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Wednesday 18 February 2026 Dublin: 5°C
Double Take
Estate agents are using AI photos to 'show potential' and the ads regulator says that's fine
A buyer would have to spend “a fortune” if they wanted to recreate the AI images, said Kieran McCarthy, presenter of the RTÉ programme Heat My Home.
north kerry camhs scandal
Over half of children included in North Kerry Camhs review found to be at risk of harm
Days of Ash
U2 has released a new politically-charged six-track EP
aine o'reilly
Nurse Áine O'Reilly killed in Limerick collision had 'incredible caring nature', funeral hears
Vulture funds
Children expect to get inheritance, but family home could go to a vulture fund, committee hears
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policing
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Computer Says No
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News Fix
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SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

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winter olympics
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on a break
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pitt slop
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late to the party
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SHORT-TERM LET RULES
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Vulture funds
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Double Take
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Days of Ash
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Ouch
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Sweet niblets
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VOICES

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Hot school meals
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Legal Battle
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MBE
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GET THAT BREAD
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FactCheck
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investigates

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Residential Care
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The Late Show
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Arizona
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Good Morning
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BELLEEKS
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