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Monday, January 05, 2026 6:02 AM ET

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Carlow academic awarded pioneering digital health PhD seeks to create 'nurse in your pocket'

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Planning your holidays for 2026? Wicklow travel experts pick the hot destinations and latest trends

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Wexford man returns home after buying his former family business – 'It's in my blood'

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Pat Spillane: My 2025 awards – and why there isn't one for everyone in the audience

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Movie News -- Jessie Buckley wins best actress at Critics Choice Awards – and Timothée Chalamet has emotional words for his partner, Kylie Jenner

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Weather -- Freezing temperatures: Number of schools to stay closed, as forecasters issue new weather warnings for next 24 hours

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Laois hurling stalwart Willie Dunphy hangs up his boots after 15 years of county service

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Books -- Palliative care consultant Rachel Clarke: You don't lose your sense of humour just because you're dying

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Health & Wellbeing -- Ask Allison: I'm happily alcohol-free but my husband's social life is entirely drink-based. Can we ever bridge the gap?

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Irish News -- Number of crashes increases on 'maxed out' M50 motorway, as transport authority issues capacity warning

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Premier League -- Eamonn Sweeney: Liverpool's revival rumours are already proving to be a Red herring

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Money -- Michael Houghton: 'When the stock market crashed in March 2020, I rang my pension provider and asked to increase my contributions'

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Business -- Dear Vicki: 'Why do so few people say 'thank you' when you've gone above and beyond to get a job done?'

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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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Analysis -- 'Secret meetings' point to inside job by Venezuela's vice-president to hand Maduro over to US

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Health Features -- Are you a people pleaser? Here's how to recognise the signs and set yourself free

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Food Reviews -- The supermarket Greek yoghurt taste test: We could not fault our favourite – it's creamy, tangy and made with live cultures

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Technology -- Top HSE psychologist on Australia's social media ban – 'Children's welfare cannot be left in the hands of faceless corporations'

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Crime -- The murder of Mike Gaine: Gardaí say probe remains 'very active and live' – but his killer is still at large

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Politics - latest - | Taoiseach hails 'indispensable role' of China in face-to-face meeting with Xi Jinping

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Irish News -- 'It was an opportunity to realise you're not on your own' – returning Irish emigrants on how government programme helped propel their businesses

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News -- Obscure dog-powered bike racing event to be held in Carlow – 'People may think we're crazy, but it's great fun'

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Irish News -- 'No job is important enough to risk your life' – watchdog warns over surge in workplace deaths

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Politics -- Services 'only scraping tip of the iceberg' of asylum-seekers' mental health needs, says charity

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Just because you did it before and didn't die, doesn't mean you won't next time' – Emergency paediatric doctor warns of 'chroming' dangers as hospitalisations rise

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Crash numbers on rise on 'maxed out' M50

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Number of people killed in work-related incidents in Ireland rose sharply in 2025

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Mike Gaine murder: detectives insist investigation 'very active' as killer remains at large

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My Pet: Natasha Rocca Devine

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Book Reviews -- Crime novels and thrillers to read this January, from the master of suspense Sam Blake to Romy Hausmann

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Weather - BREAKING - | Met Éireann issues snow and ice warning for nine counties, forecasts 'treacherous' conditions and overnight temperatures of -6C

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Health & Wellbeing -- Susan Jane White: 'The food we eat is inescapably linked to our wellbeing, concentration, libido and love handles. So let's start with a ripper of a recipe'

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Irish Business -- Cróna Clohisey: The EU must work to become more competitive. Now it's time to turn talk of simplification into action

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TV Reviews -- 'Junior Bake Off' 2026 review: Channel 4 has found the perfect recipe for a post-Christmas treat

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Leinster Rugby -- Leinster's Harry Byrne set to be fit for Six Nations audition against La Rochelle

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Life -- Interior designer Natasha Rocca Devine: "Monte started lying on my tummy all the time, and that is how I knew I was pregnant"

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13 leading Irish figures asked the Irish public the question they'd always wanted answered. Here's how you replied

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Gaybo, Chairgate and the auctioneer: the row that started on 'The Late Late Show' and ended in the High Court

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Rent reforms 'will be a car crash' for Fair Deal families

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Rise of a bloodstock billionaire: how John Magnier built his fortune

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Asking for a friend: Sex with my husband has dwindled to an occasional treat. I feel really hurt at the lack of intimacy – how can I get things back on track?

