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'I feel pain. I feel pride for the performance of the players' – Heimir Hallgrimsson on Ireland's defeat in Prague

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Courts -- Hotelier Paddy McKillen Jr sues lender trying to bankrupt him

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Irish News -- 'I feel like I'm in a dream' – Troy Parrott's mother reflects on son's difficult path to stardom

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Irish News -- Family of man who died following St Patrick's Day assault thank hospital for his final care

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Irish Business -- Undergrad coin toss led to Paul Hayes setting up Beachhut PR, while Ryan Tubridy went to RTÉ

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Irish News -- Woman and teen arrested over assault of Scarlett Faulkner in Co Tipperary

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News -- EU advocate general issues opinion on Ireland's Nitrates Derogation legal challenge

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Courts -- Teen given 10‑year contact ban after 'extremely threatening' harassment of teacher and discovery of hundreds of abuse images

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Money -- 'What you do in the first few hours after your salary lands can shape your financial future' – money experts share their payday routine

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South Kerry -- Meet the Kerry Japanese artist bringing sean nós and Irish language to life for a new generation

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Courts -- Shop worker who cried foul on cash-in-hand wages wins €40,000 after being sacked following WRC testimony

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Wexford & District -- Controversy erupts over Wexford kickboxer's five world championship gold medals – 'He didn't win anything'

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Irish News Video -- Names and addresses of 300 'dodgy box' users to be sent to Sky to help tackle illegal streaming

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Irish News -- Confusion continues as 'Smart Meter' glitch set to cause bill headaches for homeowners

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Irish News -- 'That man is too dangerous to let out on the street' - Family of Natalie McNally chat to Allison Morris after verdict

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Sport -- Irish football fans in Prague feeling confident ahead of crunch clash

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Sport -- World Cup Qualifier Preview - Our Team in Prague looks ahead to the crunch clash in Czechia

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International Soccer - live - | Czechia v Ireland, World Cup play-off: Heimir Hallgrimsson's heartache as Irish pay the penalty – US dream is over

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Irish News -- He 'shone the brightest at home' – proud son's tribute at Michael Lyster's funeral

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Movies -- 'First thing I did was bring the team to see the bog bodies in the National Museum' – Hollywood director Lee Cronin on giving his take on The Mummy an Irish spin

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TV Reviews -- 'The Pitt' review: Frenetic, mega-hit medical drama finally arrives in Ireland – was it worth the wait?

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Food Reviews -- Restaurant review: 'When a place is this popular, staff can be a little full of themselves – but this is one of the friendliest spots I've been to in years'

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers: 'I drank alone. I wanted oblivion all the time. I'd buy two bottles of vodka and lock the door'

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Two weeks after being ordered to prison, why are Enoch Burke's mother and sister still at large?

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Amy Molloy: How a massive dream home in rural Co Meath ended up as 'a costly pile of rubble'

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Dear Mary: My adult daughters are living at home and want their boyfriends to stay over but my husband says no

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Electric vehicles or petrol cars – which are cheaper to run?

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A lost boy: the harrowing story of one Dublin child, failed by those who should have protected him, whose life is now blighted by drugs and crime

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North America -- Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro due in US court where he'll argue drug trafficking charges against him should be thrown out

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Britain -- Police force reopens investigation into sex abuse claims against Andrew Tate

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Middle East -- Thousands more US paratroopers being deployed to Middle East

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Britain -- Morgan McSweeney phone theft a 'cock-up, not conspiracy', says Labour

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Middle East -- Iran is insisting Lebanon be included in any peace deal with US and Israel

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Middle East -- Doubts about Israel's shield as missiles from Iran pierce defences

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Mary Kenny: After decades of secularisation, are we seeing an uptick in interest of religion in Ireland?

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Analysis: How long can the US keep on hammering Iran as supplies of missiles run low?

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Deirdre Reynolds: Nasty criticism of Barry Keoghan's looks shows even Hollywood stars are not immune to online abuse

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Sinéad Ryan: Central Bank policies are not protecting the vulnerable from fraud as they should

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Frank Roche: Media dealings tell us that cloud still hangs over troubled GAA-Allianz deal

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Courts - LATEST - | Watch: Drone footage shows Meath home demolition underway, as owner says 'send the bill to Mickey Mouse' because her family can't pay

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Entertainment -- Emotional speeches, a few boos and a missing actor – 10 big moments from the Oscars 2026

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Family -- The Divorce Diaries: 'I was planning on breaking up with him, and then I found out I was pregnant'

