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Man's chilling words as locals foil alleged child abduction in Dublin city centre
Exclusive - A group of local residents who heard the mother’s screams quickly confronted the alleged abductor and managed to get him to the ground while waiting on gardai to arrive.
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Wicklow pensioner jailed for assaulting wife 'with walking stick' in 'bizarre case'
Wicklow
The court heard, in what Judge Terence O’Sullivan described as 'a bizarre case', that the couple had previously enjoyed a good relationship with no history whatsoever of domestic violence, while the accused had no previous convictions.
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Three Irish men arrested in Australia following over 60 alleged burglaries across Melbourne
Crime
The trio are alleged to have stolen over $1 million of property, including cash, jewellery and designer handbags
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Madeleine McCann disappearance blown wide open after mysterious voicemail left at Scotland Yard
Madeleine Mccann
A policeman working on the case of missing Madeleine McCann has become the first officer to answer questions in court related to the investigation
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Dublin Zoo's 'lonely, lonely hippo' finally gets new mate after 7 years of solitude
Dublin Zoo
Heidi has been the only hippo at Dublin Zoo since losing her partner Henry in 2017, but she's moving on following the arrival of Ernie from a zoo in England
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BREAKING: Britney Spears sparks concerns as ambulance rushes to LA hotel after she's 'injured'
Britney Spears
This is a breaking news story.
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Man who followed woman home and attacked her on doorstep claims he cant remember
Donegal
George Boyce appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court charged with the incident which happened on St Patrick's Day in 2022
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Government to focus on disused buildings as 100 people unaccommodated at Mount Street
Immigration
The Cabinet sub-committee on migration met on Thursday afternoon to discuss the ongoing situation with Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers.
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Man jailed for dangerous driving causing death of beloved GAA commentator Paudie Palmer
Courts
Bohdan Bezverkhyi, who is a native of Ukraine but has an address at Rigsdale House in Ballinhassig, Co Cork had denied dangerous driving causing the death of Mr Palmer (65) at Dunkereen Cross, Innishannon, Cork on December 29, 2022.
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Video of NYC couple 'making love' under blanket in Battery Park sparks outrage
New York
The mysterious couple appeared to be having sex in the busy park which sits on the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City, as social media users noted there were children in the park at the time
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Three-time Cheltenham Festival winner Sire Du Berlais suffers fatal injury at Punchestown Festival
Horse Racing
Sire Du Berlais won six times in a 36-race career and accumulated close to €1,000,000 in prize money in a stellar career on the track.
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Dublin firefighter charged with raping woman in Boston protests innocence as he remains in custody
Dublin Fire Brigade
Terence Crosbie, 37, is charged with raping a 28-year-old woman at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston. He is being held on $100,000 bail and was ordered to surrender his passport and remain in Massachusetts
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Dannii Minogue breaks down as she reveals she 'identifies as queer'
Dannii Minogue
Australian TV star and actress Dannii Minogue, who fronts BBC3 show, I Kissed A Boy, has revealed that she finds women attractive as she identifies as queer
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Marks and Spencer €50 dress that sold out last summer is back in two new colours
Marks & Spencer
The Marks and Spencer striped knitted maxi dress was a viral hit last summer, and now it's back for 2024 in two brand-new colourways
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Prince Harry and William 'haven't had a real conversation in months' despite reunion hopes
Prince Harry
Prince William is currently estranged from his brother Prince Harry, but that could soon change when the Duke of Sussex makes a return trip to London next week
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Peter Andre and Emily reveal name of newborn daughter - and it has a very sweet meaning
Peter Andre
Peter Andre and his wife Emily Andre have unveiled the name of their newborn daughter following her birth, after having previously asked fans on social media for suggestions
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Kate Middleton breaks tradition again with Princess Charlotte's birthday - a week after Louis'
Kate Middleton
Princess Charlotte, the only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, turns nine tomorrow - and it seems they have decided to go against a previously held birthday tradition - just like they did for Prince Louis' birthday last week
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Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb caught in heated row during Clarkson's Farm filming
Jeremy Clarkson
Clarkson's Farm is back for a brand new series, which kicks off on Prime on Friday May 3rd, as Jeremy Clarkson navigates farming life with the help of Kaleb Cooper
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Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker gives major shout-out to RTE Lyric FM, praising 'great hosts'
Sarah Jessica Parker
The station celebrates 25 years on air this week.
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King Charles Coronation
King Charles' 'sausage fingers' mystery explained as he returns to work amid cancer battle
As Britain's King Charles makes his way back into the public eye, questions about the 75-year-old's swollen 'sausage fingers' may resurface. The monarch has even poked fun at the condition himself.
