Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

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INFO

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2 PASS 5 REVIEW 6 FIX

Heading Hierarchy

Action

202 headings, 7 skip(s)

FIX

202 headings, 7 skip(s)

No H1 heading found

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H4 → H6 (missing H5)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

H2 Key member of Kinahan cartel arrested in Spain in major blow to crime network
H3 Latest NewsMore
H6 Pep Guardiola hits back at ‘stupid’ criticism of Manchester City’s celebrations after beating Arsenal skipped
H6 Leicester City are relegated to League One, 10 years after their against-the-odds Premier League title triumph
H6 Musgrave becomes ‘official supporter’ of next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
H6 LIVE | Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits peace proposal; Tehran says US blockade of its ports is 'act of war'
H6 The Left Wing podcast: Leinster's European dilemma, Connacht’s famous win and Munster's latest controversy
H4 LIVE | Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits peace proposal; Tehran says US blockade of its ports is 'act of war'
H4 Explainer: What is the Annual Progress Report, and what does it tell us about the state of Ireland’s economy?
H4 Sex offender’s appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference
H4 How Dubliner Eoin Tonge aims to supercharge Primark growth as split looms – with Coleen Rooney part of the drive
H4 ‘I was very disappointed’ – Mike Prendergast opens up on his decision to leave Munster after missing out on top job
H4 ‘A representation of our commitment to each other’ – Kildare couple crowned winners of Home of the Year
H4 UCD medicine student refused costs of High Court case following alleged rape
H4 ‘Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction’
H4 Son (45) charged with assaulting father who was found dead on Waterford farm is remanded in custody
H3 Top Stories
H4 RTÉ presenter Laura Fox marries long-term partner Brian Moran
H4 Garda suspended over ‘Bikegate’ controversy gets standing ovation at GRA conference
H4 David W Higgins: There was more to the fuel protests than diesel prices – liberalism had gone too far
H4 Inside ‘Dubai Central’ jail, the ‘hell on earth’ that Daniel Kinahan is likely being held in after his arrest
H4 ‘I stood up to my workplace bully – everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy’
H4 Martin Breheny: Dublin need to put in an emergency SOS call to Pat Gilroy – they need help on the sideline
H4 Government accused of ‘throwing renters to the wolves’ over garden‑home exemptions
H4 Lucinda O’Sullivan’s restaurant review: It’s not hard to see why this Indian spot has been a hit with superstars like Bono and Matt Damon
H4 ‘Europe’s crediblity is at stake’ – EU divided on suspension of Israel pact despite Irish and Spanish push for action
H4 ‘It’s a tool, not a trophy’ – what would money experts do if they received a windfall of €10,000?
H4 Michael review: Jacko biopic is an extravagant PR exercise of glossy reconstructions and horrible wigs
H4 Music teacher gets two-year road ban for driving 800m in reverse after eating cannabis cake
H4 Man jailed for 12 months after assault on landlord who asked him to leave property
H4 Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape
H3 VideosMore
H2 Meath house at centre of planning row now erased from landscape
H4 Inside ‘Dubai Central’ jail, the ‘hell on earth’ complex likely housing Daniel Kinahan skipped
H4 'I had €50,000 and an abandoned home' - How a Dublin man built his own house using the council's refurbishment scheme
H4 RTÉ outsourcing new Radio 1 jingles cost Irish artists income of up to €100,000 per year, representative groups say
H4 WATCH: U.S. Navy opening fire on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship
H3 Featured
