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Your guide to St Patrick's Day events around Ireland today
Here is your one-stop-shop for events happening across Irish cities today
Temperatures are set to hit as high as 18 degrees this week (but not today, obviously)
It turns out Sean Penn had a pretty good excuse for not showing up to collect his Oscar
Fresh explosions in Dubai and Doha as Israel launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
The UAE shut down its airspace as the military reported it was “responding to missile and drone threats” from Iran.
Ireland’s cultural moment: A new generation of artists and storytellers reshapes Irish identity
Finian Murphy
How those who sent racist abuse to Edwin Edogbo could be caught
Enda Kenny: Taoiseach 'need not be fearful' to tell Trump the Irish will meet challenges ahead
Kenny said the tradition of visiting the White House on St Patrick’s Day must not be allowed to slip away.
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.
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Tension at Tolka after pre-match flare-up but Shels v Bohs ends in stalemate
Zohran Mamdani says he hasn't 'thought enough' about whether he supports a United Ireland
Man (30s) dies in suspected stabbing in Cork
Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president tomorrow.
Quiz: How much do you know about these famous people who share the same name?
Man (20s) seriously injured after being hit by car in Cashel
President Connolly pays tribute to folk singer Dolores Keane, who died at 72
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Cyclist (70s) killed in Balbriggan crash with truck
The hidden wounds of war: How PTSD and trauma from conflict can present and be treated
Dr Stephen McWilliams
Tánaiste says Conor McGregor 'the very worst of us' amid reports MMA fighter is in Washington
Man charged with the murder of his partner denies trying to dismember her body
Man jailed after using US citizenship to buy guns legally in America to re-sell them in Ireland
Minister leaves door open for pubs to open late if Ireland makes it to the World Cup
Martin says cost-of-living measures are being considered, but he's wary of 'raising expectations'
Gerry Adams may have 'deluded' himself over IRA membership, High Court hears
Potential policing shortage for St Patrick’s Day as garda group takes industrial action
Irish Rail confirms Dart extension to Kilcock in Co Kildare
Woman arrested in connection with two armed robberies in Cork
Brown Thomas and Arnotts spared convictions over misleading Black Friday price tags
Senior Kinahan member pleads guilty to directing gang behind murder of innocent man
Taoiseach says Ireland won’t be getting involved in Trump plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
Any ships used would need anti-aircraft capability as a pre-requisite for joining, which would rule out Ireland as a partner.
Dublin Airport warns of disruption to Middle East flights today after drone attack in Dubai
St Patrick's Day weather will be a mix of everything (but it looks like it won't rain, at least)
Did you stay up to watch the Oscars?
No Covid…no Burkes? Taoiseach will be hoping for low-key Ireland Funds dinner for once
There’s been a running joke that the Ireland Funds dinner has been somewhat jinxed.
An dúshlán nua do rannpháirtithe i sraith réaltachta teilifíse: abair slán le feoil
Fast fashion: Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem
Solene Schirrer
President Connolly says war must never be normalised in her first St Patrick’s Day address
Dubliner Richard Baneham adds to Ireland's tally with his third (!) Oscar win