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Ireland on ‘war footing’ over Russian sabotage fears

Spy agencies track Moscow’s illegals as concerns grow of drone strikes, cyberattacks and disinformation before July handover


Gerry Hutch (left) and actor Rex Ryan (right) on the set of "The Monk"
Culture minister defends €25,000 grant for Gerry Hutch play

Patrick O’Donovan’s department insists it is committed to the principle of artistic freedom as critics label The Monk ‘exploitative’


Naughton’s ‘radar was off’ on funds for special needs

Colleague accuses education minister of not being across her brief regarding school support staff



Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Paul Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. embracing.
Why Disney’s Love Story has upset the Kennedys’ Irish ancestral home

The show, starring Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly, explores JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette’s whirlwind romance and high-profile marriage



Gillian Sherratt loses Sinn Fein nomination but supports McDonald

The scoliosis campaigner was not selected as Sinn Fein’s Dublin Central by-election candidate but continues to support Mary Lou McDonald



Iranians in Ireland fear for the safety of loved ones in Tehran

Many expats express a wish for the Islamic regime to fall, but know that there are not sufficient shelters to protect ordinary citizens


Irish President Catherine Connolly speaking at her inauguration.
Irish President Catherine Connolly speaking at her inauguration.
Connolly condemns ‘normalisation of war’ in US-Iran conflict

Iranians protest in Dublin, holding Iranian flags and signs against the Iranian regime.
Iranians protest in Dublin, holding Iranian flags and signs against the Iranian regime.
Iranians in Ireland fear for the safety of loved ones in Tehran







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Our 100-year-old party needs a revamp, say Fianna Fail grassroots

Councillors across the country are divided on Micheál Martin’s leadership and worried by poor female representation and housing delivery

Collage of a man's face, an Irish flag, green and black arrows, a row of identical houses, stick figures, and an orange circle.
Our 100-year-old party needs a revamp, say Fianna Fail grassroots


Epstein scandal exposes the horror of power without consequence




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Alison O'ConnorMaternity services in Ireland are in need of emergency care


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Cillian Murphy smiling with his hand on his chin.
Cillian Murphy is back in Peaky Blinders: ‘I’m turning 50 — what do I do now?’

The Oscar-winner says the new film means he has been playing Tommy Shelby for a quarter of his life. He talks about shunning the Hollywood lifestyle

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Peter Jackson and Rob Gronkowski ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
Flutter bosses face call to bet on bookie after slump in stock

Analysts warn investors as gambling giant misses its lofty revenue targets



A man and woman playing a mixed padel match in an indoor court.
Son of former Fyffes chief goes bananas for padel



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Stuart McCloskey of Ireland makes a break during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland.

The centre, a star of Ireland’s victory over England, is relishing being centre of attention at the age of 33 after being marginalised in the Schmidt era

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Feb 26, 2026
Bono, wearing orange-tinted circular glasses and a black shirt, smiles for a photo.
Bono drones on… will it make him a fortune?

Californian firm backed by the U2 singer is making a rattle and hum in the food delivery space after bagging $600 million from investors

The Sunday Times





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