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<p>Gerry Hutch at the RDS for the 2024 general election count.</p>

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Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is no 'Robin Hood of the Oireachtas'

Gerry Hutch is a veteran criminal suspected of involvement in two of the biggest armed robberies in the State, writes Mick Clifford

<p>17/05/26 - Gardaí remained at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the N11 Bray Road in Loughlinstown, Dublin, after a female pedestrian in her 20s died following a collision with a car late on Saturday night. Photo: Damien Storan.</p>

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Four people killed on Irish roads across 24 hours

<p> President Catherine Connolly with children taking part in the INTO's global citizenship schools programme at Áras an Uachtaráin earlier this month. President Connolly is visiting Britain this week. Picture: Tony Maxwell</p>

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President Connolly to meet King Charles during visit to Britain

Netherlands Hantavirus Ship

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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands

Graham Linehan court case

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Graham Linehan thanks Free Speech Union after police apology over arrest

Cork City Marathon to pay special tribute to woman who died after last year's race

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Cork City Marathon to pay special tribute to woman who died after last year's race

Congo Ebola

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WHO says Ebola outbreak is ‘emergency of international concern' after 88 deaths

State Opening of Parliament

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Taoiseach: Ireland is planning for possibility Nigel Farage will become British prime minister

Unsettled few days ahead but temperatures could reach 20C this weekend, says Met Éireann

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Unsettled few days ahead but temperatures could reach 20C this weekend, says Met Éireann

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Terry Prone: Barry Keoghan should take a leaf out of Enya's book when it comes to silence

Shona Murray: EU still fails to defend citizens despite overturning of sanctions against Albanese

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Colin Sheridan: Unexpected Cold War era book shows little has changed

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Elaine Loughlin: Politicians need to stop treating public like a baby

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Burnout, stress and working rights breaches make up majority of hospitality workers' experiences

Burnout, stress and working rights breaches make up majority of hospitality workers' experiences

The research carried out by the University of Galway found that while over half said they were paid above the legal minimum wage, 6% said they were paid below minimum wage

Man dies following crash involving tractor in Co Leitrim

Man dies following crash involving tractor in Co Leitrim

National Ambulance Service industrial action

Paramedic unions predict 'difficult' talks to avert further strikes

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Revenue staff warned not to use work passwords for personal reasons after data breach

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Meet the boy who marches on Cork's streets calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza

Meet the boy who marches on Cork's streets calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza

The first year student of Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh in Bishopstown, whose family hails from Egypt, says he will advocate for a free Palestine for as long as it takes

'Maybe he will help save a life': Cork couple hope baby Connie's death will raise awareness of Cholestasis

'Maybe he will help save a life': Cork couple hope baby Connie's death will raise awareness of Cholestasis

General Views of Adare Village

Minister dismisses 'cynical' claims that Adare bypass only approved due to Ryder Cup

Government approves €750,000 support scheme for businesses impacted by Waterford fire

Government approves €750,000 support scheme for businesses impacted by Waterford fire

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Russia Ukraine War

Russia unleashes fresh aerial barrage on Ukraine

Russia has targeted eight regions of Ukraine in its latest night-time drone and missile barrage, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said. Local authorities reported that the strikes injured more than two dozen civilians, including three children.

Ivor Novello Awards 2022

Spanish treasury to reimburse Shakira with €60m after tax fraud acquittal

2008 Beijing Olympic Games Preview - Saturday

Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

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UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

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Disabled people in institutions still exposed to abuse, coercion and neglect, ministers warned

Disabled people in institutions still exposed to abuse, coercion and neglect, ministers warned

TD highlights gaps in safeguarding law, delays in protection of liberty safeguards, barriers to complaints and reporting, and a lack of accessible participation for disabled people

Asian senior or elderly old lady woman patient use toilet bathroom handle security in nursing hospital ward : healthy strong med

Councils now have to set housing delivery targets for disabled people

Micheál Martin: RTÉ's lack of transparency 'difficult to comprehend'

Micheál Martin: RTÉ's lack of transparency 'difficult to comprehend'

Labour Employer Economic Forum

Civil servants asked to take risks to speed up infrastructure projects

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English man 'caught red-handed' trying to defraud Kerry pensioner, court hears

English man 'caught red-handed' trying to defraud Kerry pensioner, court hears

Derbyshire man charged with dishonestly by deception inducing a man in Kerry to withdraw €9,500 in cash and give it to him

'Catch me if you can': Cork man taunted gardaí as he fled drink‑drive stop

'Catch me if you can': Cork man taunted gardaí as he fled drink‑drive stop

Four Courts Dublin

Government departments ordered to appear in court over employment dispute

Drunk man told gardaí on busy Cork street: 'I'm hunting coppers' and 'I will f***ing break you'

Drunk man told gardaí on busy Cork street: 'I'm hunting coppers' and 'I will f***ing break you'

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10 things we’ve learned from cycling 24,000km around the world

10 things we’ve learned from cycling 24,000km around the world

Cork journalist Ellie O’Byrne and her partner Mark Graham have cycled over 24,000km in 24 countries so far in their bid to circumnavigate the globe by bike. They’re currently pedalling across the US on their way home to Ireland

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A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

'The distance is a problem': Parents of adults with intellectual disabilities forced to drive for hours to visit

'The distance is a problem': Parents of adults with intellectual disabilities forced to drive for hours to visit

Electing our candidate in Galway 'would be the ultimate two fingers to the far right', Labour says

Electing our candidate in Galway 'would be the ultimate two fingers to the far right', Labour says