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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 2:21 AM ET

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World News - latest - | Bondi Beach gunmen were 'inspired by Islamic State', police say

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TV News -- Traitors star, Eurovision singer and Rose of Tralee – here's full list of the Dancing with the Stars celebrity contestants

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Irish News -- RTÉ to be hit with tax bill on Ryan Tubridy's €150,000 repayment

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Donald Trump files lawsuit against the BBC over Panorama speech edit

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EU deal reducing fishing quotas is described as an 'appalling betrayal' of Wexford fishermen

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Man (78) receives six-year sentence for long-term abuse of granddaughter

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Politics -- Uproar in Fianna Fáil amid confusion over whether Jim Gavin election report will be delayed again

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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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Courts -- 'He always dodged buying a round' – rise and fall of brazen ex-Fine Gael councillor jailed for stealing €172,000 from charity to pay for male escorts

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Are we putting children at unforgivable risk by letting them work on farms?

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From zero to €600, young adults living at home share how much 'rent' they give to their parents

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'Most at-risk child in State' detained for their safety by the High Court

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GAA -- Colm Keys: How long before GAA clubs face the same tax scrutiny as counties?

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Health Features -- Everyone's talking about: The Great Lock-in 2025 – what exactly is it and should I get onboard?

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Food Reviews -- Lucinda O'Sullivan's restaurant review: This buzzy suburban gastropub hits the right spot if you're hankering for a Sunday roast

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Irish News -- Priest questions why Conor McGregor was granted permission for Vatican wedding

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Irish Business -- PTSB's share price decline is 'overstated', Goodbody insists

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Soccer -- 'He's always been there for me' – Corkman Brian Barry-Murphy will put friendship aside against Enzo Maresca

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Analysis -- Mary Regan: Delays, leaks and internal suspicions – Micheál Martin put on notice over long-awaited presidential election review

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Irish News -- Revealed: The counties worst hit by flu as illness spreads ahead of Christmas period

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Sex & Relationships -- 'I'm a single woman in my 50s and the only thing I want for Christmas is a good snog – and I'm determined to get one'

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News -- 'A terrible accident' – Devastation for Galway volunteers after fire breaks out at restored train station

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Health Features -- A user's guide to eating out whilst on GLP-1 weight-loss injections

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News -- Cork town 'speechless' as vandals destroy a favourite centrepiece of its festive display

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Irish News -- 'It is a much deeper problem': Irish families in Australia on the under-16s social media ban

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Life -- Author Katriona O'Sullivan: 'My fear of not being enough runs deep... all the women in my family have struggled with this'

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Irish News -- Call for motorists caught drug-driving to resit tests after number of cases up significantly this year

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TV Reviews -- Forget 'Stranger Things', this 'It: Welcome to Derry' is by far the better series

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Courts -- 'I wish I had never let him back into our lives' – mother tells how daughter (8) died trying to save her from father

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Irish News -- Almost 120 gardaí travelled on charter flight to bring 52 deportees to Georgia, at a cost of almost €190,000

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North America -- Trump links Rob Reiner's death to his criticism of the US president

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United Rugby Championship -- 'We've got to work on our skill-sets under pressure' – Attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal knows Leinster can do better in scoring zone

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Desert soul and old Hollywood glamour – my week chasing the mirage of Palm Springs

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Kirsty Blake Knox: Why writing and sending Christmas cards is my favourite 'analogue' pastime

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Christmas film guide: From Scrooges to Santas, saints to elves, and all the Die Hards, our critics have snowploughed through the streamers to plot their festive favourites

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Bite marks, a bloody lip and a brutal bust-up – but high-profile politician in clear over alleged assault on their sister

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Dear Mary: My son may be dating his half-sister but doesn't know they are likely related. How can I confess to being unfaithful?

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The big Westlife interview: Who Simon didn't like, who was the golden boy, would Brian come back, who Louis says were the 'guinea pigs'

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Paul Kimmage: How much is enough and why couldn't John Magnier let this one go?

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'Farmers have sold off machinery to pay drug debts' – how gangs use violence and sexual coercion to sow fear in rural Ireland

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'Her marriage was unhappy but also unbreakable': The love triangle of Sinéad Cusack, Tom Stoppard and Jeremy Irons

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'I will absolutely not lose the run of myself. I am too long in the tooth to be getting notions' – Paudie Moloney on Traitors fame and taking on Dancing With the Stars

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North America -- Rob Reiner's son charged with murder after director and his wife Michele are found dead in LA home

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North America -- Four face charges in California over 'foiled bomb plot', says Bondi

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North America -- Donald Trump says director Rob Reiner's death due to 'anger he caused others' through his criticism of president

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North America -- Manhunt for shooter at Brown as 'person of interest' freed

