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Taoiseach describes Trump-Zelensky press conference as 'extraordinary' and 'unsettling'
Micheál Martin appeared on tonight's Late Late Show, when he talked about the press conference in the Oval Office earlier today
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Dublin M50 at standstill with all lanes closed and gardai at scene - LIVE updates
Dublin
All northbound lanes of the M50 at Junction 5 Finglas are closed due to an ongoing incident - follow live traffic updates below.
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EuroMillions results: Jackpot of €52 million WON as Irish players urged to check tickets immediately
Euromillions
Friday night's EuroMillions jackpot of over €52 million has been won. The National Lottery is encouraging Irish players to check their tickets, with over 46,000 people here winning prizes.
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Hospital apologises over death of girl, 7, after fatal treatment delay as parents describe 'screaming in pain'
Inquests
Lily's parents described her as 'an amazing young girl who was very bright and very sociable'
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Jason Corbett's daughter told to 'get over' his death by killer Molly Martens
Jason Corbett
Sarah Corbett Lynch was a guest on tonight's Late Late Show
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Explosive report raises 'grave' concerns over 'degrading' treatment of prisoners
Prisons
The Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) found inmates packed into 'stuffy, malodorous' cells, where they were eating meals on the floor while cellmates used unpartitioned toilets
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RTE's Brendan Courtney brutally attacked in Dublin as he issues warning to public
Brendan Courtney
The RTE presenter told how he was walking home on Thursday evening when he was set upon by three men who kicked him in the head 'about five or six times'
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Urgent Tayto warning: Crisps may cause severe reactions including vomiting, hives and tight throat
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
An urgent warning has been issued for a batch of Tayto crisps, posing a risk of severe allergic reactions like vomiting, hives and difficulty breathing for those with allergies.
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RTE star architect Hugh Wallace secures planning victory over unauthorised works on plush Dublin home
RTE
Planning permission has been granted retrospectively for work done at the Home of the Year presenter's Portobello home
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Kyran Durnin investigation: Gardai finish three day search of property
Kyran Durnin
Officers conducted a meticulous search of a two storey semi-detached house on Hand Street in Drogheda
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Former Cork hurler Ray Ryan remembered as 'a phenomenal player and fantastic father' at funeral
Cork GAA
Hundreds of mourners lined the streets in Glanmire on Friday to bid final farewell to Ray Ryan, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this week at the age of 43
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'I checked price of Cadbury Easter eggs in Irish supermarkets - at over €20 my jaw hit the floor'
Easter eggs
As Easter approaches, Irish supermarkets are already stocked with seasonal treats, but with some premium Cadbury eggs priced over €20, shoppers are questioning whether they're getting real value for money or just paying for fancy packaging.
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Gene Hackman mystery as police reveal what drugs were found at eerie death scene
Gene Hackman
Investigators have uncovered shocking findings in Gene Hackman’s mummified home, revealing drugs and a chilling document, following his and his wife's tragic deaths
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Vogue Williams admits she dumped Brian McFadden wedding dress in 'moment of rage'
Vogue Williams
Th reality TV star is releasing her autobiography on May 22 this year.
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'Am I the a**hole for not wanting to do this?' Bridesmaid horrified by bride's wedding request
Weddings
A woman has been asked to make a "body modification" for her cousin's wedding, but she's not sure if she's being unreasonable - so she took to social media to ask for advice
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Sabrina Carpenter Dublin resale tickets - The Ticketmaster hack for scoring last-minute seats
Sabrina Carpenter
The countdown is well and truly underway for Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour, which comes to Dublin for two sold-out concerts next week. For fans who missed out on tickets, there is still a chance to attend the spectacular shows.
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'I'm not in the nip, but...' Baz Ashmawy teases crude scenes in new series - and his mum won't be happy
Baz Ashmawy
Filming is underway for the second series of Faithless.
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Marks and Spencer €42 'alternative to jeans' hailed as 'comfy and flattering' with 'no need to iron'
Marks & Spencer
Shoppers are praising Marks and Spencer's €42 Crepe Elasticated Waist Wide Leg Trousers for their comfort, flattering fit, no-crease fabric and versatility, making them 'a stylish alternative to jeans'.
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John C Reilly's passionate tribute to Ireland steals the show at star-studded event
John C. Reilly
The Oscar Wilde Awards are held by the US-Ireland Alliance in the run-up to the Oscars.
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Christina Hendricks
Small Town Big Story's Christina Hendricks life from two wedding ceremonies to husband
The 49-year-old actress is set to lead new Irish comedy Small Town, Big Story
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Serious road incident leaves man fighting for life as gardai implement stop/go system
An Garda Siochana
A man aged in his 60s is fighting for his life after a serious road incident on the N17 in Mayo, with gardai warning motorists of a stop/go system.