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Models show promising weather next week after disappointing Bank Holiday weekend forecast
Weather
It looks like rain for the May bank holiday weekend, but thankfully, there is some sun on the horizon
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McEntee warned two years ago Ireland would be 'attractive alternative' for migrants due to UK Rwanda plan
Department of Justice
A 2022 briefing warned the UK's Rwanda plan could make Ireland seem like “an attractive alternative” or as “a stepping stone” to later getting back into the UK permanently
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People are only just realising why McDonald's plays classical music after 5pm
McDonald's Corporation
Fast-food chain McDonald's has been playing classical music in its restaurants after 5pm to deter certain customers from loitering
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BBC Top Gear fans sent into frenzy as Richard Hammond, James May and Jeremy Clarkson reunite
Top Gear
Richard Hammond, James May and Jeremy Clarkson sent their fans into a frenzy as they reunited with Top Gear star Tiff Needell, sparking rumours of a TV comeback
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Frankie Bridge stuns in €50 ‘perfect’ figure-hugging midi dress from River Island
River Island
Loose Women panellist Frankie Bridge looked absolutely amazing in the River Island ruched midi dress - and it’s just €50
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Prince Harry teases Meghan Markle as playful relationship is laid bare
Prince Harry
A clip of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle discussing one of their first dates has resurfaced and gone viral, showing the Duke playfully mocking his wife
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Gemma Collins takes swipe at Victoria Beckham, saying 'huge changes' are needed
The Only Way Is Essex
Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins is documenting her weight loss journey with her followers, but she's slammed the fashion industry's lack of inclusivity on the high street
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Kin on Netflix: Ultimate guide to the Irish crime drama as season 3 rumours grows
Kin
The award-winning crime drama has finally landed on Netflix - whether you are a first time watcher or a seasoned fan, here is everything you need to know
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King Charles 'sends clear message to Harry and Meghan' as reconciliation thrown into doubt
Prince Harry
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a complicated relationship with the Royal Family, but the Duke of Sussex has spoken about his hopes for an end to the bitter feud
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Man, 26, convicted of possessing 54 explicit child porn videos hears letter from his parents read out in court
Courts
Judge Nolan noted that Belmont had pleaded guilty early, cooperated fully with gardaí, had no previous convictions and was unlikely to re-offend
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Man arrested after builders confronted by large crowd in Aughrim Co Wicklow
An Garda Siochana
Earlier this week a construction workers at a site in Wicklow were forced to leave as protesters hurled verbal abuse at them
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British newspaper suggestion that Gardaí are being sent to Northern Irish border rubbished
Northern Ireland
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin both flatly ruled out the prospect of border checks on Wednesday
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Man accused of possessing pipe bomb has ‘viable threats to his safety,’ court hears
Courts
A man accused of being in possession of a pipe bomb has "viable threats to his safety", a court has heard.
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Taylor Swift
How to get Taylor Swift tickets for reasonable prices ahead of Eras Tour coming to Dublin
Taylor Swift is bringing her record-breaking Eras Tour to venues across the UK and Europe this summer, including Dublin's Aviva Stadium. For fans who missed out on tickets, there is still a chance to attend the spectacular show for a reasonable price.
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Man detained following alleged attempt to abduct child in Dublin city
An Garda Siochana
A man aged in his late 20s is currently detained at a garda station in the Dublin area
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Catherine Martin 'hopes' RTÉ will implement recommendations in critical reports
RTE
It is expected that two reports into culture and governance and HR in RTÉ could be discussed by Cabinet as soon as next week.
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Patients at hospital in which Aoife Johnston died still facing 'significant risks' says health watchdog
University Hospital Limerick
The report, which was based on an inspection from November 21, 2023, and published on Thursday comes a week after the inquest into the death of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston
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Ireland weather: Forecasts stifle May bank holiday sun hopes with weekend washout verdict decided
Weather
Despite earlier predictions of a scorcher May bank holiday weekend, it looks like we will have to settle for more of the same rain
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Larissa Nolan
'After 43 long years of struggle, vindication at last for Stardust families'
Larissa Nolan
'There's a danger we're becoming desensitised to road deaths - but they're not 'just something that happens''
Mary Lou McDonald
'It's time for change and not more of the same with Simon Harris. It’s time for a General Election'
'I compared the cooking cost of an air fryer vs an oven - and one was overwhelmingly cheaper'
Energy
Many households across Ireland no idea how much they are actually forking out by using appliances like air fryers and ovens. With this in mind, we cooked the same meal in an air fryer and an oven and discovered one cost almost double the price of the other to use.
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Under threat Louth couple 'fearful for lives - but won't let this person win' after arson attacks
Louth
Exclusive - A massive cross border garda operation is underway to track down the attacker - a volatile criminal who, it is feared, has access to firearms.
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Armed gardai called after man 'lost the plot' and went on terrifying 5-hour Sligo rampage
Sligo
Gardai requested a media blackout during the incident. Cops were eventually able to arrest the suspect who is in his 30s and bring the situation to a close.
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Mum, 24, gets skin cancer diagnosis following sunbed sessions prior to holidays
Skin cancer
Over a third of people in Belfast report using sunbeds, according to the charity Melanoma Focus
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RTE employee jailed after gardai found child pornography on phone
Courts
Justin Greene pled guilty to one count of possessing six graphic sexual images of teenage girls aged between 12 and 15 years old at his home on May 15, 2022.
