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Top garda fears taxi rapist Raymond Shorten targeted other women and urges victims to come forward
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said: 'There is a reasonable proposition that there are other victims out there'
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Galway farmer accused of throwing cow dung towards politician tells court: 'I can't get a job'
Galway
Joseph Baldwin spoke in court for the first time concerning being charged with assaulting Anne Rabbitte
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Covid Ireland: Symptoms of new mutant strain KP.3 as huge surge in cases confirmed
Coronavirus Ireland
Ireland's health officials have reported a rapid rise in confirmed cases of the new Covid mutant strain KP.3. They have advised the public to remain vigilant for symptoms so they can take steps to prevent spreading it in order to protect vulnerable people.
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Kevin Bakhurst insists he is 'not breathing easy' despite new RTE funding plan
Kevin Bakhurst
On Wednesday, the Government agreed the new financing programme which will guarantee levels of funding for the crisis-hit station through a system of direct Exchequer top-ups to TV licence fee sales
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Farmer died from 16-foot fall while accessing bales of hay on his farm, inquest hears
Longford
A sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court heard that married father of four Kevin Skelly had been discovered by one of his children on the ground in the farmyard near their family home on the evening of March 28, 2022
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Ireland hot weather map shows heatwave-level temperatures within days
Weather
Ireland's summer has been unusually cool and wet. However, forecasts from Met Eireann and other sources predict a shift to warm and stable weather, with temperatures potentially reaching 25C.
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Rapist taxi driver Raymond Shorten silent as he's jailed for a total of 30 years
Rape
The sentences today will be served consecutively to the 13 years Shorten was handed down earlier this week for the rape of a seven year old child
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Plans to restrict traffic in Dublin city to begin next month
Transport
The hours of operation for the new restrictions will be 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday
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Stargazers delight as planets visible in Irish skies after Northern Lights disappointment
Space
Skywatchers were disappointed when the Northern Lights were not visible over our sky on Wednesday - but thankfully, there are some celestial displays that you can still catch tonight
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Gardai issue taxi safety advice as evil rapist Raymond Shorten jailed for 30 years
Taxis
Gardai say they immediately revoked rapist Raymond Shorten’s taxi licence - the moment investigations against him commenced
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Urgent recall issued for batches of salmon roe sold in Ireland due to possible presence of glass
Food safety
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued the recall due to the potential presence of glass in the product
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CCTV footage shows 60-strong armed Irish gang engaged in 'ridiculous' violence in 'warzone' at boxing event
Courts
Nearly 60 men turned up in 13 vehicles to the sports centre, seemingly to target a small group of men inside. What followed was what police described as "ridiculous" mass violence that would last for the next 20 minutes
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Prince Harry's major 'stumbling block' could halt family visit to Balmoral with Meghan
Prince Harry
With the summer holidays upon us, the Royal Family will soon be heading up to Balmoral for their annual break - but even if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are invited to spend time there, one issue could stop any trip to the UK from happening
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Sabrina Carpenter announces second 3Arena Dublin gig amid huge demand for tickets
3Arena
Some fans have suggested that securing tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter perform at the 3Arena has been more difficult than bagging tickets to see Taylor Swift at the Aviva Stadium
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Coronation Street fans stunned as Chesney's real age revealed by another character
Coronation Street
Coronation Street character Chesney Brown, played by Sam Aston, is set to celebrate a milestone birthday soon, which was teased in a scene on the ITV soap opera - which airs on Virgin Media in Ireland - this week
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor forced to address Strictly therapy comments as drama spirals
Strictly Come Dancing
Popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor's husband Richard Jones has shared his own experience of Sophie's appearance on Strictly Come Dancing as it left him requiring counselling
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Prince William sparks criticism after making major change to King Charles' policy
Prince William
The Royal Family has been revealing its finances with accounts of King Charles and Prince William's personal incomes made public - and William has made one major change from his father's previous role
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Dermot O'Leary leaves studio in hysterics after live blunder on This Morning
This Morning
Dermot O'Leary was confronted to the perils of live TV this Thursday when This Morning descended into chaos after another blunder
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Controversial Netflix documentary is nearly giving viewers 'anxiety attacks'
Netflix
A daredevil Russian couple who climb to the tops of skyscrapers to capture breathtaking social media content have got Netflix hearts all a flutter. But while thousands are lapping up this extraordinary romantic tale, many are unhappy the pair are 'risking lives for likes'.
