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Irish Times - Top Stories

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An Irish Diary

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High note: Colette Sheridan on unique exhibition celebrating 170 years of Cork Opera House

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The new infrastructure plan needs to work

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Andy Farrell: 'We're always open-minded to do the right thing by the squad'

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Irish teenager John Shortt wins European 200m backstroke gold medal in stunning fashion

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Wirtz delivers but lacklustre Liverpool are held by Sunderland

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Complete guide to the 2026 intercounty league and championship fixtures

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Government collects record €10bn in corporation tax in November

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Budget 2026 measures have unlocked R&D investment, research finds

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Former AIB and Davy chief Bernard Byrne appointed Greencoat chairman

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Uncharacteristic radio silence from digital banks

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Posting Christmas cards or gifts? Here's all you need to know

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The 50 best films of 2025: No 30 to No 21

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Cecilia Vicuña: 'Democracy allowed a teenager like me to be free. When that was removed, it was like the end of the world'

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Steve Cropper, guitarist for Blues Brothers and Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84

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Putin visit to India set to further strengthen ties despite western efforts

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Matthew Perry doctor is jailed for 2½ years for illegally supplying drugs in overdose case

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Judge laments 'lack of knowledge' about sexual consent as man given three-year sentence

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Retired Garda superintendent 'looked after' hundreds of summonses while in post

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High Court quashes permission for 422 unit build-to-rent development in South Dublin

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Farmer who killed aunt by driving over her has jail sentence cut on appeal

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Garda who 'humiliated' teen by pouring water on his tracksuit bottoms escapes jail time

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Man (79) choked to death on food lodged in his larynx at University Hospital Limerick

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Enoch Burke will remain in jail for Christmas, judge says

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People who object to infrastructure projects could be offered damages under new plan

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Infrastructure or bust? Nothing more important for Coalition than making this work

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Fianna Fáil review into presidential campaign unlikely to be published before New Year

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Seanad suspended in row over extended vote deadline to enable Coalition Senators reach chamber

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Ireland worst in EU for transgender healthcare with four-year wait times, Dáil hears

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Spending four-plus hours a day on social media affecting teens' mental health – study

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Irish Times journalist wins award at Mental Health Media Awards

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'My wife has been diagnosed with dementia and I'm upset we have not had the chance to realise our dreams'

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Five homes on view this week in Stoneybatter, Glasnevin, Glenageary, Monkstown and Dublin city

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Tributes paid to construction industry leader Kevin C Kelly

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Is a type of Irishness being defined from the outside and packaged back to us?

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Meghan Markle's holiday special review: The reek of forced fun is ever-present. Even Harry looks embarrassed

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Indie star Kean Kavanagh: 'When I saw Paul Mescal score a goal I was nearly moved to tears'

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Financial services falling short on customers

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What are your leave options from work if illness strikes your household this winter?

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Giving vouchers for Christmas? Consider cash as fifth of recipients yet to use last year's

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First look: Díon, Dublin's glitzy new rooftop destination in former Central Bank

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The Christmas tree looks like the sort you slowly slide down a wall beside to have a cry

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I'm far from home, but the similarities between Ireland and Mexico are many

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Sound science still matters

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Secret Teacher: I handled that PT meeting incorrectly, even though I stand over what I said

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Education matters: 'My son is overwhelmed by college and is considering dropping out'

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Have your say: Are you a recent graduate thinking of emigrating?

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Irish-trained mercenaries in Russia, and today's other top stories from the Irish Times

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Ireland's path to World Cup redemption + European preview

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Will the Government's new plan speed up the delivery of vital infrastructure projects?

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The art of political communication

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Ukrainian president Zelenskiy meets with President Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin

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Disruption near Dublin Airport and in city centre as taxi drivers stage Uber protest

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Further traffic disruption likely as taxi drivers schedule Uber protest for Wednesday

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'There is no necessity for it': Rathgar residents on Herzog Park renaming proposal

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Order of Malta commissions external review over handling of past complaints about sex abuser

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Rate of self-harm presentations at hospitals a fifth lower than peak in 2010

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Review into Kyran Durnin case to stay unpublished as concern is raised over another missing child

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

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M50 congestion can only be fixed through Government policy change, says TII

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Aer Lingus pilot feared 'retribution' from senior airline personnel, WRC hears

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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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When the Border was being drawn, my grandad tried to put Derry in the Free State

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

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David Hanly: The only radio presenter who could make 'good morning' sound like a threat

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Jim Dixon obituary: Seriously injured Enniskillen bombing victim who fought for his beliefs but believed in redemption

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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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Best cars to buy in 2026: Company cars and executive rides

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Will charging my EV ever match the convenience of fuelling up with petrol or diesel?

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Highest ever number of new electric cars sold in Ireland in 2025

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