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The Bookshelf: Ryan Tubridy’s new podcast may be the best vehicle to date for this one-time Jack of all RTÉ
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The 2 Johnnies share directors' pay of €404k as firm profits double: The Co Tipperary two have increased their audience to 150,000 making it the most ...
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The 2 Johnnies share directors' pay of €404k as firm profits double
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Ryan Tubridy’s next project revealed: Radio presenter announces new podcast series
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Ryan Tubridy’s next project revealed: Radio presenter announces new ...
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RTÉ's first female correspondent Eileen Magnier to retire: RTÉ News' North West Correspondent Eileen Magnier has announced she is to retire early and ...
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RTÉ's first female correspondent Eileen Magnier to retire
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RTÉ executives spent thousands on dining out at some of the country's leading restaurants
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RTÉ executives spent thousands on dining out at some of the country's ...
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Unlawful killing verdicts returned at Stardust inquests: Follow developments live as they happen as the jury in the Stardust inquests returns their verdicts.
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Unlawful killing verdicts returned at Stardust inquests
Quick Glance: Stardust: Families Cheer as Verdict Delivered - BBC News
  • The jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing for 48 deaths in a nightclub fire. Families cheered as the verdict was delivered.

  • The jury found that the fire started in the main bar area on February 14, 1981, and was caused by an electrical fault.

  • Some families welcomed the ruling as justice served, while others called for a public apology from the Irish government.

  • The Irish Prime Minister referred to the Stardust fire as one of the darkest moments in Irish history and stated that the government will consider the verdict in full.
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RTÉ staff should not accept gifts valued over €100 - DG: RTÉ has launched a new 'Register of Gifts' which will require employees and contractors to ...
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RTÉ staff should not accept gifts valued over €100 - DG
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‘I’d like a break from being abused all the time’, says TV licence inspector in wake of RTÉ crisis
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‘I’d like a break from being abused all the time’, says TV licence ...
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'No plan' for immediate retaliation against Israel: Follow live updates as sources say Israel has carried out a strike on Iran, as explosions are heard ...
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'No plan' for immediate retaliation against Israel
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Fresh drama at RTÉ: Can the broadcaster still afford to make landmark Irish television?
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Fresh drama at RTÉ: Can the broadcaster still afford to make landmark ...
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Former television producer Larry Masterson dies aged 73: Larry Masterson, who produced many of RTÉ's flagship entertainment programmes including The Late ...
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Former television producer Larry Masterson dies aged 73
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‘She said there’s no such thing as a job for life’ – ex-2FM DJ Keith Walsh on his desperate plea to Dee Forbes
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‘She said there’s no such thing as a job for life’ – ex-2FM DJ Keith Walsh ...
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Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle: Simon Harris has revealed changes to the Fine Gael ministerial ranks, with Peter Burke and Patrick ...
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Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
  • Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