H2 Colm Keys: All-Ireland champions dangle dangerously above vicious vortex of Munster mayhem
H3 Most Read
H6 ‘Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction’ skipped
H6 Sex offender’s appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference
H6 Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape
H6 Inside ‘Dubai Central’ jail, the ‘hell on earth’ that Daniel Kinahan is likely being held in after his arrest
H6 Key member of Kinahan cartel arrested in Spain in major blow to crime network
H4 ‘If Joanne McNally wants my kidney she can have it – she grew our revenue by €100K in the first few months’
H4 Hidden veg, local produce and the battle against chicken nuggets – Inside the Cork kitchen producing healthy school meals
H4 Neuroendocrine tumours: It’s known as ‘the quiet cancer’ – I had no symptoms
H4 Kirsty Blake Knox: The new ‘Devil Wears Prada’ movie brings back memories of my less glamorous time as a Vogue intern
H4 ‘They’re one of those groups where ... everybody has bought into them because of their political stance’: Kneecap’s next steps
H4 Everyone’s talking about: Nasal strips – but do they really improve sleep quality and reduce snoring?
H3 Best of the weekend
H4 Dermot Bannon on the homes of Joanne McNally, ‘There were chairs that didn’t fit. She sawed the legs off,’ and Vogue Williams: ‘People coming in and out all the time’
H4 Katriona O’Sullivan: ‘A lot of my friends have had gastric sleeves. They’re on Ozempic. They’ve had their face done, their arse done. If you look at the more educated woman, it’s very differ
H4 Louise Duffy: ‘I don’t always have to be in front of a camera sharing. I don’t just blast it all out there, which I think is why I haven’t been cancelled’
H4 Dear Mary: My husband keeps telling me I have to lose weight before our holiday so he will look good
H4 ‘I dreamt I was looking for Killian... it was my brain’s way of trying to understand what had happened’ – jewellery designer Emily MacKeogh on fiance’s death
H4 Luke O’Neill: With the number of redheads on the rise, are Irish people simply more evolved?
H3 World NewsEuropeBritainNorth AmericaMore
H2 LIVE | Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits peace proposal; Tehran says US blockade of its ports is 'act of war'
H4 ‘Europe’s crediblity is at stake’ – EU divided on suspension of Israel pact despite Irish and Spanish push for action skipped
H4 EU warns ‘emergency stocks must be put to best use’ as it lays out plan to deal with jet fuel crisis
H4 John Downing: Keir Starmer has not totally rescued UK-Irish relations, but he’s markedly improved things
H4 Netanyahu would be arrested if he came to Hungary, says new leader
H4 Japan on alert for ‘megaquake’ after 7.7-magnitude tremor and tsunami warnings
H4 X Factor finalist accused of attempted murder of influencer makes heart sign from dock
H3 Opinion & AnalysisLettersEditorialAnalysisCommentMore
H4 David W Higgins: There was more to the fuel protests than diesel prices – liberalism had gone too far
H4 Ksenia Samotiy: My Wild Atlantic Way adventure educated me in a way I simply could not have imagined
H4 Brianna Parkins: Privileged white women in difficult marriages are my latest obsession – and a free lesson on why we should pay more attention to our finances
H4 Marc Champion: Logic demands a deal on Iran, but will Donald Trump’s fantasies allow one?
H4 John Downing: Keir Starmer has not totally rescued UK-Irish relations, but he’s markedly improved things
H4 Birke Herzbruch: Civilians pay the highest price in Sudan’s ‘forgotten war’
H3 Editor's Choice
H4 Frances Black: ‘Meeting Brian was like winning the lottery, that he liked me, that he loved me’
H4 ‘We were left having to pay the full costs of their mistakes’ – couple sue builders on RTÉ’s ‘Room to Improve’ over water damage to their home
H4 Daniel Kinahan’s final hours of freedom: How one of the world’s most-wanted men was captured in Dubai
H4 A family at war: Siblings accused of freezing out father who gave them €400m O’Callaghan Collection property empire
