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Emmet Bergin: the dashing actor who brought some sizzle to Sunday nights in 1980s Ireland
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Emmet Bergin: the dashing actor who brought some sizzle to Sunday nights ...
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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Serial fraudster 'Carrie Jade Williams' (aka Samantha Cookes) had kept a low profile since being exposed in Kerry in late 2022 ... Show more
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Here is the front page of the Sunday Independent for March 10, 2024
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Former RTÉ journalist added to Fianna Fáil ticket for EU elections: She will join sitting MEP Billy Kelleher on the ticket
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Former RTÉ journalist added to Fianna Fáil ticket for EU elections
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Good morning, here's the cover of today's Sunday Independent:
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Sean Munsanje and his husband Chris Doyle bought a tiny house. However, having viewed the home of their neighbour, they knew it could be something special ... Show more
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The former Porterhouse brewery, now owned by Conor McGregor as the base for his new Forged Stout brand, would have been at risk of closing had it not been ... Show more
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Here is the front page of the Sunday Independent for 26th February
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Independent lawmakers get PM's invitation: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited the independent lawmakers to a meeting at the Gono Bhaban on Sunday.
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Independent lawmakers get PM's invitation
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State to buy six new housing hubs as Government scrambles with immigration : The Government is to acquire up to six new accommodation centres — with beds for up ...
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State to buy six new housing hubs as Government scrambles with immigration ...
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Miriam Lord’s Week: Barry Cowen wins Gunfight at the EU Corral, but markswoman Maria Walsh ready for ambush
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Miriam Lord’s Week: Barry Cowen wins Gunfight at the EU Corral ...
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🎧 In the most recent Ireland Thinks poll in the Sunday Independent, 79pc of Irish people felt that Israel’s response in Gaza amounted to genocide ... Show more
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Sunday World and Lottery corruption — time for an independent inquiry: Former editor of Sunday World Makhudu Sefara has not explained what happened or ...
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Sunday World and Lottery corruption — time for an independent inquiry
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Kathy Sheridan: Michelle O’Neill looks to the future, while Joe Brolly seems stuck in the past
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Kathy Sheridan: Michelle O’Neill looks to the future, while Joe Brolly ...
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Irish Examiner photographer takes home two awards: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Irish Examiner photographer takes home two awards
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Triona McCarthy: Check out the beauty products that keep Kate Moss fresh-faced at 50 Check out today's Sunday Independent or Independent.ie to read the full column
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Bryan Dobson suspects there will be a few further developments in the RTÉ crisis before it abates. Speaking to the Sunday Independent this weekend ... Show more
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Here's the front page of today's Sunday Independent
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The Indo Daily: Millionaire heiress to IRA mastermind - Rose Dugdale, the renegade debutante Fionnán Sheahan is joined on the Indo Daily podcast by Liam ... Show more
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The counties that have housed the majority of Ukrainian refugees who fled war: Counties on the west coast of Ireland are housing a higher proportion of Ukrainian ...
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The counties that have housed the majority of Ukrainian refugees who fled ...
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Jennifer Zamparelli has spoken about the “red flag” she ignored while in a physically abusive relationship with an ex-boyfriend ... Show more
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Dermot Bannon: Shame of TV ‘property porn’ could be partly my fault: Celebrity architect Dermot Bannon fears he may be to blame for some Irish people feeling ...
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Dermot Bannon: Shame of TV ‘property porn’ could be partly my fault
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Here's the front page of this week's Sunday Independent
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Some waiting over a year to sit driving test: Passing the driving test is a rite of passage for many, but around 72,000 drivers are currently waiting to ditch ...
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Some waiting over a year to sit driving test
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Good morning! Here's the front page of today's Sunday Independent for New Year's Eve
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Here's the front page of the Sunday Independent
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Ray Heffernan, the Dubliner who co-wrote the smash-hit song Angels with Robbie Williams, has told the Sunday Independent he believes his life is better today — ... Show more
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Jennifer O'Connell: If ever there was an argument against voting rights for the Irish abroad, it’s #McGregor4President
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Jennifer O'Connell: If ever there was an argument against voting rights ...
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London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times: The Sunday Times has revealed the best schools in London with the 31st edition of Parent Power Guide.
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London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times
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London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times: The Sunday Times has revealed the best schools in London with the 31st edition of Parent Power Guide.
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London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times
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Baby’s motorway birth delivers An Garda Síochána apology for ‘embellished’ tale on Facebook
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Baby’s motorway birth delivers An Garda Síochána apology for ‘embellished’ ...
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Should Suella Braverman resign? Join The Independent Debate: The Home secretary has been accused of ‘stirring hatred and division’ ahead of a pro-Palestine march ...
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Should Suella Braverman resign? Join The Independent Debate
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When Victoria Smurfit’s eldest daughter was first diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative eye condition, she reacted just like any parent would: she wished ... Show more
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In December 1982, news broke that the telephone of Bruce Arnold and Geraldine Kennedy had been tapped officially with warrants signed by the Minister for ... Show more
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Last weekend, Paul Kimmage brought you the inside story of that Ryder Cup bust-up from the dream team themselves: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. Tomorrow ... Show more
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Israeli ambassador to Ireland accuses President Higgins of repeating ‘misinformation’
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Israeli ambassador to Ireland accuses President Higgins of repeating ...
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Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll: Israel’s response to Hamas attacks is ‘disproportionately severe’
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Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll: Israel’s response to Hamas attacks ...
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No plans to expel Israeli ambassador - Varadkar: Ireland has no plans to expel Israel's ambassador Dana Erlich following remarks she made over the weekend ...
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No plans to expel Israeli ambassador - Varadkar
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‘Vasectomies should be provided free of charge’: Women aged 27-30 can avail of free contraception following the expansion of a State-funded scheme. Great news ...
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‘Vasectomies should be provided free of charge’
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‘Cell C yet to pay R288m spectrum bill’: Sources say the struggling mobile operator still owes Icasa for the spectrum it bought on auction 18 months ago
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‘Cell C yet to pay R288m spectrum bill’
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Russell Brand’s ‘shocking’ behaviour at 2007 Dublin gig revealed: Russell Brand’s sexually charged behaviour during a gig in Dublin in 2007 was described to the ...
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Russell Brand’s ‘shocking’ behaviour at 2007 Dublin gig revealed
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RTÉ will need bailout of ‘at least €50m’ in October Budget: RTÉ is expected to need a bailout of upwards of €50m in the Budget this October amid ongoing ...
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RTÉ will need bailout of ‘at least €50m’ in October Budget
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Sinn Féin remain most popular party, poll suggests: Sinn Féin remains the most popular political party and has extended its lead, a new opinion poll suggests.
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Sinn Féin remain most popular party, poll suggests
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Good morning, Here is the front page of the Sunday Independent
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Quick Glance: Family Demands Public Apology from Gymnastics Ireland
  • Written apology received after year-long mediation process