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Basking sharks out in force in Irish waters
Biodiversity
"I have never seen them in that number - there were at least 50"
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Manhunt underway after shots fired at property in Galway
Galway
Gardaí are appealing to motorists with dashcams who may have driven through the Castle Park area at 11pm on Wednesday night to come forward
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Victoria Mary Clarke appeals for help as Shane MacGowan birthday present 'likely stolen'
Victoria Mary Clarke
The late Pogues icon was gifted a special bolt action rifle used in the 1916 Rising as a present by a musician friend - but it has since gone missing and has “most likely” been stolen
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Prince William and Kate Middleton 'won't reunite with Harry during UK visit after major betrayal'
Prince Harry
Prince Harry has a complicated relationship with the Royal Family and he's estranged from Prince William and Kate Middleton, with sources suggesting that isn't likely to change
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ITV I'm A Celebrity's Adele Roberts reveals her 'body was succumbing to cancer' in jungle
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
Radio presenter Adele Roberts has opened up about her battle with bowel cancer after being diagnosed two years after appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
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Love Island's Gemma Owen turns 21 with jaw-dropping celebrations as dad Michael Owen pays tribute
Celebrity News
Love Island star Gemma Owen has celebrated her 21st birthday in style with a luxury holiday to Doha as her footballer dad Michael Owen paid a gushing tribute
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Coronation Street Joel's involvement in Lauren disappearance 'sealed' - DNA twist to receipt clue
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans are convinced Joel Deering is involved in Lauren Bolton's disappearance especially as one villain is set to return next week after seven years
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Susanna Reid called out by Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden as she makes huge blunder on GMB
Good Morning Britain
Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden had to remind Susanna Reid why they had accepted an interview on Good Morning Britain this Wednesday as she was getting ready to wrap up early
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Death of teen found on side of road in 'foetal position' wearing only shoes remains mystery
World News
The body of 19-year-old Noah Presgrove, from Oklahoma, was discovered off a highway on September 4, 2021, after he was last seen around a mile away at a birthday party
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Prince Harry will be feeling 'sombre' as he returns to where his parents got married, expert says
Prince Harry
Prince Harry will be returning to the UK next week for a special service to celebrate the Invictus Games, with the Duke of Sussex set to visit St Paul's Cathedral
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Meghan Markle slammed for her 'sad' decision ahead of sombre occasion for Prince Harry
Prince Harry
Prince Harry will soon be returning to London to celebrate the Invictus Games, but Meghan Markle has decided not to join her husband and some people aren't happy
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Kathryn Thomas casts doubt on whether RTE's Operation Transformation will return next year
Operation Transformation
The RTE One show has been airing every January for 17 years, with Kathryn taking over hosting duties from the late Gerry Ryan in 2011
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Travel
Ireland's best hotels named in Tripadvisor 2024 Traveller's Choice Awards
A Dublin hotel took spot, with notable mentions for destinations in Kerry, Donegal and Limerick
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Man, 30s, becomes the 38th person arrested in connection with Dublin riots last November
Dublin riots
The man is the 38th person to be arrested in connection with the shocking events of November 23 in the capital
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Cost of living: Parents urged to apply for handy relief worth up to €700
Cost of Living
Thousands all around the country are leaving off applying for the Rent Tax Credit meaning they are missing out on a handy cash boost to help with the cost of sending a child to college
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Daniel Radcliffe breaks his silence on JK Rowling's recent swipe and her anti-trans views
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe has responded to JK Rowling's latest anti-trans comments, with the Harry Potter actor pledging to 'continue to support the rights of all LGBTQ people'
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Jeremy Clarkson's Irish girlfriend Lisa Hogan updates on future of Clarkson's Farm
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson and his partner Lisa Hogan, who is from Dublin, feature in the Prime Video docuseries Clarkson's Farm, which returns for its third season later this week on the streaming platform
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Fame Academy stars now - from Coronation Street role to alcohol abuse and famous husband
Fame Academy
As Fame Academy alumnus Pippa Fulton joins the cast of Coronation Street, the Mirror takes a look at what some of the iconic stars of the hit noughties show are up to nowadays
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King Charles breaks silence on cancer diagnosis and gives rare insight into treatment
King Charles III
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London on his first public-facing engagement since his cancer diagnosis - and the King talked candidly about his condition
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Rylan denies he's wanted by police - after 'lookalike' e-fit released
Kent Police
Rylan Clark joked it 'wasn't him' after Kent Police released a computer generated image of a man they would like to identify in connection with an attempted robbery
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People in tears over 'sweet' dog grave that's been hidden in woods for 220 years
Dogs
A dog's grave from 1804 has been discovered in a woods - as social media users comment on the touching words written across the stone following the pooch's death
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Bambie Thug slams RTE Late Late Show for lack of aftercare after opening up about sex assault
Bambie Thug
Bambie said they received no aftercare after the show, with the singer saying that they just went back to their hotel room after talking about something 'so triggering'.
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Man appears in court after recovery of pipe bomb in Finglas
Crime
A man in his 40s was apprehended by gardaí on anti-crime patrol in the Finglas areas
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BBC to contact tribunal over claims RTE journalist was spied on by police
RTE
The allegations relate to former BBC journalist and current RTÉ Northern Editor Vincent Kearney and his work on a 2011 Spotlight documentary that probed the independence of Northern Ireland’s police watchdog
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Irish Lotto results: Winning numbers for €2.6m jackpot as player scoops life-changing prize
National Lottery
The numbers have landed for Wednesday night's life-changing €2,687,596 Lotto jackpot draw. Over 60,000 players across Ireland won prizes in the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, Lotto Plus 2 and Raffle draws - including someone who stands to become six-figures richer.