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Property
Irish couple have genius way of avoiding paying rent - but it's not for everybody
Laurie O'Donnell and Alan O'Brien were in need of a money saving solution after deciding to start a new business and go back to college
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Gardai 'concerned' for welfare of missing Westmeath teenager
Missing person
Kelsey Kenny, 15, was last seen on the evening of Wednesday 24 July in Castlepollard, Westmeath
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Search resumes for boy missing at Cliffs of Moher as it emerges family were visiting from overseas
Cliffs of Moher
A land, air and sea search was mounted at around 2.00pm on Tuesday
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Coronation Street Mason star is no stranger to showbiz as he has very famous dad
Celebrity News
Coronation Street actor Luca Toolan, 20, has been at the centre of the soap's bullying plot since he joined the cast on the cobbles as villain Mason Radcliffe last year
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Exact amount Royal Family costs each person in UK as their income skyrockets
King Charles III
Royal accounts have revealed that the British monarchy was given £86.3 million in 2023/24 from the Sovereign Grant - and the palace has revealed how much this costs each person in the UK
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Coronation Street's Sue Devaney marries long-term partner in stunning red dress and tiara
Coronation Street
Coronation Street star Sue Devaney - who plays Debbie Webster on the ITV soap opera which airs on Virgin Media in Ireland - got married to retired journalist Jim O'Farrell in a wedding ceremony earlier this year
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Inside Paul O'Grady's lavish home where he lived until his shocking death
Paul O'Grady
The late Paul O'Grady's lavish home - where he lived with his husband until he died - is set on a stunning 50 acres of land. The site is currently at the centre of controversy
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'I'm a motivational speaker – two simple words can stop you ever getting disappointed'
TikTok
The "let them" theory has been doing the rounds online over the last few months and it all started when Mel Robbins, a popular motivational speaker, went viral on Instagram
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Dermot O'Leary says 'you're a stirrer' amid heated debate with co-star on This Morning
This Morning
This Morning's host Dermot O'Leary wasn't about to let tensions flare on the ITV programme as he stepped in to defuse a situation between Martin Lewis and Nick Ferrari
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Real life of Coronation Street's Martin Platt - furious vow and smelly new career amid soap return
Coronation Street
As Coronation Street icon Martin Platt prepares to return to the cobbles, the Mirror takes a look at his unexpected life away from Weatherfield - including the heartbreak that sparked an unusual new career
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'My mum has fainted' - Irish Amazon delivery driver hailed a hero after approached by brave 6 year-old boy
Galway
The dramatic encounter between the delivery driver and the little boy was captured on a doorbell camera
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Sixth man found guilty of murder of father of seven, Thomas Dooley, in Kerry
Kerry
Daniel Dooley, 42, of An Carraigin, Connolly Park in Tralee was found guilty of the murder of his cousin Thomas Dooley after close to 21 hours of deliberations by the jury of ten men and two women
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'Ordinary Man' Christy Moore sitting on €1.8 million cash pile following bumper year for company
Christy Moore
The 79-year-old's music firm raked in nearly €500,000 in cash, finishing the financial year with accumulated profits of almost €2.6 million
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Defamation legislation criticised for leaving out key 'serious harm test'
Helen McEntee
As well as the abolition of juries, the legislation provides against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) proceedings, which are recognised internationally as a threat to press freedom and democracy, as well as a new defence for live broadcast where reasonable and prudent precautions have been taken
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Michael Kors
Michael Kors bags at unbeatable prices in huge sale - with sought-after item down to just €52
Michael Kors fans can literally bag a deal, with massive discounts across its popular designer handbags. One stand-out offer is an iconic crossbody bag, that is down to an unbeatable €52.
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Museum explains inspiration behind Sinéad O'Connor waxwork as social media gives its take on sculpture
Sinead O'Connor
This morning a sculpture of the late singer-songwriter was unveiled, as they placed her next to a Star Wars figure in the museum on Dublin’s Westmoreland Street
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JP McManus mourns the death of “greatest hurdler of all-time” Istabraq
Horse Racing
The Aidan O’Brien-trained gelding won three Champion Hurdles in a row at Cheltenham and was one of the most iconic racehorses in history
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin says that fake ads about him originated in Russia
Micheal Martin
Forensic experts had to be hired to trawl through documents given to the Fianna Fáil leader from Google
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Pictured: Moment pickpocket nabbed as he tried to rob tourist at Dublin-New York Portal
Dublin
The pickpocket can be seen moving in on one man, whose attention was grabbed by the big screen that links North Earl Street to Manhattan
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Roy Curtis
'Dad is gone 15 years next week - because his presence is everywhere, it feels like five minutes'
Larissa Nolan
'Sickening fact: Fine Gael got away with destruction wreaked by engineering and maintaining the housing crisis'
Billy Scanlan
'The most amazing thing about the Taoiseach's close encounter of the Burke kind... he was having a 99'
Billy Scanlan
'Glory days feel more like glory months - the tedious Springsteen World Tour of Ireland rolls on'
Keep bread fresh for two weeks longer by storing it unexpected place, expert claims
Baking
Irish households often struggle with bread going stale or moldy quickly. One baking expert has said this could be due to improper storage and has shared her top tips to keep it fresher for up to two weeks longer.
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Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal warning as common pills could land Irish tourists in jail
Holidays
With thousands of Irish holidaymakers set to travel abroad over the coming weeks, an alert has been issued that some medicines you get on prescription or buy off the shelf in Ireland are banned in some foreign countries.
