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Donabate

Shock as stag beheaded in north Dublin parkland in 'premeditated' killing

Foreman of works at Newbridge House and Traditional Farm Ivan Smith said the stag’s head was removed from the grounds and its dismembered body was left behind.

West Bank

Israeli forces shoot dead two unarmed Palestinian men who had surrendered to them

University Hospital Limerick

Coroner returns 'medical misadventure' verdict in case of 16-year-old girl who died at UHL

winner

Roisín O'Donnell's Nesting wins Novel of the Year at An Post Irish Book Awards

Fianna Fáil

Michael McGrath says people who underestimate Micheál Martin 'do so at their peril'

Today's news

The Daily Poll

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The Morning Lead

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China

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West Bank

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University Hospital Limerick

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News Fix

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football coach

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Online Safety

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Updates

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Donabate

Shock as stag beheaded in north Dublin parkland in 'premeditated' killing

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Normal People

Sally Rooney's books may be pulled off UK shelves due to her support for Palestine Action group

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Updated 10 hrs ago

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PSNI

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Our award-winning investigations from this year

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Badger Cull

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Planning Submissions

Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare

52

TB Crisis

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17

Data Crunch

Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid

121

Femicide in Europe

Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 – and a gap in data on gendered violence

Dublin Airport

Gridlock in Dublin city as taxi drivers stage 'go-slow' protest over Uber fixed rate charges

More than 6,000 drivers in Ireland currently use the Uber app.

Updated 10 hrs ago

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Water quality

Nitrates derogation could be extended by three years after proposal backed by European Commission

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Running

Over 47,000 runners apply for Dublin Marathon ballot 'with demand at highest level ever'

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An t-am is fearr riamh do léitheoirí Ghaeilge

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FactCheck

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Dublin

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13 hrs ago

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Leaders' Questions

Harris says Sinn Féin is the party of ‘taking big money from big American building companies’

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Child and Family Agency

Tusla signals D-Day for reform as TDs say full review needed over 'dead' and 'missing' children

The CEO of Tusla said the agency is facing capacity and workforce supply issues in the face of unprecedented demand.

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13 hrs ago

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Celebrity Traitors

Actress Ruth Codd reveals she has had second leg amputation

15 hrs ago

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back on track

Luas night services for Christmas announced as Red Line to reopen fully tomorrow after fire

Updated 16 hrs ago

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downsizing

Bank of Ireland launches new mortgage product for older people looking to downsize

16 hrs ago

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New Rules

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17 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

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Spat

Trump declares ban on South Africa from attending next G20

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Cost-rental apartment mishap, shooting near the White House, and weather warnings.

Updated 19 hrs ago

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Under Pressure

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University of Galway

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Champions League

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The 42

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Weather Warning

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Washington

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