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Man, 50s, arrested following firearms incident onboard train at Connolly Station
Gardaí have said they are aware of misinformation surrounding the incident which has been circulated online
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Gardai launch investigation following discovery of body at vacant Donegal property
An Garda Siochana
The man's body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Letterkenny where a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out
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Ukrainian truck driver who told boss to 'f**k off' taking case for unfair dismissal
Workplace Relations Commission
Ruslan Rybak got out of his lorry in the middle of a busy roundabout to verbally abuse a motorist who was collecting his daughter from school, the Workplace Relations Commission has heard
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Jozef Puska confident he'll be back on streets by summer despite conviction for Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska
Puska's case is due to be heard before the three-judge court of appeal in Dublin in the next few months
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Live-event
Live Ireland weather updates as warnings change under worsening deep freeze
Weather
Follow the latest breaking news and updates as the big freeze grips Ireland, forcing schools to close and travel disruption
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Frozen Ireland: Arctic blast holds nation in icy grip with temperatures to fall again before weekend turnaround
Snow
Forecasters have been busy issuing warnings that role from one into the next as Ireland is rigidly in the middle of a Big Freeze
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Woman, 70s, airlifted to hospital in critical condition after Cavan crash as gardai close road
Road Traffic Accidents
Gardai have issued an appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward
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Connolly Station evacuated as armed gardai respond to 'incident' on board train
An Garda Siochana
Armed Gardaí are currently in attendance following an incident on board an Irish Rail train arriving at Connolly Station
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Tributes flow to 'great character' found dead in camper van after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Kilkenny
Gerry Kennedy decided to sleep in his campervan after socialising in Thomastown due to weather warnings advising people against driving due to forecasted snow and ice
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Ireland weather: New snow and ice warning for four counties as UK braces for -16 temperatures
Weather warning
A new warning has been issued for four northern counties ahead of another Status Orange warning coming into effect on Wednesday evening
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Army bomb squad called in and cordon put in place after 'device' found in Dublin
Defence Forces
Members of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were called in this afternoon after Gardaí were alerted to a device at a premises in Dublin
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Man accused of using bogus Afghan passport during 12-year €48k welfare fraud
Social Welfare
Faizal Akbar was charged over the alleged 12-year scam
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Michael Kors designer bag plummets to just €67 in epic flash sale
Michael Kors
Michael Kors has launched a flash sale featuring up to 70% off sought-after handbags - with prices dropping as low as €67. Shoppers can grab these deals in-store or online, with outlets across Ireland including Dundrum Town Centre and Kildare Village.
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Loose Women star Linda Robson supported by panel as she opens up about tragic miscarriage
Linda Robson
Linda Robson has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her baby girl on the ITV show as she was supported by the panel and Myleene Klass
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Elvis at 90 - Birthday tribute to King of Rock 'n' Roll who changed the world
Elvis Presley
Presley was born on this day in 1935. Author Aubrey Malone says: "Before Elvis there was nothing. The King is dead, long live the King"
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Dublin restaurant named in the top five steaks in Europe in prestigious global travel poll
Dublin
High praise for a very popular dining spot in the capital
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Rock star rages over 'mental' €75 Dublin Airport taxi fare that 'cost more than flight'
Dublin Airport
Irish musician Steve Wall is outraged after claiming he was charged €75 for a 13km taxi ride from Dublin Airport to Harold’s Cross. He described the fare as 'mental' and more expensive than his flight.
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RuPaul's Drag Race star Tyra Sanchez sparks fury with 'disgusting' joke after The Vivienne's death
Celebrity News
Tyra Sanchez has made another vile 'crematorium' joke after the tragic death of The Vivienne - and fans are calling for her to be stripped of her crown
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New Dublin City half marathon officially launched - here's how to enter
Dublin Marathon
The 13.1-mile race starts on O'Connell Street and takes runners out through the north of the city, finishing back in the city centre
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Weather
Banish window condensation instantly with 'wonder' hack using common household item
Ireland is in the middle of a cold snap, with a nationwide weather warning for -8C temperatures and more snow. To combat winter condensation on windows, cleaning enthusiasts recommend a simple, effective and cheap hack.
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Tottenham issue Rodrigo Bentancur injury update as midfielder taken to hospital
Soccer
The midfielder was left stricken on the turf after suffering a head/neck injury in the opening five minutes.
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Urgent search appeal launched as concern mounts for missing Limerick man
Missing person
27-year-old Hubert Szubiak was reported missing from his home in Bruff, Co. Limerick on Wednesday morning, January 8
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Why you should Czech out South Moravia as Europe's hottest new wine destination
Travel
While many tourists head to Prague to be immersed in the opulence and decadence of Czech culture, South Moravia is fast becoming one of the best-kept secrets of Eastern Europe
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Over 4.5 million Irish air travellers had flights disrupted last year
Irish News
More than 19.1 million passengers travelled on a plane out of Ireland last year, with 130,000 flights departing during this period.
