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SocDem Ennis tops the poll in Dublin with Independent Ireland nudging ahead in Galway tallies
We’re in for a long evening – stay with us for updates from the two byelection counts in Dublin and Galway.
On return home, Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists
The early shake-up: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in
Now that we have a first count, here are some takes from the numbers in the boxes.
Around €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in Dublin
Kerry v Donegal, All-Ireland senior football championship
Leinster v Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Champions Cup final
Leo Cullen’s side are chasing an elusive fifth star in Bilbao.
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Byelection results! What we know so far
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McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place
Do you have a book in you?
SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown
China coal mine blast kills at least 90 as search continues for missing miners
Young men from Donegal and Mayo 'disproportionately' represented in collisions, RSA says
Surrealing in the Years: Some shameful Irish attitudes take a leaf out of Israel's book
Carl Kinsella
Speculation Iran peace talks have entered sensitive stage as Trump skips son's wedding
Motoring: Should we trust self-driving cars?
Paddy Comyn
An Irish doctor was due to come home from the DRC – then the Ebola outbreak hit
The votes have all been cast, but when will we know the results of the two byelections?
We should know who the two newest TDs in the Dáil are by this evening.
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Close to 50% turnout in parts of Galway West and Dublin Central for byelections
Learner driver who ran over partner during 'horseplay' given a two-year suspended sentence
Dublin Bikes scheme to come to an end next year, with plans for Council to launch new service
Two men arrested after €1.25m of cannabis seized in separate operations in Dublin and Limerick
Amid outbreaks, an age-old theory is being resurrected online: viruses don’t exist
Tributes paid to man who died after assault in Blanchardstown
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Poll: What did you make of the new episodes of Rivals?
RTÉ journalist with 'huge sense of self-importance' fails in bid for higher grade and extra pay
Fourteen Irish flotilla activists deported from Israel expected to return home on Saturday
Ulster fall short against Montpellier in Challenge Cup final
‘Number of complaints’ received over Gerry Hutch images stencilled on ground near polling station
The physio is in: Ireland is growing older, but are we moving enough to age well?
Stephen O'Rourke
Judge hits out 'manosphere’ and Tate brothers as he orders man to pay €5k over sexual remarks
Taoiseach says he asked Pope Leo for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Former Mayo footballer among four charged over serious assault in Castlebar
Who are the Irish flotilla activists detained and deported by Israel?
Tiománaithe caillte ar an N2 idir dhá chomhairle, idir dhá chontae, idir dhá theanga
Netherlands moves to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements as McEntee pushes for EU-wide ban
Judith Chalmers, presenter of holiday show Wish You Were Here, dies aged 90