As 2018 draws to a close, 98FM's Brendan O'Loughlin takes a look back at some of the biggest news stories from the year.
Changing abortion laws, extreme weather events and the continuing homeless crisis were among the biggest events in Ireland.
According to research carried out as part of the Core Cultural Index, Ireland voting to repeal the eighth amendment was the most important news story of the year.
The HSE's apology to those affected by the Cervical Check controversy, and the rise of homeless adults in October, completed the top three of the biggest headlines in the last 12 months.
In addition to the top ten news stories, the top ten stories with the greatest awareness have been released.
A Lidl supermarket in Fortunestown being looted and destroyed during Storm Emma in February took the top spot.
Other stories that resonated strongly with the Irish public included the death of Dolores O'Riordan, and the opening of the first Krispy Kreme outlet in Blanchardstown.