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Rare Disease Day: Mother felt 'so isolated' as her young son was diagnosed with a serious rare disease
Health
Little Mj, who will be two in April, was diagnosed with 1p36 deletion syndrome when he was 14 months old.
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Saoirse Ronan's new co-star feels 'lucky' just to share screen with her in new love story film
Saoirse Ronan
'Deep Cuts' is based on the novel of the same name by Canadian author Holly Brickley.
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Chris O'Dowd jokes wife Dawn O'Porter 'won't be the last woman to turn him down'
Chris O'Dowd
The Boyle-born actor shared a rare look back at how he met his wife whilst on a trip to the US.
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Brendan Gleeson honoured for raising awareness about hospice care in Ireland
Brendan Gleeson
Brendan was honoured alongside nurse and actress Helen Behan
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Rare 'planet parade' to light up Irish skies this Friday - here's how to view the show
Space
This stunning celestial event that will see seven planets aligned in a row won't occur again until 20240 - here is everything you need to know
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers pays tribute to Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg after tragic death
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
The actress was found "unconscious and unresponsive" and was pronounced dead at her home in New York earlier this week
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RTE Late Late Show line-up: Two major Hollywood stars set to join Patrick Kielty on Friday night
The Late Late Show
RTE has revealed the starry line-up for this week's Late Late Show, with a wide array of guests joining Patrick Kielty on Friday night
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Gene Hackman made heartbreaking confession about his children before being found dead aged 95
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman, the two-time Oscar-winning actor, passed away on February 27, 2025, at 95. He often regretted not being more present for his children due to his acting career.
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Disgraced Kerry businessman wears mask in court after prison attack as he learns fate over €32m crystal meth haul
Kerry
Nathan McDonnell was "committed to and invested in" the success of a €32m crystal meth operation, the court heard as he was sentenced today
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Child among five people hospitalised following horror three-car crash as gardai close road
Road Traffic Accidents
One person has been airlifted to hospital following the multi-vehicle collision
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Simon Harris says Ireland needs to buy fighter jets amid rising global tensions
Simon Harris
Experts say such a plan will be a massive cost to the taxpayer, with a potential price tag of around €1 billion.
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'I arrived at Gene Hackman's mansion to find eerie details that surprised me'
Gene Hackman
Mystery continues to shroud the triple death of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog
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Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman's tumultuous life - from quitting acting to stormy relationships and death rumours
Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, who has died at the age of 95, was one of the greatest actors of his generation, his illustrious career spanning over five decades
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Terrifying 'fire bomb' attack on Limerick house as gardai appeal for information on small white car
Limerick
Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have seen a small, white hatchback car in the area at the time of the incident to contact them
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Airline defends actions after 'traumatised' couple forced to sit next to dead body for 4 hours
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has defended its actions after an Australian couple claimed they were 'traumatised' by being forced to sit next to a dead body during their long-haul flight.
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There's a new number one for girls as Ireland's most popular baby names revealed
Babies
No change at the top of the list of the most popular names for boys in Ireland for the eighth year in a row
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Nearly 2,000 motorists have fines and penalty points revoked over 'regretful' speed camera error
An Garda Siochana
Gardai have begun writing to each individual affected by the error and refunds will be issued, with penalty points removed where necessary
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Larissa Nolan
'Colonising Synge Street is not the answer to the need for an all-Irish secondary school'
Neil Leslie
Paddy Cullen and Heffo's army's legacy still echoes on and off the pitch
Darragh Murphy
'I'm a stand-up comedian and here's what I think of the Peter Kay heckler row'
Neil Leslie
'We need to accept differences between city and rural living - the last ESB pole before America could leave you in the dark longer'
Ireland on list of highly contagious virus outbreak alert in 57 countries
HSE
The CDC has issued a level one Travel Health Notice (THN) due to a "highly contagious virus outbreak" in 57 countries, including Ireland
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Young autistic woman tells protest of pain at not being able to attend appropriate school
Autism
Parents of autistic children who do not have a school place for their children started a sleepout outside the Department of Education on Marlborough Street in Dublin on Friday afternoon.