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60 RISING STARS TO WATCH IN 2026 – FROM THE ARTS, ACTIVISM, FOOD, SUSTAINABILITY, FASHION AND MORE

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North America - LATEST - | Venezuela's Maduro to appear in US court today, Trump says further strikes possible

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Latin America -- Donald Trump warns Venezuelans to 'do what's right or there's worse to come'

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Irish News -- 'It's a delicate situation', says Venezuelan woman in Dublin on removal and arrest of Nicolas Maduro by US

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Britain -- Mother and daughter involved in 'tragic incident' off Yorkshire coast – police

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Europe -- Hundreds join silent procession of mourners honouring victims of New Year's fire at Swiss ski resort

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Middle East -- Fisherman among three shot dead by Israelis in Gaza Strip

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Ciara Kelly: I thrive on change but this new year is bringing plenty, both good and bad, so here's how I'll keep a sense of calm

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Fionnán Sheahan: Any chance Micheál will tell our visiting European pals about a united Ireland?

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Dana Thomas: Popularity of French queen endures more than 200 years after they cut off her head

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Jenny Maguire: Why the left needs to park 'woke' and focus on housing and the cost of a weekly shop

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Letters: Donald Trump's contempt for Venezuelan sovereignty will have dark consequences for us all

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The Irish Independent's View: Only public transport investment will ease M50 mayhem

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Legal Advice -- Legal advice: 'My father's new partner has moved into my farmhouse – can she claim rights to my property?'

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Entertainment -- Twink: 'The man for that job was either Oliver Callan or Al Porter but they wouldn't have the balls to give it to him'

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Courts -- 'I object, I object, I object': Residents protest over unauthorised extension to Sutton home they say looks more like 'an airport hangar'

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Golf -- 'One wants €45k for a week despite being 93km away' – Teeing up a rental windfall from the Ryder Cup? Here's how to set a realistic price

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Premier League - Breaking - | Ruben Amorim sacked as head coach of Manchester United

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'Certain clubs who may even have some black players in their team, don't want to engage in anti-racism. And it's just mind-boggling'

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The young Irish sportstars who'll be in demand from sponsors in 2026

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How 2025 blew the lid off what a 'strong' beef price really means

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France tightens checks on food imports amid farmers' Mercosur opposition

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Chinese consortium abandons plan to expand Offaly meat processing plant

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Northern Ireland eases bluetongue animal movement restrictions

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China sets beef quotas in hit to Brazil, other big exporters

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Dublin News -- Dublin Bus reveals busiest bus stop with a record-breaking number of passengers in 2025

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Dublin News -- Traffic and travel: Road users face delays on Dublin's M50 after crash amid icy conditions

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Dublin News -- Lucky Dublin Lotto player starts new year with €174k win

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South Kerry -- 38-year old Kerry man caught masturbating by gardaí and member of the public

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Wexford & District -- Councils could remove perpetrators of domestic violence from tenancies under new laws proposed by Wexford councillor

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North & West Kerry -- Kerry mother closes business after three months because of costs – 'It's been really tough on me'

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Wexford & District -- Period home in Wexford town is on the market for €595,000

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News -- 'Good old fashioned hard work and plenty of poitín' among 100-year-old Sligo man's secrets to a long life

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Wexford & District -- 'We didn't even tell our parents, dad couldn't believe it' – How this couple turned their engagement party into a wedding

