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News from Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

Ireland isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 10Oct 23

Why

  1. Ballinahown in Co Westmeath was named Ireland's tidiest town and tidiest village.

    29 eventsoffalyindependent.ie, rte.ie, meathchronicle.ieSource

  2. The father of a murder accused reported 'serious concerns' for his family's safety to a social worker.

    18 eventsirishtimes.comSource

  3. An EU envoy says some alumina from Aughinish undoubtedly supplies the Russian military.

    15 eventsirishtimes.comSource

What happened

  • Statements25%
  • Cooperation54%
  • Criticism10%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure6%
  • Fighting5%

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