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WORLD: Bomber Salman Abedi reportedly knew a fellow Mancunian who was once described as an "inspirational figure" for would-be jihadis.

WORLD: Greater Manchester Police says it is "confident" it knows the identity of all the people who died in the Manchester Arena suicide bombing.

IRELAND: Simon Coveney said he would not still be in the Fine Gael leadership contest if he did not think he could win it.

IRELAND: Omagh bombing families pledge support to victims of Manchester terror attack

ANALYSIS: Don't let terror attack crush the dreams of our children.

SPORT: Pat Spillane admits he made an error in condemning Tyrone for playing “puke football” in beating Kerry on their way to winning the 2003 All-Ireland title.

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VIRAL: Cities around the world have been showing solidarity with the people of Manchester by lighting up significant monuments and buildings in the colours of the UK.

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BUSINESS: Irish software firm announces jobs for Dublin and Galway in doubling of global workforce