H3 SportGAARugbySoccerGolfMore
H4 ‘I was very disappointed’ – Mike Prendergast opens up on his decision to leave Munster after missing out on top job
H4 Martin Breheny: Dublin need to put in an emergency SOS call to Pat Gilroy – they need help on the sideline
H4 ‘I can’t get drawn into this stuff’ – Munster captain Tadhg Beirne won’t comment on controversial Roger Randle situation
H4 Colm Keys: All-Ireland champions dangle dangerously above vicious vortex of Munster mayhem
H4 ‘It’d be easier if he could drive it straighter’ – Ian Woosnam backs Rory McIlroy to become Europe’s greatest golfer
H4 Manager Liam Rosenior faces fan fury with X-rated chants as Chelsea suffer Brighton hammering
H3 Farming IndependentFarming NewsAgri- BusinessDairyTillageBeef
H2 Agriculture Minister hits back at ‘divisive’ Leo Varadkar for claiming farmers ‘bring big costs on Ireland’
H4 John Downing: Leo Varadkar’s divisive comments about urban and rural communities strike the wrong note skipped
H4 New TB rules cause confusion at marts
H4 Meet the former dairy advisor from Cavan breeding bulls for Ireland’s dairy-beef industry
H4 Death-threats, external agitators and political rows – Fall-out erupts following Rosslare fuel protest blockade
H3 Dublin NewsMore
H4 ‘It was a huge sacrifice, but it brought us closer together ’ – couple on renovating vacant house in Dublin
H4 Dublin’s 14 Henrietta Street wins prestigious European heritage award
H4 Clean-up operation ongoing after oil spill at Dublin Port
H4 Driver awarded €45k after coolant burst from pipe and burned foot shortly following car service
H4 Lucinda O’Sullivan’s restaurant review: It’s not hard to see why this Indian spot has been a hit with superstars like Bono and Matt Damon
H4 ‘If Joanne McNally wants my kidney she can have it – she grew our revenue by €100K in the first few months’
H4 Michael Healy-Rae’s son on the loss of special advisor role – ‘It’s a blow to lose a job I loved’
H4 Main Wexford road closed after truck bursts into flames
H6 Hidden veg, local produce and the battle against chicken nuggets – Inside the Cork kitchen producing healthy school meals skipped
H6 Plans lodged in Wicklow for 99-home development with temporary creche on greenfield site
H6 Town centre workers blamed for overcrowded parking at Louth train station
H4 Dublin man who found Wicklow hotel master key card admits stealing €5,000 worth of jewellery
H4 Concerns new primary school on outskirts of Wexford will not be big enough – ‘It should be triple that size’
H4 ‘Bad blood’ between Kerry families leads to ‘serious’ violent disorder in front of young children
H4 Wexford fire crews prevent spread of ‘huge blaze’ from former guesthouse to neighbouring homes
H4 See photos of Kerry cyclists out to raise funds for local hall – ‘Our numbers were definitely up’
H3 PodcastsThe Indo DailyThe Left WingThe Big Tech ShowReal HealthMore
H4 The Left Wing podcast: Leinster's European dilemma, Connacht’s famous win and Munster's latest controversy
H4 Indo Sport podcast: Bits & Bobs | Neville backlash, Munster Fallout, justice for Westmeath
H4 Indo GAA podcast: Westmeath shake up Leinster | Jim Gavin’s third-tier idea | Down fly to Kerry for a challenge match?
H4 The Big Tech Show: AI music, bot farms and fraud — why we can't tell the difference and how one Irish company is fighting it
H3 EntertainmentMoviesTelevisionMusicGamesPuzzlesCompetitionsMore
H4 ‘Half Man’ review: If you thought ‘Baby Reindeer’ was unsettling, wait until you see this – it’s astonishing
H4 Michael review: Jacko biopic is an extravagant PR exercise of glossy reconstructions and horrible wigs
H4 ‘It was Mel’s second home, she loved it here’ – Co Antrim husband of Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling pays tribute after her death
H4 ‘They’re one of those groups where ... everybody has bought into them because of their political stance’: Kneecap’s next steps