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Woman raped by landlord describes ordeal of underwear being shown in court: 'An out of body experience'
Rape
The landlord was convicted of raping the woman at a property in Cork
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Taoiseach outlines issues to be raised with Donald Trump as White House invite received
White House
The Fianna Fáil leader will visit the White House on Wednesday, March 12 as part of the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Washington DC
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Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back on government pledge
Homelessness
Comments from Housing Minister James Browne about the record homeless figures have been described as a “serious step back”
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Man arrested in connection with Dublin shooting incident which left woman injured
An Garda Siochana
The suspect was arrested on Friday morning and is being questioned at a Garda station in the Dublin Region
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Over 200,000 customers to be affected as SSE Airtricity announces significant hike in electricity and gas prices
Cost of Living
The price adjustments will see a typical electricity customer's bill increase by 10.5 per cent, while a typical gas customer will see their bill rise by 8.4 per cent
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Mairead Ronan 'shocked and heartbroken' as she announces death of her father after short illness
Mairead Ronan
The former Ireland's Fittest Family host took to social media to share the sad news with her fans and announce that she will be taking a break from her podcast while she grieves
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Former Dancing with the Stars finalist Anna Geary insists Kevin Dundon 'deserves' his place on the RTE show
Anna Geary
Anna, who was a finalist on the show in 2018, said she was shocked about the negative headlines surrounding fans' fury that Dundon remained on the show on Sunday night, while comic Gearoid Farrelly was sent home
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Only two small breeds make the full list of 16 dogs named the most loyal companions
Dogs
The most loyal dog breeds have been identified and it seems that larger dogs tend to show stronger loyalty overall
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Small Town Big Story cast in full from House of the Dragon star to Mad Men icon
Sky
TV producer Wendy Patterson (Christina Hendricks) finds herself returning to her hometown of Drumbán, Ireland to film a new series - but the town harbours a big secret
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Ireland's Fittest Family coach says tragic Cillian O'Flaherty was the 'perfect candidate' on RTE show
Anna Geary
Ireland's Fittest Family contestant Cillian O'Flaherty died suddenly at his home on October 21, 2024
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Documentary about U2 frontman Bono set to air this summer
U2
Apple TV has announced plans to air the film about the global superstar
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Ruth Langsford shares personal health update live on air as she urges viewers to get checked
Ruth Langsford
Loose Women's Ruth Langford has urged viewers to get their skin checked as she opened up about her own scare.
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Irish TV presenter Henry Kelly, former host of Going For Gold and Game For A Laugh, dies, aged 78
Henry Kelly
Henry Kelly hosted well-known BBC quiz show Going for Gold for 10 seasons
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New Liam Payne toxicology details shed light on 'severely impacted' star's tragic death
Liam Payne
An investigation into Liam Payne's death has revealed that the former One Direction singer had a blood alcohol level of 2.7 grams per litre at the time of his death, as well as traces of cocaine
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Next shoppers rushing to buy 'comfy and flattering' boots reduced to €38 in clearance sale
Next
Next shoppers are snapping up a pair of ankle boots, now reduced to as low as €30 in a clearance sale, praising them for their stylish look, all-day comfort and flattering fit.
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Fast food
Takeaway Awards 2025: Ireland's best takeaway revealed amongst hundreds of hopefuls
Ireland's top takeaway spot has been selected from hundreds all around the country
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Irish holidaymakers warned as Spain unveils brutal new rules for summer travel
Spain holidays
Spain is introducing stricter regulations for holidaymakers, including bans on pub crawls and short-term rentals, higher costs and new taxes, as it aims to manage over-tourism and its impact on local residents.
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Paddy Brennan counts himself very lucky as he pays tribute to Michael O'Sullivan
Cheltenham Festival
The Galway native called time on his riding career in April 2024 after steering the Fergal O'Brien-trained Manothepeople to victory in a handicap chase at Cheltenham
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Elon Musk's transgender daughter blasts 'racist psychopath' grandfather in brutal rant
Elon Musk
Vivian Wilson, who is estranged from her father, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and now a transgender woman, has branded her grandfather Errol Musk a 'racist' and 'groomer' in a furious online rant
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Former Miss Ireland Holly Carpenter reveals registry office plans before saying 'I do' again in France
Holly Carpenter
The model got engaged to Jamie Hunt in May 2024
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'There's so many facets he touched upon.' 10th edition of Dublin's David Bowie Festival set to be 'biggest year yet'
David Bowie
The Irish Mirror chatted to David Bowie Festival director John Brereton about the Starman's legacy and Irish connections ahead of the festival's 10th anniversary this week
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Katie McCabe drops f-bomb in emotional interview after heavy Ireland defeat
Republic of Ireland national football team
Arsenal and Ireland ace Katie McCabe was reacting to the 4-0 hammering at the hands of Slovenia.