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Donegal pensioner, 76, facing homelessness as his mica house is soon to be demolished
Donegal
Frank Crumlish is mourning his wife Hazel, who passed away in January, and since then has been living alone in his crumbling home in Malin
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Interactives
Ireland nuke bomb map shows potential destruction amid WW3 worries
There is concern over a potential Israel response to Iran’s aerial strike, sparking World War Three fears. It comes as a frightening interactive map shows what could happen if a nuclear bomb hit Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast.
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Michael McGrath says final petrol price hike will be kept 'under review'
Petrol prices
It comes as prices at the pumps have risen dramatically again to an average of €1.85 per litre of petrol and €1.80 per litre of diesel,
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Dublin pub handing out free pints to Leinster fans who arrive with Brown Thomas bag
Leinster Rugby
The Back Page is known for their quirky giveaways and teased Leinster fans ahead of their sold-out clash against Northampton.
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Dog and her puppies left for dead before being found tied up in Cork field days later
Dogs
The poor mother was left tied to the gate beside her puppies for days without food before being found
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Lucky Carlow player bags €75k birthday jackpot after 'surreal' scratch card win
National Lottery
The winner has big plans for what to do with their newfound fortune
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The Ryanair flight mistake most people make when booking - and the secret to getting the best seat
Ryanair
As summer holiday planning ramps up, Ryanair is a popular choice due to its affordability and extensive network, but navigating the booking process can be daunting. Whether you want more leg room, an early exit or the perfect view - here's a list of the airline's seating locations you need to know about.
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Prof Luke O'Neill encourages public 'get on with your life, your immune system is protecting you'
Luke O'Neill
Exclusive- Immunologist Luke O’Neill also said he doesn’t see himself going into politics anytime soon.
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Calls for ‘urgent action’ to address sex education in Irish schools after contraception use drops
Education
The University of Galway report sheds new light into the health behaviours of children and adolescents in Ireland
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More than 86% of disqualified motorists have not surrendered their licences
Road safety
The family of a man who was killed by a disqualified driver in 2017 have called for the system to be overhauled, describing it as unfit for purpose
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'I had sex with my married cousin after a night out drinking - I feel so guilty'
Weird sex
A woman is seeking advice after admitting to waking up naked next to her married cousin after a night out drinking with him while his poorly wife stayed home alone
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Punchestown Festival 2024 day 3 full race card and tips - list of runners Thursday
Punchestown Festival
The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle is the feature race on day three of the Punchestown Festival
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Teen killed on 'Ireland's most dangerous road' attended protest for upgrade day before crash
Tyrone
A single-vehicle crash involving a blue BMW car happened on the A5 Doogary Road outside Omagh on Tuesday night. 17-year-old Kamile Vaicikonitye died in the crash alongside her 19-year-old boyfriend Jamie Moore.
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Michael Flatley tells of being warned not to embarrass Irish dancing at Eurovision
Michael Flatley
The dancer caused a stir with his interval act, when he took to the stage with a non-traditional routine, which broke strict rules about what was acceptable
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Claudine Keane reveals she turned down stint on major US reality TV show
Claudine Keane
Claudine and husband Robbie Keane spent years living in LA before moving home to Ireland
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Britain’s Got Talent in ‘fakery’ row as furious fans claim ‘it happens with every act’
Britain's Got Talent
ITV viewers have grown increasingly frustrated with Britain's Got Talent, taking to social media to slam the reality show after a sudden realisation about the judges.
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Real reason Meghan Markle wants to 'isolate herself from Buckingham Palace' by snubbing UK trip
Prince Harry
Prince Harry will soon be returning to the UK for a special ceremony to celebrate the Invictus Games, but his wife Meghan Markle won't be joining him for the trip
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RTE Late Late Show wins back thousands of viewers as season end date revealed
Late Late Show
On Friday, Patrick Kielty spoke to Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, former rugby star Brian O’Driscoll, organ recipient Michaela Morley, who spoke about the importance of organ donation, and BBC Radio DJ Annie Mac.
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Noughties pop star hasn't aged a day as she joins Coronation Street 22 years after hit
Coronation Street
Coronation Street has announced that a former reality star will be joining the cast as part of a new storyline involving a love interest for Simon Gregson's character Steve McDonald
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Kate Middleton shares unseen wedding photo that we were never meant to see on anniversary
Kate Middleton
The Prince and Princess of Wales are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary after marrying in a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey back in 2011. And to mark the day, they've shared a beautiful, never-before-seen black and white image
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This Morning star Michelle Elman splits from fiance after discovering he cheated in worst way possible
This Morning
This Morning's body confidence coach, Michelle Elman, has taken to Instagram in a tearful admission, claiming she was engaged for just one day after her fiancé was unfaithful
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Melissa McCarthy shows off incredible weight loss in slimmed-down appearance at glitzy gala
Melissa McCarthy
The Bridesmaids actress wore a statement outfit. She stepped out in a glamourous mint green gown with a tulle skirt and matching blazer that showed off her slim figure
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Martin Freeman, 52, defends erotic thriller after backlash over Jenna Ortega, 21, sex scenes
Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega play a teacher and student in tense drama Miller's Girl - which went viral earlier this year as cinema fans were startled by a sex scene between the pair
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Relationships
'My husband bought me a special dress to wear in front of his friends - I'm fuming'
A woman has been left fuming after her husband bought her a skimpy dress to wear in front of his friends while she serves them snacks and beers - but she's not sure if he's being serious or joking around
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Over 50% of people in Ireland believe they have suffered depression, new study reveals
Mental health
Aware's 2024 annual mental health survey reveals that anxiety and depression remains high across the country
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Ireland bank holiday weekend weather takes terrible turn as Met Eireann forecast unexpected twist
Weather
The upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend's weather forecast has taken a disappointing turn. Earlier predictions of abundant sunshine and temperatures of 20C for Ireland have today been revised by Met Eireann.
