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Migration top priority for Irish voters ahead of EU elections: European citizens are more concerned about poverty, jobs and defence, a Eurobarometer survey found
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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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State extends lease on Citywest as payments to private operator total €110m: Hotel in Dublin used to accommodate asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine
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Revolut Ireland chief: ‘We are far better than AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB’: Maurice Murphy, Revolut’s country lead for Ireland, said he expected Ireland to ...
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Shane Coleman: Michael McDowell may have a second coming, but he is not the messiah
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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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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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Fáilte Ireland: Regional airports will not win business from Dublin’s passenger cap
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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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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.
Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Billy Hann’s Diary: Keeping Dublin city moving while finding time for a laugh or two
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Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage
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New €2bn Dublin Airport terminal ‘needed for future growth’, Ulick McEvaddy claims
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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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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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‘I learned to hide my Irish accent, or at least to feel deeply ashamed of it’: He lives in west London now, but Ross Hoey says that whatever you think about the ...
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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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Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/dublin-belfast-train-to-take-less-than-two-hours-and-run-hourly-after-multimillion-euro-investment/
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.
Aidan Regan: Fine Gael’s centre-right politics is dead unless under-40s can own homes
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Irish team develop therapy for deadly sepsis crisis : Inthelia Therapeutics, founded by two top Irish scientists, is switching focus to block infection getting a ...
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'Slow Down Day' - Gardaí call on motorists to cut speed: Gardaí are calling on motorists to support today's 24-hour nationwide operation targeting ...
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Former Waystone executives back Irish blockchain start-up: DataOp has invested over €20m in Irish fintech firms in recent months
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Foreman of jury for Donald Trump hush money trial is Irish: The foreman of the jury for Donald Trump’s hush money trial is an Irish emigrant.
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Deaths of 48 people in 1981 fire at Dublin's Stardust nightclub fire were unlawful killing, jury rules
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on troops: ‘Absurd that Russia would effectively have veto’ on Irish peacekeeping ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/18/harris-confirms-government-plan-to-abandon-triple-lock-restriction-on-troops/
‘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
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/
British-Irish relationship ‘a lot better’ today than a year ago – taoiseach: Simon Harris said he was from a generation that was more familiar with London ...
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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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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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Samantha Libreri appointed RTÉ News Eastern Correspondent: RTÉ News has announced the appointment of journalist Samantha Libreri as Eastern Correspondent.
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US comedy giant Conan O’Brien declares Ireland ‘quite the ride... for a ginger’: Television: Irish-American presenter is very funny in the Irish episode of his ...
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/04/18/us-comedy-giant-conan-obrien-declares-ireland-quite-the-ride-for-a-ginger/
McEntee: 'Behavioural change' needed as road death numbers rise: Up to 9am on Thursday, 63 people had died on Irish roads this year ...
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Meta plans diesel generators to power ‘one of world’s most sustainable data centres’ in emergencies
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Family affairs: How Ireland’s newly rich are putting money to work in secretive firms
irishtimes.com/business/2024/04/18/how-irelands-newly-rich-are-putting-money-to-work-in-secretive-firms/
United Ireland would cost Irish taxpayers up to €20 billion per year, economists warn
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Office leasing in Dublin drops to lowest level since 2013: Figures released by JLL Ireland, a real estate firm, showed a high level of reservations ...
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Fiona Murtagh and Aifric Keogh take World Cup silver in Italy: Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch took bronze in the men’s double
irishtimes.com/sport/2024/04/14/fiona-murtagh-and-aifric-keogh-take-world-cup-silver-in-italy/
Fine Gael ard fheis: Kate O’Connell mulls return to politics after ‘dark chapter’ under Varadkar
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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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Wind energy accounted for 43% of Irish electricity in March: Kerry, Cork and Tipperary generated enough power to meet nearly a third of Ireland’s energy demand
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LIVE: Simon Harris confirmed as new Irish prime minister at parliament: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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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.
‘I didn’t nearly die two years ago just to spend my days on this planet feeling unhappy’ – ex-Irish champion I
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‘I sat and cried the whole way on the flight’ – woman forced to remove breast prosthesis at Dublin Airport sec
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‘Two trade union members basically told me to get back on the plane, because no Englishman was going to tell t
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McEntee warned deportations 'highly litigious' as injunction sees asylum seeker flown back to Dublin
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Stephen Collins: Electing ‘characters’ as MEPs could harm Ireland: A segment of the electorate regards the European elections as an opportunity to vent their ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/19/irish-voters-must-realise-that-sending-characters-to-strasbourg-could-harm-our-country/
Sydney rocked by second stabbing in days as bishop and worshippers targeted at church
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Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month: There were 38 properties within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0415/1443531-simon-report-hap/
Tragic Kerry crash victim named locally as 63 people die on Irish roads this year already
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Search for new Ireland manager could now stretch into September: FAI director of football Marc Canham sets new deadline of England Nations League game
irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/04/19/search-for-new-ireland-manager-could-now-stretch-into-september/
Ireland will move to recognize Palestinian statehood: Minister: Ireland will move to recognize a Palestinian state in the coming weeks, Irish Foreign Minister ...