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How to watch this year's Oscars in Ireland: Irish channel, start time and special performance confirmed
The Oscars
The 97th Academy Awards will air at midnight Irish time on Monday, March 3 live from Hollywood
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Coronation Street Bernie star's marriage to famous TV icon leaves fans gobsmacked
Coronation Street
Actress Jane Hazlegrove has been involved in some of Coronation Street's biggest storylines, from her son, Paul's tragic death from motor neurone disease to some of the more ridiculous goings on on the cobbles
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Stephen Fry's worrying Trump prediction on BBC in full - and his bleak fascism warning
Stephen Fry
Legendary broadcaster Sir Stephen Fry was weighing in on Donald Trump's recent comments and said 'It is a real worry - it's a desperate, desperate time'
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32 people deported to Georgia on government flight as Justice Minister promises illegal immigration crackdown
Immigration
The move has been described as a “significant start” towards a “more effective immigration system” in Ireland
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This nasty bug sweeping Ireland can strike twice - as urgent symptoms warning issued
HSE
Ireland's health officials have issued an urgent warning as norovirus spreads rapidly across the country, with cases expected to rise. Experts have cautioned that the virus can strike more than once due to multiple strains in circulation.
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Ireland weather: Met Éireann forecasts huge 16C swing and plenty of sunshine in much-needed spring boost
Weather
This weekend marks the start of a new month as we go into March, and weather conditions are set to improve as meteorological spring will officially be upon us
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Community 'shocked' as man dies after 'serious assault' in Tyrone
Tyrone
The incident occurred in the Lisnahull area in Dungannon shortly after 8pm on Thursday night and a section of the area has been cordoned off
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Chris O'Dowd
Inside the life of Chris O'Dowd from famous wife to leaving LA as star confirms cameo role in Small Town Big Story
Chris O'Dowd appears in his new show about a small Irish town harbouring a big secret
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Urgent recall issued for popular children’s cereal over health risk
Product recalls
12 batches of the cereal have been recalled
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Deaths of Gene Hackman and wife deemed 'suspicious enough' to warrant 'thorough' investigation
Gene Hackman
It has emerged that Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time before their bodies were discovered
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Man arrested at Dublin Airport in connection with romance fraud investigation
An Garda Siochana
Gradai launched an investigation after a woman alleged she had lost 'a significant amount of cash' to fraud
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Taoiseach receives official invitation from Donald Trump to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the White House
Micheal Martin
The Taoiseach had previously said he would articulate Ireland’s support for a two-State solution if granted an audience with President Trump
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New affordable Dublin homes up for sale from €257k - here's how to apply
Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council has announced the launch of its Affordable Purchase Scheme at the Montpelier development - former O'Devaney Gardens - offering 379 high-quality, eco-friendly homes, with prices starting from €257k.
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Shauna Browne was told she'd never amount to anything, now she's on verge of world title fight after years away from boxing
Boxing
The southpaw is ready to put on show in a world title eliminator as she chases belt Katie Taylor held until recently
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'I'm glad it's Damien Duff fighting our corner, instead of the likes of Ian Harte'
Ian Harte
Stuart Byrne has his say on Ian Harte's recent comments
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'I was blown away by the kindness of everyone': How Irish Rail staff saved the day when disaster struck
Irish Rail
A train passenger was hit with every bride-to-be's worst nightmare, but luckily Irish Rail came to save the day
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Dad of missing Kyran Durnin shouts 'murdering scum' after turning up at search scene
Kyran Durnin
Kyran's dad - who is not a suspect in the murder investigation - walked to the property this afternoon with friends
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Troubled teen drowned in River Liffey after delayed mental health support, inquest hears
Inquests
An urgent mental health referral was never fulfilled for 16-year-old Hazhar Hashemi, who drowned in the River Liffey after going missing from his foster home, an inquest has heard.
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Gene Hackman's daughter breaks silence after mysterious death of Hollywood legend
Gene Hackman
Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have both been found dead in their home in the Santa Fe Summit
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Victoria Smurfit announced as St Patrick’s Day Grand Marshal
Victoria Smurfit
The Rivals star was announced at the launch of the three-day festival at the Mansion House this morning
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Celeb chef Kevin Dundon responds to RTE's Dancing with the Stars 'fix claims' and praises son for supporting him
Kevin Dundon
The star and his pro dance partner Rebecca Scott escaped elimination yet again
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The Vamps star weds pregnant girlfriend after only 9 months of dating
The Vamps
Drummer Tristan Evans, who is best known as part British boyband The Vamps, has married his pregnant fiancée Nikki Banner just weeks after their engagement
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Bradley Walsh's The Chase set for major change for first time ever in show's history
The Chase
The Chase is set to undergo a big shake-up as bosses rejig questions for the first time ever
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Andrew Scott reveals secret health scare as he leaves awards show in ambulance
Andrew Scott
In 2020, he had to call for an ambulance after he developed intense pain backstage.
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Gearoid Farrelly says technical blunder threw him off amid RTE Dancing With The Stars elimination
Showbiz
The comedian ended up in the dance floor alongside Danny O'Carroll on Sunday night.
