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Malahide home where Cecelia Ahern lived while churning out some of her bestsellers is for sale for €2m
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Monastic mystery: €1.8m Wexford mansion may have been built on ruins of ancient monastery
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‘As it went up, people came from all around to look’ – why this triangular home in the Carlow hills piqued locals’ interest
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Modern Kildare home offers country living on the commuter belt
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Would you pay a €2 tax to stay in Galway? Here are some of the destinations charging tourist taxes
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The Fab 50 – Ireland’s 50 best places to stay for 2024
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Rapist father stole my childhood, woman says as he is jailed for 11 years
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Funeral details announced for Greta Price-Martin (22) who died while cycling to work in Dublin
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Funeral of retired nurse Keyna Barrett hears of ‘selfless’ care for others
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Two teenagers appear in court charged with murder of Josip Strok in west Dublin attack
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Woman who claimed she fell on pavement cracked from tree root loses High Court action against council
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Man and woman arrested as gardaí discover MDMA ‘pill factory’ in Laois and seize €200k
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Stephen Donnelly gives update on cancer preventive care initiatives
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Two men due to appear in court over €2.4m cannabis seizure in Co Meath
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Solicitors threatened with jail for defying legal services watchdog
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Ex-girlfriend of Katie Simpson murder accused comforted by fact ‘he can never hurt anyone again’
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Judge refuses ‘New IRA leader’ permission to attend Dublin conference
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Fresh inquests ordered into deaths of 15 killed in McGurk’s bomb blast
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Met Éireann predicts scattered showers for the weekend as chilly temperatures continue
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Editorial: Lack of enforcement on our roads must be dealt with by ministers
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Mark Lawler: Ireland is doing well in the fight against cancer, but we need to start boxing clever
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Tanya Sweeney: The online reaction to Lana Del Rey’s comeback proves we still see weight loss as our proudest achievement
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Roslyn Dee: Self-serving celebrities need to think of the children when naming them
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Ishaan Tharoor: Ukraine finally gets its desperately needed military aid – but will it be enough to turn tide in a long war?
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Editorial: Inflicting further violence on the people of Gaza is indefensible
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Jennifer Rubin: We were told Donald Trump would glow under legal limelight, but evidence shows he’s wilting
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Ellen Coyne: Councils should stop issuing fines until parking apps are reliable and well-functioning
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Mary McCarthy: Extreme ‘beauty’ treatments are now the norm and destroying our perception of ageing
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Letters: Stardust apology must now be followed by greater support for burns victims
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Tanya Sweeney: Ozempic face and other nasty side effects – why I won’t be taking any ‘miracle’ weight loss drug
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Tess Finch-Lees: We can all see what’s happening in Gaza, so why do some refuse to face the truth?
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Sophie White: My 10-year-old son wants a phone and a YouTube channel. I want a roadmap for parenting in the digital age
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Ian O’Doherty: If mobs think it’s OK to menace people in their homes, they should accept the ‘far-right’ label
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Ask Adrian: How can I avoid massive roaming bills in the US?
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Car rental firm Hertz hit by huge loss as it reverses big bet on Teslas
03:30
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PTSB non-executive directors buy small number of shares in the bank
18:26
Business
AIB’s Belfry review called ‘deeply flawed’ in legal challenge
16:55
Irish Business
State-owned forestry firm Coillte’s revenue and profits fall amid ‘volatile’ conditions
15:39
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RTÉ running gambling ads on ‘player’ as anti-betting advertising law stalls in Oireachtas
15:39
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Most prepared to upgrade efficiency of their homes if they get a quick return
12:00
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Ires chiefs rule out rapid sell-off but see scope to hike parking fee income and for selective disposals
11:32
Technology
Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours
09:47
Irish Business
Dalata Hotel Group sees revenues dip following ‘lower levels of trade’ in Ireland
09:38
Technology
Tesla stock recovers some lost ground as Elon Musk slashes prices once again
03:30
Irish Business
Gas brought to shore from Mayo coast will produce ‘lower emissions than imported fuel’, says exploration firm
03:30
Commercial Property
Fairview site affords views over Tolka River and key Dublin routes
03:30
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Over 40pc of building contractors say the market is cooling
03:30
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‘Private markets are eating the world’ – but Elkstone has the appetite for serving a broader base
03:30
Premier League
Liverpool reach verbal agreement with Arne Slot to take over as manager
22:18
Gaelic Football
Early McHale goal sets the tone as Mayo young guns prove too strong for Galway
22:13
Hurling
Cork ensure place in Munster U20 hurling knockout stages with two-point win over Limerick
22:13
Swimming
Róisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner add bronze medals to their haul at European Para-Swimming Championships
22:01
GAA
Your complete guide to the weekend GAA action
21:07
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Paul O’Donovan secures place in the Men’s Single Scull ‘A’ semi-final at European Rowing Championships
20:58
Other Sports
World champion Rhys McClenaghan wins third European title in pommel horse event
20:15
League of Ireland
As it happened: King reigns in Dundalk, Hoops held by Galway, and Shels beat St Pat’s
20:00
Golf
LIV golfers Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton remain eligible for Ryder Cup – DP Tour chief confirms
19:18
Boxing
Katie Taylor’s rematch with Amanda Serrano set to smash box office records
19:01
Premier League
The Manchester City link at the core of Arsenal and Spurs philosophy that raises stakes ahead of derby
18:46
Gaelic Football
Famous Portobello club still attracting players from all over the country
18:00
Soccer
Brendan Rodgers hints he may have under-used ‘certified winner’ James Forrest
17:56
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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham
17:33
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Luke Littler speaks after moving five points clear at the top of the Premier League table
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