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Meghan Markle will not join Prince Harry for UK return after months of speculation
Prince Harry
Prince Harry will return to the UK next month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, but his wife Meghan Markle won't be joining him for the trip
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Wolfe Tones surprise fans with secret intimate gig in famous London pub
The Wolfe Tones
The trad icons performed a special show on Sunday night to an audience including Aisling Bea and Fontaines D.C.
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'My husband treats his girlfriend better than me - he even got her a puppy'
Reddit
A woman has been left heartbroken after discovering her husband has been cheating on her for months - and has been giving his new girlfriend the life she always wanted
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Austin Powers star, 60, unrecognisable with silver hair as he pops up at glitzy bash in tuxedo
Mike Myers
After over a year of absence, Mike Myers made a rare public outing as he attended the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute on Saturday and stunned fans with a new look
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Why Nigeria is a 'must' visit for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as she snubs UK trip
US Gossip
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will visit Nigeria next month for talks on the Invictus Games, but the Duchess of Sussex seems unlikely to join her husband when he returns to the UK
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Hailey Bieber reacts to Justin Bieber's worrying crying post amid split rumours
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber worried fans as he shared two emotional pictures of himself crying on Instagram, with his wife Hailey Bieber now reacting to the heartbreaking post
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey’s heartbroken mum reveals his last words before tragic death
Gogglebox
Gogglebox star George Gilbey tragically died after from a traumatic head injury at the age of 40 after falling through a skylight in a workplace incident
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'You love rape, don't you?' - Man, 25, jailed for filming himself sexually assaulting his girlfriend while she slept
Courts
The court heard that the woman had contacted a hotline for victims of sexual violence in November 2021, after she was informed by an acquaintance that her ex-boyfriend may be sharing intimate images of her with others
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'Hell is waiting for you' - Brave victim looks convicted child abusing ex priest straight in the eye
Courts
Crossan, who is originally from Letterkenny, appeared by videolink form the Midlands Prison after previously turning down bail claiming he had no place to go
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Driver sped around Donegal village with friends on roof and bonnet of car before near-fatal incident
Donegal
Mr Kelly told the court that neither he nor Mr McLaughlin hold the accused responsible for what happened, that they did not want to see him go to prison and that all three remain best friends.
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'I came to Dublin from London where I was living and working, I don't want to go to Rwanda'
Dublin
Exclusive - The man, who is 20 and originally from Pakistan, told how he had a job in a coffee shop in the English capital but gave it all up to come to Dublin on April 7.
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Ryanair
Ryanair passengers advised not to pack three items in hand luggage to save money
A travel expert has advised passengers travelling with budget airlines like Ryanair to avoid packing three items in their luggage as they could tip the scales.
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Ireland now home to a mysterious new species of beetle that may have come from Australia
Biodiversity
The bug, now named the Irish stranger weevil, was first discovered by a conservationist during a night time survey
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Man appears in court charged in connection with attack on elderly woman in Athlone nursing home
Courts
Peter Keaney, 54, of Hillside Close, Monksland in Athlone appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Athlone District Court on Wednesday, May 1
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Gardaí announce locations for nine new static speed cameras throughout Ireland
An Garda Siochana
The new cameras will be installed at locations selected based on fatal and serious injury collision data from the last seven years and speed data, as well as feedback from stakeholders
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Richard Satchwell to go on trial for murder of wife Tina at Central Criminal Court next year
Tina Satchwell
The court was told that Mr Satchwell's defence team intends to call a significant amount of evidence in the case, including from witnesses with whom the accused "communicated with by way of interview and the media as well"
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All of the banned hand luggage items for Ryanair and Aer Lingus as holidaymakers urged to take note
Holidays
As Ireland gears up for holiday season, some budget-conscious travellers may opt to pack only hand luggage to cut costs. However, passengers must be aware of banned items as airlines like Ryanair and Aer Lingus have strict rules, while airport security measures have grown more stringent.
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Dublin man, 41, acquitted of terrorism charges after MI5 bugged Continuity IRA meetings
Continuity IRA
It was the prosecution case that Gleeson travelled from his home in Dublin to Newry to attend the meetings with fellow dissidents at a house in Ardcarn Park in August and October 2014
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Man hospitalised following 'reckless endangerment' incident in Limerick
Crime
A man was struck by a vehicle following an altercation between a number of people on Hyde Road
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Gardai launch manhunt amid fears rapist 'accidently released' from prison
Cloverhill Prison
Exclusive - The Irish Mirror has learned that 50 year old, who had just served a sentence for rape, was released from Cloverhill prison today - despite there being a deportation order for him.