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RTE Nationwide's Anne Cassin addresses retirement speculation in rare personal insight
Nationwide
The TV presenter opened up about the guilt of being a working mother.
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Nicola Coughlan reveals panicked response after she was nominated for a SAG Award
Nicola Coughlan
The Galway native was nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series.
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All Together Now adds more than 50 acts to festival including Fontaines D.C.
All Together Now
Fontaines D.C., Bicep, London Grammar, CMAT, Michael Kiwanuka, Wet Leg and more have all been announced for the festival
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Former professional boxer Barry McGuigan reveals staggering weight loss during I'm A Celeb stint
Barry McGuigan
McGuigan lasted 21 days in the Australian jungle
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Home of the Year
Inside the stunning home of RTE's Home of the Year's first finalist
Last night, the series returned to our screens on RTE One
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Man jailed for sexual exploitation of a teenage girl in foster care
Sexual abuse
The 47-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault, five counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and three counts of using technology to facilitate the sexual exploitation of a child
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Convicted rapist told to 'rot in hell' after being jailed for three years for sexually assaulting young daughter
Rape
"How dare you touch [the girl], how dare you, rot in hell", a woman present shouted at the rapist as she left the courtroom
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'I was just spreading the love' - Colin Farrell admits giving Jamie Lee Curtis Covid while collecting SAG Award
Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell won his first SAG Award for best actor in a limited series for his performance in HBO series The Penguin
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'Absolutely ridiculous': Dancing with the Stars fans fume over latest elimination amid 'fix' claim
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars fans were far from happy as a fifth celebrity was sent home from the competition on Sunday night
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Prince William's 'lowest' moment after Kate's cancer diagnosis laid bare by ex-aide
Prince William
The King and the Princess of Wales both had cancer last year, with Kate now in remission and Charles having ongoing treatment, and a former royal aide has spoken about William's reaction
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Colin Farrell drops F-bomb as he accepts SAG award for The Penguin performance
Colin Farrell
Farrell, 48, won for outstanding performance by a male actor in a television movie or limited series
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Donald Trump's government 'facing massive collapse in less than 30 days'
Donald Trump
President Donald Trump has been in the White House for less than one month
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Irish WAGs enjoy Six Nations win over Wales and celebrate in Cardiff
Ireland rugby union team
Ireland were forced to dig deep on Saturday to beat Wales and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive.
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Gogglebox star goes public with new man after secret split from father of her kids
Celebrity News
Izzi Warner kept her split from her partner of ten years, Grant, who she shares two children with, a secret for 18 months
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Clampdown on rogue hairdressers and beauticians nets Revenue over €600,000
Beauty
The hair and beauty black market is estimated to be worth €400 million a year, with many professionals opting to work outside the commercial setting
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Content creator earning over €7k per project filming high-end hotels and Airbnbs found dream job ‘by accident’
Travel
In 2017, Sam Weiss was fired from her job as an actuary, an event she describes as "a blessing in disguise from the universe" that led her to her dream job
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'Could the Church be the unlikely hero to save us from idiots and autocrats?'
Pope Francis I
'A billion voices and a grown up leader like Pope Francis might be what we need to change the world'
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Man accused of dragging grandmother down stairs two days before her death 'caught red-handed', court hears
Courts
Brian Nnamdi Ogbo was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Stella Nnamdi earlier this week
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Ryanair
Ryanair's baggage rules cost me €60 at Dublin Airport - over a water bottle
A Ryanair flyer has opened up about her experience at being charged €60 at Dublin Airport for carrying a water bottle separately from her small bag - 'If I didn't pay, I couldn't get on'.
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Irish monk, 81, wins gold in 400m race to raise cash for poverty-stricken kids in Africa
Pensioners
Fr John Gribben trains six days a week, including taking part in a local parkrun
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Virgin Media axes Gra ar an Tra contestant after failing to disclose assault conviction
Virgin Media Ireland
Exclusive - Virgin Media confirmed the show will return for a second season next month.
