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David Lane
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The more I know, the less I understand
Whatever happened Lucie Silvas? youtu.be/vqMwvr8jtcI?...
Lucie Silvas - Breathe in (Radio 2 concert)
YouTube video by vuongph
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February 8, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Schmozzle. #CorkvTipp
February 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Cork’s Pat Ryan: ‘I knew I was running on empty. I’ve only had two nights of unbroken sleep in the last year’

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Cork’s Pat Ryan: ‘I knew I was running on empty. I’ve only had two nights of unbroken sleep in the last year’
The former Cork manager reflects on ‘the worst year of his life’, but knows that hurling will play a vital part in the healing process
www.irishtimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Now I’m no rugby expert, but…. this is very, very bad.
February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Tony Blair and Peter Mandelson will go down in history as crawlers and creeps

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Fintan O'Toole: Tony Blair and Peter Mandelson will go down in history as crawlers and creeps
If we want to understand why democracy is in such trouble, we can learn plenty from the careers of two men who were once stellar figures in democratic politics
www.irishtimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Majority of rural people want foxhunting ban as poll suggests Dáil vote out-of-step with public jrnl.ie/6945424
Majority of rural people want foxhunting ban as poll suggests Dáil vote out-of-step with public
The rejection of a ban on foxhunting with dogs has undermined trust in politics, according to the latest RED C poll .
jrnl.ie
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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I just know Peter Mandelson is awful to serve as a waiter or bar person
February 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
It’s difficult to imagine how even #Mandelson can come back from this one… #EpsteinFiles
February 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM
That’s Spurs, United and Chelsea who have all done us a favour this season! 😬 #COYG #AFC
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
February 1, 2026 at 3:53 PM
While he does deserve credit for this, it is notable that he has very little to say about the multiple human rights abuses in Abu Dhabi.... sports.yahoo.com/articles/pep...
Pep Guardiola gives pro-Palestine speech in Barcelona
Pep Guardiola voiced his support for Palestinian children at a concert in Barcelona on Thursday evening.
sports.yahoo.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:52 PM
On his day, still the country’s best current affairs presenter.

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‘To be honest I’m a bit overwhelmed’: Pat Kenny signs off after more than four decades of daily radio
Radio: Vetaran broadcaster is flooded with messages from wellwishers as he leaves his weekday slot on Newstalk
www.irishtimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Few things are more certain than Unai Emery’s Villa team winning the Europa League.
January 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM
This must be the most January of all Januarys. #FluichsSake
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Jim Gavin steps down as chair of North East Inner City Taskforce

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Jim Gavin steps down as chair of North East Inner City Taskforce
Former presidential candidate was responsible for leading the taskforce and was appointed to the role in 2023
www.irishtimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Brando coming on for #Arsenal. #AFC #COYG #UCL
January 28, 2026 at 9:38 PM
North Cork school picks up Teagasc award for soil project www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
North Cork school picks up Teagasc award for soil project
The second year students impressed the judges with their project, which was an investigation into soil organic matter in North Cork.
www.echolive.ie
January 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Gardaí now believe #Cork couple who went missing 35 years ago never left Ireland
www.independent.ie/irish-news/g...
www.independent.ie
January 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM
PSA: #OnlyConnect grand final on now
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Expect some wobbles on the FF backbenches over the next few days…. www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
Fianna Fáil support plummets to 15pc as nearly half voters want Micheál Martin replaced- poll
The support for Fianna Fáil has plunged to 15pc, marking the lowest level since the general election, a new poll has shown.
www.independent.ie
January 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Tbh #RTEnews may as well move its whole operation to Washington at this stage considering the extensive amount of coverage it affords the US.
January 24, 2026 at 9:12 PM