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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Rise in Irish gangs behind bars, Trump lifts Scottish whisky tariffs and Kneecap release new album
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Wetter weather on the way as rain and showers move in for bank holiday weekend
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don't feed the birds
Public urged not to feed birds in their garden between May and October
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Nick Sheridan
Charity cycle to honour late broadcaster Nick Sheridan begins in Wexford
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it will be big
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aiready launch
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Amhráin na bhFiníní
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Songs of Fenians
Moglaí Bap's emotional tribute to mother who died by suicide on new Kneecap album out today
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Gangs behind bars
Large increase in criminal gangs in Irish prisons creating an operational strain
The Director General of the Irish Prison Service said that staff have decades of experience in dealing with top crime bosses behind bars.
Eimer McAuley
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we go again
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Rugby
Munster confirm that Roger Randle will no longer become attack coach
The 42
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The Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
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British-Irish relations
'Clear commitment' from UK government to progress legacy legislation, McEntee says
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On the box
'No longer sustainable': Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027
The 42
13 hrs ago
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Privacy
Supreme Court rules in favour of social media giant TikTok over Data Protection watchdog claim
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Palestine
Israel says activists taken from flotilla boats by IDF to be brought to Greece 'in coming hours'
Global Sumud Flotilla organisers said 211 people were taken from the boats near the Greek island of Crete overnight and that seven of those are Irish citizens.
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Central Criminal Court
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
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Dublin District Court
Man (20) accused of 'casually' brandishing handgun later fired by child in Ballymun
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israel unchecked
From Gaza to Iran: Israel's regional conflict expands with little accountability
Fintan Drury
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PodcastThe Candidate
Two byelections, three weeks out, and nobody can call either of them
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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you get a ticket
Oprah Winfrey is coming to Dublin for a one-night live event
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Springhill
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Interview
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legal disputes
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ECB
European Central Bank holds interest rates at 2% despite Iran war energy shock
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housing targets
Weirdly, there was a small hint of good news in the housing sector today
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Irish Prisons
Spike in violent incidents in Irish prisons as nearly 10% of inmates are sleeping on the floor
The Irish Prison Officers’ Association is calling for urgent action on overcrowding in prisons across the country.
Eimer McAuley
Updated 19 hrs ago
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M7
Passengers escape as bus catches fire on motorway in Co Laois
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Fermoy
Investigation into disappearance of Cork couple 35 years ago is being ‘fully reviewed’ by gardaí
21 hrs ago
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The Brutalist
Phibsborough Shopping Centre - considered one of Dublin's ugliest buildings - is getting a glow-up
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The Daily Poll
Would you like Patrick Kielty to stay on as the Late Late host?
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Edenderry
Fifth man arrested in connection with Offaly house fire that killed Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt
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Good Morning
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Crown Jewels
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Updated 30 Apr
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may rain
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Out with the old
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