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Ursula von der Leyen asks Ireland to put forward female commissioner nomination
Ursula von der Leyen
It was confirmed last month that Michael McGrath would stand down as Finance Minister and would be Ireland’s sole nomination for the EU Commissioner role
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Sport can unify the nation says Minister Thomas Byrne as he backs Ireland's Olympians
Global Ireland
He said: “Rhasidat Adeleke is just such an excellent role model"
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Jay Slater's pal who last saw him alive has startling seven-word outburst about tragedy
Missing persons
Convicted drug dealer Ayub Qassim and a man believed to be his holiday pal 'Rocky' answered a series of questions about the case and addressed conspiracy theories swirling around the tragic Brit's disappearance
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James McClean in bust-up with Chelsea and England defender two minutes into pre-season clash
Soccer
Levi Colwill had to be ripped off James McClean after the Chelsea defender reacted badly to a late challenge by the Wrexham star, just seconds into their pre-season game in the US
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Family of nurse who died in Dublin motorbike collision appeal DPP's 'no criminal prosecution' decision
Road Deaths
Marie Farragher Pollard died two days after the incident at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin
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Single dad 'speechless' after winning huge lottery prize while in line at pharmacy
World News
Dad of two Nick was waiting for his prescription to be filled when he found out he scratched the lottery ticket he'd just purchased and discovered he'd won
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Harper Beckham rocks new trendy hairstyle worlds away from mum Victoria's look
Celebrity News
Harper Beckham is officially a teenager and recently celebrated her 13th birthday alongside her closest friends and family
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Phillip Schofield shares bizarre photo as he relaxes with pet amid huge comeback rumours
Phillip Schofield
Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield suddenly left the ITV after it was revealed that he had an affair with a younger colleague and he has been spending quality time with his loved ones ever since
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Kate Middleton's favourite runners on sale for €30 as fans rave about comfort and style
Kate Middleton
Shoppers are snapping up a pair of Superga trainers worn regularly by Kate Middleton while they are €52 off in a sale. They have been praised as 'comfortable and stylish' and can be 'dressed up or down'.
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Inside the life of Coronation Street's Toyah Battersby star Georgia Taylor including co-star boyfriend
Coronation Street
Georgia Taylor gained recognition as Toyah in Coronation Street, who she's portrayed for over 20 years - get the lowdown on her life, including her love story with Charlie De Melo
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Ruth Langsford's three-word message to supportive Coleen Nolan after Loose Women comeback
Ruth Langsford
Ruth Langsford has shared a sweet message to her close friend and ITV co-star Coleen Nolan after returning to Loose Women following her split from Eamonn Holmes
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Sinead O'Connor's ex-husband John Reynolds hoping to see new waxwork dedicated to late singer
Sinead O'Connor
Exclusive: The waxwork will be unveiled at The National Wax Museum on Thursday ahead of the first anniversary of her death
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Emmerdale Tom King's fate 'sealed' after huge 'mistake' amid harrowing Belle Dingle scenes
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced they've rumbled Tom King's fate after he made a mistake during Wednesday's harrowing Belle Dingle scenes
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Nestlé confirms the return of iconic chocolate bar that was discontinued after 60 years
Chocolate
Nestlé has announced the return of one of their best-loved discontinued chocolate bars - but fans will have to be quick to get their hands on the sweet treat
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Andrew Scott to star alongside Oscar winner in WWII drama about historic D-Day landings
Andrew Scott
The upcoming film is described as a visceral edge-of-your-seat ticking-clock thriller, based on the extraordinary true story around the three day run up to D-Day
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Taylor Swift
Last-minute Taylor Swift tickets for final European and London Eras Tour concerts from €84
Taylor Swift's Irish shows are over, but fans can still catch her Eras Tour in Europe and London this summer. Resale tickets are available for her remaining concerts, with prices starting from €84, at the time of writing.
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Temperatures to rise as hot Mediterranean air continues to push towards Ireland
Weather
Unfettered sunshine and warm temperatures are expected from Sunday as an area of high pressure coincides with the arrival of hot air from the southeast
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Nothing compares to her? First look at Sinead O'Connor waxwork in Dublin's National Wax Museum
Sinead O'Connor
The waxwork is likely to divide opinion when it comes to a resemblance to the beloved star
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Paris and Tyson Fury fans spot 'rude detail' in family photo sparking anger
Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury and his wife Paris Fury have been enjoying some summer sun with their seven children and fans couldn't help but notice one particular detail in a family photo
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Irish teen wows America's Got Talent judges who send her through to the next round
America's Got Talent
The singer, from Mayobridge, Co Down, wowed talent show judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sophie Vergara and Howie Mandel.
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Eamonn Holmes' health woes laid bare as he's forced to use anti-gravity machine to walk
Eamonn Holmes
Eamonn Holmes has shared a health update as he attempts to improve his mobility
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Rising surf star to undergo surgery to reattach leg washed ashore after shark attack
Australia
An off-duty police officer used his dog’s lead to make a temporary tourniquet that “essentially saved Mr McKenzie’s life” until emergency services arrived at the scene
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Major US fast food chicken chain with dish so spicy it comes with a waiver set to launch in Ireland
Food
The chain's fried chicken ranges in spice level from No Spice, Lite Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra-Hot, to Reaper - a spice that requires guests to sign a waiver before ordering
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Dermot O'Leary shuts down co-star with intense two-word response on This Morning
This Morning
Alison Hammond was in a playful mood this Wednesday as she poked fun at co-star Dermot O'Leary. Unfortunately, the This Morning presenter was in no joking mood as he received news.