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Gene Hackman's neighbour made 'welfare' call to police before bodies of actor and wife found at home
Gene Hackman
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were both found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside their dog
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Town comes to standstill and tears flow as Laois crash victim, 5, laid to rest
Road Deaths
Aaron Hussain died after being struck by a car at the weekend
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In pictures: Fans turn out en masse in whacky costumes to see Luke Littler and co in action
Darts
From fans dressed as up as US President Donald Trump, to others clad in carrot costumes or dressed up as The Flintstones, there was some wild and wacky outfits on Thrsday night
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Dublin firefighters to the rescue again - this time for a stranded seagull
Dublin Fire Brigade
D Watch Dolphins Barn crew are "making a habit of this animal rescue business", helping to rescue a trapped seagull just days after receiving an award for rescuing a cat from a fire
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Police release CCTV footage of missing Irishwoman 20 years after disappearance
Down
20 years on, her family and police have issued a fresh appeal for information to help find her
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Ireland weather: Solar winds alert as Northern Lights set to dazzle and dance across Ireland
Northern Lights
Met Eireann says tonight will be dry and clear which increases the chances of seeing the Northern Lights
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'They literally lost everything' - Community rallies for family after home destroyed in devastating blaze
Fires
The Walker family lost everything in a devastating house fire that tore through their Louth home one week ago
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Cost of tribunal investigating Defence Forces complaints could hit €9.5m this year
Defence Forces
The Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry is examining the handling of complaints regarding discrimination, bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct
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Ireland to help fund 'robotic drones' for Ukraine's frontline soldiers
Ukraine crisis
Michael Martin told President Zelensky, who visited Shannon Airport, County Clare, ahead of a visit to Washington where he will meet with US President Donald Trump, that Ireland remained committed to financially supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia
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Graham Nation: Sheridan Smith's ex and celebrity stylist dies aged 39 after collapsing in the gym
Sheridan Smith
Celebrity stylist Graham Nation, who passed away on Valentine's Day, worked with numerous high-profile celebrities including Demi Moore, Jared Leto, Venus Williams and Catherine O'Hara
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All Together Now festival announces huge line-up for 2025 - here's how to get tickets
All Together Now
The Maneater hitmaker will hit the festival stage for just her third-ever Irish performance after playing Forbidden Fruit in 2024.
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Dana sends best wishes to Linda Martin as she mulls over bid for presidency of Ireland
Linda Martin
Exclusive: Linda Martin has the support of a two-time former presidential candidate if she decides to run for the Áras
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Beloved Home and Away star Lynne McGranger to leave soap after 32 years
Home and Away
Lynne McGranger made her Home and Away debut as Irene Roberts way back in 1993
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Britain's Got Talent fans fume at 'vile' acts as children left 'screaming'
Britain's Got Talent
Some viewers even questioned if one of the acts on the first show of the new series of Britain's Got Talent was suitable for children
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11-year-old's homework question about 'brainteasers' is baffling adults
Brainteasers
A 11-year-old boy was given a homework assignment which asked him to identify the words a series of brain teasers were trying to say - and one question has left adults baffled
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Dancing with the Stars' Danny O’Carroll opens up on 'amazing' new girlfriend following marriage split
Dancing with the Stars
The Mrs Brown’s Boys star confirmed his split with Amanda Woods last year after 17 years of marriage
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Chef says you should add one extra ingredient to your fried eggs - and it's a game-changer
Food
A chef has shared a simple hack to make sure your fried eggs are bursting with flavour - and all you need to do is add one extra ingredient to the frying pan before cooking
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'Entitled' woman stretches out feet on plane – but instantly regrets it
Travel
A woman was branded "nasty" on social media after she stuck her feet under the seat in front – and a fellow passenger decided to teach her a lesson
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Woman shares 'game-changing' air fryer technique for perfect ham and cheese toasties
Lifestyle
A woman has shared her 'game-changing' method for making a ham and cheese toastie - and foodies are desperate to try it out for themselves
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Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer brings back popular all-weather coat earning rave reviews for its 'timeless style'
As spring approaches, Marks and Spencer has re-released its best-selling €110 Belted Longline Trench coat, praised for its timeless design, versatility and practicality.
