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Ireland's next bank holiday date as pressure grows for 3 extra days off
Easter
The Easter bank holiday weekend is underway, but pressure is growing to increase the number of days off to bring Ireland in line with the rest of the EU.
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Ireland next bank holiday date as new four day weekend coming
Holidays
Ireland has 10 bank holidays in total this year, and the next one to mark St Brigid's Day is just around the corner.
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Next shoppers have 'never seen anything like it' as €21 'stunningly pretty' ornament back in stock
Next
Irish shoppers are rushing to grab Next's once sold out €21 White Lily Ornament, praised for its elegant design and surprisingly high quality feel.
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Ireland January 2026 flu symptoms as HSE reveals exactly when you're most contagious
Flu
As flu cases surge across Ireland this January, the HSE has outlined the key symptoms to watch for.
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Leftover Baileys alert as Irish homes repeat same January mistake
Alcohol
Irish households have been issued a renewed warning this January about leftover Baileys.
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Teen golf prodigy pictured with Rory McIlroy first victim named in Swiss fire
Golf
Tragic 17-year-old golfer Emanuele Galeppini, who celebrated the start of 2024 with Rory McIlroy, was the first named victim of the deadly Crans-Montana New Year's Eve fire in Switzerland that killed more than 40 people and left dozens injured.
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Five dead in New Year fireworks tragedies as street chaos leads to 400 arrests
New Year
Doctors in one hospital compared the injuries to "war wounds" during a night of bedlam
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The surprising list of celebrities who turned down New Year's Honours and why
New Year
A host of famous figures, including several with Irish links, have quietly turned down, returned or publicly rejected New Year and Birthday Honours over the years.
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Ireland confirms 2026 bank holiday change with bonus day off
Holidays
Ireland's full 2026 bank holiday schedule is now confirmed, including a bonus day off for many workers later this year.
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The exact date to take down Christmas tree before it ruins your luck
Christmas
As New Year's Day arrives, homes across Ireland are debating when to take down their Christmas trees, with experts offering tips on timing, safety, superstition and proper disposal.
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The New Year's resolution you'll actually stick to and thank yourself for abroad
New Year
Noel Wolf from the language learning app Babbel said most would be amazed at how much progress can be made in just a few months.
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Ireland welcomes first babies of 2026 seconds after clock strikes midnight
Babies
Ireland's newest babies were making their way into the world in the first seconds of the New Year
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Irish Lotto reveals where €1 million ticket was sold as mystery winner still unknown
National Lottery
A Lotto player has become Ireland's newest millionaire after the New Year's Eve Millionaire Raffle draw.
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Which supermarkets are open on New Year's Day in Ireland - Dunnes, Tesco, Lidl, SuperValu, Aldi
Supermarkets
Supermarket opening hours across Dunnes, Tesco, Lidl, SuperValu and Aldi will vary today for New Year's Day.
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Ireland weather: Snow question answered as Met Eireann pinpoints where flakes will fall
Weather
Ireland is set for a bitter cold snap with frost, ice, sleet and snow as Met Eireann pinpoints exactly where and when flakes will fall.
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Dublin’s New Year's Festival to deliver three days of music and entertainment
New Year's Eve
The New Year’s Festival Dublin aims to establish Dublin as a must-visit destination to celebrate this New Year’s Eve
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Ireland weather: Cold snap to unleash rare phenomenon as Met Eireann issues Christmas warning
Irish Weather
Met Eireann has warned that Ireland's Christmas cold snap could bring a rare rare phenomenon.
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Social welfare Ireland: Surprise Christmas boost as payment coming early next week
Social Welfare
Thousands of social welfare recipients across Ireland will receive an early payment next week due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Ireland weather: Snow maps show -3C 'Beast from the East' cold as Met Eireann issues alert
Irish Weather
Met Eireann has issued a cold weather alert as new snow maps show 'Beast from the East' style winds and wintry showers for Ireland over the Christmas and New Year's period.
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Ireland weather: Freeze, fog and now snow as Met Eireann delivers icy Christmas forecast
Weather
Met Eireann has issued its Christmas weather forecast and confirmed that snow cannot be ruled out over the festive period.
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Shoppers snap up cut price tickets for 'top class' racing at Leopardstown in Wowcher deal
Days out
Racing fans can gallop into Christmas with a deal on flexi-tickets to the popular event, packed with horse racing and entertainment
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Elderly couple found dead at home in Christmas 'murder suicide' tragedy
New Year
A couple aged in their 70s were found dead in their Dorset home on New Year's Eve. Investigating officers do not suspect foul play.
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Why people avoiding doing laundry on New Year's Day
New Year
There are a number of superstitions that say you shouldn't do laundry on January 1 - and they are pretty grim
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RTE viewers left divided by Late Late Show New Year's special
New Year
While some viewers lauded the special as great, even comparing it to Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny, others slammed it as "utterly horrific"
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