  • A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

  • Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

  • While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
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Middle East situation on 'cliff edge', says EU: Follow developments from the Middle East live as they happen after Iran's attack on Israel over ...
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Middle East situation on 'cliff edge', says EU
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Israel 'not looking' for escalation with Iran - US: Follow the latest developments and reaction after Iran launched an overnight drone and missile ...
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Israel 'not looking' for escalation with Iran - US
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RTÉ seeks to recruit new senior staff for leadership team: RTÉ has advertised to fill two new senior roles on its leadership team - a Director of Audio and a ...
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RTÉ seeks to recruit new senior staff for leadership team
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Friends, colleagues and family bid farewell to the late, great Larry Masterson: ‘The expression he used always say to me was, “Unto yourself be true” and it’s ...
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Friends, colleagues and family bid farewell to the late, great Larry ...
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Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle: Simon Harris has revealed changes to the Fine Gael ministerial ranks, with Peter Burke and Patrick ...
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Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle
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Ex-RTÉ journalist Ciaran Mullooly to contest EU elections: Former RTÉ Midlands Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly has confirmed he will contest the European ...
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Ex-RTÉ journalist Ciaran Mullooly to contest EU elections
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The 2 Johnnies might act like jokers, but they’re laughing all the way to the bank
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The 2 Johnnies might act like jokers, but they’re laughing all the way to ...
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Laura Fox to step in for Jennifer Zamparelli as she takes extended 2FM break : Laura Fox will step into Jennifer Zamparelli’s shoes on her daily 2FM show while ...
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Laura Fox to step in for Jennifer Zamparelli as she takes extended 2FM ...
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Limerick 'up for grabs' for Fianna Fáil’s European candidates in a constituency carve-up
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Limerick 'up for grabs' for Fianna Fáil’s European candidates in ...
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Bogus self-employed worker tells of 'frustration' over lack of voice at upcoming RTÉ hearing
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Bogus self-employed worker tells of 'frustration' over lack of ...
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Let's get quizzical - why do we love quizzes so much?: Gwen Loughman discovers that quizzing is more popular than ever and participation brings a whole load ...
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Let's get quizzical - why do we love quizzes so much?
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Key Government reports on RTÉ should be published ‘as soon as possible’, says Senator
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Former RTÉ workers feel let down and unrepresented by Siptu ahead of Oireachtas hearing
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Actor Emmet Bergin, best known for role in RTÉ series Glenroe, dies: Bergin played the part of Dick Moran in the popular series which started in 1983
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Actor Emmet Bergin, best known for role in RTÉ series Glenroe, dies
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Paula Hynes: A week of 'new firsts' on Raised by the Village: I found Karl got frustrated when he couldn't do something right away, but as I explained ...
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Paula Hynes: A week of 'new firsts' on Raised by the Village
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The Marty Memo: RTÉ rules on top stars’ commercial activity ‘not consistent’: Hurling legends all, Liam Cahill of Tipperary, Joe Canning from Galway ...
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The Marty Memo: RTÉ rules on top stars’ commercial activity ‘not ...
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Emmet Bergin was ‘a remarkable man’ and ‘an inspiration’, funeral told: Glenroe cast members gather with family and friends to mark passing of Irish actor with ...
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Emmet Bergin was ‘a remarkable man’ and ‘an inspiration’, funeral told
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Journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies aged 74: Mr Bird had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021. 
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Journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies aged 74
Quick Glance: Charlie Bird reported on major stories in 40-year career
  • One of Ireland's best-known journalists, Charlie Bird, has passed away at the age of 74 after a public battle with motor neurone disease.

  • During his 40-year career at RTÉ, Bird reported on some of the biggest stories in Ireland and internationally, including the Stardust fire, the National Irish Bank tax avoidance scandal, the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, and the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami.

  • He also became the Provisional IRA’s sole media contact and was often the first to break the news of the many twists and turns in the Northern Ireland peace process.

  • After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October 2021, Bird documented his physical decline and fear of facing death through various media platforms and his 'Climb with Charlie' campaign on Croagh Patrick.
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'Ready to step up' - Harris to run for party leadership: Follow developments as nominations open to replace Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader ...
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'Ready to step up' - Harris to run for party leadership
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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'Ready to step up' - Harris to run for party leadership: Follow developments as nominations open to replace Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader ...
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'Ready to step up' - Harris to run for party leadership
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Rising Tides: Ireland’s Future in a Warmer World - Kills off myth we are among small states with minor emissions
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Rising Tides: Ireland’s Future in a Warmer World - Kills off myth we are ...
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'Clear Family, Care amendments defeated' - Taoiseach: Follow developments over the course of the day as counting of votes begins in the twin ...
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'Clear Family, Care amendments defeated' - Taoiseach
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RTÉ to 'do what it can' for those who should have been full-time employees
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RTÉ to 'do what it can' for those who should have been full-time ...
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Senior HSE executive to get redundancy package worth almost €400k : Dean Sullivan, who first began working with the HSE in 2017, has left 'by agreement and ...
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Senior HSE executive to get redundancy package worth almost €400k 
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'Ready to step up' - Harris to run for party leadership: Follow developments as nominations open to replace Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader ...
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'Ready to step up' - Harris to run for party leadership
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Six Nations recap: Ireland 31-7 Wales: Relive all the action from the 2024 Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium.
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Six Nations recap: Ireland 31-7 Wales
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Women's Six Nations: France v Ireland updates: Follow all the action from Le Mans as Scott Bemand's Ireland opener their Guinness Six Nations campaign ...
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Women's Six Nations: France v Ireland updates
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Appointment of new RTÉ Chair important step - Varadkar: The appointment tomorrow of a new Chair of the RTÉ Board along with two new board members will be an ...
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Appointment of new RTÉ Chair important step - Varadkar
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TV licence sales drop by almost €22m following RTÉ controversies: TV licence sales drop by almost €22m in eight-month period since payments scandal emerged
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TV licence sales drop by almost €22m following RTÉ controversies
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'Clear Family, Care amendments defeated' - Taoiseach: Follow developments over the course of the day as counting of votes begins in the twin ...
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'Clear Family, Care amendments defeated' - Taoiseach
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Former HSE boss sounded out as new chair of RTÉ board: Paul Reid is one of a number of potential candidates understood to have been approached
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Former HSE boss sounded out as new chair of RTÉ board