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Wexford motorist who crashed into nurse's car leaving her with fractured kneecap and ankle escapes jail time

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Carlow shopping centre boss remains confident despite spate of store closures – 'We're a long way from panicking'

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Comment -- Mojtaba Dehgani: We are witnessing the endgame in Iran, bankrupt Islamic Republic is finished

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More than 1,600 uninsured vehicles seized each month as gardaí tap into new detection system

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Richard Jolly: The eight players from Harry Maguire to Kobbie Mainoo who can't afford for United to 'waste' another season

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Fionnán Sheahan: Let's just leave the EU if we're no longer going to take our membership seriously

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Price of a stamp to increase by 20c

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Celebrity -- Golden Globes 2026 in pictures: Red carpet style and winners photos

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Health & Wellbeing -- Ask Allison: Every morning is a battle getting my kids out to school. Nothing works and I'm afraid I'll lose my job. Help!

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Rugby -- Andrew Porter now doubtful for Six Nations as Andy Farrell faces growing injury crisis

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Courts -- Murder trials, infrastructure challenges and return of familiar litigants – what 2026 has in store for the courts

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Latin America -- Fight for control in Venezuela as alliance of 'Four Families' on verge of fracturing and new president in 'impossible' position

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Middle East - LATEST - | Iran protests: Death toll surpasses 500 with reports of close-range shootings; Trump considers range of 'strong responses'

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Premier League -- Eamonn Sweeney: Odour of decay at Manchester United persists – and it will get worse before it gets better

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Life -- From Edward VII to Andrew, why the British royal family's crises seem to echo down the generations

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Irish Business -- Dear Vicki – 'How do I stop the annual new year exodus of staff from my small company?'

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Food Reviews -- The supermarket Greek-style yoghurt taste test: 'It won Gold at the Blas na hÉireann Awards last year – the flavour is tangy without being too strong'

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Irish News -- 'It's a fitting tribute' – how Ashling Murphy's legacy is creating a brighter future for young people across Ireland

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Money -- Savers in Ireland losing out on a combined €3bn as inflation erodes value of their funds

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Crime -- Liam Farrell's family 'more hopeful than ever' as new probe launched into pensioner's mysterious death

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Health Features -- Wexford principal on how cancer symptom was almost mistaken for menopause – 'As I walked away, there were drops of blood on the floor'

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Entertainment -- Jessie Buckley wins Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

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Courts -- The Irish court cases that will be making the headlines over the coming months

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Irish News Video -- Kerry student (15) wins Young Scientist contest with 'stunning' work on tool to beat brain cancer

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Irish News Video -- Both the developer and the platform should be held fully accountable

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The private club set on changing solo travel – 'for the sort of woman who orders from the middle of the wine list'

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Money -- My Money: 'Covid exposed the fragility of the music ecosystem – and gave me the kick I needed to save'

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Recipes -- Healthy eating: 'We want to treat eating fibre like going to the gym. However, I wouldn't recommend benching 60kg on your first trip – your body will be screaming'

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Irish News -- 'It keeps me awake at night' – Brian Dowling on worries about Grok, trolls and how social media affects his children

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TV News -- Review: Virgin Media's Katie Simpson series is a poor second to Sky's

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Doctor and influencer wife's luxury Ailesbury Road home goes sale agreed

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Revenue told Government not to tell public about lucrative tax loophole

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'I'm getting married in 2027. So that's a great come around' – Eoin McGee on the injury that changed his life, finding new love and his latest financial advice book

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Michelle Doherty on the end of her relationship: It is the most terrifying decision. But I just kept thinking, this is not a relationship, this is not how I want my life to be'

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Caitríona Perry: If Donald Trump takes Greenland, Ireland has an enormous decision to make

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Ministers approve bumper salary hikes for top bosses, including one of more than 50pc

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50 ways to wellness: From retreats to greenways and yoga to cacao ceremonies, start your 2026 with feelgood activities happening in every county in Ireland

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North America -- Donald Trump urges Cuba to 'make a deal before it's too late' – and suggests Marco Rubio as island's new leader

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North America -- Kristi Noem criticises media reporting of fatal ICE shooting

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Middle East -- Fashion student 'full of joy' (23) among young lives cut short in protests against Iranian regime

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Comment -- Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen: Washington has exposed an uncomfortable truth – that Greenlanders want change

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Frank Barry: JD Vance fundamentally misunderstands what it means to be an American

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The Irish Independent's View: Getting uninsured cars off the road isn't just about detection

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Letters: Protesting Iranians are not motivated by Trump's bluster or exiled royals

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Ruth Medjber: Sickened by my screen time, I downgraded to a 'dumb' phone – it was a nightmare

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Legal Advice -- 'I am my aunt's main carer and she said she would provide for me in her will. But now she says she's leaving everything to a nephew. What can I do?'