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Surprising truth behind Royal Family's £130million bumper pay - and how they'll spend it
Buckingham Palace
It has been revealed that the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant, which helps pay for the Royal Family to carry out their official duties, is to jump by more than £45million to £132million - and the boost has been driven from one particular source
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Dramatic lifeboat rescue as two people removed from rocks off Irish coast after cut off by tide
Donegal
A passing member of the public noticed the pair were in danger and immediately called the emergency services
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Search for missing boy at Cliffs of Moher after alarm raised by family
Cliffs of Moher
The land, air and sea search resumed this morning after being initially mounted when the alarm was raised at around 2pm yesterday
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Irish High Court involves European judiciary in An Taisce case against nitrates plan
An Taisce
As Taisce is taking a judicial review of the State's latest plan to reduce agricultural pollution and protect waterways
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Cineworld to 'close 25 sites and cut hundreds of jobs' in major restructuring plan
Cineworld Cinema
It is not yet known what Cineworld locations could be affected by the planned restructure. Cineworld currently operates in locations on Parnell Street in Dublin and in the SSE Arena in Belfast
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Clare GAA
Scenes of joy as Clare players celebrate All-Ireland win with family and friends
Clare defeated Cork by a single point in extra-time to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup
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Cork woman banned from keeping animals for life after 16 dogs found in 'horrendous conditions'
ISPCA
Miriam Santry, 55, of The Meadows, Belgooly, Co Cork, was disqualified from owning animals at Bandon District Court on July 19
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Dublin publicans call for greater garda presence on streets - 'Customers sitting outside are constantly being harassed'
Dublin
Some 96 per cent of Dublin publicans say there needs to be a stronger garda presence in the city.
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Jay Slater Channel 5 documentary removed from TV schedule
Channel 5
The Jay Slater Mystery: Missing or Murdered? was set to air on Channel 5 on Wednesday
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Postmistress who was victim of tiger kidnapping suing An Post in the High Court
An Post
Counsel said there was a massive escalation in violence and Ms Lawlor was told by one robber "I am going to shoot you in the f----- head"
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Irish coastal town just 21km from Dublin named one of world's most underrated travel destinations
Travel
Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk from the harbour along the esplanade
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Man who robbed tip jars from Cork hair salon had more than 500 previous convictions
Courts
O’Brien was sentenced to 11 months in prison with the final three months suspended for two years
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Donald Trump pictured refusing to watch Joe Biden's TV address as he's branded a 'child'
Donald Trump
A picture of Donald Trump has gone viral on social media of him pouting as Joe Biden's Oval Office address airs in the background - and people on X are not impressed
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Cosy cabin with stunning Glenveagh views ranked most popular unique Airbnb in Ireland
Airbnb
From a restored 200-year-old church in Galway, to a secluded Cork coastal studio, Ireland's most extraordinary retreats have been ranked based on metrics including overall star rating, cleanliness and location
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Two men appear in court charged with possession of components that make up six AR-15 rifles and 12 semi-automatic handguns
Courts
The charges are all alleged to be possession of the parts at a premises at John Street, Blackstick, Ardee, Co Louth
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Ireland accused of 'feeding' genocide in Gaza as thousands of cattle exported to Israel since war began
Farming
"To think that we are actually sending in food supplies into Israel to support the economy [and] government of Israel - worse still to feed the soldiers the government are ordering to go in to murder Gazans wholescale"
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Catherine Martin denies signing 'blank cheque' for RTÉ amid fury over funding
RTE
News that RTÉ will receive €725m over the next three years has been met with fury from Virgin Media who said it will have to examine its position on “existing Public Service Broadcasting commitments"
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Eamonn Holmes reveals the one person he wanted 'to punch' after shock split with Ruth
Eamonn Holmes
Eamonn Holmes has spoken out about his biggest regret after splitting up with his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford, who returned to ITV's Loose Women this week
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Just two glasses of one drink daily 'doubles risk of cancer by time you're 50'
Bowel cancer
People who drink two glasses of fizzy drinks a day are more than twice as likely to develop bowel cancer in their 40s, a major study shows
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Superfood that's 'anti-cancer, anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory' we should all be eating
Diet
Professor Tim Spector has said there is a superfood that is 'underrated' that is not only good for your health but also the environment - and it is something we should be eating more of
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Celebrity Gogglebox star admits Ozempic has helped shift 15 stone lockdown weight
Gogglebox
Celebrity Gogglebox star Shaun Ryder has opened up about how Ozempic has helped him lose weight he gained over lockdown, caused by side effects of his underactive thyroid
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Ex-RTE star Bernard O'Shea opens up about returning to stand-up 10 years after his last tour
Bernard O'Shea
The comedian’s last stand-up tour was in 2013 and Bernard is now heading back on the road.
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Love Island fans complain minutes into episode over 'annoying' detail
Love Island
Love Island viewers were quick to complain minutes into Tuesday's episode after they spotted an 'annoying' detail on the ITV2 show which airs on Virgin Media in Ireland.