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News -- Government facing 'irreparable damage' with farmers over fuel costs, senior FF TD warns

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Beef -- From TB pressure to lost calves, yet doing things right still pays off

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Beef -- The West's Golden Calves: How one Roscommon farm produces €8/kg Charolais weanlings

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Farm Property -- 18ac of South Cork tillage land in area with links to political heavyweights goes sale agreed for over €20,000/ac

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Courts -- Five members of Dublin gang jailed for total of 34 years for torture of man 'that bypasses any notion of humanity'

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Dublin News -- Dublin City Council admits it 'needs to get on front foot' amidst 'epidemic' of arson attacks on homes

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Dublin News -- Hundreds brave the cold as American chain In-N-Out Burger runs pop-up in Dublin

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News -- Serial Longford thief 'couldn't be arsed' doing voluntary work after spitting at Penneys' security guard

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South Kerry -- Healy-Rae vows to protect hospital chapel from closure – 'It's a place to clear your head'

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News -- Forest Fest announces over 70 acts coming to Laois this summer

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Dundalk & North -- Meet Brad, the rescue dog that spent 492 days in kennels before finding his forever home

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Lifestyle -- Ireland vs Czechia: How are you supporting the boys in green? Send us your photos and videos

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Courts -- Wexford GP's criticism of Covid-19 measures could have caused public to doubt safety of public health guidelines, medical inquiry hears

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Courts -- Cork woman stole clothes and booze from supermarket on same day she was convicted of theft

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News -- Acclaimed Kerry musician releases 'Three Sisters' single inspired by traditions of Corca Dhuibhne

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Courts -- Judge issues warrant for arrest of man in connection with death of Wicklow father-of-seven

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Dodgy boxes: a new era begins as end users face legal action

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Joe Rogan and MAGA celebs slam Trump's war - but who's cashing in on the chaos?

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Indo Sport podcast: Czech in from Prague | Ireland braced for make-or-break battle | The Football Show

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Seachtain: Bánú na Gaeltachta: Where are all the Irish speakers?

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Radio -- Declan Lynch: Liveline is on the case of the woman and the Prague tickets that never were

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Movie Reviews -- ORWELL: 2+2=5 review: Documentary shows how writer's chilling vision of modern life has played out

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Theatre & Arts -- Celebrated musician Danny O'Mahony talks tradition and reinvention as 'Bellow' kicks off tour

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Television -- Today's top TV and streaming choices: Welcome To Moore Street, The Sense of an Ending and Detective Hole

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Orla Dempsey: Who is Tamara Ralph, the It-designer of this year's glam Oscars gowns?

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11 of the best purple shampoos to keep blonde and grey hair looking vibrant

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Celebrity -- Bryan Dobson: 'I have a wonderful letter written by my father to his mother-in-law when my parents got married'

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World News -- Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna; court hears couple were in caravan on LA mansion driveway during shooting

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Health & Wellbeing -- Ayurveda and oncology: Meet the nurse helping people rebuild confidence in bodies after cancer

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Health Features -- Managing anxiety: Move over CBT, there is a new therapy in town. ACT embraces negative thoughts – with surprising results

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Travel News -- Airline threatens to remove passengers who 'fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video'

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Travel News -- Dubai destination swaps: How Irish holidaymakers are rethinking travel as war continues and flight prices rise

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World -- 'I thought a five-day solo hike would reclaim a lost self. My menopausal body had other plans'

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10 Center Parcs swaps in Ireland - family-friendly stays that are cheaper, cosier or comfier

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Bali through the eyes of the Irish who live there: 'Figure out where the tourist spots are – and avoid them'

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Pól Ó Conghaile: I tried to find 10 decent-value short breaks in Ireland – here they are, from €50pp to five-star deals

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Politics -- EU moves ahead with plans for 'return hubs' outside of bloc in migration crackdown

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Courts -- Interim settlement of €3.6m over mother not being informed of epilepsy drug risks while pregnant

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Irish News -- Holster worn by Michael Collins among 'remarkable' revolutionary artefacts to go on display at Little Museum of Dublin

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Irish News -- Atlantic Technological University wrote off €427,000 in design fees for building project that did not go ahead

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Health -- Camhs compensation scheme extended to victims in North Kerry

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Irish News -- RTÉ forced to cut live Prague broadcast as 'Up the Ra' chants erupt in pub

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Irish News -- 'Silence protects the perpetrator' – Nikita Hand's memoir on being sexually assaulted by Conor McGregor to be published this September

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Irish News -- A Dublin art director says state support is needed to tackle elitism within the art world