H4 Kirsty Blake Knox: The new ‘Devil Wears Prada’ movie brings back memories of my less glamorous time as a Vogue intern
H4 Oscar Blue on his double life as a singer-songwriter and social worker - and sharing his real name with a notorious crime gang
H3 StyleCelebrityFashionBeautySex & RelationshipsMore
H4 Kirsty Blake Knox: The new ‘Devil Wears Prada’ movie brings back memories of my less glamorous time as a Vogue intern
H4 RTÉ presenter Laura Fox marries long-term partner Brian Moran
H4 ‘It was really upsetting’ – Vogue Williams reveals she suffered pregnancy loss twice
H4 Dear Mary: My husband keeps telling me I have to lose weight before our holiday so he will look good
H4 Musician D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old girl in Los Angeles
H4 Triona McCarthy: Need a pep-tide in your step? Try these firming skin, hair and make-up wonders
H3 LifeHealth & WellbeingHome & GardenFamilyParentingFood & DrinkMotoringMore
H4 ‘If Joanne McNally wants my kidney she can have it – she grew our revenue by €100K in the first few months’
H4 Lucinda O’Sullivan’s restaurant review: It’s not hard to see why this Indian spot has been a hit with superstars like Bono and Matt Damon
H4 ‘I stood up to my workplace bully – everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy’
H4 Neuroendocrine tumours: It’s known as ‘the quiet cancer’ – I had no symptoms
H4 Everyone’s talking about: Nasal strips – but do they really improve sleep quality and reduce snoring?
H4 Wicklow boy (4) with brittle bone disease overcomes seven leg breaks to walk unaided
H3 TravelTravel NewsIrelandReviewsMore
H4 Ksenia Samotiy: My Wild Atlantic Way adventure educated me in a way I simply could not have imagined
H4 ‘We’re no longer a pass-through place’ - can a €7.5m Shackleton Experience breathe new life into this Irish town?
H4 Passing on the backpack baton from mum to son – how Interrailing has changed since my days of print maps and guide books
H4 ‘The deal is done’ – Waterford Airport to resume commercial flights next year after crucial EGM votes
H4 ‘Our packs became lighter, and our lives became fuller’ – 10 travel tips for retirees on a golden gap year
H4 10 Center Parcs swaps in Ireland - family-friendly stays that are cheaper, cosier or comfier
H3 Latest News More
H6 Music teacher gets two-year road ban for driving 800m in reverse after eating cannabis cake skipped
H6 Robert Watt moves to new €280,000 role to drive Dublin city rejuvenation as contract at Department of Health ends
H6 Danny Healy-Rae replaced by fellow Kerry TD after his ousting from Agriculture Committee
H6 Man jailed for 12 months after assault on landlord who asked him to leave property
H6 Government accused of ‘throwing renters to the wolves’ over garden‑home exemptions
H6 John Downing: Keir Starmer has not totally rescued UK-Irish relations, but he’s markedly improved things
H6 Son (45) charged with assaulting father who was found dead on Waterford farm is remanded in custody
H6 Driver awarded €45k after coolant burst from pipe and burned foot shortly following car service
H6 Garda suspended over ‘Bikegate’ controversy gets standing ovation at GRA conference
H6 Inflation could reach 6.7pc under ‘severe scenario’, says Government
H6 Sex offender’s appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference
H6 Clean-up operation ongoing after oil spill at Dublin Port
H6 Family warn of fake fundraising pages after deaths of Scarlett Faulkner and her brother Jason
H6 Killer rapist back behind bars amid fears he remains a danger to women
H6 RTÉ outsourcing new Radio 1 jingles cost Irish artists income of up to €100,000 per year, representative groups say
H6 Tanya Sweeney: Here’s what I want to say to Dan, the man who emailed to call me ‘Bosco’s fat love child’ and talk about my ‘chubby cankles’
H6 Jenny Maguire: In a world thirsty for bloody war, Ireland must protect the Triple Lock at all costs
H6 The Irish Independent’s View: President Catherine Connolly’s defence of United Nations is a timely intervention
