A record of what was published, when, and how it changed.

Are you struggling to find student accommodation for the new college year?

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Third-level students have been warned of tightening accommodation options as CAO offers come in

Praise for Dolly Parton’s work bringing love of books to children in Ireland

By Vivienne Clarke

Parton’s Imagination Library has gifted more than 270m books to young children since it was founded in 1995

Harvey Nichols to shut Dundrum store after Frasers fails to reach deal on rescue

By Killian Woods

Liquidators were appointed earlier this month after troubled UK parent group was acquired by Mike Ashley

Raygun opens up on her infamous Olympics breakdancing debut: ‘Not as bad as I thought!’

By Jack Larkin

The Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris 2024, where she failed to receive a single point

Cian O’Connell LC live story

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Cian O’Connell LC live story

‘Those players were hiding’ – Former stars react to Celtic’s Champions League exit

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Celtic lose to Lask in qualifier from 4-0 up on aggregate: ‘That’s my team and that’s my responsibility’

CAO helpdesk 2026: our experts answer your questions

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Submit your queries to our education specialists

Met Éireann issues yellow rain warning for five counties in southeast

By Katie Mellett, Órla Ryan

Though summer season approaches its end, Met Éireann predicts further high temperatures and humidity

Dolly Parton: The Queen of Country’s life in pictures

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Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music, has died aged 80

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Woman (20s) dies in single-vehicle crash in west Dublin

By Órla Ryan

Crash occurred in Ballycoolin shortly before 12.30am Wednesday morning

Eir bounces back in second quarter after cost of finance hit profits early in 2026

By Ciara O'Brien

Turnover gains come from data services revenues as voice traffic revenue is in decline

Conservationists celebrate ‘bounty of barn owl chicks’ in Northern Ireland

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Two pairs of barn owls have five chicks each in Co Fermanagh

Man who ‘destroyed’ doorway to primary school banned from parts of Ennis town centre

By Gordon Deegan

Civil exclusion order is one of a number obtained against four men due to antisocial behaviour

New figures show thousands of people not getting timely access to cancer care, TD says

By Vivienne Clarke

Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane says figures released to him indicate areas ‘going in the wrong direction’

At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward

By Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi

Health minister suggests deadly blaze was caused by an air conditioner

Dolly Parton’s last act was to briefly silence America’s toxic political discourse

By Keith Duggan

If Bob Dylan stands as the explicit chronicler of American political and civil change and discord, Parton occupied a more mischievous space

Cian O’Neill appointed as new head coach of Cork hurlers

By Denis Walsh

Former coach of Rebels footballers returns to intercounty hurling scene after stint in Kerry

South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate

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Sister of Lindsey Graham, with Donald Trump’s support, overcomes concern about her lack of legislative experience

Inside the court: Why did Lindsay Clancy kill her three children?

By Bernice Harrison

In the News podcast: Defence say she was suffering post-partum psychosis

Oil extends declines as Iran, Oman push talks to reopen Hormuz

By Kanoko Matsuyama

Crude has fallen this week as diplomatic efforts gained traction and the threat of renewed military escalation faded

Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done

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Aggressive move set to face legal challenges, protests and an outcry from historic preservation groups

Things look surprisingly rosy for North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

By Mark Paul

Russia, China and the US all want better relationships with the dictator

Bessent battles the bond markets and saving up for college costs

By Dominic Coyle

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Social media and accountability

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It is naive to assume that regulating social media companies will solve the problem

Skills-based FET courses versus traditional university education: Which are the real routes to opportunity?

By Peter McGuire

What are the outcomes for respective graduates, particularly on durability of skills and earning potential, in the age of AI?