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Eamon Ryan's mother dies following holiday accident

Mary Ryan was described as the beloved wife of the late Bob and loving mother of John, Eamon, Robert, and Marion.

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The future of travel is less exotic

Fewer Western tourists seem to want to have challenging experiences — and that may be a boon for those who do

Public warned of heat-stroke risk as temperatures soar

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Public warned of heat-stroke risk as temperatures soar

'I’m trying to shine a light on dereliction': Model-maker showcases derelict Ireland

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'I’m trying to shine a light on dereliction': Model-maker showcases derelict Ireland

Cork's iconic former Debenhams premises comes on the market for €20m

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Cork's iconic former Debenhams premises comes on the market for €20m

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Viewers get a Taste of Rory Gallagher via tune in Alicia Vikander's hit TV show

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Modest-income earners 'would not directly benefit' from proposed 30% tax band

Modest-income earners 'would not directly benefit' from proposed 30% tax band

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Crunch time for decision on Shannon LNG project

Crunch time for decision on Shannon LNG project

Teaching unions confirm industrial action ballot over pay dispute

Teaching unions confirm industrial action ballot over pay dispute

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Support demanded for Irish youths with gender dysphoria following London clinic closure

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AIG Women's Open - Day One

Leona Maguire looking forward to home comforts

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Benzema becomes club's second-highest goalscorer as Real Madrid ease to Super Cup glory

Benzema becomes club's second-highest goalscorer as Real Madrid ease to Super Cup glory

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Marcus Mumford, the frontman of folk rock band Mumford & Sons, has revealed he was sexually abused as a child. Mumford, 35, found fame with the Grammy Award-winning band, whose hits include I Will Wait and Little Lion Man.

Glastonbury Festival 2022

Belfast to submit official bid to host Eurovision if shortlisted

Meat & Potatoes: Food and art stirred up together at Crawford exhibition

Meat & Potatoes: Food and art stirred up together at Crawford exhibition

Question of Taste: Muirgen O'Mahony, Cork singer with Celtic Woman

Question of Taste: Muirgen O'Mahony, Cork singer with Celtic Woman

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Reduced Vat for hospitality of 9% still slated to end in February, tax documents show

Reduced Vat for hospitality of 9% still slated to end in February, tax documents show

Analysis of various tax proposals is contained in a swathe of research released by the Department of Finance from its Tax Strategy Group.

Apple legal action

Apple supplier Foxconn starts to see slowing smartphone sales

New Zealand Petrol Price Reaches New Record

US consumer price inflation slows as Fed mulls next interest rate rise

New Samsung products

Samsung unveils new foldable phones 'to secure lead in niche market'

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Tax cut for green diesel is in the crosshairs – pre-budget advice warns

Officials have been weighing up revoking carbon tax deductions on diesel used on farms, Government documents have revealed, warning that the case for its continuation “is not a strong one”.

The Agventions created by farmers to make their jobs easier…

The Agventions created by farmers to make their jobs easier…

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Quality stock on show at Kanturk mart

Dáil committee to hear of challenges facing islanders

Dáil committee to hear of challenges facing islanders

Property

Six big design ideas for tiny garden spaces

Six big design ideas for tiny garden spaces

Garden designer Chris Collins shares the secrets of creating a horticultural haven anywhere, even on a city-centre balcony

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Six cost-effective and easy ways to bring the outside in at home

How to choose heating and energy systems to fit tiny homes

How to choose heating and energy systems to fit tiny homes

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Seven ways to save water at home during a heatwave

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Serena Williams’s retirement is no fairytale — it’s a heartbreaking choice between family and career

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Republicans dust off familiar playbook to weaponise Mar-a-Lago FBI search

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Satellite images show Crimea airbase damaged after apparent Ukrainian attack

Satellite images show Crimea airbase damaged after apparent Ukrainian attack

Satellite images have shown at least seven fighter planes at an airbase in Crimea have been blown up after an apparent Ukrainian attack on the base.

'Stuffed behind bars': Car thief caught hiding inside giant teddy bear

'Stuffed behind bars': Car thief caught hiding inside giant teddy bear

Hay Festival 2015 - Hay-On-Wye

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Dogs bred to be sold to laboratories for drug experiments rescued in US

Dogs bred to be sold to laboratories for drug experiments rescued in US

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Let Me Tell You: Episode 1 - Paschal Donohoe details 'existential challenge' during first lockdown

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Mick Clifford Podcast: Don O’Leary won’t let his condition dictate how he lives

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Dell Technologies Forum confirmed for 27th September at Dublin Convention Centre

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