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Excessive screen time linked to painful eye diseases in children, study finds
Parenting
Spending too much time watching TV or using electronic devices can cause dry eye disease and inflammatory conjunctivitis in children, according to new research
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Hair straighteners sold in Ireland recalled due to 'explosion' fears
Product recalls
The affected products were sold in both TK Maxx and Homesense and customers have been advised to stop using them immediately
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Expert shares the simple 1c trick that cleans your entire bathroom - including the toilet
Cleaning
Cleaning the bathroom may not be the most exciting household chore, but it's a very important one to keep on top of - luckily, experts have shared a cheap and easy hack that can be used all over
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Steely Dan fans stunned after only realising 'naughty' meaning behind band's name after 55 years
Steely Dan
Steely Dan, an American rock band, have been making music for almost 55 years - but some fans are only just realising the X-rated meaning behind their name
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RTE Dancing with the Stars contestant dismisses theory show is rigged to keep star in competition
Dancing with the Stars
Fans expressed their annoyance to Joe Duffy on Liveline on Monday morning after last weekend's show
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'There's so many Irish women who have done incredible things.' Dee Armstrong on tour to mark debut solo album
Music
Dee Armstrong’s highly anticipated solo album Deichtine's Daughter is out next Friday, February 28 and to celebrate the release, Dee is headed on tour around Ireland
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Dietitian warns parents against making one common mistake with fussy eaters
Diet
Paediatric dietitian Lucy Upton has shared her advice on what mums and dads should avoid saying to their children at mealtimes, as it can often have the opposite effect
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Drinking it in: A visit to beer haven Bohemia will refresh the soul
Travel
Going for a beer will never be the same again following a visit to Prague and the Plzen region in Bohemia
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Royal aide at centre of Meghan Markle 'bullying' allegations breaks silence in TV interview
Royal Family
Jason Knauf, who worked at Kensington Palace for both Prince Harry and Meghan, and the Prince and Princess of Wales as their communications secretary, has spoken out about the claims
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Jury finds Brian McHugh guilty of murdering mum-of-two Lisa Thompson who was stabbed in chest 11 times
Ballymun
The jury took just over three hours to return the verdict
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Passenger thrown across cabin and into back of pilot's seat, inquest into crash landing on Wexford beach hears
Wexford
Interruptions to the supply of fuel to both engines was likely the cause of a near-death crash involving four people in Wexford
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Trump tariffs could lead to higher costs for Irish householders
Donald Trump
Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers sounded caution as the full extent of Donald Trump's tariffs and what they may entail remain unknown
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Gardai renew urgent appeal for Kildare teenager missing for over one week
Missing person
Gardaí are appealing to the public for help tracing 15-year-old Luliama Mihaela Maftei, who has been missing from her Kildare home since Tuesday, February 18
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Child rushed to hospital after being struck by car in Kildare as gardai close road
An Garda Siochana
Gardaí are conducting a technical examination of the scene, and the road remains closed as part of their investigation
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Tesco to axe major Clubcard service popular with customers next week
Tesco
The feature to be axed by supermarket giants Tesco had proven very popular with customers
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Cheltenham Festival to rename race in honour of Michael O'Sullivan
Michael O'Sullivan
It was in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle that O'Sullivan enjoyed his greatest day in the saddle when partnering Marine Nationale to a brilliant success in the 2023 renewal of the two-mile contest
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Man arrested in Quham Babatunde fatal stabbing probe charged with assaulting other man on the same night
Dublin
Bakuani Diavisi, who has yet to indicate a plea, did not address the court but blew a kiss to a woman in the public gallery
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League of Ireland
‘I’ll speak to Damien Duff’ - Stephen Bradley’s withering response to Ian Harte comments
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley was asked about former Ireland international Ian Harte’s “killing young lads’ chances” remarks.
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Irish rugby will be a greyer place with Cian Healy's retirement
Rugby Union
Ireland's man of steel will call it a day at the end of the season.
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Leinster expect Cardiff to gain confidence from brave Wales effort last Saturday
Rugby Union
Fourth start for centre Hugh Cooney, Six Nations call-up Diarmuid Mangan is in second-row, respected Clontarf AIL amateur brought onto bench
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Keena stars as St Pat's beat Sligo in seven-goal thriller
Soccer
St Patrick's Athletic 4-3 Sligo Rovers.
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All square in Dublin derby as John O'Shea watches on
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Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Shelbourne.
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Boann Distillery triumphs at Icons of Whisky Ireland Awards 2025
Boann Distillery has emerged as a double award winner at the prestigious Icons of Whisky Ireland Awards 2025, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin yesterday.
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Powerscourt Distillery puts Wicklow on the global whiskey map with 9 awards including Hall of Fame induction
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Powerscourt Distillery's John Cashman, a distinguished figure in the Irish whiskey industry, has been announced as the 100th inductee into the prestigious Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame at the Icons of Whisky Ireland Awards 2025.
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Sabrina Carpenter Dublin resale tickets - The Ticketmaster hack for scoring last-minute seats
Sabrina Carpenter
The countdown is well and truly underway for Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour, which comes to Dublin for two sold-out concerts next week. For fans who missed out on tickets, there is still a chance to attend the spectacular shows.
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Fans warned they will be kicked out of 3Arena gig 'without warning' if they use their phone
3Arena
Ticketholders have been warned that 'violators will be ejected' and 'no warnings will be given'
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Dublin Zoo announces immersive animatronic dinosaur experience for whole family
Dublin Zoo
The Zoorassic Trail will showcase more than 40 of the world’s most realistic animatronic dinosaurs, bringing these prehistoric creatures to life like never before for all the family
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Weddings
'Am I the a**hole for not wanting to do this?' Bridesmaid horrified by bride's wedding request
A woman has been asked to make a "body modification" for her cousin's wedding, but she's not sure if she's being unreasonable - so she took to social media to ask for advice
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Content creator earning over €7k per project filming high-end hotels and Airbnbs found dream job ‘by accident’
Travel
In 2017, Sam Weiss was fired from her job as an actuary, an event she describes as "a blessing in disguise from the universe" that led her to her dream job
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Irish holidaymakers warned as Spain unveils brutal new rules for summer travel
Spain holidays
Spain is introducing stricter regulations for holidaymakers, including bans on pub crawls and short-term rentals, higher costs and new taxes, as it aims to manage over-tourism and its impact on local residents.