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Wicklow & District -- See inside landmark Victorian home in Wicklow on the market for €1.75m

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News -- Bodybuilder reflects on world medal only five years after joining a gym

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Bray -- Pope Leo XIV accepts St Brigid's Cross from senator and founder of leading Wicklow charity

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Real Health January Reset: How to save with financial planner Leah McMahon

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Indo Daily: State Papers – Ireland's role in the downfall of Edward VIII, and concerns over peace process after 9/11

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Real Health: January Reset: How to give First Aid with registered nurse Sarah Kearns

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Real Health: January Reset: How to reverse weight gain with Professor Donal O'Shea

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Today's top TV and streaming choices: On the Beat, Moneyball and My Korean Boyfriend

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New Dancing With The Stars judge Oti Mabuse: 'After my brother died, my mom started a dance school because she wanted us to have a safe place after school'

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Celebrity News -- Singer Jesy Nelson reveals her twins are unlikely to walk after diagnosis: 'I literally feel like my whole life has done a 360'

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Sex & Relationships -- Dear Mary: We're not short of money but my boyfriend refuses to put the heating on for more than two hours and I'm freezing

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Celebrity News -- 'My father held me in his arms four days after I was born, but I never met him' – says Phil Lynott actor Peter Smith

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Beauty -- Triona McCarthy: From leopard nails and glitchy glam to AI aesthetics, here are my predictions for beauty's biggest trends in 2026

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Health & Wellbeing -- Notions and necessities: From comedy theatre to woollen capes, colour and interior styling workshops and electric fleece blankets, it's all here

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Fitness -- 'No matter how slow your pace is, you are still a runner' – the Wicklow content creator who got into the sport because she 'hated' running

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26 holidays for 2026: Aer Lingus in Cancun, cool cabins in Cavan, a Greek island getaway and a new Galway five-star

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Should you book your holiday destination according to your star sign? This woman says you should try it

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No children, no functions, no phones – How Monart Destination Spa has stayed at the very top for 20 years

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Europe -- Why a cruise was the perfect 'go-ccasion' to celebrate a big birthday with three generations

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World -- He set out to walk around the world – after 27 years, his quest is nearly over

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Travel News -- The year of the invisible woman: 'We are almost never represented – not on websites, not on brochures, nor on social media'

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Education -- Almost 50pc of eligible households responded to Department's Primary School Survey

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Irish News - BREAKING - | Man (46) charged in connection with death of man (30s) following alleged New Year's Day assault - 13:50

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Irish News -- 'It was a survival call': Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son's treatment

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Irish News -- Two men (30s) become first road fatalities of 2026, following separate car crashes in Co Longford and Co Kerry

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Education -- Academic sues UL in ongoing incorrect grade row

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Irish News -- Rising cost of rent could make more people homeless despite increased supply, charity warns

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Crime -- Botched Finglas arson attack was attempt at 'revenge' for murder of teenager Keane Mulready-Woods, gardaí believe

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Irish News -- Gardaí seize PlayStation and electronic devices from woman questioned over the murder of toddler Daniel Aruebose

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Irish News -- 'Seeing these things can take its toll on people': Dublin Fire Brigade providing counselling to staff in aftermath of attending serious crashes

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Irish News -- Former government PR chief awarded €72,000 Tusla contract

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Sam McBride: David Frost's briefings on Ireland and the EU show he must have known Brexit would not be easy

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Eoin O'Malley: If leaders of the big three parties want to tackle immigration, here are the questions they should ask

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The Sunday Independent's View: Trump's ousting of Venezuelan president Maduro has enormous global implications

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Brendan O'Connor: Ireland is one of the gloomiest countries on Earth? You have to hope that's not true

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Letters: Revolutionary Robert Briscoe knew that to be Jewish is to have one's loyalty constantly questioned

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Julia Molony: The Clooneys in Paris, Emily in Rome... welcome to the latest episode in France's identity crisis

