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Breaking - | Man (39) charged with murder of mother-of-three Yveta Donovalova in Waterford - 20:58

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Irish Business -- DCC shares surge on takeover approach that may push valuation towards €8bn

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Boy (6) present when 11-year-old fired gun dropped by suspect in Dublin

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€9.75m settlement from HSE for man over brain injury from meningitis around time of birth

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Iranian officials refuse to attend Fifa congress in Canada, citing behaviour of immigration staff

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Family settles action over death of man (81) in nursing home during Covid lockdown

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Shaun Murphy into semi-finals as Zhao Xintong falls victim to 'Crucible curse'

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Former TD Kate O'Connell's husband denies swearing at worker after alleged row with his wife

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Sean McGovern sat working on sudoku puzzle as court heard details of his role in murder plots

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Stabbing of two Jewish men in London declared as terrorist incident

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Champions Cup -- European rugby jury: Are Leinster better equipped this time, should Rieko Ioane start, what should Ulster target?

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Politics -- Michael D Higgins returns €2.6m in salary and allowances to the State

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Money -- Eoin McGee answers: 'I started a pension in my early 40s. What do I need to do to catch up and have a comfortable retirement?'

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Celebrity Features -- Looking back at Kate and William's 15 years of marriage: Affair rumours, Harry rift, cancer and the royals' secret weapon

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Movie Reviews -- The Devil Wears Prada 2 review: Catty, cat-walk catnip intact as Miranda Priestly et al are back in vogue

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Irish Business -- Revenue asks for winding-up of companies with tax debts of close to €1m owned by developer Greg Kavanagh

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North America -- Multiple young men 'raped and drugged' at Jeffrey Epstein's US ranch

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Courts -- Worker who quit after anti-Traveller slur used at sales meeting wins €15,000

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Irish News -- Colm Tóibín: 'I wish I had given up drinking much earlier or not bothered starting'

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Irish News -- Gordon Snell, author and husband of Maeve Binchy, dies aged 93

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Politics -- Gerry Hutch officially registers candidacy for Dublin Central by-election

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Gaelic Football -- 'Who does this fella think he is!' – David Clifford on reluctance to launch own-branded merchandise and why he said yes

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Irish News -- 'Couples want a say in how their wedding should feel' – marriages fall 7.7pc amid 'changing preferences'

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Middle East - LIVE - | Trump is unhappy with latest peace proposal; World Bank forecasts energy prices to surge by 24pc in 2026

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Irish News -- Adare residents receive complimentary tickets for Ryder Cup

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Politics -- 'Shocking incompetence' – electric buses worth tens of millions sit idle for year-and-a-half due to lack of charging points

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World News Video -- Stabbing of two Jewish men in London declared as terrorist incident

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Irish News Video -- Ministers announce Fuel Support Scheme for farmers, hauliers and contractors in Dublin

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Irish News -- The first time I had to use my CPR training was on my own child

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Irish News -- Number of Catholic weddings in Ireland drops by more than half in 10 years, CSO figures show

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Life lessons: From marriage to setting up your own business – take advice from those who've been there and done it

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Courts -- Solicitors warned by legal watchdog not to charge fees for release of wills

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Parenting -- 'My baby was completely blue and limp... I knew I was his only chance' – how I saved my son from choking

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Premier League -- Aidan Fitzmaurice: From sack race to manager of the year contender – Old Trafford display shows how far Keith Andrews has come

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Family Features -- Leaving Cert exams: 10 things to do for your mind and body with five weeks to go

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Swimming -- Daniel Wiffen: Why I'm quitting America and returning to Ireland to prepare for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

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Baby Loss -- Wexford mother highlights vital role of CuddleCot after the loss of her twin boys

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'I have right of residence in the family home – but now my siblings want me to pay rent'

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Nicolas Roche on the end of his marriage: 'My whole life collapsed in two weeks. Suddenly my house was gone. I was in panic mode. I lost control of my life'

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Walking will slash your cancer and dementia risk – but only at the right pace. Here's what you need to know

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Who really pays for Ireland? What the facts tell us about Leo Varadkar's rural-urban divide

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Are plumbers and electricians really the new millionaire class?

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'I am six feet from Tina Satchwell's body. She's buried in her dressing gown, underneath the stairs'

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North America -- Donald Trump heaps praise on 'very elegant man' Britain's King Charles during state visit and hails 'unique' bond between US and UK

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Britain -- Woman (70) found guilty of slashing her sister's throat and taking Rolex

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Britain -- No undue pressure was applied to speed up Peter Mandelson vetting, Morgan McSweeney tells MPs

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North America -- Weinstein accuser tells jury: 'He treated me like he owned me'

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North America -- Elon Musk appears in court at start of case that could reshape AI's future

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Adrian Blomfield: Iran's 'mosquito fleet' is biting back at US naval blockade with sabotage methods

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Saoirse Hanley: It takes an Olympian effort to be mid-level healthy – and I'm tired of everyone pretending otherwise

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Sinéad Ryan: Why ageing safely is more important than ageing gracefully when it comes to Botox

