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Young man dies after 'disturbance' involving ‘group of individuals’ in Dublin - LIVE updates Gardai are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man on Saturday night

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WATCH: Shocking moment suspected arsonist set fire to Louth IPAS centre in 'deplorable criminal act'

An Garda Siochana

Gardaí confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the attempted arson of the property

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Man, 30s, dies in early-morning horror crash in Galway as Gardai appeal for witnesses

The road was closed on Sunday morning and a post-mortem will take place at University Hospital Galway

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DJ Carey's transatlantic swindling acts revealed as disgraced hurling star faces jail over cancer fraud

Former GAA star DJ Carey has been told to expect a jail sentence after admitting to defrauding friends, family and fans of more than €394,000 by falsely claiming he had cancer

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WATCH: 'It's not fake.' Trucker captures footage of 'Lion-like animal' prowling forest in Clare

"There is an animal down there that looks like that; it's not a fake video"

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The four groups disqualified from claiming weekly social welfare payment of up to €450

The weekly payment can be as much as €450 but there are four key groups that are disqualified from claiming the payment - here's everything you need to know about them

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Train stabbing LIVE: 10 hospitalised after multiple people stabbed at UK train station as terror police launch probe

Nine people have been left with life-changing injuries following a stabbing on a train in Huntington - police say two have been arrested in connection with the incident

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Man killed after being hit by bus on Kildare motorway as gardai issue appeal to the public

Road Traffic Accidents

Two passengers received non-life threatening injuries in the incident

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Gardai confirm fire at Louth IPAS centre was started deliberately as they issue appeal to the public

An Garda Siochana

Micheal Martin said he condemned, "in the strongest terms", the "deeply disturbing incident" while the Justice Minister warned of "serious consequences"

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Man arrested and fake gun recovered following high-speed Garda chase on busy motorway

An Garda Siochana

Two garda vehicles were damaged during the course of the high-speed pursuit, which occured on Saturday morning

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Jennifer Poole's evil killer to remain locked up in Portlaoise Prison

Jennie's Law campaign

24-year-old Jennifer Poole, a mother-of-two, was murdered by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy at her home in Finglas in 2021

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Convict who had completed prison detox programme died from overdose on temporary release

Irish Prison Service

The 44-year-old died from a drugs overdose 12 days after he left Cork Prison

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Micheal Martin Hunger strike outside Leinster House hits 40 days as industrial school survivors refuse to give up Four survivors have been sleeping rough without food for 40 days and 40 nights

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Pedestrian killed after being struck by car in horror Carlow crash as gardai shut busy road

Road Traffic Accidents

The man, who is aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision on Saturday afternoon

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Government to build thousands of low-cost homes as EU set to abolish repressive housing rules

The Housing Minister is now hoping to provide 12,000 new affordable homes a year from 2026 to 2030

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Ireland has TWO new millionaires after lucky Lotto players bag life-changing prizes

Players are being urged to check their tickets to see if they have won the jaw-dropping prize

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Woman refuses to leave hospital where she's been for 719 days - and emails staff demanding treatment

The hospital is seeking orders that she leave the hospital within 24 hours and be restrained from attending again

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Ireland crumble after the break as ruthless All Blacks turn the screw

Ireland rugby union team

Tadhg Beirne’s red card proves costly as New Zealand avenge 2016 loss with powerful second-half surge in Chicago.

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Ireland weather: Met Eireann issue 24-hour rain warning for four counties ahead of severe downpours

A weather expert has warned that we are in for a miserable few days, with heavy rainfall set to lead to localised flooding and difficult travel conditions

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Courts Terence Crosbie 'hopes to contribute to society again' as he references 'wonderful' wife The disgraced firefighter has been sentenced to 7-9 years in prison for raping a woman at a Boston hotel

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Justice Minister confirms “terrifying” fire at IPAS centre caused by fireworks thrown into building

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has promised there will be “serious consequences” for those found responsible for the attack

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Former Irish jockey makes heartfelt and powerful plea following death of young rider

Teenager Tommie Jakes was found dead at his home in Newmarket

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Urgent appeal issued to mystery players in two counties to claim huge EuroMillions prizes

Get checking those tickets!

