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<p>Former presidential election hopeful Jim Gavin and the Sunday World's Niall Donald. Mr Donald was the tenant at the centre of the scandal that led to Mr Gavin dropping out of the presidential election race. Picture: Conor O'Mearain/Crime World Youtube </p>

politics

Jim Gavin repays €3,300 owed to tenant

A source close to the former tenant, Niall Donald, confirmed Mr Gavin had repaid him the €3,300.

<p>Located in Ballyroe, Tralee, the property is described as as 'magnificent' family residence.</p>

munster

Former home of jailed businessman Nathan McDonnell on the market for €795k

<p>A Cypriot-registered company told the families in June they have six months to leave their homes in the former convent grounds beside the local national school. File photo</p>

munster

Families face eviction after investment fund opts to sell off Killarney homes

Restaurant review: We wait for our mains for over an hour after ordering at Thompson's

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Restaurant review: We wait for our mains for over an hour after ordering at Thompson's

RTE Radio One new schedule

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RTÉ pulls Kieran Cuddihy from Late Late Show as he is still under Newstalk contract

Step inside Glenmaris, the Coveney family’s elegant Douglas estate built with shipwrecked timber

residential

Step inside Glenmaris, the Coveney family’s elegant Douglas estate built with shipwrecked timber

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference

soccer

'We will be defending a lot' - Hallgrímsson sets out stall for Portugal test

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly on hopes, fears, and daily routines

health and wellbeing

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly on hopes, fears, and daily routines

Cork man charged with raping girl and making child sex abuse images

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Cork man charged with raping girl and making child sex abuse images

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Average household incomes will fall 2% after Budget 2026

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: A week and a half — Budget blues and Gavin gone

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‘Pure tokenism’: Artists slam Budget 2026 as income scheme stays too narrow

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Advocacy group calls for more consultants to boost breastfeeding levels

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Hundreds to protest over 'total lack of choice' in birthing options

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Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How Laura Kenna never served a day in prison for attempted murder

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Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in The Walsh Sisters

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S Tony Blair set for political comeback in Trump’s Gaza peace plan — but ghosts of Iraq still linger

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Patch perfect: Ireland's farmers carve a niche with American-style pumpkin experiences

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Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference

Roberto Martinez: 'Coleman's leadership skills made him captain material from day one'

One of Ireland's standout players for over a decade now, Coleman is constantly namechecked by managers - especially Martinez - as an exemplar for budding talent to emulate

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Roddy Collins: Roy Keane and Damien Duff are dream duo to revive Ireland

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Another tight affair expected as Éire Óg and Aghada go to battle once more

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I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 37 — here are the signs I noticed

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Ray D’Arcy's departure raises question of 'what', not 'who', should replace him

Ray D’Arcy's departure raises question of 'what', not 'who', should replace him

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Sue Leonard: Jilly Cooper charted the excesses of Thatcher's 1980s

Irish presidential election

Technically, Jim Gavin could still win this election

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Legal loophole leaves attack survivor in the dark over her assailant’s release

After surviving a brutal 2017 attack, Fi Bourke still has no legal right to know when her assailant is freed

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Budget 2026 — who wins, who loses, and what it means for you

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Jim Gavin drops out of Áras race

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Watch: Micheál Martin speaks about presidential election candidates during visit to Millstreet

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Watch: Pumpkin farm opens its doors for another year

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Nitrates, milk prices and TB top of the agenda at this year’s National Dairy Show

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Fighting 'Agri-bashing': Why direct storytelling is crucial for valuing farmers' wider contributions

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Wish List: Seven super ideas for your home this month

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We cooked with an air fryer during our kitchen upgrade. Here's how we got on

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Jennifer Sheahan: How to avoid costly renovation mistakes

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