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Boy awaiting sentence for possession of explicit child abuse images was nine when exposed to 'deviant viewing'
Courts
The boy, in his mid-teens, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court to two charges under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act
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'We're conjoined twins - one of us is a lesbian and the other is straight'
Google
Mia and Lia, 19, took to social media to share details about their sex lives as they answered questions from strangers about what it's like to be conjoined twins
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Government reveals new locations for asylum seekers moved from Mount Street tents
Refugees
A massive operation got underway on Wednesday morning to dismantle the encampment on Mount Street, moving those living these to safe accommodation in County Dublin
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ITV News 'scrambled' to convince Rageh Omaar to come off air amid illness but news host refused
ITV
News anchor Rageh Omaar left ITV and viewers in a state of panic after he was struck down by an illness while on air but refused to hand over the bulletin to a colleague
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Huw Edwards was 'warned' about behaviour by BBC years before scandal, shock update reveals
BBC
Former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards resigned from the BBC last week on medical grounds after allegations were made nine months ago about inappropriate behaviour
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Inside Harvey Weinstein's 'train wreck health' as disgraced Hollywood producer faces retrial
Harvey Weinstein
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein is currently in a Manhattan hospital awaiting a rape retrial after his 2020 conviction was overturned, but the 72-year-old disgraced producer is said to be a 'sickly old man' according to his lawyer
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Full list of every TV series and film leaving Netflix in May 2024
Netflix
If you have any of these TV shows or films on your Netflix Watchlist, you may want to stream them ASAP
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Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid says 'Piers Morgan toughened me up - he still watches the show'
Susanna Reid
After 20 years of presenting British breakfast TV, Susanna Reid is set for at least another decade with ITV's Good Morning Britain saying "I’ll be at GMB until they decide they don’t want me anymore. I love it"
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Melania Trump's secret plan for if Donald ends up in prison as former first lady is 'moving ahead'
Melania Trump
Melania Trump reportedly knows the evidence against Donald is 'quite damaging' but the former first lady 'continues moving ahead' despite the possibility her husband could go to jail
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Donald Trump blasts 'crooked Joe’s' White House dinner 'disaster' after Stormy Daniels joke
Donald Trump
Donald Trump had a meltdown on Truth Social last night after the White House correspondents' dinner - where Joe Biden directed some of his jabs at his rival, sending Trump on a spiral
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Reason King Charles has 'left door open' to 'reconcile' with Harry but door is closed to Meghan
Prince Harry
Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next month, and an expert claims King Charles would be open to meeting with his son as the king's health declines
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'I sent cousin £1,500 invoice because she didn't invite me to her wedding'
Weddings
A man has taken to social media to share how he charged his wife's cousin £1,500 because she didn't invite them to her wedding after asking a favour of them
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Shock as 20 soldiers killed in massive 'chain reaction' explosion at military base
Soldiers
Nearby houses shook with windows breaking and tiles falling down as the devastating blast, which was followed by smaller blasts, occurred at the base in southwestern Cambodia
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Parenting
'I love my disabled son - but he has stolen my life and I hate him for it'
A mum-of-one has shared what it's really like to raise a disabled child who will never be able to take care of himself - as she admits she 'hates' the way her life has turned out
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Tánaiste rules out border checks as Rishi Sunak doubles down in asylum spat
Micheal Martin
It comes as the immigration row between the UK and Ireland continues as Mr Sunak told the House of Commons that the UK has 'no legal obligation to accept returns of illegal migrants from Ireland'.
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Heartbreaking tributes paid to young Defence Forces officer found dead at Air Corps HQ
Defence Forces
Lieutenant Conal Sheeran, who was just 30, was found in an unresponsive state by colleagues in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, south County Dublin on Monday evening.
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Girls Aloud reunion tour sparks fears 'Cheryl and Nadine Coyle may clash again'
Girls Aloud
A report has claimed there is a risk of old tensions between Cheryl and Nadine Coyle being reignited ahead of the hotly anticipated upcoming Girls Aloud arena tour
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Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning is nothing like TV stalker - she's 'warm and funny'
Netflix
Jess, who plays Martha, is the standout star of Baby Reindeer, which is based on co-star and comedian Richard Gadd’s real-life ordeal at the hands of a stalker
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'I'm pregnant but want to give my baby up for adoption after the dad backed out'
Pregnancy
A mum-to-be has shared how she wants to have her baby adopted as she doesn’t feel like she can raise it alone after the dad has ‘backed out’ despite promising he’d raise the baby
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'I'm an end-of-life doctor - this is what adults see before they die but it's different for children'
Health
Palliative care physician Dr. Christopher Kerr has been studying end-of-life events for years and says patients often have dreams and visions that leave them with a sense of 'love'
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Hygiene expert shares biggest TikTok cleaning hacks you should avoid
World News
It can be tempting to turn to social media for new ideas on how to keep your home clean and tidy without spending loads of money on products, but are the viral hacks doing more harm than good?