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Catherine Prasifka: As a creative writing teacher, my time is increasingly being wasted in wading through AI manuscripts

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The Irish Independent's View: US needs to realise peace will not be found with bluster and threats of force

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Letters: Justice Minister is right – it is inappropriate and crass for politicians to give character references to vile criminals

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Interiors -- Self-build story: 'My health isn't great day-to-day so creating a home that feels calm, functional and peaceful was incredibly important'

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Food Reviews -- Lucinda O'Sullivan's restaurant review: 'I'm sure the terrace will be packed all summer – but what a difference smiling service would have made'

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Courts -- 'I was innocent but treated like a killer — my best friend was murdered and I couldn't even attend her funeral,' says ex‑partner of Natalie McNally

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Horse Racing -- 'A huge performance' – Gaelic Warrior connections hail 'fantastic' victory in Punchestown Gold Cup

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Horse Racing -- Wayne Bailey: Teahupoo has figures in his favour to triumph in Punchestown Stayers' Hurdle

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Premier League - Latest - | Mohamed Salah's Liverpool career not over yet as club provide fitness update

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News -- €100m fuel support scheme opens next week for farmers and contractors

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Forestry & Enviro -- Nature Restoration plan to be voluntary for farmers and prioritised on public land – report

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Machinery -- The tractor failed, the mechanic couldn't come — AI did

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News -- US wheat crops wither, herds thin as spring drought deepens

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Dublin News -- €100m rejuvenation of Dublin's 'iconic' St Stephen's Green shopping centre stalled by Athlone-based objector

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Dublin -- 'I felt like there was enough negativity about the working class' – a look inside Dublin's council flats

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Dublin News -- Councillors stand over Herzog Park renaming despite Lord Mayor apology

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News -- 'I was facing homelessness at 60' – Sligo woman recalls terrifying prospect of not having a home for the first time

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Dublin News -- Dublin couple reunited with cat found more than 50km away in Drogheda

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News -- 'The Boyne is still giving up its secrets' – Woman discovers ancient logboats while walking on Louth riverbank

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News -- Basking sharks return to Galway waters as video shows majestic creature swim along coastline

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Courts -- Dole fraudster who claimed €40,000 given time to make arrangements for his daughters' home schooling

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Irish News - latest - | Two men dead following separate road crashes in Galway and Cork

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News -- Achill man (46) died in 'tragic' collision involving brother, inquest hears

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Wexford & District -- Six man Wexford RNLI crew come to rescue of sailors on 24-foot yacht

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Tralee -- Kerry man lost his entire family by 25 — now he's telling his story in a new memoir audiobook

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Indo GAA podcast: Down dare to dream v Donegal | Kick-outs key in Connacht clashes | Out of touch ticket prices?

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Money Talks: The five secret habits of financially successful couples

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The Indo Daily: Shooters, ICE and Iran: Is Trump's America too dangerous for the World Cup?

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Indo Sport podcast: David Clifford interview | Jose back to Madrid? | Fury v Joshua is (belatedly) on

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TV Reviews -- 'Prisoner' review: Such are the gaping plot holes, it might have been written on Swiss cheese – but you'll be entertained

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Movies -- Anne-tipathy: Why the world wrongly turned on Hollywood's hardest worker, Hathaway

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Television -- Today's top TV and streaming picks: Champions League, The Salisbury Poisonings and Widow's Bay

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Theatre & Arts -- 'There are times when we exist hand-to-mouth. We're trying to keep a 130-year-old building going' – Irish theatre directors on why the show must go on

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TV Reviews -- 'This is not a Murder Mystery' review: Surrealist artist Magritte turns detective in a fun mystery romp

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Horse Racing -- Fashionistas and racing fans brave chilly temperatures at Punchestown for annual festival

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Small Business -- End of an era as Wexford salon closes after 40 years in business

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Sex & Relationships -- Dear Mary: I went all out to organise a friend's celebration and got no thanks in return. It's not the first time I've felt taken for granted

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Irish News -- Penneys insists teens still prefer in‑store shopping as it launches new 'in‑between' line

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Life -- Chloë finds a hobby: As I follow in Colin Farrell's footsteps, my classmates laugh and I have to say, I love the attention

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Music -- Sara Bareilles: 'I didn't really know what I was supposed to be doing. I started writing songs that I thought sounded like things on the radio. And then I got angry with myself'

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The Fab 50: Ireland's best places to stay in 2026, from a revamped motel and rainforest stay to a cabin that feels 'like a hug'

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'We just stayed around, that's why we speak like the Irish' – unusual accents in the North Atlantic and a clever idea in Kildare

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We found a 1960s motel on the Irish coast – now it's an adult-only, dog-friendly coastal stay

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Ireland's Cabin Under the Hills: 'It's for a different type of tourist, a tourist that is exploring the edges'

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'We're no longer a pass-through place' - can a €7.5m Shackleton Experience breathe new life into this Irish town?

