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Exclusive: Workday drops plans for new headquarters in Dublin city: The software giant had planned a 550,000 square foot campus in Grangegorman
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Controversial deportation regulation: Sunak's Rwanda policy apparently drives migrants to Ireland
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Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant calls Taylor Swift's music 'disappointing': Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant is questioning Taylor Swift's pop culture domination ...
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French air traffic control strike impacts some Dublin flights : Proposed strike action by French air traffic control workers on Thursday leads to travel ...
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State to install cameras at traffic lights under new road safety strategy: Cameras to detect motorists breaking traffic lights will be rolled out in Dublin ...
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‘We even feel the Lord has abandoned us’: Catholic Archbishop of Dublin addresses decline
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Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' is written in blood: With The Tortured Poets Department, the defining pop star of her era has made an album as messy and ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Meet the developers converting offices into apartments for €300k per home: A new report by the Housing Agency into commercial-to-residential conversions has ...
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Laura Müller's first song is crueler than any Wendler song: Laura Müller has released her first song “Superstar”. One fan comment says it all: “What a bad day to ...
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Quick Glance: Laura Müller: New Singer with Controversial Music Video
- On April 18, Laura Müller released her first single.
- After speculations, she revealed a provocative music video.
- Fans had mixed reactions to the secrecy and the video.
- Discrepancies surrounding the Wendlers' OnlyFans channel were uncovered.
Catholic primary school in Dublin switches to multideominational patronage: St Mary’s in Dublin 7 is first Catholic school to come under Educate Together ...
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Cillian Murphy thanks people of Cork for their support at IFTAs: From movies to music, your guide to Munster's arts' scene
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Fáilte Ireland: Regional airports will not win business from Dublin’s passenger cap
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Friar stabbed in head while giving out breakfast in Dublin homeless centre: A Capuchin friar has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in the head while ...
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Irish consumer sentiment falls for third month in a row: Irish consumer sentiment eased in April for the third consecutive month as job worries and a spate of ...
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Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris Dukes It Out on TikTok: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most ...
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Iconic Poolbeg chimneys may face demolition as fate decided this summer: Dublin landmark will be repaired and repainted as investigative works into the ...
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Ireland falls in rankings of attractive work destinations: Ireland has fallen four places to rank 36 in the most attractive countries for professionals across ...
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Christina Shusho teases new song titled 'Zakayo': Who is the song about? Shusho has not said, but that has not stopped Kenyans from speculating.
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Stardust: Nightclub fire families cheer as verdict delivered - BBC News: Forty-eight people died in the 1981 fire at a nightclub on Valentine's Day.
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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.
Dublin Bus boss Billy Hann’s Diary: Keeping city moving while finding time for a laugh or two
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I Talked To M. Night Shyamalan About Setting A Horror Movie At A Pop Singer’s Show, And As A Frequent Concertgoer, I’m Intrigued
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Quick Glance: M. Night Shyamalan and the Concert Culture
- In his new film "Trap," M. Night Shyamalan is revealing one of his signature twists to the audience earlier than usual.
- The thriller features Josh Hartnett as a father taking his teenage daughter to a pop concert reminiscent of the blockbuster tours of summer 2023.
- Shyamalan drew inspiration from the concert culture, particularly from his daughter Saleka's experience as an artist signed to Columbia Records and performing as Lady Raven.
- The film incorporates an actual concert as a main set piece, drawing from 'Purple Rain,' offering a unique experience that immerses viewers in the story.
Bambie Thug: I stand with anyone boycotting the Eurovision: The Cork artist has previously said they will not be boycotting the Eurovision and explained the ...
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New €2bn Dublin Airport terminal ‘needed for future growth’, Ulick McEvaddy claims
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Paid articlePaid Irish Muslims celebrate Eid after Ramadan fast: Irish Muslims are celebrating Eid al Fitr following the fast of the holy month of Ramadan.
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An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...
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Spice Girls reunion: Watch girl group perform 'Stop' at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party
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Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
Michelle McGlynn: I made Cillian Murphy laugh: Saturday night was the first step on the inevitable journey to Cillian Murphy and I becoming friends ...