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Australasia -- 'I relocated to Sydney in September... no one expects to find themselves in the midst of a terrorist attack, not least in a place like Bondi Beach'

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David W Higgins: Government's lack of vision when it comes to infrastructure is worrying

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Sinéad Ryan: Parents, if you really want to keep your children safe online, then learn to say 'no'

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Marc Champion: Putin has been pushing a false narrative of the war – the West must not fall for it

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Eilish O'Regan: New HSE boss knows you're only as good as your last hospital trolley count

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Ksenia Samotiy: 'Tis the season for illness, yes, but showing up to work when clearly infectious isn't dedication – it's simply irresponsible

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The Irish Independent's View: EU must stand firm with Ukraine despite geopolitical upheaval

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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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Irish News -- National Children's Hospital is to ditch half of its private rooms for consultants

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Soccer -- Shamrock Rovers' Josh Honohan set for €500,000 January move to League One promotion chasers Lincoln

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Rugby -- Munster coach Mossy Lawler keen to address their 'inaccuracies in the '22'

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Premier League -- Drama galore at Old Trafford as Kroupi strikes late to snatch point against Manchester United in eight-goal thriller

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News -- France and Italy want Mercosur trade deal vote delayed, say sources

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News -- Irish venues won't follow UK stadiums beef phase-out, catering giant confirms

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Comment -- After the Nitrates deal, Irish farmers face another battle: Mercosur

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Dublin News -- 'Tickets sell out within minutes every year' – excited families take a journey back in time aboard the Santa Train

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Dream comes true for Mayo boy (9) as he gets to sing on stage with his favourite band, Kingfishr

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Two men killed in Tipperary crash named locally, as community mourns loss

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GAA -- 'Change of culture and mindset' needed in hurling coaching in Wexford

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Dublin News -- 'They have assembly in the car park' – pupils organise march calling for permanent school building after years in prefabs

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News -- Call for prosecutions over 'scandalous' misuse of ambulances as 'taxi service' in Kerry

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Monaghan community pay tribute to 'wonderful neighbour' as pedestrian (60s) dies after being hit by lorry

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'There's no notions about her' – Beloved Connemara restaurant on Catherine Connolly's regular lunch visits

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'The best Christmas present for our community' – How a vital Meals on Wheels service in Wexford was saved from closure

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Rebuilding of Donegal church destroyed in fire moves forward after community raises €466k

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Lucky Waterford Lotto player scoops €120,996 with winning Quick Pick ticket

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The Indo Daily: How the Hennessy gang thrived on extreme violence and terror as they rose to prominence

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Indo Sport podcast: Bits & Bobs | Death of the Champions Cup | Lowry's longevity | Saipan first take

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The Left Wing: Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in

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Indo Sport podcast: The Football Show | Celtic shambles | Salah's return before AFCON | What Iceland thinks of Heimir

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Celebrity -- Kiefer Sutherland: 'After '24', I thought opportunities would be staring me in the face – but they weren't'

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Book Reviews -- Miriam O'Callaghan's best books of the year, and Sophie White's, Dr Marie Cassidy's, and Joseph O'Connor's too

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Music -- 'She had the time of her life' – Co Down busker (12) wows audiences at top European music contest after Toy Show performance

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Celebrity News -- Cliff Richard reveals he has been treated for prostate cancer

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Beauty -- Triona McCarthy: If I could gift myself ANYTHING this Christmas, these luxury scents and sets would top my list

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Celebrity News -- Twink's beloved bird, Timberlake, killed during Christmas panto rehearsals – 'Timby was on my shoulder for the past 26 years'

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Celebrity -- Comedian Jason Byrne: 'When you divorce, it's really hard, and it's like constantly being punched in the face and you don't want to do anything'

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Life -- Generation Rent: 'Me and my colleague are trying to buy a house together but we still can't find a decent, affordable home in Dublin'

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'It's completely changed' – the active royal palace open to visitors less than two hours from Dublin

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Tenerife is great for fly and flop, but there's way more to explore beyond the sun loungers

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Reviews -- Hotel review: Donegal's house for all seasons is a 'riveting, infectious and heartfelt' stay

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Travel News -- Aer Lingus lists six new routes for 2026, including next transatlantic flight from Dublin Airport

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Travel News -- Emirates is hiring cabin crew in Ireland: here are its salaries, perks like free flights home, and height requirements

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Letters -- Letters: A child-free Christmas is just a boozy long weekend with some decorations up

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Irish News -- Battle for pay rises: Unions to lodge wage claims of 6pc for private-sector workers in 2026

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Politics -- Government accused of ditching promise to lower income tax

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Politics -- Simon Harris's ticket hyper-inflation sees Fine Gael raffle takings top €1m

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Irish News -- Counties with the highest and lowest rates of flu

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Courts -- Antrim GAA player Kavan Keenan admits injuring woman in hit-and-run

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Courts - latest - | Woman killed and man seriously injured in Cork crash - 22:30

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Politics -- Justice Minister says 'significant protections' in place to ensure there are no attacks on Jewish community in Ireland

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Comment -- Ciara Kelly: The ceasefire in Gaza may be imperfect, but to what end do we boycott and sanction Israel after the peace plan has been brokered?