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Amy Winehouse's Foundation remembers her on anniversary of death as fans pay tribute
Amy Winehouse
The late Amy Winehouse has been remembered this week on the anniversary of her death, with fans having paid tribute alongside the foundation that was set up in her memory
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Prince Harry set for UK return - and it raises questions for William and Kate
Prince Harry
Prince Harry looks set to have another date in his diary for a trip to the UK as his Invictus Games in 2027 are set to be held in Birmingham - and it could pose questions for the likes of King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales
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Tyson Fury makes decision on dad John after Oleksandr Usyk criticism
Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury suffered his first professional loss while fighting Oleksandr Usyk in May and the bout marked a notable change regarding who he spoke to between rounds
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Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian finally share first look at baby daughter Blu
Showbiz
The couple welcomed the new tot a month ago
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Skincare
'I still get asked for ID and young men hit on me - people freak out at my real age'
Jessica Jerrard's youthful looks mean she is often mistaken as much younger than she is
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Family give update on Irish man fighting for life after horror moped crash in Thailand
Irish News
David Horgan, from Cork, was in Phuket when the collision occurred on Saturday, July 13.
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Two Irish singletons looking for love on Netflix's Love Is Blind UK as cast for dating show unveiled
Love Is Blind
The hit series returns on August 7
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Former flight attendant explains why you should avoid drinking tea on a plane
Travel
The former flight attendant shared why you should avoid drinking tea on the plane, especially if the aircraft is over 15 years old
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National Wax Museum Plus to unveil wax work of Sinead O'Connor ahead of first anniversary
Sinead O'Connor
Sinead died of 'natural causes' in July last year.
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Netflix announce huge Bridgerton update for series 4 with new romantic lead
Bridgerton
After another successful run for its third series as fan favourite Penelope finally found love, Netflix and Shondaland announced a huge change for the show's fourth season
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Sarah Ferguson's 'bizarre' wedding dress request was firmly denied by gobsmacked designer
Royal Family
It was on this day 38 years ago that Prince Andrew tied the knot with his former wife Sarah Ferguson - and it seems several of Fergie's requests when it came to her dress had to be knocked back
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Kerry Katona's bizarre Donald Trump plea goes viral as fans step in
Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona stunned her followers as she issued a direct plea to Donald Trump amid his US election campaign after she publicly backed the former president
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Coronation Street actress shares heartfelt tribute to co-star as she declares her love
Coronation Street
Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney declared her love for one of her co-stars as she shared a rare snap with them on social media
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Sabrina Carpenter fans claim presale is tougher than Eras Tour amid Dublin ticket chaos
Ticketmaster
Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet is proving wildly popular, with fans struggling to secure tickets to her UK dates during initial pre-sales
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Ireland's Men's Sevens up and running with opening Paris 2024 victory
Ireland Rugby Sevens team
Hugo Keenan started as James Topping's side defeated the Blitzboks in a vital opening Pool A encounter at the Stade de France
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Woman, 30s, arrested after firework thrown into south Dublin creche
Creches
The incident took place at a childcare facility in Dublin at around 1.10pm on Tuesday
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Israel PM Netanyahu's two words in US speech that will send a chilling warning to Gaza
Hamas
Benjamin Netanyahu received standing ovations from Republicans as he called for more support from the US, condemned anti-war protestors, and vowed the Gaza war would not end until Israel's goals were achieved
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American asylum seeker who went on run in Ireland to avoid US Capitol riot prison sentence facing more jail time
USA
A homesick Kovacik was arrested in the USA in June when he returned voluntarily from Ireland where he intended to claim asylum
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Health
'I'm an eye surgeon - for the majority of people 20/20 vision is achievable and here's how'
Wellington Eye Clinic consultant ophthalmic surgeon Brendan Cummings says they offer a range of bespoke procedures which can give better vision to 99% of people
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Anti-racism campaigner allegedly assaulted at anti-migrant meeting in Galway
In the News
The alleged altercation took place at Sullivan’s Hotel in Gort on Tuesday night after anti-racism campaigners came to question misinformation at a meeting about a vacant property reported to be earmarked to house refugees
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Family of girl, 11, who died in balcony fall on Spain holiday pay tribute to 'little angel'
Spain
Clodagh Phelan died after she fell from the seventh floor of a hotel balcony last Monday while holidaying with her family in Mallorca in Spain
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Northern Lights over Ireland tonight as experts predict geomagnetic storm could light up night sky
Northern Lights
The Northern Lights grabbed the headlines back in May when they entertained thousands of people all over the country
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'I'm American - there's three European cities I wouldn't bother going to again'
Holidays
Travel influencer Sooyeon, who resides in San Francisco, US, took to TikTok to share her opinions on three European cities which didn't quite hit the mark with her
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Dublin legends enjoy night out after All-Ireland quarter-final exit
Gaelic Football
John Small and James McCarthy enjoyed a much-deserved night out after Dublin's exit from the All-Ireland football Championship.
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Gardai launch search appeal for missing Kildare teen known to frequent Kilkenny
Missing person
Amber Martin, 16, was reported missing from Athy, Kildare on Tuesday, July 23
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New legislation to allow seriously ill women to defer maternity leave
Maternity rights
Currently, women who are undergoing treatment for serious illnesses, such as cancer, cannot postpone their maternity leave to take after they finish treatment. Men, however, can delay their paternity leave if they are unwell.