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Dublin restaurant Hyde enters small firms rescue plan: The restaurant opened in November 2022, serving ‘contemporary Asian cuisine’ throughout its three floors
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Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band Singer-Guitarist, Dead at 80: Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter and guitarist who played a crucial role in the Allman ...
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Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
- Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.
- Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.
- His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
- Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Have Reached Their Limit: 'The Tortured Poets Department' finds Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff's collaborative well ...
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Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s sons have released a single together: A new Lennon and McCartney collaboration is the last thing anybody expected ...
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Quick Glance: Sons of John Lennon and Paul McCartney Release New Single
- The most famous songwriting credit in history, Lennon-McCartney, has been revived - this time for a song written by the Beatles' sons.
- Primrose Hill, a track by Paul McCartney's son James, co-written with Sean Ono Lennon, is an acoustic ballad featuring a shuffling backbeat and contemplative guitar solo.
- McCartney described the song in an Instagram post as a vision he had as a child in Scotland: 'Primrose Hill is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.'
- Fans also have the chance to acquire a unique piece of McCartney memorabilia - the open-top double-decker bus used by him and Wings for their 1972 European tour, expected to be auctioned for up to £200,000 on April 22.
Taylor Swift reveals 'secret' double album in '2am surprise' - including track inspired by boyfriend Travis Kelce
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IKEA opens first distribution centre in Ireland: IKEA Ireland is opening its first ever logistics facility in Ireland today.
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Review: Billy Joel and Sting light up crowd at wet San Diego concert: The weather remained dry for Sting's terrific opening set, but it began to rain shortly ...
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Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Vantage confirms new €1bn data centre campus for Dublin: Sited on 22 acres, the new 38,000 square metre campus will consist of a 32MW facility ...
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The Problem With Taylor Swift’s New Album: The Tortured Poets Department isn’t a great breakup album. It’s something newer and tricksier, for us modern idiots.
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Cork, Shannon, and Dublin airports affected as Ryanair cancels over 300 flights: Flights to and from Cork, Shannon, and Dublin airports are among those affected
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‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
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Tupac Shakur's Estate Gives Drake 24 Hours To Remove 'Taylor Made Freestyle': The song, a diss track directed at Kendrick Lamar, appeared to use artificial ...
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Quick Glance: Tupac Shakur's Estate Threatens Drake with AI Voice Imitation Lawsuit
- Tupac Shakur's estate has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Drake over his use of an AI-generated imitation of Tupac's voice in a new song.
- The estate demands that Drake cease publication of the song and take all necessary steps to remove it from all platforms as it constitutes a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity rights.
- Drake is accused of creating the false impression that Tupac's estate endorses his lyrics, adversely affecting the market for Amaru Entertainment, Inc.'s AI projects.
- Drake is requested to provide written confirmation that 'Taylor Made' has been removed from all platforms, along with an explanation of how the sound-alike was created and the individuals or company involved.
Girl critically injured in Dublin stabbing makes 'huge achievements' in recovery
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Valebol’s self-titled album is a bright, shimmery debut, the perfect ‘breeze pop’
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Iran: Rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death, says lawyer: Popular rapper Toomaj Salehi wrote songs in support of the protest movement in Iran following the ...
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Fauci warns against 'normalisation of untruth' since pandemic : Top US doctor in Dublin to receive the Stearne Medal for his outstanding contribution ...
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Dublin teenager blinded in unprovoked attack reveals new prosthetic eye: THE YOUNG woman who lost her eye in a cowardly unprovoked attack by a bunch of Dublin ...
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All-Ireland finals can go back to September, believes Burns: Jarlath Burns expanded on his idea to enshrine the amateur status and cut down on the €40 million ...
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Global taxi software vendor exposes details of nearly 300K across UK and Ireland: High-profile individuals including MPs said to be caught up in leak
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Tougher road safety measures called for as 'people lose fear of penalty points'
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Local candidate Caio Benicio will ‘give a voice’ to immigrant workers if elected: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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The peculiar beauty of a song caught between composition and improvisation | Aeon Videos
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Patti Smith reacts to Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' shout-out: Patti Smith has reacted to Taylor Swift name-dropping her and poet Dylan Thomas on her new song ...