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‘Keep going no matter what’: Award-winning Irish electronic artist Roger Doyle on legacy, vinyl and recording with Bono
Music
Often called the godfather of Irish electronic music, composer Roger Doyle will soon celebrate the 25th anniversary of his magnum opus, Babel, with a special vinyl. Ahead of the record dropping, the Irish Mirror chatted to the artist about his 1980s group Operating Theatre, working with Bono and his upcoming re-release
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Britain's Got Talent winners now - soap fame, cancer recovery and a tragic death
Britain's Got Talent
With this year's Britain's Got Talent contest now well underway, the Mirror takes a look at what previous winners are up to now, from Emmerdale appearances to terrifying cancer scares
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People Before Profit call for 'vote left transfer left' pact but excludes Labour
People Before Profit
People Before Profit wrote to Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats and left-leaning independents to form a “transfer pact” ahead of the election but excluded the Labour Party and the Green Party.
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Family's disgust as murder charge over fatal stabbing of Irish grandfather dropped
Courts
Lee Byer attacked Thomas O’Halloran, 87, in the neck and chest in Greenford, West London, in August 2022
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Single man, 70, overjoyed after DNA test reveals he has long-lost daughter
DNA
A single man has discovered he has a long-lost daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren 50 years after a high school romance - and is now enjoying his new life by their side
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Taoiseach 'not interested' in 'back and forth in House of Commons' after Sunak comments on asylum
Simon Harris
On Tuesday, Cabinet signed off on a proposal to redesignate the UK as a “safe country” so that asylum seekers can be “returned” there. Rishi Sunak, however, said that he is “not interested” in entering any deal with Ireland on asylum seekers returns.
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Two men arrested as gardai seize around €1.7 million of cannabis and cocaine
Crime
Gardaí seized six kilograms of cocaine, 65 kilograms of cannabis, €100,000 in cash, a cocaine press, a mixing agent, and three high-value vehicles in the operation
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Information campaign to be launched following Leaving Cert holiday tragedies
Leaving Certificate
A new campaign, called Make the Right Memories, will be launched in the coming weeks to provide Leaving Cert students going on their sixth year holidays to stay safe while abroad.
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Government has 'powers' to ensure tents will not reappear on Mount Street, Tánaiste says
Micheal Martin
Asylum seekers who were sleeping in over 100 tents were moved from Mount Street on buses to Crooksling and Citywest from early on Wednesday morning.
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Massive operation to remove asylum seekers from Mount Street in Dublin - LIVE updates
Dublin
A large Garda presence is at the scene on Mount Street in Dublin, with buses on standby to transport migrants to IPAS-designated accommodation
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Sport
Leinster Rugby
Gordon D'Arcy urges Leo Cullen not to tamper with Leinster centres
Jamie Osboure played first-centre and Robbie Henshaw second-centre for the Round of 16 and quarter-final wins over Leicester Tigers and La Rochelle respectively
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Shamrock Rovers' youngsters backed to thrive in heat of Dublin derby against Bohemians
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers head to Dalymount Park on Friday to take on bitter rivals Bohemians.
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Former Liverpool prospect reveals how club generously continues to help ex-academy hopefuls
League of Ireland
St Patrick's Athletic and Northern Ireland right-back Ryan McLaughlin was at Anfield between 2011 and 2016
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Sligo Rovers boss John Russell on League of Ireland injury crisis and steps taken at Showgrounds to minimise problems
League of Ireland
Some top League of Ireland clubs have been reporting an alarming number of injuries so far this season.
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Chelsea boost European hopes and deal Spurs huge top-four blow - 5 talking points
Premier League
CHELSEA 2-0 TOTTENHAM: Goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson earn the Blues a much needed three points in their bid for Europe to dent Spurs' top-four hopes
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Leopardstown
Live at Leopardstown 2024: Melanie C, Bonnie Tyler and more set to headline summer concert series
For five evenings throughout the summer months, Leopardstown Racecourse will play host to exciting horse racing followed by gigs from some top international and Irish music acts
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Ireland's May Day traditions: From butter-stealing to bonfires - check how many you've heard of
May Day
From May flowers to the May bush, Marian processions, bonfires and butter-stealing, there are many Irish traditions associated with our first day of summer.
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Woman shares her top grocery tips after saving hundreds of euros per month
Healthy Life
Alia Gea Gea shares delicious and mouth water recipes across her Instagram page, helping people save money and cook mouth-watering meals
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Emerald Park reveal opening date for its two new state-of-the-art rollercoasters
Tayto Park
The two new rollercoasters will be located in Emerald Park's first fully themed and immersive land, Tír Na nÓg, which is equivalent to twice the size of Croke Park
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Bruce Springsteen in Croke Park: Concert promoter Peter Aiken reveals biggest fears ahead of show
Bruce Springsteen
Mr Aiken of Aiken Promotions is gearing up to welcome Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band to Dublin’s Croke Park on May 19.