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Man left lying in pool of blood in broad daylight following Dublin city centre robbery
Talbot Street
Stunned onlookers called gardai and an ambulance which quickly arrived at the scene
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Armed military to be removed from Portlaoise Prison by end of year
Portlaoise Prison
There have been armed personnel at the high-security prison since 1973.
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Former All-Star hurler Niall Gilligan allegedly struck boy, 12, with stick repeatedly, court hears
Clare GAA
Niall Gilligan allegedly repeatedly struck a 12 year boy with a stick causing a series of injuries
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Spain holiday tragedy as Irish mum dies after falling ill on family trip
Spain
Tributes are being paid to a Cork mum-of-three who died suddenly while on a family holiday in Spain. Friends and neighbours have described Regina Cullinane as a 'lovely' young woman with a 'smile and laugh... missed by all'.
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Loose Women's Coleen Nolan vows to quit as she refuses to talk about controversial topic
Loose Women
As Kamala Harris is tipped to run for president against Donald Trump, Coleen Nolan hinted at a potential break from Loose Women as she admitted she was exasperated by the topic.
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World premiere set for Barry Keoghan's new thriller Bring Them Down
Barry Keoghan
Colm Meaney stars alongside fellow Irishman Keoghan
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Iconic 90s children's TV show Art Attack 'set for reboot' with new host Romesh Ranganathan
Art Attack
More than a decade after it was last aired on ITV, Art Attack could be set for a comeback with one famous face taking over hosting duties from show legend Neil Buchanan
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Channel 4 star, 26, found dead at London home as man arrested
Channel 4
Harry Savage, 26, who appeared in Channel 4 show Hunted was pronounced dead at his home in London on July 19
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Real life of Coronation Street Roy Cropper star after awkward snub at soap set
Coronation Street
Coronation Street star, David Neilson, who has played Roy Cropper on the soap for years, was denied access to the soap set by security guards, who didn't recognise him out of character
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Craig Doyle doesn't speak to Phillip Schofield as This Morning host's comeback 'imminent'
Phillip Schofield
This Morning presenter Craig Doyle has revealed he doesn't speak to disgraced former co-star Phillip Schofield following his shock departure from the ITV show last year
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Kerry Katona hasn't seen daughter Molly in a year and says 'I do worry' ahead of return from Ireland
Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona has revealed that she has not seen her eldest daughter in a year but says they talk 'every single day'. The Atomic Kitten star opened up about her parenting worries
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Prince Harry 'planning to be away from Meghan Markle for a month' as he 'anxiously' eyes UK trip
Prince Harry
Prince Harry is reportedly 'anxiously' planning a month-long trip without Meghan Markle, as he is keen to 'reconnect' with his family after years of public feuding
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Irish This Morning host Craig Doyle reveals why he refuses to take full-time role on show
Celebrity News
This Morning star Craig Doyle has admitted why it is he couldn't front the show full-time despite being a popular choice with viewers as he opens up about his career
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Eamonn Holmes announces new career as Ruth Langsford returns to Loose Women
Loose Women
TV presenter Eamonn Holmes, who moved to GB News after being 'axed' from ITV's This Morning, has announced his latest career move following his split from Ruth Langsford.
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Northern Ireland
Four of the UK's best beaches may be closer than you think - and you don't need a ferry to get there
The Sunday Times has named Northern Ireland's four best beaches
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Mary Lou McDonald clashes with Philip Boucher Hayes live on RTE branding him 'extremely rude'
Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was being interviewed by Philip Boucher Hayes on RTÉ Radio 1 about her party's new immigration document.
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Exact spot where Jay Slater fell to his death seen for the first time in chilling new photos
Spain
Jay Slater was discovered by rescue teams after 29 days in Tenerife, with photos now showing the area his remains were finally discovered in the Spanish wilderness
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Clare manager Brian Lohan carried aloft as he brings Liam MacCarthy Cup to home club
All-Ireland Hurling championship
The celebrations are in full flow for Lohan and his Clare team after their epic extra-time victory 3-29 to 1-34 victory over Cork in the All-Ireland hurling final on Sunday
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Kate Middleton's wildly different Prince George birthday picture has hidden meanings - expert says
Royal Family
Prince George's new stylish monochrome portrait signifies a big change in his royal life, according to a leading body language expert, who says his love for mum Kate is also clear to see
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Slash's stepdaughter's heartbreaking final message posted online after her death at 25
Guns N' Roses
Lucy-Bleu Knight, the stepdaughter of Guns N' Roses rocker Slash, tragically died at the age of 25 - and a haunting final post appeared on her Instagram page after her death
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TV actor, 39, dies falling off his balcony after drinking with friends
In the News
A Brazilian TV actor has died aged 39 after losing his balance and falling from his balcony, police have said
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Former Love Island stars expose 'missing' scenes and Joey Essex's big rule break
Love Island
Love Island stars Jess White and Hugo Godfroy were dumped from the villa just days before the final - and have now opened up on their romance and time on the show
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Kettle limescale 'completely disappears in under two minutes' thanks to 'amazing' product
Cleaning
Descaling a kettle can be a thankless task, but one woman was left more than satisfied after cleaning enthusiasts shared a time-effective way to get rid of limescale
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' very unusual secret baby name revealed
Celebrity News
Appearing in New York at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere, Ryan Reynolds took to the stage to thank his wife Blake Lively, 36, before revealing their fourth child's name
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'Oldest man in Ireland' lives by three-word rule to keep him young and shares strict ritual
Galway
Martin McEvilly is celebrating his 108th birthday this week and has shared his eating, drinking and exercise habits
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Potential breakthrough in unsolved murder of dad-of-seven found covered in acid in a skip
Crimestoppers
The partial remains of Mark Burke were found at a recycling plant in Dublin
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Man arrested over horror crash that killed six and left girl orphaned as police hunt Porsche
Car crashes
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash that killed six people and left an 11-year-old girl orphaned. Authorities are seeking information about a grey Porsche 911 seen in the area around the time of the collision.
