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New Irish citizens elated at ceremonies, but sympathetic for friends facing stricter rules
5,600 people will become Irish citizens at ceremonies this week.
Man arrested in connection with assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae while in his car in Dublin
Eurovision: RTÉ won't compete in or broadcast next year's contest in Bulgaria
Military group declares 'blatant exploitation' of personnel in operation to protect EU presidency
Liam Neeson, Siobhán McSweeney and men's Mayo team among guests on tomorrow’s Late Late Show
Today's news
Man (50s) charged in connection with assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae in Dublin
Micheál Martin's going to be the first foreign leader to visit Andy Burnham in No 10 North
'I probably didn't look after my body': Waterford hurler Austin Gleeson retires from inter-county
Everyone is talking about this ad, so does 'outrage marketing' work?
Sydney Sweeney and Novig have grabbed attention – but marketing insiders warn that doesn’t mean the brand has necessarily scored a long-term win.
Britain's King Charles warns Nvidia and OpenAI bosses of 'existential dangers' posed by tech
Letters to the Editor on... energy bills, Michael O'Leary and Trump (of course)
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Mitigation measures put in place to contain oil leak at Tolka Estuary in Dublin
Road closures on Friday and Saturday for EU presidency event with high-profile guests
Six people discovered inside lorry trailer at Rosslare Europort
What do you do when 'I can’t face school today' becomes a daily struggle?
Antoinette McGuinness
PSNI arrest man wanted in relation to rape and false imprisonment in Co Galway
Data centre opposed by Sally Rooney overturned due to impact on electricity grid
Military group declares 'blatant exploitation' of personnel in operation to protect EU presidency
Garda whistleblowers claim they were ‘sidelined and penalised’, says TD
PJ Gallagher has been springing surprise driving tests on people. Here's how he got on
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Dr Stephen McWilliams
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Sulky racing
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A million people can now vote in Seanad elections, but they're not signing up
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Liam Neeson, Siobhán McSweeney and men's Mayo team among guests on tomorrow’s Late Late Show
New Irish citizens elated at ceremonies, but sympathetic for friends facing stricter rules
One new citizen said she cried when the Irish anthem was played during the ceremony.
The ceremonies are happening against the backdrop of new, stricter rules that will apply to future applications.
Minister for State Colm Brophy has said new rules are expected to come into effect around the end of this year.
If you were on The Traitors right now, what would you do to win? We want to hear from readers
Swedish prime minister Kristersson resigns after centre-left win election
Son of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch must reveal 'income and assets' after applying for free legal aid
Eurovision: RTÉ won't compete in or broadcast next year's contest in Bulgaria
Paid parking at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre gets green light despite local opposition
Another Eurovision boycott: RTÉ, the FAI and Ed Sheeran are all learning you can't avoid politics
Johnny Fallon
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Who's behind the seaweed harvesting applications covering over 14,000 hectares of Ireland's coastline?
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Seaweed Harvesting
Maritime regulator investigating multiple claims of illegal seaweed harvesting in protected areas
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New Drugs
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Illegal Wildfires
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Water Use
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Eleanor Donaldson to appeal verdict that she aided and abetted husband's abuse
Pressure mounts on government as prices at the pumps exceed €2 per litre for petrol and diesel
Ireland boss spoke to each player about facing Israel in upcoming Nations League fixtures
Man arrested in connection with assault on TD Michael Healy-Rae while in his car in Dublin
Healy-Rae was assaulted by a lone male while he was stopped in traffic on his way home from Dáil Éireann yesterday afternoon.
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Government signs order to buy French military radar systems for up to half a billion euro
Sources said there will be five deployable Thales long-range radar systems and also be ground based air defence systems provided by MBDA.
Buckingham Palace hits back at claims King Charles said Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough'
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Dr Catherine Conlon
Debunked: The media publishes news about sexual assaults, reporting is not banned by ‘new laws’
Carney warns against beefed-up EU alliance becoming another global power ‘only with better manners’
Catherine Connolly says Trump asked if she believed Ireland would be united during her lifetime