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Fine Gael is still wooing those 'Endapendants' - but there's an 'elephant in the room'

Analysis: Fine Gael is serious about a minority government without Fianna Fáil, but it will eventually have to talk to the old enemy.

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Mar 23rd 2016, 9:00 PM

It's happening: calories will be printed on all menus in restaurants and takeaways

The Health Minister says some salads contain more calories than a burger meal.

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Feb 5th 2015, 11:15 PM

Contador makes it a Vuelta hat-trick as Dan Martin finishes seventh

It’s an incredible performance from the Irish cyclist.

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Sep 14th 2014, 8:15 PM