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Health -- 'Just because you did it before and didn't die, doesn't mean you won't next time' – frontline doctor's 'chroming' warning as hospitalisations rise

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Crime -- Molly Martens posts her first social media photos since being freed

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Analysis -- Barry O'Halloran: You might think it's about drugs and oil – but Trump's Venezuela intervention is based on age-old policy

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Premier League -- 'Let's get rid of Ineos' – Bruno Fernandes' X account hacked as Manchester United issue statement

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Irish News -- 'Our silence on this is killing us' – last-minute ructions in Fianna Fáil over Mercosur vote

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Analysis -- Mary Regan: Fianna Fáil WhatsApp group was 'hopping' as fears erupted over Mercosur deal

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Dublin News -- Cycle lanes, a new harbour and College Green goes bus-free – the big changes happening in Dublin this year

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Irish News -- Family vow to fight 'evil' killer Frank McCann's seventh parole bid

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Dublin News -- Trad, tech and vampires: what events are taking place across Dublin in 2026?

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Irish News -- Dereliction, litter and anti-social behaviour: How we can change the fortunes of Dublin's north inner city

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Gorey -- Wexford woman bids farewell to popular pub after 45 years of service

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Wicklow & District -- Duggan family behind thriving Bray hospitality venues get green light for new restaurant

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Accessible playground in Wexford community development opens

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Kerry manager Jack O'Connor had feeling Tony Brosnan would 'cut loose' against Waterford

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Campaign to restore old Cork-Youghal rail line is firmly 'on track'

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Courts -- Wicklow man accused of attacking neighbour released on bail

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News -- Galway GAA club upgrades given go-ahead for new training facilities

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Wexford & District -- Four bed-home close to one of Wexford's most popular beaches is on the market for €450,000

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News -- Cork town's housing boom brings acute traffic woes with 'crazy' junctions and workers on 'rat-runs'

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North & West Kerry -- Call for council to grit north Kerry road in 'dangerous' winter conditions – 'It was pure solid ice'

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The Indo Daily: 'There's too many discrepancies' Former PSNI detective on why Kelly Lynch's canal death warrants murder investigation

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Dúnmharú Michael McAreavey: 15 mbliana ar aghaidh agus ceartas in easnamh go fóill

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Indo Sport podcast: Bits & Bobs | Justice for Niall Quinn | Joey Carbery's Leinster return | Ciara Mageean's update

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The Indo Daily: Is Xi Jinping vs Donald Trump the battle for the new world order?

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Movie News -- From TV talent show runner-up to Golden Globes winner: Who is Jessie Buckley?

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Television -- Today's top TV and streaming choices: Industry, Mothers' Instinct and Beast Games

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TV News -- 'From cancer to dancer' – Brian Kennedy on making peace with 'horrendous' past 10 years and taking on Dancing with the Stars

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Irish News -- Dreaming up a new Traitors: Could new tax break make Ireland the 'European capital of reality TV'?

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Health & Wellbeing -- Notions and necessities: From charity gigs to weekend wellness retreats to theatre, we have you covered for the start of the new year

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Sex & Relationships -- Dear Mary: My sister has an eating disorder and takes up all of our parents' attention. I sometimes think I hate her

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Sex & Relationships -- Asking for a friend: I felt amazing and naughty after having my first one-night stand over Christmas. Now I would like to explore having more casual sex safely. Where do I start?

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Celebrity -- Chris Wasser: The night Jessie Buckley came to our awards, and why industry insiders are tipping her for the big prize

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Children's bank accounts – from Christmas gifts to confirmation earnings, here's how to help your children manage their money

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'I was horrified when I found out the identity of my sperm donor father'

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Helping teens navigate the CAO maze – how parents can guide rather than direct during decision making

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Infrared yoga, sound baths, cryotherapy and a vegetarian Michelin-starred restaurant – my wellness trip to Dubai

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The Irish 'glowmads' planning holidays around beauty, skincare and shops like Sephora: 'The trick is to know the exclusives before you arrive'

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'Hong Kong feels safe and friendly, and the food is outstanding' – our restaurant critic's travel guide

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Ski -- Alan Shortt's Italian ski trip: 'You ski by day, eat like royalty at night and relax like a Roman emperor'

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Travel News -- 16 new flights to take in 2026 – from Dublin Airport, Cork, Shannon and more

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Travel News -- Minister promises 'new era' for Irish tourism with €400m investment

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Irish News -- More than 16,000 uninsured vehicles seized in the first 10 months of 2025 following rollout of a new roadside insurance detection system

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Courts -- Brawling chef had to be pepper-sprayed on 'night of madness', court hears

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Irish News -- Over 500 third-level students used forbidden AI in coursework in 2024-2025

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Irish News -- 'I want to do something to give back' – Young man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children's wards

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Courts -- Katie Taylor's manager Brian Peters left 'without a stain on his character' after assault charge dropped

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Irish News -- Home of Westmeath crime boss searched as part of Offaly double murder probe