H6 Danielle Pletka: How America became home to the relatives of foreign thugs
H6 Fionnán Sheahan: Mary Lou McDonald’s courting of Official Ireland ends with fuel protests
H6 Declan Lynch: Kevin Bakhurst’s €20,000 pay rise is another win for Department of Helping the Far Right
H6 The Sunday Independent’s View: Census proves democracy can survive chaos
H6 Willie O’Dea: Fianna Fáil rebels are right — this Government is allergic to humanity
H6 Máiría Cahill: If only more men spoke as openly as Prince Harry, we would all be grateful for the upgrade
H6 A snapshot of the fledgling Free State, featuring a Monto madam, literary legends and two five-year-old Eamon de Valeras
H6 Brendan O’Connor: When it comes to trolling, Donald Trump is no match for Pope Leo
H6 Letters: Term limits for taoisigh could help to ground our leaders in reality
H6 Fr Michael Collins: Donald Trump’s crass insults have given Pope Leo a greater platform to speak against tyranny
H6 Donal Fallon finds the historic figures of 100 years ago, including ‘jack of all trades’ Maud Gonne and Kitty Kiernan
H6 Shane Ross: Jim O’Callaghan’s army gaffe has spared the Taoiseach from a changing of the guard
H6 Warning that electricity bills could jump by €150 this year
H6 Ireland’s GMC sues Japan’s Sumitomo in dispute over energy project
H6 Deutsche Bank CEO says threat from Mythos AI will be assessed
H6 ‘It’s a tool, not a trophy’ – what would money experts do if they received a windfall of €10,000?
H6 Family behind Jack Daniel’s backs sale to Irish Distillers owner
H6 Irish firm linked to Pornhub will ‘vigorously defend’ claim user data was shared improperly
H6 Setback for RTÉ finances as Government stops pension ‘raid’
H6 Bank of Ireland says bonuses on the line for staff who miss work-from-office days
H6 Huge numbers of households impacted by home-repair scams
H6 Elon Musk summoned to Paris by French prosecutor in probe over alleged abuse images on X
H6 ‘Irish savers won’t buy overly complex savings schemes or be taxed on their losses’ – IG managing director Michael Healy
H6 Oil rebounds to $95, stocks wobble after US-Iran ceasefire weekend wobbles
H6 William Hill owner Evoke confirms takeover approach from Bally’s Intralot
H6 Humanoid robot beats human world record for half marathon in China
H6 The week ahead in business: ABF update, Irish Home Builders Association Summit and BNY investment scheme event
H6 Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove right in the hunt after Day 2 of French Sailing Grand Slam
H6 Roscommon’s Daire Cregg loses appeal for his red card against New York and will miss Mayo clash
H6 Indo Sport podcast: Bits & Bobs | Neville backlash, Munster Fallout, justice for Westmeath
H6 Why is MAGA blaming mayor Zohran Mamdani for the NY Mets’ epic losing streak?
H6 Martin Breheny: Dublin need to put in an emergency SOS call to Pat Gilroy – they need help on the sideline
H6 The Lion In Winter to spearhead Aidan O’Brien’s three-pronged attack on Newbury feature
H6 Wexford boss John Hegarty vows to have a real cut at the Tailteann Cup following heavy loss to Louth
H6 Casemiro: Manchester United is the best team in England and top three in the world
H6 Hunter or the hunted? How the closest Premier League title races played out and who is likely to win it out
H6 Indo GAA podcast: Westmeath shake up Leinster | Jim Gavin’s third-tier idea | Down fly to Kerry for a challenge match?
H6 Decimated Ulster add six players to injury list ahead of crucial derby clash with Munster
H6 ‘I can’t get drawn into this stuff’ – Munster captain Tadhg Beirne won’t comment on controversial Roger Randle situation
H6 Former world champion Lawrence Okolie fails doping test days before heavyweight fight
H6 ‘I was contemplating which end of my cue to hit him with’ – Shaun Murphy on Crucible heckler’s ‘s*** shot’ barb
H6 Marli Salmon (16) joins Max Dowman in signing pre-contract agreement with Arsenal