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From skyscraper highs to dive bar lows – Toronto could be the perfect base for Fifa World Cup matches

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Irish News -- Workers at big companies twice as likely to save at least two hours a week by using AI

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Irish News -- Road safety campaigner warns of decline in Garda traffic personnel and says number 'must be increased'

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Irish News - LATEST - | Boy arrested over arson deaths of Tadgh Farrell (4) and Mary Holt was allegedly 'active participant' in attack - 11:23

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Irish News -- Electric buses worth €38m "sit idle" for over 500 days with nowhere to charge them

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Courts -- Taxi passenger drank all day before pointing 'realistic' air gun at driver

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Politics -- Cónal Thomas: Government insists there is 'no row' as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil clash over new short-term letting rules

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Irish News -- Government has failed on all of its 34 promises to carers, charity says

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Health -- More than 78,000 Irish people have coeliac disease but are undiagnosed, new figures show

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Health -- 'Forever' chemicals link to childhood leukaemia, research suggests

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Lorraine Courtney: USC should be abolished for everyone earning under €100k to help 'middle Ireland'

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John Downing: Court reference ban should be considered after Jim Glennon's behaviour – but reform would be better

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The Irish Independent's View: Special education uncertainty leaves schools in limbo

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The Irish Independent's View: Another attempted assassination, the same old American gun laws

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Tanya Sweeney: Aged 10, living in the west Dublin suburbs, reading Smash Hits felt like being granted membership to a cool clubhouse

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Prediction markets are ultimate test of choice in free society

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Guillaume Bonn: African communities deserve a greater say in the conservation policies that directly affect them

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Letters: Latest failed assassination puts Trump on a par with the greatest escape artists

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James C Reynolds: If the Iran war stays in 'limbo', it could leave the world facing chaos

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Fionnán Sheahan: When the Department of Education needs a €646m bailout in April, something is deeply wrong with the public purse

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Fionnán Sheahan: 'Mr Well-Connected' Jim Glennon is a friend and supporter of Fianna Fáil's contenders to lead party

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Brendan O'Connor: Sunny spells with outbreaks of normality — just the forecast we needed

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Sarah Breen: If your kids pinch books like they're zooming in on a screen, here's how to get them to turn a new leaf

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Letters: Pope Leo quietly reminds us about civility, leadership and grace

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Declan Lynch: Micheál Martin, the man whose smoking ban saved lives and killed pubs, can breathe easy... for now

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World Business -- Germany's Bertelsmann goes country with deal to buy Nashville's Concord

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World Business -- Germany to ramp up borrowing amid large-scale military spending push

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Irish Business -- Carbery earnings edge slightly higher in challenging year for dairy sector

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Business -- 'When American multinationals come here and see what we do, they're blown away by it' – Hanley Energy CEO on how Meath firm became a global success

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Irish Business -- Venture capital investment in Ireland rose to $212m during first three months of the year

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Money -- First-time buyer mortgage drawdown levels at two-decade high

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Irish Business -- Regulator says Uniphar must operate acquisition at 'arm's length' pending competition review

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Business -- NorDan Ireland turnover increased to almost €64m in 2025

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Irish Business -- Revenues dip at 'Dancing with the Stars' producer Shinawil

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Money -- Number of households in electricity arrears rises by 58,500

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Irish Business -- IDA and EI will no longer need ministerial sign-off to back defence-linked firms, under proposed legal changes

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Irish Business -- Wholesale electricity prices lower in March than a year earlier – CSO

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Soccer -- 'I'm really enjoying my time over here' – Meet the Dubliner with high hopes of bringing AFC Fylde into the Football League

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Premier League -- Miguel Delaney: PSG and Bayern Munich's nine-goal attacking masterclass is full of lessons for the Premier League

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League of Ireland -- Liam Kearney named Cork City's new director of football as he vows club's 'best years are ahead'

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Premier League -- Man United want Bruno Fernandes to stay but captain seeks assurances over ambition

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Premier League -- Virgil Van Dijk urges Liverpool to tie down 'best goalkeeper in the world' Alisson

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Camogie -- Dublin take sunny road to redemption as Leinster final date booked after victory over Carlow

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League of Ireland -- League of Ireland Legends: Mark Rutherford on losing his wife, dealing with racism and playing for all of Dublin's big four

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Champions League -- 'I'm not a weirdo': Marcos Llorente looks for his day in the sun as football's biggest conspiracy theorist targets Arsenal

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Hurling - Latest - | 'At no point was any decision taken to remove Davy Fitzgerald' – Antrim GAA chief responds to players' letter - 12:02

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Golf -- Andrea Pavan 'optimistic' of making return to DP World Tour after falling down lift shaft

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Snooker -- Zhao Xintong pegs back Shaun Murphy with Crucible quarter-finals tightly poised

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Golf -- 'Stand up, Rory' – Donald Trump interrupts speech to praise McIlroy as gold statue of president is erected at Miami golf course

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Champions League -- Harry Kane believes Bayern 'could have killed the game off' despite Champions League defeat to PSG

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Champions League -- Miguel Delaney: Atletico tie could focus minds and help Gunners find their nerve again on all fronts

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