On a weekday, RTÉ Radio One has 905,000 people tuning in, an increase of 66,000 year-on-year.

With a general election due within the next year the results of the poll will cause alarm in Sinn Féin, long presumed to be the favourite to lead the next government.

The Sinn Fein president said a lot of preparatory work will need to be done in advance of the referenda on both sides of the border.

Two men, aged in their 30s and 50s and a woman in her 20s were arrested.

In Q3 2023 the standardised average rent in new tenancies grew by 11 per cent year-on-year and in existing tenancies grew by 5.2 per cent.  

Thursday's front pages focus on a range of stories from a new poll showing support for Sinn Féin has hit its lowest level in three years to a man dying of measles in an Irish hospital. 

It follows the death of a man in his 40's in the first reported case of the disease here this year

The health minister has said he wants to ensure that these are the last children who are ‘failed by their state and by their health service’.

The chief fire officer of Dublin Fire Brigade, Dennis Keeley, is the final witness to be called at the Stardust inquest

The remains of Michael Foley (61) were discovered at sheltered accommodation in Macroom on Tuesday afternoon

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly was speaking as he launched a new report that looked at improving working conditions for non-consultant hospital doctors

The pair pleaded guilty to charges relating to the scheme which saw €1.4 million transferred into their shared bank account from unwitting German investors

The 55-year-old denied any wrongdoing when interviewed by gardaí and said any sexual contact was initiated by the complainant

Patrick McDonagh has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 73-year-old Peter McDonald, but denies his murder

James Maguire (59) pleaded guilty to possessing €597,188 worth of heroin, cocaine and tablets for sale or supply

Ryanair has provided additional updated claims in its 13-year-old action against the On the Beach (OtB) web agent

Shane Corrigan (53) pleaded guilty to using information technology to facilitate the sexual exploitation of a child

John Bruton, who was taoiseach between 1994 and 1997, died on Tuesday

The High Court heard the recruitment embargo is delaying the handling of complaints about child disability assessments and leading to several new court challenges each week

The former Fine Gael leader died on Tuesday following a long illness

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson thanked Rishi Sunak for his ‘dedication and leadership’ in helping to revive the political institutions at Stormont

The fire happened at a vacant residential property in the town during the early hours of Wednesday morning

Of the 150 people waiting for beds at UHL, 65 were in the Emergency Department and 85 were in wards elsewhere in the hospital

The terms of the settlement of the action against the HSE is confidential but the High Court heard that liability and causation were still at issue in the case.

The Green leader pledged to make cycling feel safe for everyone.

Michael Foley (61) was found dead at his home in Macroom

The DUP gave the green light for the recall of the Stormont Assembly on the back of a deal with the British government

Gary Magee was told that his actions had been ‘highly reckless’.

Queen’s University Belfast vice-chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer has called for an increase in the cap on student numbers.

The school's board of management has contacted parents this week informing them that Fr O'Leary will no longer be involved with the school.

Applegreen is creating more than 80 new jobs with an investment of €10 million in a new service area at the Clondrinagh Roundabout in Limerick

Patrick Duffy was shot up to 14 times in November 1978 at a house in the Brandywell area of the city in an incident involving British soldiers.

Gardaí in Carlow are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to the fatal road traffic collision in which three young people died

The food giant blamed falling sales for the decisions.

The driver of an articulated lorry escaped injury after his vehicle left a busy road in Co Clare early on Wednesday morning

Packaging companies rode a boom in demand for goods and e-commerce during Covid-19 lockdowns

He is due to appear before Tralee District Court on Wednesday morning

Met Éireann has issued a series of warnings for snow and ice across Ireland on Thursday

Flogas has become the latest energy company to announce it will reduce its prices

The Irish newspapers cover a variety of topics on Wednesday, including a potential murder investigation in Cork

A rapid risk assessment found the probability of a measles outbreak in Ireland was high.

Rare diseases affect around 6% of the Irish population, figures show.

Income tax was up 2.9 per cent from January 2023

Seán Haughey, who is the son of former taoiseach Charles Haughey, has served as a councillor, senator, TD and minister of state during his time in politics

The body of Michael Foley was found at sheltered accommodation in Macroom on Tuesday afternoon

The plaintiff's allege accountant Gerard Young hired convicted criminal Martin 'the Viper' Foley to collect a disputed debt of approximately €19,000

John Tate (61) was charged with two counts of arson, two counts of violent disorder, and obstructing traffic in Dublin city centre on November 23rd

Patrick McDonagh has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his neighbour Peter McDonald in July 2020

The action concerns a property at Mount Edwards Heights in Ballinfull

Ms Justice Emily Egan found Dr Pawan Rajpal raised a fair issue to be tried that the HSE’s chief executive unlawfully delegated a “crucial aspect” of his decision-making function in the inquiry to an independent investigator

A Dublin Airport firefighter who claims he was injured during a training exercise to put out an aircraft fire has sued in the High Court.