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Kieran Donaghy details pain of Kerry basketball community after roof collapse in Tralee
Tralee
Finding a basketball court is only part of the challenge. To pay their bills, the Tralee Warriors need fans, and accommodating them will be a challenge, according to Kieran Donaghy
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Conor McGregor makes League of Ireland claim after club distance themselves from MMA fighter
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor has hit back at a statement made by the club
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Coronation Street shock as Daisy star quits - becoming fifth departure in weeks
Coronation Street
Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley on Coronation Street, has announced her departure from the soap after four years. It comes amid a wave of other cast changes, with several actors set to leave the show in 2025.
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Horse racing commentator Derek Thompson hits back at abuse over race call
Horse Racing
Punters fumed at the veteran commentator over his call on a race
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Mikel Arteta suggests match ball played role in Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle
Arsenal FC
Arsenal lost 2-0 to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final
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Conor McGregor doesn't reduce size of planned new mansion as paperwork insists it 'won't have undue impact on locals'
Conor McGregor
McGregor wants to demolish his existing five bedroom home in Straffan and replace it with 32,693 sq ft six bedroomed ‘family home'
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Gardai 'concerned for wellbeing' of missing Dublin teenager
Missing person
16-year-old Harun Ahmed has been missing from Coolock, Dublin 17 on the afternoon of Tuesday, 7 January
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Date set for killer Kelly Noble's trial for assaulting her son's girlfriend
Irish News
Kelly, 39, has previously served time for stabbing a young mother to death in front of her children
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People without power told by ESB they can use hotel facilities during cold snap
Weather
Thousands of people throughout the country remain without power as the freezing weather continues
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Amazon
Amazon walking pad transformed my winter fitness woes and work-from home routine and is now €145 off
As many people in Ireland set fitness goals for the New Year, the cold winter months can make outdoor exercise difficult. One woman has shared how Amazon's Sperax Walking Pad Treadmill, now €145 off, transformed her work-from-home routine.
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Tragic end to missing person case solved by Google Maps nine years later
Missing persons
David Lee Niles vanished after meeting a friend at a bar in 2006 - his car, along with his remains, were found almost a decade later thanks to Google Maps
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Worrying scenes as Liverpool v Tottenham paused following serious injury to Spurs player Rodrigo Bentancur
Rodrigo Bentancur
The game was stopped for almost ten minutes after Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a serious looking injury.
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Liam Payne's medical cause of death finally confirmed in UK inquest three months after balcony fall
Liam Payne
Five people have been charged over Payne's death after he fell from a third-floor balcony in Argentina
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Harry Maguire handed driving ban and fine after admitting to speeding offence
Soccer
The Manchester United defender will be off the road for the foreseeable future and has also been handed a fine by authorities.
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Mark Kavanagh
Best Tech of 2024: 12 top gadgets and gizmos we tested that really stood out
Billy Scanlan
'€1,000 Christmas gift vouchers for RTE staff? There's one for everyone not in the audience'
Larissa Nolan
'Like so many others, I'm captivated by murder suspect Luigi Mangione - here's why'
John Kierans
'If I was in the shoes of outgoing government, I would be nervous as they are ignoring elephant in the room'
Legoland offers three ways to stay at Windsor resort - ideal for 2025 family holidays
Legoland
LEGOLAND has recently unveiled a new woodland retreat ideal for those looking for a short break for the whole family in 2025
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15th anniversary of iconic moment man slips on ice as Ireland grapples with big freeze
Weather
On January 8, 2010, RTÉ cameraman Colm McCaughey captured the viral moment a mystery man slipped on ice during a spell of particularly freezing temperatures
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Illegal worker claims she was sacked after refusing to collect boss from airport on day off
Workplace Relations Commission
Claudia Borjas alleges that she was owed five weeks' wages and that her former employer has also "just stopped paying" other illegal workers in the past
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Huge update on Premier League star who is accused of raping two women
Soccer
The Metropolitan Police has passed a full file of evidence about a Premier League footballer accused of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service.
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SuperValu issues urgent recall for popular snack that could make you sick
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
SuperValu has issued an allergen alert for certain batches of a 'Signature Taste' snack. They contain undeclared ingredients, which could pose a health risk to anyone with intolerances.