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Is Taylor Swift too big to fail?: For the first time in a long time, critics aren’t loving a new Taylor Swift album. Does it even matter?
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Samantha Libreri appointed RTÉ News Eastern Correspondent: RTÉ News has announced the appointment of journalist Samantha Libreri as Eastern Correspondent.
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Tony Felloni, notorious Dublin heroin dealer, dies suddenly aged 81: Dubliner nicknamed ‘King Scum’ after it emerged he used his children for drugs business and ...
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No Doubt Ramps Up the Ska in Their High-Powered Coachella Reunion: No Doubt reunited for a nostalgic set at Coachella 2024, playing "Just a Girl" and ...
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'Disappointing' start to 2024 as new housing completions drop 12%: Unexpected fall at odds with forecasts with 'exponential' increase necessary to keep ...
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Rats causing havoc on offshore islands, which provide an all-you-can-eat buffet for the invaders
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Die Ärzte, Antilopen Gang, Soffie: Many songs against the right are far too nice: Don't divide, don't bite and show maximum selective solidarity ...
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‘There’s more of a laissez-faire kind of thing in Ireland and especially that translates to driving’
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Peaceful protest or intimidation? Gardaí face a lack of clarity on public order incidents
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Family affairs: How Ireland’s newly rich are putting money to work in secretive firms
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Can’t Keep it Together: Ryan Gosling hosted an episode that included appearances by Caitlin Clark, Emily Blunt and Kate McKinnon ...
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Quick Glance: Funny Moments with Ryan Gosling and Beavis at SNL
- During a television segment on artificial intelligence, the cast of Saturday Night Live had difficulty keeping a straight face as Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day appeared as Beavis and Butt-Head.
- Gosling was dressed as Beavis and sat behind Heidi Gardner's character. The costumes of Gosling and Day brought laughter to the cast and the actors themselves.
- Heidi Gardner struggled to deliver her lines when she saw Gosling in his Beavis outfit. When Day showed up as Butt-Head, it was even harder for her to stay serious. The entire cast fought with laughter as the sketch continued.
- Ryan Gosling is celebrated for his role as Ken in Barbie and has appeared in successful films like Drive and La La Land. A live-action adaptation of Beavis and Butt-Head with him is currently not in the works.
Man, 40s, dies following Cork collision involving motorcycle and truck: The collision occurred at Toureenfineen in Co Cork on Wednesday morning
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Confronting Trump over Covid not easy but necessary, Fauci says on Dublin trip: Director of US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says role ...
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Green Party members to gather in Dublin for convention: Members of the Green Party will gather in Dublin tomorrow for their convention.
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What song reminds you of Mom?: Record and email us a voice memo telling us about a song that reminds you of Mom. We'll share select stories and songs on an ...
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Fine Gael ard fheis: Kate O’Connell mulls return to politics after ‘dark chapter’ under Varadkar
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Taylor Swift has given fans a lot. Is it finally too much?: Many critics said The Tortured Poets Department was overstuffed and not her best album.
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Truth around Stardust finally revealed - McDonald: The truth around the fatal fire at the Stardust nightclub has finally been revealed after being obstructed by ...
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Dublin Property Market: Work From Home Triggers Office Crash: Office landlords, battered by a global crash, have been clinging to the hope that new buildings ...
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Birdsong once signalled the onset of spring on my street – but not this year: A dawn chorus of flutes, whistles and chirps once flowed through my Cambridge ...
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Review: Country star Kane Brown disappoints at Target Center: Compared to two years ago in Minneapolis, he was slicker and less personal in a too-short concert.
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David Gilmour to Release New Album, ‘Luck and Strange,’ This Fall: Pink Floyd's David Gilmour will release a new solo album, 'Luck and Strange ...
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Harris completes steadfast journey to become Ireland's youngest premier: When Simon Harris made headlines in his local County Wicklow newspaper in 2003 for ...
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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.
Irish citizen who fled Gaza says family unable to escape: An Irish citizen who was reunited with his children in Dublin last year after the death of their mother ...
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