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Dublin
Man dead and two women hospitalised after fatal assault in Dublin
Shortly before 1.30am Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an assault that occurred on Foster Terrace, Dublin 3.
Around The World
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access
Israel partially reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing
Horse Racing
Dublin Racing Festival to go ahead at Leopardstown today
rising waters
ESB warns of Kildare flooding as release of water from reservoir may be needed
Today's news
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access
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SPOTLIGHT

Storm Chandra aftermath

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Union Rules
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forecasting
Met Éireann does have discretion to issue warnings based on impact, Joanna Donnelly says
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Test your knowledge
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