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

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

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World News -- Indonesia train crash death toll rises to 15, with another 88 injured

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

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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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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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Champions Cup -- 'We've spoken around what worked for the France boys' – Toulon's Ben White on plotting a semi-final upset against Leinster

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Horse Racing -- Michael Verney: Punchestown Day Two – Gavin Cromwell's Inothewayurthinkin can thwart Willie Mullins pair in Gold Cup

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

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Farm Property -- 34 acres of Wicklow agricultural land arrives on market priced close to €12,000/ac

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News -- 'Drug addiction is sweeping through Offaly's farming community' – councillor shocked as farmers forced to sell assets to pay drug debts

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Dublin News -- Tributes pour in after death of Eilish Byrne, sister of renowned Irish folk singer Christy Moore

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Courts -- Kerry man charged with assault of garda and damage to patrol car during domestic dispute

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Motor News -- Convoy of more than 70 of world's best supercars to make big Wicklow pit stop on Bear Run '74

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News -- Pedestrianisation measures return to Galway city as summer season kicks off in Westend

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Bray -- Wicklow mum of two children with additional needs days away from eviction – 'Her food alone costs €110 a week'

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News -- Galway blue flag beach at centre of watersports ban row as council claims inaccurate information being circulated

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Wicklow & District -- Top women's rugby coach in Wicklow dies – 'He will live on in every girl who finds confidence through rugby'

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News -- Council rules out school warden for Julianstown National School despite proposal

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

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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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Beauty -- Triona McCarthy: These new spring launches will help you tackle everything from 'tech neck' to dull skin

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

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An Irish Goodbye... from Berlin: 'My Irish humour gets me into a lot of trouble. The Germans can be quite literal'

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Politics -- 'Dust in ventilation ducts' of operating theatres delaying handover of National Children's Hospital

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Courts -- Partygoer approached gardaí 'for lift home' before lunging at them

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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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Education -- Wexford parents raise concerns about planned introduction of tablets for senior cycle students

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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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Irish News -- Solicitors warned by the legal services watchdog not to charge fees for release of wills

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Irish News -- Man (80s) in critical condition following road crash in Co Longford

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Courts -- Michael Flatley in fresh legal row over €200k lodged in court linked to battle for Cork mansion

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Irish News -- Gambling firms reaching young Irish men on social media at over double the rate of women, new study shows

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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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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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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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Business -- Gary Owens named as next DAA chairman

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

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Business -- Oil back over $110 a barrel for first time in three weeks as ceasefire teeters

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Irish Business -- Popular Kildare business to close after 60 years – 'A sense of pride is what's keeping a lot of family-owned businesses open in Ireland'

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Irish Business -- Crypto firm Binance blames late filing of accounts on lack of suitable auditors

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Money -- Most Irish consumers expect Middle East energy crisis to have big impact on their finances

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World Business -- United Airlines boss says approach for American Airlines rebuffed

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Business -- Six in 10 financial firms now rank cyber attacks as top concern

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Business -- Central Bank joined global regulators to target financial 'influencers'

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Irish Business -- Growth down, inflation up, but Ireland tipped to avoid recession

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Champions League -- Paris Saint-Germain edge Champions League blockbuster to take slender lead to Bayern Munich after nine-goal thriller

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Champions League -- Mikel Arteta calls on Arsenal to make a statement against Atletico Madrid and ditch 'nearly men' tag

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Horse Racing -- Barry Connell stands alone at Punchestown as Eachtotheirown seals yet another landmark Grade One victory

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Horse Racing -- Il Etait Temps rules supreme for Willie Mullins to complete Punchestown-Cheltenham double

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Premier League -- How Michael Carrick's sure touch has helped Manchester United's big gamble pay off

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Gaelic Football -- Cork's Brian Hurley ruled out of Munster final clash against Kerry

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Hurling -- Antrim players threaten 'further action' amid conflicting communication around Davy Fitzgerald's future as manager

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Horse Racing -- Wayne Bailey: I'm hoping to strike gold in Punchestown with Gaelic Warrior this time

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

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GAA -- Martin Breheny: What did Portugal jaunts gain Donegal and Mayo? Can fad be seen as a costly waste of money?

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Irish News -- 'Croke Park or nowhere for me' – Katie Taylor declares that she wants her last fight at GAA HQ only

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Champions League -- Miguel Delaney: The contrast at the heart of the Champions League semi-finals – and what it says about football's future

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