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Trump allies offer access to president for $1m as part of 250th US birthday celebrations
Trump allies offer access to president for $1m as part of 250th US birthday celebrations
A new organisation blessed by Donald Trump is raising money for events including an Ultimate Fighting Championship match on the White House lawn
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February 9, 2026 at 8:51 PM
New form of sea defence set to save dozens of family homes on Dublin coast
New form of sea defence set to save dozens of family homes on Dublin coast
‘I was here a few years ago with a woman who was crying because her house was gone,’ says Fingal Mayor
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February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
‘Wuthering Heights’ review: Less 120 Days of Sodom, more Carry on Heathcliff
‘Wuthering Heights’ review: Less 120 Days of Sodom, more Carry on Heathcliff
The Irish actor Alison Oliver shines in a film that can’t shake off the problem with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff
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February 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Mark Paul: Reform’s Maga-style rally contrasted sharply with Keir Starmer’s troubles
Mark Paul: Reform’s Maga-style rally contrasted sharply with Keir Starmer’s troubles
Trumpian vibes from broadcaster Jeremy Kyle during show of strength from Nigel Farage’s party
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Mark Paul: Reform’s Maga-style rally contrasted sharply with Keir Starmer’s troubles
Mark Paul: Reform’s Maga-style rally contrasted sharply with Keir Starmer’s troubles
Trumpian vibes from broadcaster Jeremy Kyle during show of strength from Nigel Farage’s party
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Keir Starmer: What happens if he resigns or his leadership is challenged?
Keir Starmer: What happens if he resigns or his leadership is challenged?
UK’s Labour PM in crisis following revelations of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
‘Wuthering Heights’ review: Less 120 Days of Sodom, more Carry on Heathcliff
‘Wuthering Heights’ review: Less 120 Days of Sodom, more Carry on Heathcliff
The Irish actor Alison Oliver shines in a film that can’t shake off the problem with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff
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February 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Keir Starmer: What happens if he resigns or his leadership is challenged?
Keir Starmer: What happens if he resigns or his leadership is challenged?
UK’s Labour PM in crisis following revelations of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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February 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Buckingham Palace ‘ready to support’ police in investigation of former prince Andrew
Buckingham Palace ‘ready to support’ police in investigation of former prince Andrew
Authorities assessing suggestions Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential reports with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
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February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Buckingham Palace ‘ready to support’ police in investigation of former prince Andrew
Buckingham Palace ‘ready to support’ police in investigation of former prince Andrew
Authorities assessing suggestions Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential reports with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
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February 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Street wise: Ray O’Donoghue takes an evening stroll around Dublin city
Street wise: Ray O’Donoghue takes an evening stroll around Dublin city
It is a thriving, booming city. We just need to join the dots
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February 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Twickenham crackdown with 24 fines for ‘public urination’ in connection to England v Wales game
Twickenham crackdown with 24 fines for ‘public urination’ in connection to England v Wales game
RFU trying to tackle antisocial behaviour after games at the stadium; Ireland will play England in London on Saturday week
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February 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Big tech firms claw back losses on fear of AI bubble
Big tech firms claw back losses on fear of AI bubble
Novo Nordisk gained after US firm canceled Wegovy competitor
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February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Irish biotech Aerska raises $39m in funding
Irish biotech Aerska raises $39m in funding
Series A funding round will support development of technology designed to treat degenerative neurological diseases
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February 9, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Russian forces press on strategic Ukrainian city Pokrovsk as ‘last battles’ continue
Russian forces press on strategic Ukrainian city Pokrovsk as ‘last battles’ continue
Seizure of city in eastern Donetsk region would mark Russia’s biggest battlefield victory in recent years
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February 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Brenda Fricker to be nominated for Freedom of Dublin City
Brenda Fricker to be nominated for Freedom of Dublin City
Actor’s career high came in 1990, when she won best actress at the Oscars for her performance in My Left Foot
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Use of ‘beep test’ to measure firefighters’ fitness discriminates against women, tribunal finds
Use of ‘beep test’ to measure firefighters’ fitness discriminates against women, tribunal finds
Standard physical ‘beep test’ described as ‘cheap and dirty’ way of assessing aerobic capacity
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February 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Kennedy Wilson plans for Stephen’s Green delayed by fresh appeal
Kennedy Wilson plans for Stephen’s Green delayed by fresh appeal
Dublin City Council had granted permission for office campus
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February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Several treated for injuries following fence collapse at schools GAA final
Several treated for injuries following fence collapse at schools GAA final
Incident occurred at Leinster senior schools hurling final at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny
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February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Michelin Guide live: prestigious restaurant awards ceremony comes to Dublin
Michelin Guide live: prestigious restaurant awards ceremony comes to Dublin
Stars for ‘most talented restaurant teams and chefs from Britain and Ireland’ to be awarded
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February 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Tadhg Furlong in line to feature against Italy
Tadhg Furlong in line to feature against Italy
Ireland prop missed the Six Nations defeat in France last week due to injury
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February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Former RTÉ TV chief Joe Mulholland’s character and courage remembered at funeral
Former RTÉ TV chief Joe Mulholland’s character and courage remembered at funeral
MacGill summer school founder was in his element ‘inspiring, facilitating and motivating’, friend Pat Cox tells mourners
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February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Ireland v Italy: Head-to-head, latest team news and TV details
Ireland v Italy: Head-to-head, latest team news and TV details
Ireland look to bounce back from heavy defeat in Paris against an Italian team boosted by victory over Scotland
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February 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Pretax profits at retail arm of energy provider, Energia decline 47%
Pretax profits at retail arm of energy provider, Energia decline 47%
Despite increase in customers the volume of energy sold falls
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February 9, 2026 at 4:39 PM