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Letters -- Letters: From spuds to swimming, traditions are what make Christmas so special

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Comment -- Ruth Medjber: Everyone says Christmas is for children, but what if you don't have any?

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Presidential Election -- Fionnán Sheahan: Bertie Ahern, ghost of Christmas past, comes back to haunt Micheál Martin

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Comment -- Chico Harlan: What EU's falling birth rate means for the future and why it will burden younger generations

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Opinion -- Sarah Finnan: Forget that housing video – here's some real advice for those moving back in with the parents

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Opinion -- Conor Skehan: Festive glow might lift morale but it is only masking the collapse of towns across Ireland

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Opinion -- Brendan O'Connor: If World War III comes, how will we cope without WFH and wifi?

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Letters -- Letters to the Editor: Sinn Féin goes beyond satire by embracing subsidised comedy

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Opinion -- Paul Kearns: Lefties are discovering that their fantasy Ireland is rather ordinary

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Opinion -- Simon Lewis: School survey missed the most important question: do you even care about patronage at all?

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Opinion -- Eilis O'Hanlon: Flu crisis has been made worse by our national case of long Covid

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Editorial -- The Sunday Independent's View: Flu vaccine rush linked to an underlying health problem

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Comment -- David Quinn: Trump's social media vetting plan is a sign of growing US paranoia

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Opinion -- The retired renter timebomb: 'Are we going to put a whole generation on housing benefits?'

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In The Workplace -- Parcel threat as ASL pilots call third strike action but say they will meet airline for talks

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Business -- Billionaire investor Mark Cuban backs Galway sports tech firm Orreco

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Business -- Wind and solar generation fell to almost zero at points in November, Gas Networks warns

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Business -- DAA boss Kenny Jacobs seeks legal advice as board creates new role of Deputy CEO

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Money -- Cost of Christmas dinner to rise as grocery inflation remains elevated

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Business -- Stocks to keep moving forward in 2026, says Goodbody

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Irish Business -- Profits fall at main Irish arm of Johnson & Johnson

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Irish Business -- Brennans Bakeries gets council nod for refurbishment of Dublin 12 site

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Business -- The week ahead in business: IDA end-of-year results, ECB decision on interest rates, and ESRI figures on the economy

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Money -- 'Only switch provider if you will save a significant sum': Is remortgaging really worth the hassle?

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In The Workplace -- Dear Vicki: 'Young workers are leaving my firm once they are trained. Is there any loyalty left?'

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Money -- Your money questions answered: 'I'm being made redundant in my 50s. What will happen to my pension?'

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Irish Business -- Adrian Weckler: America can learn some lessons from EU on how freedom of speech should work

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Irish Business -- 'It depends on the pipeline. But I think we are showing that this is a highly efficient system for apartment construction' – Kilsaran Precast MD Derek Duffy

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Irish Business -- Richard Curran: As usual, it takes loss of face in front of multinationals and global players for Ireland to act – this time on defence

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Britain -- Bury FC manager quits after two days following backlash over child sex conviction

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Premier League - Live - | Premier League scores, results and table: Manchester United take on Bournemouth at Old Trafford - 21:22

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Other Sports -- Former Celtic and Liverpool boss set for switch to Saudi Pro League club

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Leinster Rugby -- Rúaidhrí O'Connor: Leinster's attention to detail has fallen off a cliff and it needs to be fixed to succeed this season

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GAA -- Ballyboden face long trek to Leeside for club All-Ireland semi as Dingle underdogs plot January ambush

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GAA -- Grimes goes big for Sallins and All-Ireland champions start warming up for 2026 - Five highlights from the GAA weekend

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Ladies Football -- LGFA Central Council approves playing rules trial for league that will increase contact in the tackle

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Britain -- Liverpool parade driver told officers 'I've just ruined my family's life' after arrest

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Gaelic Football -- Frank Roche: Are Scotstown proof that the Club Championship in its various forms is the GAA's greatest competition of all?

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Gaelic Football -- Watch: Mayobridge man Charlie Smyth hailed by team-mates for latest NFL heroics – 'The guys are fired up for him'

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Other Sports -- Watch: Darts player Cameron Menzies left bloodied after punching table in frustration following defeat at Ally Pally

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Premier League -- Paul Parker interview: 'Roy Keane had a go at you for wearing dodgy underpants'

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Ladies Football -- Hannah Looney and Sarah Wall among latest Irish to sign for AFLW clubs

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