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If you need portable power banks to charge multiple devices simultaneously - AOHi has you covered
Technology
Firm has a range of high power devices such as its new Future Starship Pro
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Teen dies after recovery doctors 'hadn't seen in 30 years' as suspected ear infection turns out to be brain tumour
Cancer
Jac Sexton, 19, passed away earlier this week, months after an initial diagnosis of an ear infection turned out to be something more sinister
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Showbiz
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman mystery as police reveal what drugs were found at eerie death scene
Investigators have uncovered shocking findings in Gene Hackman’s mummified home, revealing drugs and a chilling document, following his and his wife's tragic deaths
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RTE's Brendan Courtney brutally attacked in Dublin as he issues warning to public
Brendan Courtney
The RTE presenter told how he was walking home on Thursday evening when he was set upon by three men who kicked him in the head 'about five or six times'
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John C Reilly's passionate tribute to Ireland steals the show at star-studded event
John C. Reilly
The Oscar Wilde Awards are held by the US-Ireland Alliance in the run-up to the Oscars.
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Vogue Williams admits she dumped Brian McFadden wedding dress in 'moment of rage'
Vogue Williams
Th reality TV star is releasing her autobiography on May 22 this year.
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Saoirse Ronan's new co-star feels 'lucky' just to share screen with her in new love story film
Saoirse Ronan
'Deep Cuts' is based on the novel of the same name by Canadian author Holly Brickley.
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GAA
Former top Garda Chief warns GAA players doing cocaine instead of alcohol to stop 'beer belly'
Former top Garda Christy Mangan says cocaine is a huge problem among the GAA.
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Top 10 young Dublin stars most likely to force their way into Dessie Farrell's Championship plans
Gaelic Football
Dessie Farrell introduced 16 new players to the Dublin squad this year and many of those have been given ample chances to impress in the early rounds of the National League with the capital side racking up three wins from their opening four games, but who is most likely to make an impact in the Championship?
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Hammer blow for All-Ireland champions Clare as star man set to miss entire season
Clare GAA
The news will raise questions as to whether the player, who will be 31 in June, will return to play for the county in 2026.
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All-Ireland winning hero returns to panel ahead of Allianz League clash with Dublin
Armagh GAA
Rian O'Neill has not kicked a ball for Armagh since their All-Ireland football final triumph last summer
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Football Review Committee meet on Friday with two main issues set to top their agenda
GAA Football Review Committee
Issues and anomalies have emerged with the new Football Review Committee rule changes over the past few weeks of action, with the Jim Gavin led body enjoying the power to suggest alterations.
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Friday night's EuroMillions jackpot of over €52 million has been won. The National Lottery is encouraging Irish players to check their tickets, with over 46,000 people here winning prizes.
Urgent Tayto warning: Crisps may cause severe reactions including vomiting, hives and tight throat
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
An urgent warning has been issued for a batch of Tayto crisps, posing a risk of severe allergic reactions like vomiting, hives and difficulty breathing for those with allergies.
Marks and Spencer €42 'alternative to jeans' hailed as 'comfy and flattering' with 'no need to iron'
Marks & Spencer
Shoppers are praising Marks and Spencer's €42 Crepe Elasticated Waist Wide Leg Trousers for their comfort, flattering fit, no-crease fabric and versatility, making them 'a stylish alternative to jeans'.
Irish holidaymakers warned as Spain unveils brutal new rules for summer travel
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Spain is introducing stricter regulations for holidaymakers, including bans on pub crawls and short-term rentals, higher costs and new taxes, as it aims to manage over-tourism and its impact on local residents.
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‘I’ll speak to Damien Duff’ - Stephen Bradley’s withering response to Ian Harte comments
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley was asked about former Ireland international Ian Harte’s “killing young lads’ chances” remarks.
Irish rugby will be a greyer place with Cian Healy's retirement
Rugby Union
Ireland's man of steel will call it a day at the end of the season.
Leinster expect Cardiff to gain confidence from brave Wales effort last Saturday
Rugby Union
Fourth start for centre Hugh Cooney, Six Nations call-up Diarmuid Mangan is in second-row, respected Clontarf AIL amateur brought onto bench
Jason Corbett's daughter told to 'get over' his death by killer Molly Martens
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Micheál Martin appeared on tonight's Late Late Show, when he talked about the press conference in the Oval Office earlier today