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<p>Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill attend a community event in support of the Garvaghy Road residents in the Drumcree parade dispute, as a stand-off between the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents continued Picture: Mark Marlow/PA Wire</p>

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Kneecap expected to visit Garvaghy Road amid Drumcree parade dispute

It comes as a sustained standoff continues a week on from when the loyal order march was originally supposed to go ahead.

<p>If Simon Harris had a backbone he would have shown John Dallon, one of the self-appointed leaders of last April’s fuel protest, the door last week at their breakfast conflab. Photo: Cillian Sherlock/PA</p>

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Mick Clifford: Budget 2027 is showing who matters in Ireland — and who is being left with the crumbs

<p>Gardaí are investigating the shooting which occurred at approximately 8.20pm on Hyde Avenue in Ballinacurra Weston on Saturday.</p>

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Man taken to hospital after shooting in Limerick

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Restaurant review: The Libertine's sophisticated take on snug pub grub calls for seconds

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Pool at €975k Lodge in Blackrock a Coole option for hotter summers

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Global action needed to protect young people from digital media perils, researchers suggest

The three-paper series, published in the Lancet, includes a major analysis of reviews comprising nine million people under the age of 25.

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Witness appeal as woman dies after being struck by vehicle

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Man, 50s, dies following crash involving motorcycle and car

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Taoiseach: Boycott of Israel match may 'harm' Ireland with no benefit to Palestinians

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Max Verstappen navigates start chaos to triumph in Bahrain Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli took second with Lewis Hamilton completing a fine comeback drive from 18th to take the final spot on the podium

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Patrick Horgan book excerpt: People criticising Gary Keegan over 2025 final misread situation totally

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Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session

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Ireland’s carbon tax explained: What it costs motorists and households — and where €1.2bn goes

Ireland’s carbon tax explained: What it costs motorists and households — and where €1.2bn goes

The charge raised about €1.2bn last year, funding welfare and environmental measures while questions remain over its effectiveness

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Ireland’s fuel protest movement: Who are the three men behind the campaign?

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Crowleys Music Centre: 'It’s really about honouring my father and my grandfather'

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Wedding of the Week: Fireworks for Cork bride and groom at seaside wedding

Claire Dowling, Fermoy, Co Cork, and Mark Geary, Spur Hill, Cork, who were married at Star of the Sea Church, Ballycotton, Co Cork, with reception at Garryvoe Hotel

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Jeep Avenger 4Xe review: Small SUV gets 4x4 muscle and hybrid power

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Former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman: 'I didn’t worry that I didn’t know anything about fashion'

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Ireland must continue to lead the way on overseas aid

It's a frightening time, with increased conflict and climate change and a huge drop in aid from the most developed countries. Ireland must continue to lead the way on aid

Patrick McDermott: The forgotten Irish missionary who helped build Catholicism in Nigeria

Patrick McDermott: The forgotten Irish missionary who helped build Catholicism in Nigeria

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Dolan O'Hagan: The long tail of history will show Ulster the way

Ireland's so-called 'rape shield' to protect victims from intrusive personal questions is not working

Ireland's so-called 'rape shield' to protect victims from intrusive personal questions is not working

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€800k scenic Kinsale harbour hotspot is a rebuild ready waterside wonder

€800k scenic Kinsale harbour hotspot is a rebuild ready waterside wonder

Land rare catch at Kinsale’s Scilly

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200-year-old gem with generous grounds on Blackrock Road for €650k

From rabbits in the garden to a Jacuzzi bath: The €825,000 Cork home with it all

From rabbits in the garden to a Jacuzzi bath: The €825,000 Cork home with it all

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Fine furniture, art and decorative objects at Coolattin House auction

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S Watch and read: Superb Spa stun All-Ireland club champions Dingle in Kerry SFC

Dingle were never at the races and laboured in too many departments against a Spa side who displayed ferocious hunger and intensity throughout.

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S Watch and read: Carrigtwohill dig deep to overcome Blarney and reach Cork SAHC final

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S Watch and read: David Clifford plots East Kerry’s escape to victory with last-gasp two-point free

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Laura O’Connell calls for better mental health care for new mothers

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Paedophile hunters: Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?

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55a Kildare farm fetches €1.06m at auction

55a Kildare farm fetches €1.06m at auction

With strong interest in advance of the auction, there was a large attendance on the day.

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‘Intelligent’ camera monitors calving contractions

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