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Malcolm Byrne: Micheál Martin must use Chinese visit to challenge Beijing on human rights abuses

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Colin Murphy: It has been a tough century for RTÉ , but only an anarchist would wish for its demise

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Róisín Lanigan: Love Britain or leave it, says Kemi Badenoch... Well, I don't and I'm going nowhere

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Sarah Breen: This Nollaig na mBan, I'm putting all my efforts into having a proper rest

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Shane Ross: Micheál Martin's fortunes will soon change if his Fianna Fáil foes join forces

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David Quinn: Birth trends mean the future will be more conservative

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Richard Curran: Tariff rollbacks and a potentially shaky Harris hand on the tiller – things to watch out for on 2026's economic horizon

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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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Eilis O'Hanlon: Sorry, Simon Harris, but we should keep our right to remain in the shadows online

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Money -- The nine best affordable cars worth considering for 2026

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Irish Business -- West Cork Distillers toasts €3.4m profit despite whiskey industry challenges

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Irish Business -- 'There's a narrative out there that retailers are coining it. And I get frustrated at that'

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Courts -- US judge clears Elon Musk's X to revive 'thermonuclear' defamation case in Ireland after 'libel tourism' suit was blocked by court last year

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Money -- My Money: 'I've learned that buying fewer, better things almost always saves money in the long run'

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Irish Business -- Allure of AI investments shows no sign of dimming in 2026, analysts predict

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Courts -- Marathon Swan Fruits wind-up 'still being held up by criminal probe and pension issue' says liquidator

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Business -- Not just 'nice to have' – How Enterprise Ireland programmes can help you unlock your sustainability potential

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Irish Business -- Ireland's economic headwinds – slowing global growth, a sluggish labour market and persistently high costs

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Money -- Your questions answered: 'How much extra will I pay if taking health cover for the first time at 52?'

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In The Workplace -- Gina London: I've got a little list – and I'm looking back so I can move forward

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Irish Business -- 'For beef, the door has now been opened' – Irish meat hits the shelves in South Korea as Asian market push continues

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Irish Business -- Texas oil billionaire gets nod to build private whiskey distillery on grounds of Kilkenny estate

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Technology -- Adrian Weckler: Five steps to increase your tech savviness this year

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Gaelic Football -- 'I said if there's another chance here, I'm the man to take the shot': Paul Geaney on Dingle's dramatic great escape

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Camogie -- How a 44-year-old veteran and a teen starlet combined for Athenry to realise their All-Ireland dream

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Leinster Rugby -- 'It's important the whole building gets behind us' – Dan Sheehan rallies Leinster ahead of La Rochelle clash

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Hurling -- Westmeath hit out at Kilkenny's failure to play Walsh Cup clash despite advancing to next round

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Soccer -- 'He just continues to grow' – Keith Andrews hails Caoimhín Kelleher as Brentford maintain their run

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GAA -- Michael Verney: Persisting with pre-season competitions in depths of winter highlights how amateur the GAA really is

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Premier League -- Enzo Fernandez grabs last-gasp equaliser for managerless Chelsea against Manchester City

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Premier League -- Arne Slot felt unable to risk Hugo Ekitike in Fulham draw after scan for striker

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Premier League -- Ruben Amorim on collision course with Jason Wilcox and board as Manchester United power struggle erupts

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Gaelic Football -- 'I don't know how he got back up from that' – Paul McGrath hails bravery of his St Brigid's teammate Brian Stack

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Premier League -- Miguel Delaney: Fulham's late equaliser highlights alarming issue for Liverpool and Arne Slot

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Premier League -- Bruno Guimaraes inspires Newcastle United to victory over Crystal Palace

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Gaelic Football -- Mark Dowd starts his Roscommon reign with 18-point win against Leitrim

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Premier League -- Tottenham booed off after Sunderland draw as pressure mounts on Thomas Frank

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