Christopher Dunne (39) carried out a number of robberies while armed with a knife and an imitation revolver, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard

Ditch Media brought the case after being refused a copy of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s 2022 annual donation statement last August

Inquest hears staff at Mullingar hospital felt woman who suffered fatal kick to head was "not bad enough" to need specialist care in Beaumont

The body of the man (60s) remains at the scene

The funeral Mass of 25-year-old Michael Kelly, who was killed alongside his two friends in a crash last Wednesday, was held in Hacketstown, Co Carlow on Tuesday

The man was arrested on Monday afternoon in Dublin city centre where a number of protests were taking place

Superintendent Liam Geraghty said those who fail the Garda fitness test are mostly in the younger age bracket

The four were reported to the PPS for consideration across six files submitted by Operation Kenova investigators.

The airline boss has previously called the Minister for Transport “incompetent” and an “idiot”

Eoin Michael Cahill sued Ryanair, claiming it defamed him after the airline wrongly accused him of engaging in alleged disruptive behaviour and banned him from flying with the airline

Stormont parties joined forces in a bid to pressure the UK Treasury over further resources for public services and infrastructure

The judge said his judgment orders will take effect in one week, so the defendants’ lawyers can double-check Revenue’s calculation of the interest accrued to date.

CCTV footage played in court showed the four men entering the school before confronting a teenage student, who took a hammer out of his bag in self-defence and then fled

Michael Crotty (41) pleaded guilty to a new charge on Tuesday, having previously plead not guilty to facilitating the murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan in 2016

Consumers spent €7.4 million less in supermarkets on alcohol during January compared to the same month last year

Mr Quilligan's body was discovered in Rostellan, Co Cork on January 29th

They will be recruiting across several departments, including roles for professionals, tradespeople, recent graduates, and skilled workers.

After captivity, Israeli-Irish girl won't say 'Gaza' or 'blood'

The Unionist Voice Policy Studies group has also asked for confirmation that checks on goods destined for Northern Ireland will end.

The hospital with the highest amount of patients on trolleys is University Hospital Limerick, with 138 patients waiting for beds.

Mr Bruton was leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 2001 and taoiseach from 1994 until 1997

Chef Vincent Crepel said it had been a 'lifelong dream' to win a second star for Terre in Cork's Castlemartyr Resort

Met Éireann is forecasting frost and icy stretches and the possibility of wintry falls of sleet or snow

The teenager was stabbed on Friday night.

A significant increase of measles cases notified in Europe this winter has raised concerns about wide transmission of the disease in Ireland this year.

The hospice provides specialist palliative care for more than 350 babies children, and their families every year.

Some 45% of 10-year-olds are allowed to use their smartphones in their bedrooms.

A variety of stories make the front pages in Ireland on Tuesday, including a cancer diagnosis for Britain's King Charles.

The decision will benefit more than 57,000 companies with tax outstanding since the Covid era.

The Northern Ireland Secretary will also use the trip to update US politicians on the implementation of the Legacy Act.

His remains were discovered in Rostellan last week.

Fianna Fáil Senators Lisa Chambers and Niall Blaney were hoping to be selected as the party’s candidate, but Mr Cowen came out on top.

Around 1,000 people attended an anti-immigration demonstration in the city centre.

Leo Varadkar and Rishi Sunak met, but did not appear in public together to mark the return of devolved government to Northern Ireland.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s pledge came as he and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak visited Belfast to mark the return of devolution to the North

Kieran Quilligan was reported missing from Cork last September. His remains were discovered last week.

Mr Kenneally was one of the founding members of Youghal United AFC in 1985.

South Dublin County Council asked gardaí to call to the home of a man who had been posing as a council dog warden, issuing fake on-the-spot fines to dog owners

Speaking in Belfast, the Prime Minister said ‘constitutional change’ was not a priority.

Katie Graham (19) died alongside two others in a single-vehicle crash in Co Carlow last week

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak met with political leaders in the North after powersharing was restored on Saturday

The aircraft had been travelling from Florida to Amsterdam when it diverted to Shannon

The riots broke out on the evening of Thursday, November 23rd, following a knife attack on Parnell Square in which a number of people were injured

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