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Millions of Gmail users told to switch on Google setting now to ward off attack
Google
Google is urging users to enable a setting on their accounts to block a worrying new attack
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Huge increase in number of students caught cheating in Leaving and Junior Cert examinations
Education
Some of the cheating incidents were uncovered by the inclusion of "extraneous material" with an exam script while there were also cases where papers from different students were almost identical
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Hozier and Fontaines DC top the charts as Ireland's biggest songs and albums of 2024 revealed
Music
Noah Kahan’s Stick Season was the highest-selling single of the year in Ireland and the most-streamed track
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Ex-RTÉ star and Dublin real estate agent join Love Island All Stars cast
Love Island
Series two of the popular programme returns to our screens next Monday
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RuPaul Drag Race UK star The Vivienne 'found dead by devastated dad and stepmum' in tragic update
The Vivienne
The Vivienne, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and came third on the 2023 edition of Dancing On Ice, died over the weekend aged 32
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Ireland rugby star Andrew Porter's wife tells of pregnancy joy after miscarriages
Andrew Porter
The rugby star's wife Elaine said the couple "cannot wait" to meet their little boy in a few months
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Aubrey Plaza breaks silence with heartbreaking statement after husband Jeff Baena's death at 47
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza has spoken out following the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, who was found dead in Los Angeles home on Friday
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Watch: New manager Robbie Keane meets his Ferencvaros players for the first time
Soccer News
Keane was announced as the Hungarian giant’s new manager on Monday and flew out to Spain today to link up with the squad at their training camp.
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Coronation Street icon axed in shock decision after 14 years on soap
Coronation Street
Colson Smith, who has played Craig Tinker on Coronation Street for 14 years, will leave the soap this summer in a dramatic exit storyline. New boss Kate Brooks warned last month there were some big exits coming this year.
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Steven Gerrard's daughter makes 'mama and papa' joke after announcing pregnancy with Liam Byrne's son
Steven Gerrard
Lilly-Ella Gerrard and Lee Byrne, the son of Kinahan mobster Liam Byrne, are expecting their first child
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James Bond actor Emilio Echevarria dies aged 80 as tributes pour in for Pierce Brosnan co-star
James Bond
Emilio Echevarria, who starred alongside Pierce Brosnan in the James Bond film Die Another Day, passed away on Saturday in Mexico City.
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Concern for woman who slept with 100 men in a day after 'sad' update issued
Lily Phillips
Adult star Lily Phillips, 23, has done a candid interview about her career as she plans another extreme 'sex challenge'. And it's left people very concerned
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Good Health
Doctor warns popular breakfast is 'wreaking havoc' on your body
A top doctor has warned that a common breakfast choice can actually harm health by raising blood sugar levels and containing harmful chemicals. Dr Mark Hyman has urged people to stop 'falling for the marketing' when they fuel themselves in the morning.
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Recall issued over kid's item sold in Ireland over fears 'child could be strangled'
Product recalls
Customers have been warned that they should stop using the product immediately
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Dublin Half Marathon places sell out as website crashes due to crazy demand
Dublin Marathon
Disappointed hopefuls took to social media to complain that the dublincityhalfmarathon.ie website crashed due to the high volume of runners trying to enter the inaugural event
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Irish managers who have taken unfashionable jobs after Robbie Keane’s surprise appointment
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane has been named the manager of Hungarian side Ferencvaros
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Steven Gerrard responds to news his daughter is expecting first child with son of Kinahan mobster Liam Byrne
Steven Gerrard
Lilly-Ella Gerrard is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Lee, who is the son of Kinahan cartel mobster Liam Byrne
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President Michael D Higgins congratulates Colin Farrell on winning a Golden Globe award
Colin Farrell
Dubliner Farrell took home the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series at the awards ceremony in California on Sunday night for his role in the DC Comics adaptation The Penguin
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Dancing with the Stars and Room to Improve both top 500,000 viewers in RTE ratings hit
RTE
An RTÉ News bulletin surpassed both shows as the most watched programme of the weekend
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Ex-husband of The Vivienne pays tribute to Drag Race star: 'My heart is shattered'
RuPaul's Drag Race
James Lee Williams’ ex-husband, David Ludford, said: “My heart literally sank when I got the call! My heart is shattered!”
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CES 2025: Anker takes wraps off new charging solutions, outdoor electric cooler and solar umbrella
CES
Anker is a reputable brand with products renowned globally for safe and efficient charging thanks to its advanced technology
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RTE Room to Improve viewers in disbelief as Dermot Bannon pulls off a rare triumph
Room To Improve
Dermot Bannon returned for a new series of Room to Improve, where he helped Karen Mulligan transform her family's butcher shop in Charlestown, Co Mayo, into a modern three-bedroom townhouse. Many viewers were left in disbelief following the episode.
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Paddy Power's profits to take hit after run of “most customer friendly” results
Sport
The bookmaker's profits have taken a hit after a string of customer friendly results stateside.