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

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The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Link & Button Quality

Action

26 issue(s) across 650 links and 7 buttons

FIX

26 issue(s) across 650 links and 7 buttons

7 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: #; https://www.facebook.com/Independent.ie; https://twitter.com/independent_ie; mailto:customerhelp@independent.ie?body=Independent.ie&subject=Independen…; https://www.facebook.com/Independent.ie; https://twitter.com/independent_ie; mailto:customerhelp@independent.ie?body=Independent.ie&subject=Independen…

12 link(s) with generic text

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

Got: https://www.independent.ie/latest-news ("More"); /videos ("More"); /world-news ("More"); /opinion ("More"); /sport ("More"); /regionals/dublin ("More"); podcasts ("More"); /entertainment ("More"); /style ("More"); /life ("More") (+2 more)

38 image-only link(s) without alt text

Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.

Got: a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"] (+28 more)

7 button(s) with no accessible text

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

Got: button[data-testid="search-toggle-button"]; button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6042 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6046 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6050 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6081 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6085 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6089 on page)

593 link(s) with descriptive text

650 links

7 empty

12 generic text

0 new tab

7 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
#	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.independent.ie/latest-news	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Latest News
/world-news/middle-east/trump-extends-ce…	Middle EastLIVE \| Trump exten…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/irish-news/a-representation-of-our-comm…	Irish News‘A representation …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/style/celebrity/rte-presenter-laura-fox…	CelebrityRTÉ presenter Laura …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/irish-news/garda-suspended-over-bikegat…	Irish NewsGarda suspended over…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/irish-news/politics/government-accused-…	PoliticsGovernment accused of …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/world-news/europes-crediblity-is-at-sta…	World News‘Europe’s credib…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/videos	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Videos
/irish-news/meath-house-at-centre-of-pla…	Irish NewsMeath house at centr…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/world-news/inside-dubai-central-jail-th…	World NewsInside ‘Dubai Cent…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/irish-news/i-had-50000-and-an-abandoned…	Irish News'I had €50,000 and…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/irish-news/rte-outsourcing-new-radio-1-…	Irish NewsRTÉ outsourcing new…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/videos/watch-us-navy-opening-fire-on-an…	VideosWATCH: U.S. Navy opening…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/world-news	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: World News
/world-news/middle-east/trump-extends-ce…	Middle EastLIVE \| Trump exten…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/world-news/europes-crediblity-is-at-sta…	World News‘Europe’s credib…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/world-news/europe/eu-warns-emergency-st…	EuropeEU warns ‘emergency st…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/world-news/europe/netanyahu-would-be-ar…	EuropeNetanyahu would be arres…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/world-news/asia-pacific/japan-on-alert-…	Asia-PacificJapan on alert for…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/world-news/britain/x-factor-finalist-ac…	BritainX Factor finalist accus…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/opinion	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Opinion
/opinion/comment/birke-herzbruch-civilia…	CommentBirke Herzbruch: Civili…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/sport	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Sport
/sport/golf/itd-be-easier-if-he-could-dr…	Golf‘It’d be easier if he …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/sport/soccer/premier-league/manager-lia…	Premier LeagueManager Liam Ros…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/dublin	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Dublin
/regionals/dublin/it-was-a-huge-sacrific…	Dublin‘It was a huge sacrifi…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/dublins-14…	Dublin NewsDublin’s 14 Henri…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/irish-news/clean-up-operation-ongoing-a…	Irish NewsClean-up operation o…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/main…	Wexford & DistrictMain Wexford…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/cork/news/hidden-veg-local-pr…	NewsHidden veg, local produce …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/wicklow/arklow-news/plans-lod…	ArklowPlans lodged in Wicklow …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/louth/drogheda-news/town-cent…	Drogheda & SouthTown centre wo…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/wicklow/news/courts/dublin-ma…	CourtsDublin man who found Wic…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/conc…	Wexford & DistrictConcerns new…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/regionals/wexford/news/wexford-fire-cre…	NewsWexford fire crews prevent…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
podcasts	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Podcasts
/podcasts/the-left-wing/the-left-wing-po…	The Left Wing podcast: Leinste…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/podcasts/indo-sport-podcast/indo-sport-…	Indo Sport podcast: Bits & Bob…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/podcasts/the-throw-in/indo-gaa-podcast-…	Indo GAA podcast: Westmeath sh…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/podcasts/the-big-tech-show/the-big-tech…	The Big Tech Show: AI music, b…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/entertainment	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Entertainment
/style	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Style
/style/celebrity/rte-presenter-laura-fox…	CelebrityRTÉ presenter Laura …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/it-was-r…	Celebrity News‘It was really…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/style/celebrity/musician-d4vd-charged-w…	CelebrityMusician D4vd charged…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/style/beauty/triona-mccarthy-need-a-pep…	BeautyTriona McCarthy: Need a …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/life	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Life
/life/travel	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Travel
/latest-news	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Latest News
https://www.facebook.com/Independent.ie	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://twitter.com/independent_ie	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
mailto:customerhelp@independent.ie?body=…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.facebook.com/Independent.ie	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://twitter.com/independent_ie	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
mailto:customerhelp@independent.ie?body=…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label

