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Gardaí warn that children as young as five are being targeted online for sexual exploitation

Gardaí have identified over 100 Irish child victims of online sexual abuse this year as AI fuels new forms of exploitation

<p> Revenue's new Customs cutter ‘Cosaint’ will monitor and patrol Ireland’s 3,173km of coastline. Picture: Revenue</p>

court and crime

‘Ireland is awash with cocaine — we’re losing the battle,’ warns former Navy commander

<p>The election hasn’t happened yet and already there is considerable fallout for many of those in the campaign and on its periphery. </p>

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Theresa Reidy: Presidential election fallout leaves many 'what ifs'

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Seven things you can do to keep your liver healthy and avoid disease

Teen questioned over fatal stabbing of Ukrainian boy in Dublin accommodation

court and crime

Teen questioned over fatal stabbing of Ukrainian boy in Dublin accommodation

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world

Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title and honours ahead of Giuffre book

Dublin v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

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Weekend GAA Previews: Cool Na Piarsaigh can turn the tables on Doon

Restaurant review: Table 45 is a Dublin home away from South American home

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Restaurant review: Table 45 is a Dublin home away from South American home

Severe rain warning for Cork and Kerry as weekend washout looms

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Severe rain warning for Cork and Kerry as weekend washout looms

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'Talk to your children' Gardaí warn parents their kids can easily be snared by online abusers

'Talk to your children' Gardaí warn parents their kids can easily be snared by online abusers

Gardaí plead with parents to set sensible ground rules as they detail their work tracking down social media sexual abusers and blackmailers

Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

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Lengthy civil case against former banker Michael Fingleton concludes at High Court

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Tánaiste urges middle Ireland to 'lend' vote to Heather Humphreys

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Colin Farrell: 'Where the government may fall short, civilians usually step up to the plate'

Between filming in Macau and running the Dublin City Marathon, Colin Farrell found time to launch a foundation inspired by his son. He talks to Esther McCarthy about friendship, acting and his drive to make a difference

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S Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

Autistic girl has three different teachers in a month at Cork special school with suspensions 'crisis'

Autistic girl has three different teachers in a month at Cork special school with suspensions 'crisis'

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Late Shels double against Sligo Rovers keeps European hopes alive

In an enthralling, rip-roaring encounter at Tolka Park, Sligo certainly came to play, contributing hugely to a game in which they took the lead through Cian Kavanagh

Dundalk close off season with away win against closest challengers Ramblers

Dundalk close off season with away win against closest challengers Ramblers

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Shamrock Rovers fail to clinch title as St Pat's take derby spoils

Kilbrittain crowned Cork Premier Junior champions after pulsating Glen Rovers clash

Kilbrittain crowned Cork Premier Junior champions after pulsating Glen Rovers clash

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Children's book reviews: Plenty of portals for young readers to escape into magical worlds

Ruth Concannon rounds up the best books that capture the imagination and embrace the mystical mysteries of both our world and the otherworld

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Film reviews: Colin Farrell impresses in Ballad of a Small Player, Gerry Adams speaks

First look: Full Saipan trailer shows infamous Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy confrontation

First look: Full Saipan trailer shows infamous Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy confrontation

Viewpoints

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Five myths about the milk 'price war' going on in Ireland's supermarkets

This price war has nothing to do with helping consumers make ends meet, but about deflecting attention away from supermarkets. Every time there’s a focus on grocery prices being in 'rip-off' territory, there’s a pretend price war, writes Eoin McGettigan

We should cherish our independent institutions

We should cherish our independent institutions

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Will Trump's peace plan for Gaza work?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Will Trump's peace plan for Gaza work?

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Skims’ Ultimate Bush Knickers: The fashion trend no one asked for

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Jack Anderson: Sport always follows the money but 'enhanced' sport is eye-opening dishonesty

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Jennifer Horgan: Thank you, Diane Keaton, for teaching me one of life's important messages

S Jennifer Horgan: Thank you, Diane Keaton, for teaching me one of life's important messages

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

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World Cup qualifier podcast special: what needs to happen with two games to go

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Suspensions 'crisis' at Cork special school

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Watch: Poultry farmer speaks about the bird flu outbreak in Cork

East Ferry Farm poultry farmer Rob Fitzsimmons speaks about the bird flu outbreak in Cork and the measures he has in place to protect his flock.

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Shaping tomorrow’s agriculture: Lessons from award-winning farmers

While farming often makes headlines for its environmental challenges, the judging panel explained that many farmers are already making remarkable progress.

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Property

Save or Splurge? Festive napkins you can use all year round

Save or Splurge? Festive napkins you can use all year round

Festve napkins tat earn their keep all year round

First time buyers and downsizers vie for Douglas-side convenience at easy-to-keep €395k Elm Close

First time buyers and downsizers vie for Douglas-side convenience at easy-to-keep €395k Elm Close

On track to claim your very own railway station at this unique Ballinhassig home

On track to claim your very own railway station at this unique Ballinhassig home

Opportunity to shape new neighbourhood in Tralee as lands near MTU come to market for €4.5m

Opportunity to shape new neighbourhood in Tralee as lands near MTU come to market for €4.5m

World

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Red Cross receives remains of another hostage returned to Israel from Gaza

The International Red Cross has received the remains of another hostage to be returned to Israel from Gaza, the Israeli military said. The army added in a statement that the coffin of a hostage was on the way to Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip.

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