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Irish News -- Creches may be forced to close tomorrow due to registration delays

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Irish News - BREAKING - | Man (40s) dies after two-car crash in Kerry - 10:19

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Irish News -- Ireland's Transport Projects Face Delays Amid Electricity Grid Strain, ESB Warns

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Irish News -- 'I am not fatalistic about this' – Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon moves to reassure farmers over Mercosur deal

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Irish News -- Obituary: Mary White, co-founder of Lir chocolates who won three Seanad elections and encouraged women to take part in business and politics

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Emer O'Hanlon: Veganuary isn't what is used to be — and as a recovering vegan, I can tell you why

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Brendan O'Connor: Don't make big decisions in the first week of January. Unless you're Donald Trump

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Colin Murphy: Donald Trump's designs on Greenland might soon hit an iceberg

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David Quinn: Micheál Martin is no gadfly – and that's why China rolled out the red carpet

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Letters: To be positive or not to be positive, that is the question for Irish journalists

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Cónal Thomas: Micheál Martin goes into full diplomat mode with Donald Trump – and it's easy to see why

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Sarah Breen: Forget giving up booze during this miserable month — let me introduce you to Damp January

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Eoin Ó Broin: Dishonest politics of Taoiseach and Tánaiste fan flames of anti-migrant sentiment

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Keire Murphy: Critics of human rights laws forget that they were created for migrants, not citizens

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Eilis O'Hanlon: Stick to praising Paul Mescal, Jessie — it's better than pontificating on politics

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The Sunday Independent's View: High hopes for AI cannot disguise its dark side

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Eoin O'Malley: Congestion charges won't be popular, but they are our only way out of a jam

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Máiría Cahill: Fear of uniformed officers reaches a new level for Irish in America after ICE shootings

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Colum McCann: Get ready for the Wet War — an attack on our undersea internet cables could cause havoc

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Declan Lynch: Maybe David Bowie really was the hero holding fascism at bay

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Business -- Semi-state bank for small businesses 'should be explored'

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Irish Business -- Better days ahead for Irish whiskey exports as slump 'bottoms out' – Bord Bia bullish about drinks sector after tough year

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Money -- Your Questions Answered: 'A studio has refused to honour a voucher I was given for a pottery class'

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Money -- How a dodgy or ill-planned attic conversion can slash the value of your home

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Courts -- Irish advisers Focus Capital Partners sue US energy firm in multi‑million‑dollar row over failed merger

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Technology -- Irish EdTech firms gain the edge in US as AI‑driven learning demand surges

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Irish Business -- Any Other Business: Learning PR-speak is getting Shane Lowry around the course quickly

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Business -- Smurfit WestRock 'can't comment' on whether US Venezuela raid boosts bid for $469m payout over 2018 paper mill seizure

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Irish Business -- Richard Curran: For all our economic successes and record tax takes, why aren't we happier?

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Irish Business -- MetLife finally dips a toe in the Irish market with new offering in employee benefits

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In The Workplace -- Gina London: Leadership lessons sliding down a snowy mountain – the 2026 edition

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World Business -- Why doesn't Sinn Féin want to tax the rich – and what does that mean for 'left unity'?

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Irish Business -- In a world driven to the edge by disruptive geopolitics, good financial advice is golden

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Gaelic Football -- Colm Keys: Kingdom comes to Croker and plunders two All-Ireland club titles in latest show of strength

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Leinster Rugby -- Rúaidhrí O'Connor: Serious doubts still linger over Leinster after La Rochelle display

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Soccer -- Conor Hourihane's success with Barnsley will not be defined by FA Cup meeting with Arne Slot's Liverpool

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Cycling -- Dean Harvey digs deep to win fourth national cyclo-cross championship in a row

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Soccer -- Raphinha has the final say as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in thrilling Super Cup

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Rugby -- Ulster awarded bonus-point victory by EPCR after farcical weekend in Netherlands

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Premier League -- 'Don't waste the season' – Darren Fletcher calls for new focus as Manchester United's nightmare season hits new low

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Golf -- No joy for Kennedy as Lee, Hellgren and Kim win LIV Golf wildcards

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Soccer -- Manchester United make progress in new manager search with two former players frontrunners

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Gaelic Football -- Malachy O'Rourke trying to find balance after double injury blow for Tyrone

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Hurling -- Frank Roche: Galway's colts win Walsh Cup battle of endurance as campaign belatedly gets under way

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League of Ireland -- Former Scotland international Barry Robson confirmed as new Cork City boss

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Champions Cup -- Tony Ward: Leinster 'caveman' approach worked against La Rochelle, but I hate the Jacques Nienaber imprint

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Soccer -- Manchester United crash out of FA Cup as Brighton end any hopes of silverware at Old Trafford

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Horse Racing -- Sober now in contention for Cheltenham visit after impressive Punchestown performance

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