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John George: Police appeal for information after body of missing Irishman found in Spain
PSNI
John George, also known as John Hardy, from West Belfast, first travelled to Alicante in Spain at the beginning of December and last made contact with his family on December 14
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Big Freeze: An Post flags five counties where homes are 'inaccessible' as postmen check on people living alone
An Post
Workers for An Post have been heroically checking on people who may be isolated in the arctic blast
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Three major differences between cold and flu as HSE issue appeal to public amid surge in cases
Hospitals
Colds and flu are often thought to be the same thing, but flu is far more serious than the common cold
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Tourism
Beautiful Irish island where nobody lives has job opportunity with free rent - but there’s a catch
Stretching over four miles and encompassing more than 1,100 acres of wild landscape, the island has remained uninhabited since 1953
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Social welfare payment arriving early as schedule change brings bonus forward
Social Welfare
Parents in Ireland will receive their February child benefit payments early due to a bank holiday schedule shake-up. The change also coincides with the introduction of a New Baby Grant.
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'I can't afford to run out of Guinness.' Irish owner of pub visited by Niall Horan expresses fears over shortage
Guinness
"I've seen a big increase in people drinking Guinness, especially girls. Most of the ladies in here on New Year's Eve night were all drinking pints of the stuff"
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Ryanair seeks €15,000 in damages from 'disruptive passenger' on Dublin to Lanzarote flight
Ryanair
The budget airline has announced a major clampdown on passenger misconduct and is now taking one customer to court
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Irish bus driver pulls school run for first time in 23 years
Drogheda
The private operator of McCullough Coaches brings up to 150 children and teenagers to schools and a college every week
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Beautiful Irish village with just 400 people named 'best' place to visit this winter
Wild Atlantic Way
Baltimore in Co Cork has been named the best place to visit this winter by a UK newspaper - despite having a population of just 400 people
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Rare Ireland weather alert as Met Eireann warns of unusual 48-hour development in ongoing cold spell
Weather
Freezing weather continues to grip Ireland, with temperatures set to drop as low as -10C and Status Orange warnings issued. Met Eireann also warns of rare freezing fog over the next 48 hours.
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Tragic Ireland's Fittest Family contestant Cillian Flaherty (15) will appear in this week's show
RTE
The teenager died suddenly on October 21 at his home in Whitestown, Dublin
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HMVP symptoms as expert gives verdict on virus's connection with Covid pandemic
Coronavirus Ireland
An outbreak of human metapneumovirus in China has raised concerns, but experts have assured that it is not as severe as the Covid pandemic. HMPV is common in winter across many countries, including Ireland.
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Dad dies in bathroom on St Stephen's Day after being 'sent home from hospital with painkillers'
Tributes
Kevin Burnett, a 47-year-old married father-of-four, died in his bathroom on St. Stephen's Day after 'being sent home from the hospital with painkillers'. His grieving family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for his funeral.
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Thousands in Ireland remain without power as big freeze continues
Irish Weather
The cold snap continues to cause major disruptions to households and businesses across the country
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Two Garda praised for bringing medication via tractor to elderly couple in need during heavy snow
An Garda Siochana
Two Garda, one of whom was a former Limerick county hurling player, sprang into action to assist a couple living up in the Reenavanna Hills in need of their prescriptions
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Too cold to work? Rules on getting day off during Ireland's -10C extreme weather snap
Weather
Ireland's freezing weather is causing chaos for commuters - and some may be wondering if there will come a point where it's too cold to work.
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The Vivienne cause of death update as police investigation findings revealed
The Vivienne
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star The Vivienne has died at age 32. Police have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the sudden death, while Irish TV stars are among those sharing tributes.
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Trainers that are 'like walking on clouds' now €39 off in Marks and Spencer sale
Marks & Spencer
As 2025 begins, many people across Ireland are lacing up to hit their New Year's fitness goals - and Skechers is the go-to brand for comfort and style. Right now, you can grab a hugely popular pair for €39 off in the Marks and Spencer sale.
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CES Las Vegas tech show kicks off with “world’s first multi-tasking household robot”
CES
The world's biggest tech show is where many of the most advanced gadgets of the future are unveiled
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Conor McGregor makes $250million demand as he sends message
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor took to social media to make the demand
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Robbie Keane closing in on return to management with Hungarian giants
Robbie Keane
If the deal is sealed, Keane would be poised to join the squad at a training camp in Spain ahead of their return to competitive action after Hungary’s winter break.
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Roy Keane's daughter who is rarely seen and her famous fiancé
Roy Keane
Roy Keane has had his say on her wedding plans
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Everyone says the same thing about Rhys McClenaghan after Dancing with the Stars opener
Rhys McClenaghan
The Olympic gold medallist is one of the 11 contestants on this year's show
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The Vivienne's heartbreaking final social media post days before devastating death
Celebrity News
The RuPaul's Drag Race UK star, whose real name was James Lee Williams, passed away at the age of 32 this weekend
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Rory McIlroy in council row over proposed work on £9 million mansion
Golf
Rory McIlroy finds himself embroiled in a row with council officials over plans to build a pump for a heated outdoor pool on his £9 million mansion in Surrey.
