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Springhill
Inquest into 1972 shootings of five people in Belfast finds British soldiers 'lost control'
Mr Justice Scoffield said three teenagers, a father-of-six and a Catholic priest were unarmed and posed no risk when they were shot.
Interview
Dr Margaret Connolly says flotilla will stay on course for Gaza after 200 detained by Israel
legal disputes
Over €5m spent on legal fees over new children’s hospital disputes
Dublin District Court
Man (20) accused of 'casually' brandishing handgun later fired by child in Ballymun
PodcastThe Candidate
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The Daily Poll
Would you like Patrick Kielty to stay on as the Late Late host?
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SPOTLIGHT

Energy crisis Ireland scrambles to cope with soaring prices

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Government response
'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says
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Inflation
Housing summit hears US-Iran war adding up to €20,000 for homes
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Drill, baby, drill
Are the fuel protestors right – should Ireland drill for oil?
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Opinion
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Tracking the price rises
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Palestine
Israel says activists taken from flotilla boats by IDF to be taken to Greece 'in coming hours'
Global Sumud Flotilla organisers said 211 people were taken from the boats near the Greek island of Crete overnight and that seven of those are Irish citizens.
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Springhill
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investigates

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Parenting
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Motoring
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Iran
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