Ireland plans major changes to citizenship applications, including an eight-year residency requirement, new language and civics tests and stricter rules for spouses. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

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‘Biggest reform’ of citizenship process in a generation: What Ireland’s new rules will mean

<p>James Leen, aged 43, of Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co Kerry, was formally arraigned before the Special Criminal Court on Tuesday, October 27,</p>

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Kerry crystal meth case adjourned to consider if server used by Texas-based expert is secure

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From fighting Covid to tackling cancer: Could mRNA vaccines transform medicine?

One man dead and another injured in suspected stabbing at Tralee IPAS centre

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One man dead and another injured in suspected stabbing at Tralee IPAS centre

Waterford family celebrates wedding as Irish Traveller and English gypsy traditions unite

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Waterford family celebrates wedding as Irish Traveller and English gypsy traditions unite

Cork County Council paid €655,000 tax on undeveloped housing land in 2025

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Cork County Council paid €655,000 tax on undeveloped housing land in 2025

'I sent a message into the group chat, and it just erupted': Cork Lotto syndicate wins €5.6m

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'I sent a message into the group chat, and it just erupted': Cork Lotto syndicate wins €5.6m

Parents and past pupils bid to keep Glenstal Abbey School open

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Parents and past pupils bid to keep Glenstal Abbey School open

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Women of Honour challenge restrictions on access to Defence Forces Tribunal evidence

Women of Honour challenge restrictions on access to Defence Forces Tribunal evidence

The group says current restrictions could undermine transparency as it seeks to highlight systemic and institutional failures within the Defence Forces

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Independent group asked to resolve public sector pay dispute after talks reach impasse

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Man charged after doctor stabbed at Dublin homeless medical unit

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Man in his 70s dies after being hit by car in Co Kilkenny

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A quarter century of communication

As Vodafone Ireland celebrates 25 years in business, the longest-established telecommunications company in the country continues to pioneer innovation. Pavel Barter reports

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Carrigaline councillors told council has no money for traffic calming at schools

Carrigaline councillors told council has no money for traffic calming at schools

Councillors raised concerns about dangerous traffic conditions in Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy and Waterfall, but funding for improvements remains uncertain

'We're not asking for special treatment': Limerick suicide prevention group appeals for permanent base

'We're not asking for special treatment': Limerick suicide prevention group appeals for permanent base

Free age-friendly expo in Millstreet to offer advice and support for older people

Free age-friendly expo in Millstreet to offer advice and support for older people

Cork heavyweight boxing legend Mick Jordan to be honoured in Fermoy

Cork heavyweight boxing legend Mick Jordan to be honoured in Fermoy

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2026 Heidi Klum Halloween Party

Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her annual party marks 25 years

Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for her annual Halloween party in New York on Saturday, 25 years after she began hosting the much-anticipated event.

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320,000 join nationwide protests in France in reduced turnout, says government

Russia Ukraine War

Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky back in Ukraine after local ceasefire

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Industrial strike

‘Touch and go’: Public sector pay talks face crunch as unions threaten November strike

Unions are considering a nationwide walkout on November 11 if negotiations fail, potentially disrupting preparations for two major European meetings in Dublin

Artificial intelligence

Government criticised for trying to 'rush through' short-term letting bill in a single day

Labour Bill seeks to criminalise social media bosses who allow AI sex abuse images on platforms

Labour Bill seeks to criminalise social media bosses who allow AI sex abuse images on platforms

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Monthly homelessness figures will not be published amid work-to-rule action

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Investigation underway following 'imitation firearm' aimed at Gardaí in Dublin

In the course of the altercation, the suspect produced a firearm and aimed it at the Gardaí, forcing them to seek cover.

Blanchardstown incident

Man charged with attempted murder of doctor in stabbing at Dublin HSE clinic

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Cork woman caught with €242,000 stash of cocaine in car on motorway jailed for three years

'Who gives a s***?': Cork man jailed for neglect of child, 2

'Who gives a s***?': Cork man jailed for neglect of child, 2

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A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 31/10/2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Patrick Bresnihan discusses Ireland’s data centre boom

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Patrick Bresnihan discusses Ireland’s data centre boom

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

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