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Spain
'I moved from Spain to Ireland - and this comment from locals drives me crazy'
Claudia Sebastian moved from Spain to Dublin seeking better job opportunities and higher pay, but she’s frustrated by locals who can’t understand why someone would leave a sunny culture for grey city life.
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Conor McGregor rants about 'f'***ed up evil b****es' in rambling social media post
Conor McGregor
In the midst of his rambling, McGregor also found time to take shots at Drogheda United and ponder whether he ought to buy a League of Ireland club.
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30,000 flee for their lives as homes destroyed in horror wildfires in Los Angeles
USA
Wildfires whipped up by extreme winds are sweeping through Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, a hillside neighbourhood dotted with celebrity residences, including that of Ben Affleck
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK and Dancing on Ice star The Vivienne dies at 32 as tributes paid
Dancing on Ice
The Vivienne, who won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, has died aged 32, a statement released on social media on Sunday night has confirmed
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Who is Rhys McClenaghan's girlfriend? Inside Olympic hero's career and personal life
Other Sport
McClenaghan will trade the Pommel Horse for the dancefloor as he makes his Dancing with the Stars debut.
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Elaine Crowley opens up on weight loss and how she is 'a changed person' ahead of Dancing with the Stars debut
Elaine Crowley
Elaine also told how former Dancing With The Stars contestant Brooke Scullion offered her some words of advice before the show tonight
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Boy, 12, hospitalised with second-degree burns after friends pour boiling water on him as a ‘prank’
In the News
The three boys who poured scalding water on the pre-teen were arrested but later released to their families while they wait for their court hearings next month
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Giovanni Pernice admits he feared losing everything in Strictly Come Dancing bullying row
Giovanni Pernice
As he returns to our screens tonight for the first time since leaving the hit show last summer, the Italian dancer admits there were "dark times"
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Jeff Baena: Acclaimed indie filmmaker and Aubrey Plaza’s husband dies aged 47
Aubrey Plaza
Jeff Baena, who is married to actress Aubrey Plaza, has sadly died at the age of 47
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How Martin Clunes shed three stone in just three months using a simple diet trick
Martin Clunes
Martin Clunes lost a remarkable three stone in three months - and paid thanks to one particular trick
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Drinking a glass of milk a day 'cuts risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth'
Health
Researchers also discovered that having the equivalent of a glass of wine every day increases the risk of bowel cancer by 15 per cent
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John George: Arrest made after remains found in Spain in search for Irish father of two
Irish News
The solicitor for the family of John George, also known as Hardy, said the victim's father Billy George had received a call from Spanish detectives around 5pm on Tuesday
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Explainer: Why Donald Trump is threatening to take control of Greenland
Donald Trump
Since his first term in office, US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland. Here's why...
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Met Eireann's Joanna Donnelly hits back after Rory Cowan questions snow warnings: 'What serious weather event?'
Weather
In a now deleted comment, Joanna Donnelly hit back at Mrs Brown’s Boys actor Rory Cowan after he questioned the snow warnings put in place by Met Éireann
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Weather
Schools closed, cars abandoned and homes without water as big freeze grips Ireland
A Met Eireann weather warning is in place across Ireland until Friday
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Family of mum-of-two Paula Canty 'broken' following violent death as man arrested
Murder
The pain that the 31-year-old's family are going through "can't even be described", according to a friend who knew her through a local charity
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'I'm Spanish but moved to Dublin – I learned a topic that infuriates the Irish'
Dublin
A Spanish woman posted some lighthearted observations she gathered while living in Dublin – including a topic of conversation that 'makes Irish people hate you'
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Drogheda United issue statement after Conor McGregor poses with FAI Cup
Conor McGregor
The Drogs have moved swiftly to distance themselves from McGregor.
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Gardai launch urgent search appeal for two missing Limerick teenage girls as concern grows for well-being
Limerick
Gardaí are concerned for the well being of 14-year-old girls, Caoimhe Barry and Khloe Murphy, who have been missing from their homes in Castleconnell, Limerick and Annacotty, Limerick since Tuesday morning
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Trainers that are 'like walking on clouds' now €39 off in Marks and Spencer sale
Marks & Spencer
As 2025 begins, many people across Ireland are lacing up to hit their New Year's fitness goals - and Skechers is the go-to brand for comfort and style. Right now, you can grab a hugely popular pair for €39 off in the Marks and Spencer sale.