593 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

#; https://www.facebook.com/Independent.ie; https://twitter.com/independent_ie; mailto:customerhelp@independent.ie?body=Independent.ie&subject=Independen…; https://www.facebook.com/Independent.ie; https://twitter.com/independent_ie; mailto:customerhelp@independent.ie?body=Independent.ie&subject=Independen…

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

https://www.independent.ie/latest-news ("More"); /videos ("More"); /world-news ("More"); /opinion ("More"); /sport ("More"); /regionals/dublin ("More"); podcasts ("More"); /entertainment ("More"); /style ("More"); /life ("More") (+2 more)

Why this matters

Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.

Learn more ▾

Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.

Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central

Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.

a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"]; a[data-testid="article-teaser"] (+28 more)

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt are unidentifiable to screen-reader users — link's destination is invisible.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

button[data-testid="search-toggle-button"]; button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6042 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6046 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6050 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6081 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6085 on page); button.indo-e28c431f_root (#6089 on page)

Why this matters

Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2

Web Manifest

Action

Not found

FIX

Not found

No web manifest found

No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

Dark Mode Support

Action

No dark mode signals

FIX

No dark mode signals

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

No print-specific styles detected

When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.

Print Stylesheet No Print Styles

Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗

Navigation UX

Action

No navigation patterns

FIX

No navigation patterns

4 navigation landmark(s) detected

No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected

These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.

Breadcrumbs

Skip Link

Labeled Navigation 4 <nav> element(s)

Hamburger Menu

Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)

1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.

Landmark Structure

7 landmarks

REVIEW

7 landmarks

<main> landmark present

4 <nav> landmark(s) found

4 of 4 <nav> elements are unlabeled

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

No contentinfo (footer) landmark

Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

Alt Text Quality

Action

4 of 236 images have issues

REVIEW

4 of 236 images have issues

4 image(s) missing alt attribute

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

114 decorative image(s) correctly marked

118 image(s) with good alt text

236 images 118 good alt text 114 decorative 4 missing

Issue	Count
missing	4 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

404 Error Page

Action

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Homepage link present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title 404 - Irish Independent ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗

Favicon & Branding

Action

10 icon(s) detected

REVIEW

10 icon(s) detected

No favicon.ico at site root

Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

Multiple icon sizes detected

✗ favicon.ico Missing

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✓ Multiple Sizes Present

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 87/100 — 4 failing, 27 passed

