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Journalist says that 'homosexuality was never a crime in Ireland'

Bruce Arnold has spoken out against former President Mary McAleese taking a position in the same-sex marriage referendum.

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May 20th 2015, 2:12 PM

Some government buildings are flying their flags at half mast today

This was to mark the passing of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.

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Jan 23rd 2015, 4:56 PM

Poll: Does the presidential election matter?

The presidential election has been dominating our media for weeks – but how much does it really matter? Have your say in our poll…

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Oct 28th 2011, 1:20 PM