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Motorist driving 113 km/h over the limit the worst of 13,000 caught speeding in just over a month
An Garda Siochana
A motorist was clocked driving at 213 km/h in a 100 km/h zone, the highest speed of 13,000 offences recorded in just under six weeks
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Leinster House bike shed cost 10 times more than another bike shed completed at Garda HQ six weeks earlier
Office of Public Works
The "incredible" cost variation shows there is "one price for the political class, and another for everyone else", according to Aontu leader Peadar Tóibín
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Men, over 55s and farmers were the most likely to die in workplace accidents last year, study finds
Health
The data, which was compiled by the Health and Safety Authority and published on Wednesday, reveals there were 33 work-related fatalities in total in 2024
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Advocacy groups say Ireland needs 55,000 new homes built each year to combat homelessness
Homelessness
The Irish Homeless Policy Group has expressed concern over the “absence of concrete proposals” in political manifestos to address homelessness, as parties and independents meet for government formation talks after the general election
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John George: Heartbroken family issue statement as murder probe launched after body discovered in Spain
Belfast
"Everyone's love for John has brought both sides of the community together"
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Ireland weather: Public warned to beware of 'invisible hazards' as temperatures to plunge to -8 degrees
Weather
22 counties have been issued with a Status Orange weather warning ahead of freezing conditions tonight
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Coronation Street icon Sue Cleaver quits soap after 25 years to ‘look for new adventures’
Showbiz
Sue Cleaver has been a mainstay on Coronation Street since 2000, but has now decided to walk away from the cobbles after 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw
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U2 star Bono to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden
Bono
A total of 19 people from across politics, sports, entertainment and other fields will be given the award
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Rare icy weather phenomenon could cause havoc to audiences travelling to popular RTE show
Met Eireann
Ireland is bracing itself for a 'multi weather hazard event'.
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Mickey Joe Harte defends RTE spend on Dancing With The Stars
Mickey Joe Harte
On Sunday night, the talented crooner makes his dancing debut with his pro dance partner Daniela Roze.
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Late Late Show not on tonight - as RTE shares huge news for next week's episode
The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show will not air tonight after hosting a New Year special earlier this week - but RTE have confirmed it will return on January 10 with a special show lined up.
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Tyrone football star keen to put year from hell behind as he details on-field abuse and defies advice to retire
All-Ireland Football championship
"I got abused a few times when playing with Tyrone over this. Players making a jibe about it, questioning my sexuality and giving me homophobic abuse. Then there'd be fellas going 'what are you doing here, you should be playing for Tyrone ladies'. Just stupid stuff''
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Limerick hurler Dan Morrissey pops the question to his girlfriend in Australia
Hurling
The happy couple got engaged over the festive period.
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Plumbing expert shares top tips to prevent pipes freezing as cold snap hits Ireland
Weather
Temperatures are set to dip below freezing this weekend and this could mean frozen pipes for households who haven't prepared
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One in 10 Irish adults are 'car snobs' when dating, with 18-24 year olds being biggest snobs
Dating
A survey asked one thousand adults around Ireland whether they have or would judge a potential love interest based on the type of car they drive
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Vogue Williams dusts off construction degree as she announces new career move
Vogue Williams
"I am excited to put my degrees in construction to the test," she shared
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Cost of Living
Drying clothes inside could be harming your health - here's how to fix it for just €1.50
As many Irish households try to save money amid the cost of living crisis, indoor clothes drying has become a popular alternative to using energy-hungry tumble dryers. However, this practice can lead to mould growth, which poses health risks and can cause costly damage.
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No winner of life changing EuroMillions jackpot, but over 29,000 players in Ireland snap up prizes
Euromillions
While no player managed to win the life changing jackpot, worth a staggering €39,138,031, more than 29,000 Irish EuroMillions punters snapped up prizes
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James McClean's daughter recovering after undergoing emergency surgery
Soccer
Erin McClean shared the news that baby Mia is recovering at home after the ordeal.
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'It has been the greatest privilege': Former Irish rugby star Dave Kearney announces birth of baby boy
Dave Kearney
Becca Mehigan married Dave Kearney in 2023
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Wayne Osmond dies aged 73 as family pays heartbreaking tribute: 'We will miss him dearly'
In the News
Donny Osmond's older brother Wayne, who also performed with The Osmonds, passed away 'surrounded by his loving wife and five children' on New Year's Day
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MAFS UK star Polly reveals her three-step weight loss secret after incredible four-stone drop
Married at First Sight
Married at First Sight UK bride Polly Sellman has wowed fans with her four stone weight loss and now she's revealed the secrets to her incredible transformation
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Anti-ageing supplement that irons out fine lines and wrinkles in just 30 days now 20% off
Beauty
It is designed to 'reduce the appearance of 'orange-peel' skin, improve skin smoothness, and boost overall skin health'.
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Meghan Markle fans notice Instagram blunder 'that suggests she has divorced Prince Harry'
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle's return to Instagram has sparked rumors about divorce. Despite the speculation, a video she posted that was filmed by Prince Harry indicates the couple are still very much loved-up.
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Overlooked foot symptom could be warning sign of Vitamin B12 deficiency
HSE
An often overlooked foot symptom could be a hidden warning sign of a Vitamin B12 deficiency. If you're feeling tingling or 'pins and needles' in your feet, don't ignore it.