REVIEW

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root > button.indo-e28c431f_root `div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root > button.indo-e28c431f_root`
div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root > button.indo-e28c431f_root `div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root > button.indo-e28c431f_root`
div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root > button.indo-e28c431f_root `div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root > button.indo-e28c431f_root`

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.indo-21a25e11_barmain > div.indo-118f5aad_displayflex > div.indo-118f5aad_displayflex > a.indo-feb90c8e_root `div.indo-21a25e11_barmain > div.indo-118f5aad_displayflex > div.indo-118f5aad_displayflex > a.indo-feb90c8e_root`
section.indo-ddd60156_paddingbottom4 > div.indo-d382f4d9_marginbottom0 > div.indo-bcee7b1d_displayflex > a.indo-9a56d055_root `section.indo-ddd60156_paddingbottom4 > div.indo-d382f4d9_marginbottom0 > div.indo-bcee7b1d_displayflex > a.indo-9a56d055_root`
div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root `div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root`
div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root `div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root`
div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root `div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > div.indo-feeb8737_displayflex > a.indo-cb97b17f_root`

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
LIVE \| `div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root > span.indo-17abbc75_root`

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Cookies and data processing on The Irish Independent `div.didomi-popup-notice-text-container > div.didomi-popup-notice-text > div > h4`
LIVE \| Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits peace proposal; Tehran says U… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
Pep Guardiola hits back at ‘stupid’ criticism of Manchester City’s celebrations… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
RTÉ presenter Laura Fox marries long-term partner Brian Moran `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
‘If Joanne McNally wants my kidney she can have it – she grew our revenue by €1… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
‘Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s cov… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
‘Europe’s crediblity is at stake’ – EU divided on suspension of Israel pact des… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
Ksenia Samotiy: My Wild Atlantic Way adventure educated me in a way I simply co… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
Manager Liam Rosenior faces fan fury with X-rated chants as Chelsea suffer Brig… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
John Downing: Leo Varadkar’s divisive comments about urban and rural communitie… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
Dublin’s 14 Henrietta Street wins prestigious European heritage award `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
Main Wexford road closed after truck bursts into flames `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
Michael review: Jacko biopic is an extravagant PR exercise of glossy reconstruc… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
RTÉ presenter Laura Fox marries long-term partner Brian Moran `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
Lucinda O’Sullivan’s restaurant review: It’s not hard to see why this Indian sp… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
‘We’re no longer a pass-through place’ - can a €7.5m Shackleton Experience brea… `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`
Wexford FC wrap up first win of season with strong show against Cork City `a.indo-e6a44204_link > div.indo-ed5814a8_horizontalteaser > div > h6.indo-17abbc75_root`

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable

○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state

○The page has a logical tab order

○Visual order on the page follows DOM order

○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region

○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page

○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation

○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology

○Custom controls have associated labels

○Custom controls have ARIA roles

●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`

●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes

●`[role]` values are valid

●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values

●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled

●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents

●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.

●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●All heading elements contain content.

●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○ARIA input fields have accessible names

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.

○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names

○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region

○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.

○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements

○ARIA IDs are unique

○No form fields have multiple labels

○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title

○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.

○Input buttons have discernible text.

○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text

○Form elements have associated labels

○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○Skip links are focusable.

○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.

○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.

○Identical links have the same purpose.

○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.

○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.

A+

Form Accessibility

All 1 controls labeled

PASS

All 1 controls labeled

1 control(s) properly labeled

1 controls

1 labeled

0 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#icon-left	text	Search for articles	for/id

A+

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA

PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h3 Best of the weekend	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 Latest News	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
title Irish Independent	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Tuesday, 21 April 20…	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span ePaper	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Newsletters	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Puzzles	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Newspaper Archives	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Our Journalism	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Our Story	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Contact Us	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Subscribe	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Log In	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
div News	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
div Opinion	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
div Business	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
div Sport	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
div Life	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
div Style	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
div Entertainment	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.