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Ireland v New Zealand player ratings as All Blacks come out on top in Chicago

Ireland rugby union team

Tadhg Furlong with a bang - delivers at 100/1 to score the first try

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Ciara O'Loughlin

'Irish government received massive middle finger from both sides of political spectrum at election'

'Congrats to Catherine Connolly - but here's why I wouldn't be losing the run of myself just yet'

The Right Stuff

Time to change? Study shows changing the clocks behind massive stroke and obesity levels

'The A to Z of why I still love Dublin despite the dangers and the dereliction'

Tributes pour in for 'formidable' Dublin woman who helped end Ireland's contraception ban

Mary 'May McGee took a landmark case against the Irish Government in the early 1970s which transformed the Irish political landscape and would have a huge bearing on the future social history of Ireland

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Touching tribute paid to Anthony Foley ahead of Ireland v New Zealand

Ireland rugby union team

Barry Murphy paid a touching tribute to his late teammate at Soldier Field in Chicago

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'A true everlasting love': Tributes pour in as husband and wife who died just hours apart are laid to rest

There has been a huge outpouring of sympathy for the family circle since news of the double loss emerged

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Ireland 13-26 New Zealand recap and result from Soldier Field clash in Chicago

Ireland rugby union team

A disappointing evening for Ireland in Chicago.

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as woman hospitalised with serious injuries in Tyrone

Police rushed to the scene at approximately 11.30am on Saturday

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Terence Crosbie's UFC star brother penned heartfelt letter of support before jail sentence

Irish firefighter Terence Crosbie has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a woman in Boston, with his UFC fighter brother Kiefer submitting a letter of support.

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Young girl struck on the hand by passing car in Donegal awarded €25,000

The girl fell to the ground after being struck by the passing car, which failed to remain at the scene and was not traced

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Airbnb In photos: The most bewitching Airbnb's around Ireland as Halloween approaches A 16th century tower house in Kilkenny, a 200-year-old church in Galway and a period home in Westmeath are among the highlights

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Ireland Weather: Maps show worst affected areas as expert warns of ‘over 100mm’ of rain in expected deluge

Get the umbrellas out, it’s not going to be pretty

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Taoiseach condemns 'deeply disturbing' attack on Drogheda IPAS centre 'in the strongest terms'

Micheál Martin said his "thoughts are with those affected by this horrifying experience"

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Ireland v All Blacks: Weather watch, key match-ups and why bookies think this won't be a typical clash

Ireland rugby union team

New Zealand vs Ireland - check out the last minute details

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Billionaire Denis O'Brien's seven words that cast light on DJ Carey's €394k cancer deception

DJ Carey has had a 'stunning fall from grace' - his victims today spoke out in court as the former hurling great faces jail

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Horrific final struggle of cruise ship passenger found dead after being left behind on remote island

The 80-year-old grandmother had been part of a 60-night Coral Expeditions cruise, which had been all set to explore some of Australia's most majestic sites

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Urgent recall for popular red wine as 'do not drink' warning issued

Product recalls

A batch of a popular red wine has been urgently recalled, with safety chiefs warning certain consumers to stop drinking it immediately.

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Roy Keane Roy Keane's family life with wife, children and grandkids as only son gets married

Roy Keane has often given rare glimpses into his private life

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League of Ireland recap from final day of Premier Division season

League of Ireland Premier Division

Rovers are champs; Bohs have a European lifeline; Waterford are in the play-offs; Galway and Sligo are safe

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Soldier Field, Chicago 2016: Ireland's 10-day catalogue of disasters... until the actual game

Ireland rugby union team

And that includes the including, despite all the planning, the glaring Axel 8 line-up mistake - can you spot it? - There is Only One F in Foley

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Pedestrian, 80s, dies after collision with car in Galway

The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was also brought to hospital after the incident

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When Ireland (almost) ruled the world - Iniesta, Penny’s suits and mini DVD players

Republic of Ireland national football team

Ireland’s Under-17s are on their way to the World Cup, 22 years after the last men’s team at any age level played on the world stage.

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Rhys Shelly eyes historic double as Tipp look to bury six decades of hurt

The Premier County keeper says Liam Cahill’s young guns are hungry to follow up their 2025 triumph and recreate the glory days of the 1960s.