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Old-fashioned baby name set to make a comeback in 2025 - and it's already sparked a trend
Babies
Naming a newborn can feel like a big decision as the name sticks for a lifetime - which could be why people are returning to the classics.
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Murder investigation launched as man arrested over death of 60-year-old man in Dublin over two years ago
An Garda Siochana
Adnan Asic, aged 60, was violently assaulted while walking towards Blanchardstown Road North coming from the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in October 2022. He later died as a result of his injuries
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Gardai arrest man after seizing combined €123,720 of cannabis and cocaine following searches
Drugs seizures
€2,260 in cash, four luxury brand watches, a number of electronic devices and drugs paraphernalia were also seized in the course of the operation
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Leinster explain the reasoning behind Harry Byrne's three-month loan to Bristol
Rugby Union
But add that, despite their large first-team squad, they don't envisage any more loans deal this season
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'Sex for shifts' scandal at McDonald's as 700 staff and ex-workers take legal action
McDonald's
Fast food giant McDonald's has been rocked by fresh claims that young staff in the UK were subjected to sexual and other forms of harassment by restaurant managers
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Eamon Dunphy to step back from hosting his podcast The Stand 'for the foreseeable future'
Eamon Dunphy
The ex-pundit, 79, announced the move in a joint statement with his wife and the show’s managing editor Jane Gogan, earlier today.
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Simon Harris says him calling Donald Trump an ‘awful gowl’ was 'lighthearted'
Simon Harris
Asked if he wanted to apologise to Mr Trump, he said he had a “great conversation” where he congratulated the president-elect following the US election.
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Trial to go ahead in €355,000 alleged 'romance fraud' case
Courts
Ayo Egbon, 37, of Broomhill House, Swords Road, Dublin, was charged under money-laundering legislation and, as a condition of bail, barred from using "dating and matchmaking websites."
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Simon Harris insists there will be rotating Taoiseach in new government as formation talks enter 'landing zone'
Simon Harris
“I believe many hundreds of thousands of people in this country have voted for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to provide stable government for the next five years, and for myself and Micheál Martin to lead that government,” Harris said
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Soccer
Tottenham issue Rodrigo Bentancur injury update as midfielder taken to hospital
The midfielder was left stricken on the turf after suffering a head/neck injury in the opening five minutes.
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One of the Premier Division's most sought after players makes decision on his future
League of Ireland Premier Division
Sligo Rovers fan favourite Ed McGinty has said his farewells to the Showgrounds after a season-long loan from Oxford and his destination is likely to be Tallaght
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Cold Feet: Former Footballer of the Year shares great tip for players returning to training to beat the freezing conditions
GAA
Hundreds of players from all over the country are returning to training this week, or are already well into their pre-season pitch programmes, despite the freezing conditions acorss the country. Here's one way to warm up those cold feet.
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Worrying scenes as Liverpool v Tottenham paused following serious injury to Spurs player Rodrigo Bentancur
Rodrigo Bentancur
The game was stopped for almost ten minutes after Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a serious looking injury.
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Wayne Rooney advised to take most controversial job yet following Plymouth sacking
Soccer
The former Manchester United captain has been advised to learn from one of the best in the business.
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Elvis Presley
Elvis at 90 - Birthday tribute to King of Rock 'n' Roll who changed the world
Presley was born on this day in 1935. Author Aubrey Malone says: "Before Elvis there was nothing. The King is dead, long live the King"
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Legoland offers three ways to stay at Windsor resort - ideal for 2025 family holidays
Legoland
LEGOLAND has recently unveiled a new woodland retreat ideal for those looking for a short break for the whole family in 2025
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The Living Room customers share 'great memories' ahead of beloved Dublin pub closing
Pubs
The Living Room in Dublin announced it would be closing its doors on Monday, much to the dismay of its many patrons
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Milano's announce huge €1 pizza deal for entire month of January
Pizza
Starting from Monday, pizza lovers can get a whole pizza for just €1 - but there's just one catch
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Best songs of 2024 - Shobsy and Fontaines DC lead the way for top tracks of the past year
Music
Musicians and music experts give their choice for best releases of the last 12 months - and Irish artists are top of the pops
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Lifestyle
Google
Millions of Gmail users told to switch on Google setting now to ward off attack
Google is urging users to enable a setting on their accounts to block a worrying new attack
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Dublin restaurant named in the top five steaks in Europe in prestigious global travel poll
Dublin
High praise for a very popular dining spot in the capital
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Why you should Czech out South Moravia as Europe's hottest new wine destination
Travel
While many tourists head to Prague to be immersed in the opulence and decadence of Czech culture, South Moravia is fast becoming one of the best-kept secrets of Eastern Europe
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Drinking a glass of milk a day 'cuts risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth'