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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 ...
irishtimes.com/health/2024/04/19/confronting-trump-over-covid-not-easy-but-necessary-fauci-says-on-dublin-trip/
Muslim cleric announces candidacy for European elections in June: Dr Umar al-Qadri, chief imam of Islamic Cultural Centre, to run as an independent in Dublin
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/12/muslim-cleric-announces-candidacy-for-european-elections-in-june/
US comedy giant Conan O’Brien declares Ireland ‘quite the ride... for a ginger’: Television: Irish-American presenter is very funny in the Irish episode of his ...
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/04/18/us-comedy-giant-conan-obrien-declares-ireland-quite-the-ride-for-a-ginger/
TU Dublin architecture students propose big increase to Grangegorman accommodation plans
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/04/18/tu-dublin-architecture-students-propose-big-increase-to-grangegorman-accommodation-plans/
Dublin priest dies following tragic accident in Mexico: An Irish priest has died following a tragic accident in Mexico.
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Enterprise: Belfast-Dublin rail to receive multi-million investment: Cross-border rail services between Belfast and Dublin are set to benefit from a £141 ...
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Sydney attack: Irish man among those caught up in ‘panic’ as six killed in shopping centre stabbings
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Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Number of cars damaged after fire at showroom in Dublin: A number of cars have been damaged after a fire broke out at a car showroom in Dublin.
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Migration major issue for Irish in EU Parliament elections : Public health the number one issue for Irish voters, according to survey
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Seán Moncrieff: To the British, the Irish aren’t really foreign: The British – or more specifically, the English – think of us as their fun cousins ...
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/04/07/sean-moncrieff-to-the-british-the-irish-arent-really-foreign/
Simon Harris Just Became Ireland’s Prime Minister. Who Is He?: After a swift political rise, Simon Harris, 37, was confirmed as Ireland’s premier ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/world/europe/simon-harris-ireland-taoiseach.html
Dee Forbes used RTÉ credit card to fund €400 ‘leaving do’ lunch the day before she was told to resign
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Car Culture Hub With Dozens of Classics Destroyed in Garage Inferno in Ireland: A fire in a garage near Dublin may have destroyed millions of dollars worth of ...
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‘He’s cocky and arrogant, but you can’t take your eyes off of him’: How Conor McGregor became a fan phenomenon
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Quick Glance: Conor McGregor's Road House Remake Success Leads to Fast & Furious Franchise Speculation
- The success of the Road House remake indicates that Conor McGregor should be considered for a $7 billion action franchise. Despite initial doubts from viewers and critics, the remake of Road House is receiving positive feedback, demonstrating that remakes of cult classics can sometimes be highly successful. In addition to being recognized for certain changes in the story from the original, the film is also praised for its well-executed action sequences.
- Throughout his UFC career, Conor McGregor has amassed a substantial fortune. While his character Knox in Road House is portrayed as somewhat one-dimensional, McGregor brings sufficient intensity and energy to the role, positioning him as a formidable antagonist against Gyllenhaal's nearly invincible Dalton.
- Having proven his ability to portray convincing movie villains, the question arises whether Conor McGregor would fit well into the Fast & Furious franchise. If McGregor were to be cast in Fast & Furious 11, audiences could potentially witness an exciting confrontation between former UFC and WWE stars, offering a thrilling prospect.
- Conor McGregor would not be the initial UFC fighter to feature in the Fast & Furious franchise. Preceding him, UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey appeared in Furious 7 as a bodyguard. With numerous former MMA fighters appearing in the Fast & Furious movies, McGregor's potential involvement post Road House could continue the trend and provide Fast & Furious 11 with a much-needed unique yet captivating villain.
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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Goldilocks, Offices, Geopolitics and AI: Mercer’s investment head outlines hot spots for investors
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Young girl rescued from sea at Dún Laoghaire: A young girl has been rescued from the sea at Dún Laoghaire, south Dublin, this evening in a multi-agency rescue ...
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Two west of Ireland dioceses lose bishops as Catholic Church downsizes: Move is described as most radical change to Irish church structures in more than 900 ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/10/two-west-of-ireland-dioceses-lose-bishops-as-catholic-church-downsizes/
Tesco profits rise as Irish sales and market share increases: The supermarket is continuing to take market share in the UK and Ireland
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Man, 40s, dead after being hit by car in Midleton: The man is the 59th person to die on Irish roads so far in 2024.
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Hill leaving position as FAI chief executive: Jonathan Hill, the chief executive officer of the Football Association of Ireland, will leave his post at the end ...
rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0415/1443605-hill-leaves-his-position-as-fai-ceo/
FAI to address missed manager deadline as search draws a blank: Director of football Marc Canham does not have anybody lined up imminently to fill the vacancy.
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Dublin Airport: Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at security: Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new ...
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Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers: The average price of a home in Ireland was €323,000 as of February, according to new figures ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/17/irelands-house-prices-continue-to-rise-top-picks-for-home-buyers
'All children deserve a place at the table': Families welcome plan to make Dublin autism-friendly
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