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Irish News -- Man (30s) charged and teen arrested as gardaí seize e-scooters and bladed weapon in Dublin 7

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Weather -- Cloudy conditions for days ahead as Met Éireann forecasts 'mixed' weekend

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Politics -- 'What's the offer? A lousy €20' – Sinn Féin attacks fuel crisis relief efforts

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Irish News -- 'Down with this sort of thing' – actor Pauline McLynn joins fox-hunting protest

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The Irish Independent's View: Leaders denounce war while grappling with energy shock

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Letters: Sarah Carey is wrong – we should be telling women about their breast density

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Saoirse Hanley: Having a wonky left eye has been an insecurity of mine for my whole life, but has taught me so much

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The Irish Independent's View: World economy is at the mercy of Donald Trump's erratic whims

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Ksenia Samotiy: Losing my phone was a brief relief from the digital dependency that has become the norm

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Letters: Only Americans can stop Donald Trump's demolition of global peace and stability

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David W Higgins: Why Ireland's ban on nuclear power and offshore drilling should be lifted

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Sam Kiley: Trump forced to hit pause as Iran exposes limits of power without a plan

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Tanya Sweeney: I don't have a female best friend – and sometimes it feels like a failure

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Fionnán Sheahan: Posh parents are spoiling Hot School Meals scheme for the plain people of Ireland

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Letters: Taoiseach's defence of diplomacy sadly fell on deaf ears in White House

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Lynn Boylan: Oversimplifying causes of current fuel cost crisis risks enabling profiteers

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Susannah George: Why Iran does not appear ready to give in despite such heavy losses

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Mark Keenan: Measures designed to boost rental supply are actually cutting it – and at a rapid pace

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The Irish Independent's View: Short-term pain for long-term gain is a hard sell to renters

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Commercial Property -- Well-known Wexford business to close its doors – 'I was 20 when I opened the first shop... that's a long time'

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Irish Business -- Central Bank issues revised 2.9pc inflation forecast following oil shocks

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Business -- Dingle cinema company set up by Cillian Murphy records loss in first year

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Irish Business -- Goodman-backed ferry firm invests €20m into new Cork-France route

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Technology -- Google and Meta lose $3m case taken over social media addiction

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Money -- ESB Networks refuses to pay customers compensation over smart meter glitch

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Technology -- From Rathcoole to Harvard to global food supply chains — Keychain's Oisin Hanrahan on scaling a €70m startup and the limits to AI

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Technology -- Review: Nothing Phone 4(a) Pro is a better option than mid-tier Samsung phones

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Commercial Property -- Two sites near M7 to go for auction with 'hope' development prospects

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Irish Business -- Icon seeks new group director of accounting as legal actions continue in US

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Irish News -- Average house prices are 42pc higher than before Covid as supply remains low

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Irish News -- Sky to take legal action against dodgy-box owners after obtaining their bank details

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Ladies Football -- Grace Guest's two-goal salvo helps Our Lady and St Patrick's College to All-Ireland Schools Senior 'A' glory

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United Rugby Championship -- 'I'm more worried about what we do now than what we don't have' – Leo Cullen on RG Snyman's injury and its impact

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Premier League -- 'The ideas just didn't work' – Harry Maguire admits Ruben Amorim's sacking has given him new lease of life at Old Trafford

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Soccer -- Alonso to Liverpool, Carrick's United future, and injuring Jason Knight – Neville, Carragher and Rooney bring The Overlap to Dublin

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GAA -- Weekend storylines: Sligo hurlers on the charge, Kerry eye Laois revenge and Dublin ladies bid to avoid relegation to Division 2

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Champions League -- PSG win fight to move game between Liverpool tie after raising Hillsborough issue

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American Football -- 'No ceiling on it' – Pittsburgh Steelers vice-president Dan Rooney bullish about American football's future in Ireland

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Rugby -- 'It's a reminder that rugby is facing challenging times' – Munster boss Clayton McMillan on redundancy programme

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United Rugby Championship -- Leinster v Scarlets: TV times, line-ups and all you need to know as Blues seek to avoid catastrophic hat-trick

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Athletics -- IOC bans transgender athletes from competing in female events at future Olympic Games

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International Soccer -- Czechia v Ireland jury: Our writers answer the key questions ahead of tonight's crucial World Cup play-off

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Premier League -- 'I think that can turn a bit nasty' – Roy Keane's warning to Mohamed Salah ahead of Liverpool exit

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League of Ireland -- Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds and Shelbourne assistant both hit with three-game touchline bans

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