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<p>Former Ceann Comhairle Rory O'Hanlon has passed away</p>

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Death announced of former Ceann Comhairle Dr Rory O'Hanlon

Fianna Fáil confirmed that the former Cavan-Monaghan TD had died. His son Ardal is a comedian, best known for playing Dougal on Father Ted

<p>Enoch Burke's mother Martina and sister Ammi, who were arrested when they went to visit the jailed teacher at Castlerea Prison.</p>

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Enoch Burke's mother and sister arrested during visit to Castlerea Prison

<p> The coffin is shouldered from the church after requiem mass at the funeral of Marie Keane at the Church of the Resurrection, Farranree, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Roy Keane honours mother Marie with moving eulogy at Cork funeral

Artist faces 'agonising' eye surgeries after being assaulted in Limerick city

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Artist faces 'agonising' eye surgeries after being assaulted in Limerick city

Two fishermen die after being swept into sea off Clare coast

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Two fishermen die after being swept into sea off Clare coast

Ireland v Scotland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

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President Connolly appoints Council of State nearly six months into term

Irish billionaire’s London home burgled twice in four days for valuables worth €1.45m

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Irish billionaire’s London home burgled twice in four days for valuables worth €1.45m

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Social welfare payment dates changed due to Easter bank holiday

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