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Health officials issue 'you must avoid' warning to anyone with common Covid symptom

A warning has been issued to anyone suffering from a common Covid symptom, as not following the advice can cause further issues

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Arson not ruled out as five people rescued and 28 left homeless after fire at IPAS centre in Drogheda

Firemen rescued five people, including three children under the age of 10 years old, from the top floor of the building in Drogheda on Friday night

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Jon Bon Jovi tells RTE Late Late Show how Irish band inspired his biggest hits

The Bon Jovi frontman chatted with host Patrick about Thin Lizzy and Bruce Springsteen

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EuroMillions results: Irish player wins a fortune as Lotto bosses reveal winner's location

An Irish EuroMillions player won a life changing €405,711 in Friday night's draw, with Lotto bosses confirming exactly where the lucky ticket was purchased.

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Irish woman stabbed 19 times in New York pub as killer pleads guilty

Marcin Pieciak tried to take his own life after stabbing Ms McNally 19 times in front of horrified pub customers, one of whom then bravely tackled him.

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No jail for man who stabbed passenger at Dublin Airport and claimed it was 'cry for help'

Kasonga Mbuyi (52) stabbed a German man at the airport. He was seen behaving erratically before the attack and was not wearing shoes

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Food 'I visited Dublin's busiest chipper and was floored after getting the bill'The country's self-proclaimed "most honest food reviewer" visited The 9th Lough in Clondalkin to try the "most viral takeaway item in Dublin" and it certainly lived up to expectations

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Actions of doctor who worked as locum in Dublin and Kildare were 'disgraceful', inquiry hears

Irish Medical Council

Marie Culliton said professional misconduct is conduct which is "outrageous, disgraceful or immoral in character" and which could lead to a decline of the standing of the profession and the loss of public confidence in doctors

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Man who found thousands of euros blowing in wind stuns Gardaí with act of kindness

An Garda Siochana

The man handed the money straight into Gardaí after he found it while driving with his lovely collie dog

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Fianna Fail may have to cast its lonely eyes to its right to save itself and Ireland

Irish presidential election

The most significant fallout from the presidential vote may not in time be seen as the swing to the left, but the yawning vacuum to the right

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Halloween 2025 LIVE updates as Garda patrols ramp up and weather warning issued

Celebrations have got underway across Ireland

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Catherine Connolly hits out at 'poisonous' stories about her that had 'no evidence'

Catherine Connolly

The president-elect gave her first interview after being elected with 63% first preference votes

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Doctor reveals why some people can't warm up no matter how many layers they wear

A doctor has revealed the surprising reasons some people feel the cold more as they get older - and what they can do to stay warm this winter.

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Catherine Connolly Inside Catherine Connolly's family life with husband, two children and well known sister

Catherine Connolly, Ireland's next president, comes from a large family in Galway and has been married for over 30 years.

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Tributes paid to man who died after 'one punch attack' as gardai to move on suspects

Gardai believe they have a good picture of the events surrounding the attack on Mr Gibbons and have identified persons of interest.

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Urgent Ireland Halloween weather warning issued as Met Eireann predicts 3 hours of chaos

Met Eireann has issued a last minute Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for six counties this Halloween night.

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DJ Carey told to expect jail after conning friends and fans out of €394k in fake cancer scam

Former GAA star DJ Carey has been told to expect a jail sentence after admitting to defrauding friends, family and fans of more than €394,000 by falsely claiming he had cancer.

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Aldi urgently recalls popular €1.89 item as 'do not eat' warning issued

Product recalls

Aldi has urgently recalled a popular bag of sweets after finding it could pose a serious health risk for some customers.

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Dublin Marathon in pictures as 22,500 runners take over the capital

Dublin Marathon

Dublin Marathon in pictures - see the highlights from Ireland's biggest marathon yet.

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Gardai now treating the death of Kildare man Ryan Gibbons as murder

Mr Gibbons, 29, lost his fight for life on Thursday morning and gardai are now closing in on the suspects in his murder.

