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Irish workers set for bonus day off as 2026 bank holiday quirk confirmed
Holidays
A quirk in Ireland's 2026 bank holiday calendar could mean good news for many workers looking ahead to the festive season.
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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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Heartbroken family left with 'so many questions' after young dad's River Lee death, funeral hears
Funerals
The family of Tyrone dad Shea McCabe, whose body was recovered from a Cork river after a nine day search over Christmas, have been left heartbroken and with 'so many questions', his funeral has heard.
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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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Turkey sandwiches will be much tastier if you add one simple ingredient
Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver has shared a quick festive toastie recipe revealing that adding one simple ingredient makes leftover turkey sandwiches much tastier.
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Are shops and petrol stations open on Christmas Day - Full guide as changes announced
Christmas
Whether you're a last minute shopper or missed a crucial item on your shopping list, here are details of supermarket and petrol station opening times across Christmas and St Stephen's Day.
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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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Ireland Christmas supermarket opening hours as late night 2am shopping returns
Supermarkets
A guide to Christmas week supermarket opening hours for Dunnes, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and SuperValu as extended late night shopping returns.
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Bank holiday for St Stephen's Day moved from December 26
St Stephen's Day
Bank holiday dates change each year, depending on weekends and movable holidays like Easter.
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Next Ireland bank holiday date as change for 2026 confirmed
August Bank Holiday
Ireland has 10 bank holidays in total for 2025 and the next one isn't too far away.
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Ireland confirms bank holiday change for 2026 with extra day off
Holidays
Ireland has confirmed a change to its 2026 bank holiday schedule, meaning most workers will be entitled to an extra day off, as the May long weekend draws near.
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Couple's St. Stephen's Day walk 'ruined' as they make grim discovery hidden in undergrowth
St Stephen's Day
A man and a woman were on a St Stephen's Day walk when they spotted what they thought was a body sticking out from undergrowth. But when they took a closer look they were in for a shock
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Watford boss urges caution as he hails Ireland Under-21 and former Celtic talent
Republic of Ireland national football team
Rocco Vata was described by Tom Cleverley as an ‘animal’ after his injury-time winner for Watford against Portsmouth on St Stephen’s Day.
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Heimir Hallgrimsson could echo Martin O’Neill’s Robbie Keane woes over one Ireland star
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrimsson will hope age and injury don’t rob him of one big campaign in 2025 with Everton star Seamus Coleman.
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Hewick to miss King George defence as new Christmas target set
Horse Racing
The €850 horse won the Kempton showpiece last year, but will not line up this time around
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Irish Christmas supermarket opening hours for Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes, Supervalu and more
Supermarkets
The opening hours for stores around Ireland will change in the lead up to Christmas and New Year's Day, so make sure you don't get caught out
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Two men arrested in connection with fatal assault in Tipperary
Tipperary
Maciej Nowak, a Polish construction worker, was found dead at a rented property in Ballycrana, Kilross following a party on St. Stephen’s Day
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Fifty firefighters tackle major blaze at popular restaurant on St Stephen's Day
Northern Ireland
AJ's Diner shared an update after the fire, revealing the extent of the damage but confirming that "no one was hurt"
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Ireland weather: St Stephen's Day flooding expected as status yellow rain warning issued
Weather
The status yellow rain warning applies to all counties and is valid from 8pm on Tuesday to midnight on Thursday
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Store opening hours for Tesco, Dunnes, Supervalu, Lidl and Aldi on St Stephen's Day
St Stephen's Day
Opening hours for stores will vary on St Stephen's Day
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Irish-trained trio among eight runners confirmed for King George at Kempton on St Stephen's Day
Horse Racing
Three Irish-trained horses are among eight confirmations for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase
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St Stephen's Day betting tips: Four bets that could make you a fortune
Betting
Horse racing and Premier League tips for December 26
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Huge queues outside Irish shops for St Stephen's Day sales as early risers search for bargains
Christmas 2019
There were more than 100 people waiting outside Brown Thomas for the doors to open
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