  • Gymnastics Ireland claims issue has been settled following mediation

  • Family demands public apology from Gymnastics Ireland

  • Supporters say girl was joyful upon receiving Biles' support
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Clodagh Finn: Meet the 95-year-old artist who modelled for ‘Mother Ireland’ statue
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Clodagh Finn: Meet the 95-year-old artist who modelled for ‘Mother ...
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The Indo Daily: Elon Musk: human – trailblazer or a global threat?: When it emerged that Elon Musk refused to allow Ukraine access to his Starlink satellites ...
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The Indo Daily: Elon Musk: human – trailblazer or a global threat?
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Good morning, here is today's Sunday Independent:
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Teenager (19) tragically killed in Donegal crash named locally: A teenager killed in a crash in Co Donegal has been named locally as Connor McGinley.
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Teenager (19) tragically killed in Donegal crash named locally
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RTÉ right to drop Ryan Tubridy, say majority in survey: Most Irish people believe RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst made the right call to get rid of Ryan ...
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RTÉ right to drop Ryan Tubridy, say majority in survey
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Spirit Awards Adds Breakthrough TV Performance Category For 2024: Film Independent has added a Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series category ...
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Spirit Awards Adds Breakthrough TV Performance Category For 2024
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Justine McCarthy: Vera Pauw’s unforgivable sin was to stand up for herself: If obstreperousness in a man can be an aphrodisiac, in a woman it is a crime ...
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Justine McCarthy: Vera Pauw’s unforgivable sin was to stand up for herself
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Poll suggests increase in support for Sinn Féin: Support for Sinn Féin has increased to 34%, the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll suggests.
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Poll suggests increase in support for Sinn Féin
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Hugh O'Connell (Deputy Political Editor) and Kevin Cunningham (Ireland Thinks) discuss the state of the main political parties according to the latest Sunday ... Show more
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Poll suggests SF remain most popular party: Sinn Féin remains the most popular party despite a slight drop in support the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland ...
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Poll suggests SF remain most popular party
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Martin Breheny: Public have spoken – they want an end to July finals: The detox was always going to be tough for GAA supporters, who went from fix after fix of ...
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Martin Breheny: Public have spoken – they want an end to July finals