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Six arrested following violence at protest at City West in Dublin

In a statement on Tuesday night, gardaí said the protest was not "peaceful" and the violence present was "thuggery and an attempt to intimidate and injure"

<p>Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys greeting each other ahead of the final presidential election debate on 'Prime Time' on Tuesday night. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews</p>

politics

Race to the Áras: Humphreys and Connolly decry Citywest violence during final debate

<p> Despite RTÉ Prime Time hosts Sarah McInerney and Miriam O'Callaghan, the supposed debate between presidential hopefuls Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys was more like two parallel interviews. Picture: Naoise Culhane</p>

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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'

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

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'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

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

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

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

culture

'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?

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Michael Clifford

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

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Patient receiving chemotherapy at the hospital

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

Irish Cancer Society to tell Oireachtas health committee about delays and failures in treatment

'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'

Internet addiction in teenagers

Irish teens more concerned about their social media use than most of their peers across Europe

Insight: Must Reads

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

sport

Tom Parsons and Gemma Begley 21/10/2025

GPA chiefs says seven-month inter-county GAA season would be 'blockbuster'

92% of players want the entire inter-county GAA season to last just seven months, or less.

'It would be great to finish off on a high' - Brian Hayes hoping to end hectic year with county medal

'It would be great to finish off on a high' - Brian Hayes hoping to end hectic year with county medal

James Lowe, Andrew Porter and Jamison Gibson-Park 21/10/2025

Chicago trip kickstarts Ireland's World Cup countdown, says Jamison Gibson-Park

Regular bridesmaid Lunigiana can finally get off the mark at Navan

Regular bridesmaid Lunigiana can finally get off the mark at Navan

Lifestyle

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

These aren’t your granny’s knits

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

Two Caucasian Boys Walking Down a Country Road

Julie Jay: Boys are an enigma to me, so how can I be expected to raise good ones?

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

Law scale rules regulations

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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Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: McMillan's sharp edge fuelling a Munster revival

Clayton McMillan has wasted no time making his mark at Munster. The statement victory over Leinster at Croke Park has supporters buzzing

Philly McMahon 19/10/2025

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

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left his home in Paris hand in hand with his wife Carla Bruni on Tuesday morning to go to the capital's La Sante prison to start a five-year prison term.

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

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

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

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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

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

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

World

France Louvre

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

Officials said the heist lasted less than eight minutes in total, including less than four minutes inside the Louvre

Trump Russia Ukraine War

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

France Louvre

French culture minister says Louvre security worked properly during jewel heist

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

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