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Storm Chandra: Flooding possible in 'many areas' as further rain forecast

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Teacher admits lying about romantic relationship with former student at fitness-to-teach hearing

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Catherine O'Hara, actor known for Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, dies aged 71

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A princess, her son and a royal scandal: Norway's trial of the century begins next week

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Justine McCarthy: Sympathy for politicians Michael Cahill and Colm Keaveney is badly misplaced

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St Brigid's Day: who was she, why do we celebrate her and did she perform miracles?

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New and noteworthy Irish spa experiences to reset, refresh and restore

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Number of homeless people up 12% in 2025 despite small December decrease

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In the News Podcast

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Michael Flatley: Why the Lord of the Dance was in a Belfast court

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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman

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Murder accused son says he was 'groomed' into life of drugs and violence by mother

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Grace Lynch made people 'feel happy just to be around her', teenager's funeral hears

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Jeffrey Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Peter Mandelson's husband, emails show

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Ireland needs a better strategy than 'hope' when it comes to flood prevention

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No, objecting to the enormous wealth of billionaires is not begrudgery

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Finn McRedmond: Mark Carney won't change Trump's mind about anything. But Philip Glass might

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Ireland's reluctance to speak out against Trump's Board of Peace is shameful

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EU 'used Ireland as a battering ram' against Britain. It's time to undo the damage

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An Irish Diary

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Born-Again Brigit - Birthday boy Frank McNally on the rebranding of February 1st

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Bed for St Brigid?

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Ireland is failing to prepare for the " new normal" weather patterns

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The State has been far too slow to regulate scrambler bikes

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UCD and DCU students through to Irish Times Debate final

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Leinster face tall task against Edinburgh without international contingent

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Officials hoping for 'a bit of luck' with inspection ahead of opening day of Dublin Racing Festival

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Connacht looking for timely boost when they take on Zebre Parma in URC

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IRFU is right to protect officials but jumped the gun on Bundee Aki

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Novak Djokovic rolls back the years to beat Jannik Sinner in Australian Open epic

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Price of basic food rising at more than double the rate of inflation

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Deposit of €142,000 for prospective Ipas centre must be returned, High Court rules

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Gift vouchers: know your rights and the charges that might apply

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Businessman 'surprised' finance director didn't agree to 60% salary cut

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Tesco bosses' failure to search bins for missing €20 before sacking worker a 'fatal' flaw

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Revenue refunds €28.8m tax on phantom profits to Wirecard Irish unit's liquidator

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Beauty - Opens in new window

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Niamh Hargan: 'I grew up in Derry with a noncomplex relationship with Irishness and identity'

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'To be honest I'm a bit overwhelmed': Pat Kenny signs off after more than four decades of daily radio

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Tributes paid to Irish artist Richard Gorman following his death

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'I'm not going anywhere,' says gloriously cranky Pat Kenny as he prepares to move on

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Jeffrey Epstein: new cache of files released by US department of justice

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Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities

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Last of Japan's pandas leave for China as ties fray

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Retired judge fails in effort to strike out lawsuit alleging sexual assault

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Judge dismisses father's application for child's return to Poland after concerning nanny cam video

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Two men appear in court over €472,000 cannabis seizure at Cork house

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George Nkencho inquest: Jury returns narrative verdict

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Woman pleads for leniency as husband jailed for setting her on fire

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Former EU commissioner Phil Hogan seeks Government backing for senior UN role

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This week's floods highlight the failure of successive governments on issue

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Five-year delay to Rathfarnham flood scheme shows how local politics can delay big projects

12 hours ago

Bord Bia chair to address Agriculture Committee over Brazilian beef row

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Media regulator wants increased powers to investigate online platforms over child abuse

20 hours ago

Big builders claim rental reforms are unconstitutional and warn Minister of legal action

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Employers urged to embed grief care into staff wellbeing initiatives

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Senior public health official in UK locked out of Irish career

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HSE bid for Bloomfield Hospital 'significantly' higher than market value

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Imminent work to rule by HSE physiologists called off to allow for more talks

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Development comprising 134 apartments in the Liberties sold for €80m

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Equity release borrowing by older homeowners jumps 30% to €75m

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Brianna Parkins: 'It must be nice to have a partner who is understanding,' my boyfriend said

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Two Chilean wines for €7.50 to suit your January wallet

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John Wilson picks the best wines for Christmas Day from all the main retailers

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Look inside: A Ranelagh coach house with dramatic interiors inspired by London's Portobello Road

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John Bishop: 'I went into a mad depression because I realised I was a man being told what to do by another man'

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'There's no way of buttering it up. Limerick hurlers are back in the pack'

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Ireland's mothers are the oldest in the EU. Why?

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Going to Paris for the rugby? How to eat like a local without breaking the bank

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Restaurant review: This new opening has stopped trying to impress and started concentrating

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Enniscorthy faces 'very significant risk of flooding'; rainfall warning in place for seven counties

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An hour and a half of sunshine in a week? No wonder Irish weather chat has intensified

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Work brings me all over the world, but it's chats over tea in Mayo that cleanse my soul

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Pedestrians are too often an afterthought in cities, as Canberra's desire paths show

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Storm Chandra floods made three times more likely by climate change

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Our economic system relies on growth – an obsessive compulsion of neoliberal capitalism

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When it comes to discarding used batteries, there's a right way and a dangerous way

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Should you become a teacher in Ireland? I find it hard to recommend it these days

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Just 10 extra minutes in Leaving Cert not enough for dyslexic students, say advocates

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A wet week in Irish politics

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Podcast: Ireland's wet weather to continue; Michael Flatley's legal battle and Pat Kenny signs off

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Can rugby take off in America?

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Early Edition: Counties affected by flooding braced for more rain

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Whisper it, but is Keir Starmer quietly reversing Brexit?

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Gaza. The Dream and the Nightmare: Learning more about this enclave's past and present

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'It's up to our ankles': Wexford residents flooded during Storm Chandra

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Merrion Gates red-light camera to go live on Friday

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Plan to save Digital Hub by bringing it under control of council published

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Rise in reports of sexually harmful behaviour among children

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Abuse survivor David Ryan to put 'tough questions' to Pope Leo XIV during private audience

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Microsoft, Meta spending surges on AI

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Smart home becomes a harder sell when device makers arbitrarily pull the plug

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Switchbot 20 review: robot cleaner upgrade delivers stronger suction and AI smarts

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An e-scooter and bike suggestion

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How to end congestion on Irish roads

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Remote working helps Irish workers survive

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'All forms of heritage connect children to their past and help them make sense of the present'

16 days ago

Government withdraws file alleging Gerry Kelly IRA leadership role from National Archives

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Holocaust survivor, jeweller and table tennis maestro: Ireland's oldest man dies aged 107

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Richard Gorman obituary: An artist who wanted to leave himself 'open to the possibility of surprise'

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John Quinn obituary: One of Ireland's most perceptive and sensitive radio broadcasters

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Nael Bunni obituary: Engineer who became a leading expert in resolving construction industry disputes

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Tírdhreach binn an domhain dhorcha

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Motoring helpdesk: Your motoring questions answered

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Mercedes, BMW and Skoda tee up crucial new 2026 models

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Kia EV5 review: Safe, sensible – and struggling to stand out

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