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Turkey panic as tourists abandon country and head to Greece instead
Turkey
Turkey is experiencing a major drop in tourism with hotels left empty as tourists reportedly head to Greece instead after the country launched visas on arrival for Turkish visitors
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New York JFK airport fire: Passengers evacuated onto tarmac as black smoke fills terminal
JFK Airport
Passengers are said to have been 'evacuated' onto tarmac as smoke filled Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport in New York - after an escalater reportedly burst into flames
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Irish barman to stand trial for allegedly conning travel agency out of expensive luxury hotel stays
Letterkenny
Alan McDaid, 48, is charged with duping Liberty Travel from Letterkenny out of a total cost of €4,637 for four different hotel bookings
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Taoiseach and ministers bombarded with hand written complaints from elderly about 'sneak tax' Re-turn scheme
Recycling
Exclusive: Simon Harris received a hand-written letter from an 89-year-old man, pleading with him to review the deposit return scheme and the 'unnecessary burden' it places on the elderly and disabled
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Rising star Irish jockey to donate almost €60k to mental health charity if he wins big race series
Royal Ascot
Billy Loughnane is a long way out in front in the UK & Ireland World Pool Jockeys’ Championship after two long odds victories at Royal Ascot
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Sport
Live-event
Ireland Rugby Sevens team
Ireland v Fiji live score updates for Rugby Sevens quarter-final
Ireland face a tough task when they do battle with reigning Olympic Champions Fiji.
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Orange Order request for parade on All-Ireland Football final day denied
All-Ireland Football championship
The request has been denied by the Parades Commission with Armagh set to compete in Sunday's final.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan 'doesn't have many close friends', according to snooker legend
Snooker
Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan are the only snooker players to win seven world titles - but the Scotsman has admitted that 'The Rocket' does not have many close friends
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Live-event
Zurich v Shelbourne, St Pat's v FC Vaduz LIVE score updates for Conference League qualifiers
Europa Conference League
Shels travel to Zurich this evening whilst Pat's will be at home in Richmond Park
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St Patrick's Athletic vs FC Vaduz: Kick-off time, TV channel info, live stream and more for Europa Conference League clash
Soccer
The two sides meet in Dublin tonight for the first leg
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3Arena
Sabrina Carpenter announces second 3Arena Dublin gig amid huge demand for tickets
Some fans have suggested that securing tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter perform at the 3Arena has been more difficult than bagging tickets to see Taylor Swift at the Aviva Stadium
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Keep bread fresh for two weeks longer by storing it unexpected place, expert claims
Baking
Irish households often struggle with bread going stale or mouldy quickly. One baking expert has said this could be due to improper storage and has shared her top tips to keep it fresher for up to two weeks longer.
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Andrew Scott to star alongside Oscar winner in WWII drama about historic D-Day landings
Andrew Scott
The upcoming film is described as a visceral edge-of-your-seat ticking-clock thriller, based on the extraordinary true story around the three day run up to D-Day
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Nestlé confirms the return of iconic chocolate bar that was discontinued after 60 years
Chocolate
Nestlé has announced the return of one of their best-loved discontinued chocolate bars - but fans will have to be quick to get their hands on the sweet treat
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Dublin Zoo: How to get half-price tickets as exciting new events announced
Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo has extended its opening hours, and to celebrate it's offering half-price tickets. Meanwhile, it will host an exciting Carnival Weekend with comedy, acrobatics, juggling, face painting and more fun activities.
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Lifestyle
Brainteasers
Only people with a 'high IQ' can work out this tricky snooker puzzle in just 20 seconds
These puzzles are a great way of keeping your mind active while also having fun, but some are tougher to decipher than others
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Cosy cabin with stunning Glenveagh views ranked most popular unique Airbnb in Ireland
Airbnb
From a restored 200-year-old church in Galway, to a secluded Cork coastal studio, Ireland's most extraordinary retreats have been ranked based on metrics including overall star rating, cleanliness and location
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Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal warning as common pills could land Irish tourists in jail
Holidays
With thousands of Irish holidaymakers set to travel abroad over the coming weeks, an alert has been issued that some medicines you get on prescription or buy off the shelf in Ireland are banned in some foreign countries.