Health
Researchers also discovered that having the equivalent of a glass of wine every day increases the risk of bowel cancer by 15 per cent
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Ryanair seeks €15,000 in damages from 'disruptive passenger' on Dublin to Lanzarote flight
Ryanair
The budget airline has announced a major clampdown on passenger misconduct and is now taking one customer to court
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Showbiz
Linda Robson
Loose Women star Linda Robson supported by panel as she opens up about tragic miscarriage
Linda Robson has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her baby girl on the ITV show as she was supported by the panel and Myleene Klass
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RuPaul's Drag Race star Tyra Sanchez sparks fury with 'disgusting' joke after The Vivienne's death
Celebrity News
Tyra Sanchez has made another vile 'crematorium' joke after the tragic death of The Vivienne - and fans are calling for her to be stripped of her crown
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Liam Payne's medical cause of death finally confirmed in UK inquest three months after balcony fall
Liam Payne
Five people have been charged over Payne's death after he fell from a third-floor balcony in Argentina
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Tragic Ireland's Fittest Family contestant Cillian Flaherty (15) will appear in this week's show
RTE
The teenager died suddenly on October 21 at his home in Whitestown, Dublin
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Hozier and Fontaines DC top the charts as Ireland's biggest songs and albums of 2024 revealed
Music
Noah Kahan’s Stick Season was the highest-selling single of the year in Ireland and the most-streamed track
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GAA
Tralee
Kieran Donaghy details pain of Kerry basketball community after roof collapse in Tralee
Finding a basketball court is only part of the challenge. To pay their bills, the Tralee Warriors need fans, and accommodating them will be a challenge, according to Kieran Donaghy
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Kilkenny legend says Limerick 'have to get back and win one' after five-in-a-row setback
Limerick GAA
Limerick were bidding to become the first team in hurling history to win five All-Irelands in succession until Cork knocked them out in last year's semi-final.
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Early Tyrone blow as shoulder surgery means Malachy O'Rourke prepares for the League without leading star
Gaelic Football
New Tyrone boss Malachy O'Rourke is preparing for his first National League campaign in charge of the Red Hand Men, but he'll have to do without one of his top stars for the early rounds of their Division 1 assault.
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ATU Sligo v Ulster University LIVE Stream for Sigerson Cup round one clash
Gaelic Football
The Sigerson Cup gets under way this evening and you can watch the action right here.
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Sigerson Cup Result Round 1: University Ulster (holders) 2-17 ATU Sligo 1-7
Gaelic Football
The blue ribband event of college football threw in tonight with holders Ulster University comfortable winners against ATU Sligo in Sligo
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Gardai launch investigation following discovery of body at vacant Donegal property
The man's body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Letterkenny where a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out
Urgent search appeal launched as concern mounts for missing Limerick man
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27-year-old Hubert Szubiak was reported missing from his home in Bruff, Co. Limerick on Wednesday morning, January 8
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Missing persons
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Gardai 'concerned for wellbeing' of missing Dublin teenager
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16-year-old Harun Ahmed has been missing from Coolock, Dublin 17 on the afternoon of Tuesday, 7 January
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Woman, 70s, airlifted to hospital in critical condition after Cavan crash as gardai close road
Gardai have issued an appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward
Connolly Station evacuated as armed gardai respond to 'incident' on board train
An Garda Siochana
Armed Gardaí are currently in attendance following an incident on board an Irish Rail train arriving at Connolly Station
Tributes flow to 'great character' found dead in camper van after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Kilkenny
Gerry Kennedy decided to sleep in his campervan after socialising in Thomastown due to weather warnings advising people against driving due to forecasted snow and ice
Jozef Puska confident he'll be back on streets by summer despite conviction for Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska
Puska's case is due to be heard before the three-judge court of appeal in Dublin in the next few months
Ireland weather: New snow and ice warning for four counties as UK braces for -16 temperatures
Weather warning
A new warning has been issued for four northern counties ahead of another Status Orange warning coming into effect on Wednesday evening
An Garda Siochana
Gardai launch investigation following discovery of body at vacant Donegal property
The man's body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Letterkenny where a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out
Urgent search appeal launched as concern mounts for missing Limerick man
Missing person
27-year-old Hubert Szubiak was reported missing from his home in Bruff, Co. Limerick on Wednesday morning, January 8
Tragic end to missing person case solved by Google Maps nine years later
Missing persons
David Lee Niles vanished after meeting a friend at a bar in 2006 - his car, along with his remains, were found almost a decade later thanks to Google Maps
Tottenham issue Rodrigo Bentancur injury update as midfielder taken to hospital
Soccer
The midfielder was left stricken on the turf after suffering a head/neck injury in the opening five minutes.
Gardai 'concerned for wellbeing' of missing Dublin teenager
Missing person
16-year-old Harun Ahmed has been missing from Coolock, Dublin 17 on the afternoon of Tuesday, 7 January