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Citywest unrest: Garda van torched and six arrested during violent Dublin protest

More than 1,000 people gathered near Citywest Hotel as violence erupted, leaving six arrested and several gardaí injured

<p>'Prime Time' final presidential election debate between candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys presented by Miriam O'Callaghan and Sarah McInerney. Picture: RTÉ</p>

politics

Four key takeaways from the final presidential debate on RTÉ Prime Time

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Louise Burne: Final debate was more like two interviews

2022: RUTHANNE & OLLIE

people

My Wedding Day with Ruthanne Cunningham: I had eight bridesmaids, which is very American

Nato warships carry out drills with Irish navy to 'strengthen maritime co-operation'

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Nato warships carry out drills with Irish navy to 'strengthen maritime co-operation'

‘Fog lifting’ on economic risks as pharma sector weathers global policy uncertainty — report

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‘Fog lifting’ on economic risks as pharma sector weathers global policy uncertainty — report

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SDonal Lenihan: McMillan's sharp edge fuelling a Munster revival

'He had 20 Tupperware boxes full of snakes': Hector on his new series in Australia

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'He had 20 Tupperware boxes full of snakes': Hector on his new series in Australia

Former 'Irish Examiner' columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania

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Former 'Irish Examiner' columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania

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Sarah Harte: New law doesn't go far enough to rebalance free speech rights

S Fergus Finlay: Is the 'spoil your vote' campaign loony or something more sinister?

S Terry Prone: Seriously, what planet does Britain’s deluded Prince Andrew inhabit?

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly’s likely win signals a shift in Ireland’s political landscape

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Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Teacher Servatius Antonius of North Monastery Co-educational Secondary School, Cork, proudly shows off the North Mon-ster, a giant pumpkin he grew over the summer just in time for Halloween.

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Cancer patient's surgery 'was cancelled due to overcrowding'

'People returning to Gaza use GPS to find their homes as there are no longer any landmarks'

'People returning to Gaza use GPS to find their homes as there are no longer any landmarks'

Endometriosis framework welcomed as 'a good first step'

Endometriosis framework welcomed as 'a good first step'

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Draining sewage from pipe into river, pollution rivers and ecology.

Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI

It seems there has been a complete disregard for the protection of rivers and lakes under Inland Fisheries Ireland, writes Mick Clifford

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'I feel sad my Dad does not have his daughter in his life — but his loss is far greater than mine'

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Loneliness in modern Irish life — and the case for rebuilding community

A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

S A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

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Arsenal v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - Emirates Stadium

Viktor Gyokeres makes Arsenal a better team – Mikel Arteta

Arsenal have joined defending champions Paris St Germain and last season’s beaten finalists Inter Milan on nine points from the nine available in the Champions League.

New York Jets v New York Giants - NFL Preseason 2025

Giant waive Jude McAtamney following Broncos loss

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Four key issues affecting Liverpool during dismal run

Atletico de Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2

S Liverpool's next problem? The Frankfurt starlet following Marmoush and Ekitike

Lifestyle

‘A love like this we’ve never known’: Doireann Garrihy reveals baby news

‘A love like this we’ve never known’: Doireann Garrihy reveals baby news

She and Mark Mehigan shared their new on social media

There’s a knit for everyone — here are 10 ways to wear them

There’s a knit for everyone — here are 10 ways to wear them

Natalie Cassidy: Life after EastEnders

Natalie Cassidy on eating issues, EastEnders, and life since she left the soap

Redhead teenage boy playing video games, celebrating win in the game

Joanna Fortune: My quiet teenager swears when gaming with friends

Viewpoints

Googles AI Data Protection Practices Probed by Irish Regulator

Colin Sheridan: Ireland’s independence is rented, and the landlord lives in Washington

Ireland has become the world’s second-largest importer of Israeli goods, because we’ve become a middleman in the transfer-pricing maze of the tech sector, a new report shows

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We shouldn't take the cab rank rule for granted in Ireland's justice system

A Mural of Independent Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly by artist Emmalene Blake on South Dock Road, Dublin.

Mick Clifford: Connolly bank case row shows how outrage depends on who’s in the firing line

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

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Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

S Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

Will Kerry's hegemony continue in Munster Colleges SFC? Tralee CBS probably start favourites, but the challenge to the Kingdom's finest is growing.

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S Fogarty Forum: Outside manager is back in GAA’s crosshairs

The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

S The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

Mike Murray is tackled by Luke Tunney 19/10/2025

S Maurice Brosnan: Club finals show every day is still a learning day under Gaelic football's new rules

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

Experts say tonight’s Prime Time debate could still sway voters as the presidential campaign enters its final, heated stage

Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Rugby podcast special: a statement win from Munster

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Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Teacher Servatius Antonius of North Monastery Co-educational Secondary School, Cork, proudly shows off the North Mon-ster, a giant pumpkin he grew over the summer just in time for Halloween.

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Watch: France's Sarkozy waves goodbye to supporters as he leaves for prison

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

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Farmland in Ireland

Sheep Report: Factories are quoting 750-760 cents/kg plus the quality bonus

The lamb prices are a shade easier at the factories this week for the top of the trade in particular, with the processors complaining that the returns from the markets have weakened over the recent weeks.

Corral of Grass fed beef cattle steers at the markets for sale

New Zealand farmer-shareholders in favour of Dawn Meats partnership

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Sowing mental wellbeing in farming

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech

Property

Office worker lost his job and open a wallet without money. Man empty wallet, man broke concept.

Home Q&A: I cannot pay my electricity bill. What should I do?

I have not been able to pay my electricity bill for the past two months. What should I do?

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site

World

France Louvre

Louvre reopens three days after thieves stole French crown jewels

The Louvre reopened on Wednesday morning, three days after thieves forced open a window and stole French crown jewels in a daylight raid on the museum.

Ukraine Daily Life

Five killed in massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine – officials

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Jewels stolen in Louvre heist worth an estimated €88m, Paris prosecutor says

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Trump-Putin summit in Budapest on hold after Rubio spoke to Lavrov – US official

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