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Ryanair carry-on bag warning after Irish passengers left stranded at airport
Ryanair
One group of Irish holiday makers were left stranded in Lanzarote following a baggage issue at the gate
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Irish couple have genius way of avoiding paying rent - but it's not for everybody
Property
Laurie O'Donnell and Alan O'Brien were in need of a money saving solution after deciding to start a new business and go back to college
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Showbiz
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans stunned as Chesney's real age revealed by another character
Coronation Street character Chesney Brown, played by Sam Aston, is set to celebrate a milestone birthday soon, which was teased in a scene on the ITV soap opera - which airs on Virgin Media in Ireland - this week
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Museum explains inspiration behind Sinéad O'Connor waxwork as social media gives its take on sculpture
Sinead O'Connor
This morning a sculpture of the late singer-songwriter was unveiled, as they placed her next to a Star Wars figure in the museum on Dublin’s Westmoreland Street
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Prince Harry's major 'stumbling block' could halt family visit to Balmoral with Meghan
Prince Harry
With the summer holidays upon us, the Royal Family will soon be heading up to Balmoral for their annual break - but even if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are invited to spend time there, one issue could stop any trip to the UK from happening
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Prince William sparks criticism after making major change to King Charles' policy
Prince William
The Royal Family has been revealing its finances with accounts of King Charles and Prince William's personal incomes made public - and William has made one major change from his father's previous role
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Nothing compares to her? First look at Sinead O'Connor waxwork in Dublin's National Wax Museum
Sinead O'Connor
The waxwork is likely to divide opinion when it comes to a resemblance to the beloved star
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GAA
All-Ireland Football championship
Supersubs, hunger, speed - the reasons why Joe Kernan and Diarmuid Connolly think Armagh will beat Galway
Armagh are aiming for their first All-Ireland win since Kernan guided them to glory in 2002.
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Kevin Walsh says one of his former charges sits among the best players yet to win an All-Ireland
Galway GAA
'He’s now 35 and still kicking points for fun. You’d be hoping next Sunday that it’ll happen for him as well, that he’ll eventually gets his hands on that medal after 15 years of massive work for Galway.'
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Galway and Armagh legends differ on replays ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland showdown
All-Ireland Football championship
'We played in a replay and leaving the result apart, we lost it, that last two weeks before the replay, the one memory I would have is that it was just dead.'
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Pádraic Joyce opens up on Galway image shift ahead of All-Ireland final
All-Ireland Football championship
The double All-Ireland winning player has led his native county to a second Sam Maguire decider in three seasons
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Armagh legend opens up on Roy Keane selfie rejection at All-Ireland Hurling final
Roy Keane
Armagh legend Oisin McConville approached Roy Keane at the All-Ireland Hurling final.
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Plans to restrict traffic in Dublin city to begin next month
The hours of operation for the new restrictions will be 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday
Urgent recall issued for batches of salmon roe sold in Ireland due to possible presence of glass
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued the recall due to the potential presence of glass in the product
Gardai 'concerned' for welfare of missing Westmeath teenager
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Kelsey Kenny, 15, was last seen on the evening of Wednesday 24 July in Castlepollard, Westmeath
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30,000 tourists flee Cyprus amid €35m tourism crisis, leaving hotels deserted
The gorgeous island nation of Cyprus has been hit by a tourism crisis after 30,000 holidaymakers reportedly abandoned the country, with hotel booking plummeting
Prince Harry net worth boost as he's 'to inherit fortune in weeks' - dwarfing Prince William's share
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Prince Harry is reportedly set to inherit a fortune in just a few weeks, with the sum dwarfing the amount his brother Prince William is due to receive
Ireland hot weather map shows heatwave-level temperatures within days
Weather
Ireland's summer has been unusually cool and wet. However, forecasts from Met Eireann and other sources predict a shift to warm and stable weather, with temperatures potentially reaching 25C.
Jay Slater autopsy reveals tragic findings about how teen died
Missing person
The search for Jay Slater came to a tragic end last week, and now his family faces the heartbreaking task of bringing their 'beautiful boy' home, after the cause of his death was revealed.
Covid Ireland: Symptoms of new mutant strain KP.3 as huge surge in cases confirmed
Coronavirus Ireland
Ireland's health officials have reported a rapid rise in confirmed cases of the new Covid mutant strain KP.3. They have advised the public to remain vigilant for symptoms so they can take steps to prevent spreading it in order to protect vulnerable people.
Transport
Plans to restrict traffic in Dublin city to begin next month
The hours of operation for the new restrictions will be 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday
Urgent recall issued for batches of salmon roe sold in Ireland due to possible presence of glass
Food safety
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued the recall due to the potential presence of glass in the product
Gardai 'concerned' for welfare of missing Westmeath teenager
Missing person
Kelsey Kenny, 15, was last seen on the evening of Wednesday 24 July in Castlepollard, Westmeath
Stargazers delight as planets visible in Irish skies after Northern Lights disappointment
Space
Skywatchers were disappointed when the Northern Lights were not visible over our sky on Wednesday - but thankfully, there are some celestial displays that you can still catch tonight
Orange Order request for parade on All-Ireland Football final day denied
All-Ireland Football championship
The request has been denied by the Parades Commission with Armagh set to compete in Sunday's final.