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Irish Times - Top Stories

€1.7bn Defence Forces plan announced amid 'changing' and 'emerging' threats

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Man remanded in custody in Northern Ireland charged in connection with mosque-burning plot

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Real loser in the row over EU observer status is the centre

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We should be very worried about AI taking over the classroom

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An Irish Diary

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A ban on social media

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International confidence in Ireland's public finances must be protected

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Real Madrid show improvement but defeat leaves Xabi Alonso's fate in the balance

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How do Irish fans get tickets for next summer's World Cup?

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CRU to rule that new data centres supply electricity to market in return for grid connection

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Storm Bram an example of need to assess risk holistically, says Aon chief

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Surviving Christmas: A guide to navigating the emotional hotspots

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Emer McLysaght: The council's weekly planning alerts are a gift for busybodies like me

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I absolutely dread going to my husband's parents' home for Christmas

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Róisín Ingle: I'm enjoying fantastic TV that features middle-aged women. It feels a bit revolutionary

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Dear Trish, I'm worried about my friend Meghan and her aggressive crafting

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Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic book series, dies aged 55

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We must prepare for scale of war our grandparents faced, Nato chief warns allies

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Trump launches $1m 'gold card' visa scheme amid immigration crackdown

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Tensions in Tanzania as president calls off Independence Day weeks after election win

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Advocates for Europe's values are hard to find in asylum debate

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Former soldier found guilty of murder of friend who died after single gunshot in Co Kerry

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'Seismic shift' towards mediation of will disputes, probate lawyers conference told

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Man (38) due to appear in Co Down court on terrorism-related charges

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Woman who made false claim of sexual assault against prison officer receives jail term

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Mercosur trade deal: Martin meets Independents amid tensions ahead of EU vote

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Micheál Martin to find out scale of damage done to him in Fianna Fáil by Gavin fiasco

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Fianna Fáil presidential election campaign review set to be discussed by party next week

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'Considerable' concern Ireland lacks means to defend itself ahead of EU presidency role

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Fourteen cases taken against State over age verification of international protection applicants

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Union warns of potential 'unsafe' conditions at Waterford search and rescue base

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Patients face €20 charge for blister pack medication previously covered by State, says Doherty

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Tackling inequities in healthcare through psychology and research

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Number of people hospitalised with flu increases by almost 60% in two weeks

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Only top 20% of Irish earners can afford to rent an apartment, surveyors say

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Lack of transparency in bidding system depressing Irish property sales, report finds

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Over-saving may be quietly costing Irish households thousands

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Video shows US forces seizing oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

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Eleanor the Great review: Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut serves its fine cast poorly

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Ireland's next big thing? The trio of backs knocking on the door

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Ciarán Murphy: Thrilling club final highlighted the best and downright worst of new rules

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Eating out on Christmas Day: 'We'll be served beautiful food with no worry about cleaning up'

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My mother dragged me under protest aged 10 to see Seamus Heaney read, but the impact stayed

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When the plane's wheels screech down on the Dublin tarmac, I exhale a deep sigh of relief

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'Nobody had heard of Ireland, it was amazing. I had to explain it was beside England'

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Ireland's natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition

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Environmental and climate crises present 'growing peril' for humanity, UN report warns

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Bigger childcare subsidies available to more families under plan to increase income limits

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'It used to be you sent in something small': Christmas presents for teachers in Ireland

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Where CAO points are likely to settle in 2026

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Podcast – 4 stories in 10 minutes: Heightened risk of hostile attack, and more top stories

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Why are apartments in Ireland so much more expensive to build than houses?

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Eoin Lenihan on how Ireland was 'vandalised'

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Ukrainian president Zelenskiy meets with President Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin

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Luas Green line remains out of service amid power fault

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Jewish community to be invited to meet Dublin mayor, councillors over Herzog Park controversy

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Emergency works sought for Moore Street buildings due to judicial review 'impasse'

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Some disabled people are going to libraries to stay warm, protest hears

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Has AI buried the metaverse?

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Review: Orbit x Glasses – A tag that helps you find your glasses

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EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp

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'Ireland and the Irish Sea is equal to zero' on the green transition, says Stena Line chief

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Romans left us lessons in long-lasting, low-carbon construction

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The best Irish stories are often about death. My grandfather stole his own funeral

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Noel Dorr: 'To understand the Troubles, you must go back much further'

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Ann Fuller obituary: Major figure in classical music scene with a can-do attitude

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Brian O'Connell obituary: Leading architect who left his mark on buildings across Ireland

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Paul Costelloe obituary: Internationally respected fashion designer who dressed Princess Diana

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Polaiteoir go smior

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More college graduates go straight into jobs as fewer opt for postgraduate studies

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Iarmhairtí na réabhlóide: an imirce

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Switching to EVs can reduce emissions for Irish businesses without breaking the bank

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Ford to partner with Renault to build EVs for European market

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