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Lifestyle
iPhone
Apple working to fix issue causing iPhone alarms to not sound
Apple has confirmed it is aware of the issue, which is causing some users to have an unexpected lie-in, but is yet to reveal what it believes is causing it
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Patients at hospital in which Aoife Johnston died still facing 'significant risks' says health watchdog
University Hospital Limerick
The report, which was based on an inspection from November 21, 2023, and published on Thursday comes a week after the inquest into the death of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston
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Mum, 24, gets skin cancer diagnosis following sunbed sessions prior to holidays
Skin cancer
Over a third of people in Belfast report using sunbeds, according to the charity Melanoma Focus
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Apple's Beats Solo 4 headphones are a solid purchase even without one feature you might expect
Beats by Dre
I tested the first new Beats Solo headphones in eight years and there are heaps of big improvements
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Cost of living: Parents urged to apply for handy relief worth up to €700
Cost of Living
Thousands all around the country are leaving off applying for the Rent Tax Credit meaning they are missing out on a handy cash boost to help with the cost of sending a child to college
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Showbiz
Britney Spears
BREAKING: Britney Spears sparks concerns as ambulance rushes to LA hotel after she's 'injured'
This is a breaking news story.
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Prince Harry and William 'haven't had a real conversation in months' despite reunion hopes
Prince Harry
Prince William is currently estranged from his brother Prince Harry, but that could soon change when the Duke of Sussex makes a return trip to London next week
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Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker gives major shout-out to RTE Lyric FM, praising 'great hosts'
Sarah Jessica Parker
The station celebrates 25 years on air this week.
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Frankie Bridge stuns in €50 ‘perfect’ figure-hugging midi dress from River Island
River Island
Loose Women panellist Frankie Bridge looked absolutely amazing in the River Island ruched midi dress - and it’s just €50
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King Charles 'sends clear message to Harry and Meghan' as reconciliation thrown into doubt
Prince Harry
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a complicated relationship with the Royal Family, but the Duke of Sussex has spoken about his hopes for an end to the bitter feud
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GAA
Cork GAA
Kerry 1-15 Cork 0-12 recap and result for the Munster Under-20 Football final
Kerry got the better of their old rivals this evening.
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Tyrone v Derry LIVE Stream, TV channel info, throw-in time and more for Ulster Under-20 Football Championship final
Derry GAA
The Red Hands defeated the Oak Leafers back in March at Celtic Park thanks to a last-gasp winner from Gavin Potter
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'It can be tough at times' - Cork star Emma Cleary talks work-life balance
Cork GAA
Cork footballer Emma Cleary opens up on balancing her work and exam commitments with her commitments on the pitch
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What time and TV channel is Kerry v Cork on today in the U20 Munster Football Championship final?
Kerry GAA
The sides clash in the final of the competition today.
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Free Galway GAA jerseys for babies born on Connacht final day
Connacht Senior Football Championship
Supermacs, the long-time sponsors of Galway GAA, have launched "My First Galway Jersey" to celebrate the newest member of the county's family
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Exclusive - A group of local residents who heard the mother’s screams quickly confronted the alleged abductor and managed to get him to the ground while waiting on gardai to arrive.
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The Cabinet sub-committee on migration met on Thursday afternoon to discuss the ongoing situation with Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers.
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The court heard, in what Judge Terence O’Sullivan described as 'a bizarre case', that the couple had previously enjoyed a good relationship with no history whatsoever of domestic violence, while the accused had no previous convictions.
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It is expected that two reports into culture and governance and HR in RTÉ could be discussed by Cabinet as soon as next week.
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Man's chilling words as locals foil alleged child abduction in Dublin city centre
Exclusive - A group of local residents who heard the mother’s screams quickly confronted the alleged abductor and managed to get him to the ground while waiting on gardai to arrive.
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Australian TV star and actress Dannii Minogue, who fronts BBC3 show, I Kissed A Boy, has revealed that she finds women attractive as she identifies as queer
Madeleine McCann disappearance blown wide open after mysterious voicemail left at Scotland Yard
Madeleine Mccann
A policeman working on the case of missing Madeleine McCann has become the first officer to answer questions in court related to the investigation
Three-time Cheltenham Festival winner Sire Du Berlais suffers fatal injury at Punchestown Festival
Horse Racing
Sire Du Berlais won six times in a 36-race career and accumulated close to €1,000,000 in prize money in a stellar career on the track.
Video of NYC couple 'making love' under blanket in Battery Park sparks outrage
New York
The mysterious couple appeared to be having sex in the busy park which sits on the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City, as social media users noted there were children in the park at the time
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Shamrock Rovers' youngsters backed to thrive in heat of Dublin derby against Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers head to Dalymount Park on Friday to take on bitter rivals Bohemians.
Former Liverpool prospect reveals how club generously continues to help ex-academy hopefuls
League of Ireland
St Patrick's Athletic and Northern Ireland right-back Ryan McLaughlin was at Anfield between 2011 and 2016
Sligo Rovers boss John Russell on League of Ireland injury crisis and steps taken at Showgrounds to minimise problems
League of Ireland
Some top League of Ireland clubs have been reporting an alarming number of injuries so far this season.
Dublin Zoo's 'lonely, lonely hippo' finally gets new mate after 7 years of solitude
Dublin Zoo
Heidi has been the only hippo at Dublin Zoo since losing her partner Henry in 2017, but she's moving on following the arrival of Ernie from a zoo in England
Chelsea boost European hopes and deal Spurs huge top-four blow - 5 talking points
Premier League
CHELSEA 2-0 TOTTENHAM: Goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson earn the Blues a much needed three points in their bid for Europe to dent Spurs' top-four hopes