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Flight forced to divert to Dublin Airport after 'rotten egg' smell

Passengers stayed overnight in Dublin and were given accommodations

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Man jailed for coercive control and threats to publish intimate images without consent

He had previously broken the woman’s nose during an attack and in one of the messages he said: "I will do more than break your nose this time"

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Legendary Irish jockey's son slams decision after fellow rider's death

Jockey Tommie Jakes, 19, was found dead at home on Thursday morning

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Call for Ireland to take action as Sudan 'descends into further darkness' - 'We can't stand idly by'

The United Nations said it has received “horrendous accounts” of summary executions, mass killings, rapes, attacks against humanitarian workers, looting, abductions and forced displacement

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DJ Carey told he is facing jail over cancer fraud - as it happened

Carey has pleaded guilty to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer

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Horse Racing 'My dream is to be champion jockey' - brilliant documentary footage of a 12-year-old Dylan Browne McMonagle resurfaces The 22-year-old Donegal native won his first Irish flat jockey's championship on Monday at Galway

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Claire Byrne says her RTE goodbyes ahead of Newstalk move: 'I've made lifelong friends'

As her final RTE show came to a close, Claire said goodbye her listeners and her colleagues

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Man dies in hospital days after early-morning assault, Gardai confirm

He was found unresponsive with serious head injuries at McGee Terrace in the town at around 3.15am

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Prince Andrew LIVE: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie flee UK as dad loses titles

King Charles has begun the formal process of stripping the remaining titles and honours from Andrew who has been told he must leave his Windsor home, the Royal Lodge

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Over 16,500 people living in emergency accommodation around Ireland, new figures show

The latest report also includes 1,732 families and 3,887 children living in emergency accommodation in Dublin

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Gardai launch urgent search appeal for missing Waterford teenager

Missing persons

Jordan Holden, aged 15, is reported missing from Passage East, Co. Waterford since Wednesday, October 29

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Car insurance up by 9% as government slammed for helping 'eye watering profits'

Despite promises by successive Governments to bring rates down, the average price of motor insurance was up 9%

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Sport

Ireland rugby union team Shane Horgan pulls no punches as he slams Ireland's second-half collapse against New Zealand

A second-half collapse from Ireland as they fell to defeat against New Zealand.

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What's On

Halloween Halloween 2025 LIVE updates as Garda patrols ramp up and weather warning issued

Celebrations have got underway across Ireland

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Win a family ticket to The Helix Panto 'THE SNOW QUEEN'

Partner Stories

You and your family could enjoy the ultimate festive day out

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Feast by Lidl adds extra date due to demand - limited tickets available

Following an overwhelming response, with Saturday and Sunday sittings now sold out, Lidl Ireland has added a brand-new date, Friday 7th November, to its first-of-its-kind pop-up restaurant experience, Feast by Lidl, curated by Michelin-starred chef Oliver Dunne. Tickets for the new date are on sale now via Eventbrite.

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Mac DeMarco first act announced for 2026 Wider Than Pictures concert series

This is the first show to be announced for the Wider Than Pictures concert series

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'I visited Dublin's busiest chipper and was floored after getting the bill'

The country's self-proclaimed "most honest food reviewer" visited The 9th Lough in Clondalkin to try the "most viral takeaway item in Dublin" and it certainly lived up to expectations

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Lifestyle

Spiders Irish households urged to follow three cleaning tips keep spiders at bay this mating season

It is that time of year when spiders start to make their way into our homes, and there are a few simple cleaning tips that can help keep them at bay

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Doctor reveals why some people can't warm up no matter how many layers they wear

A doctor has revealed the surprising reasons some people feel the cold more as they get older - and what they can do to stay warm this winter.

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Flight forced to divert to Dublin Airport after 'rotten egg' smell

Passengers stayed overnight in Dublin and were given accommodations

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Stop condensation ruining your windows every morning with this genius trick

Ireland's cold weather is causing morning window condensation, but simple tricks can stop it for good.

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Thalidomide survivors hope meeting will 'shift dial' on resolution process

Thalidomide was prescribed to pregnant mothers in the 1950s and 1960s as an anti-morning sickness drug but was later pulled because of links to birth defects and lifelong disabilities

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Showbiz

The Traitors Alan Carr's 'genius' tactic that could lead to Celebrity Traitors win revealed by co-star

Kate Garraway has claimed that comedian Alan Carr has a 'genius' tactic that could see him being crowned the winner of Celebrity Traitors

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Kate Garraway spills the beans on the Celebrity Traitors star to snub the WhatsApp group

Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has revealed which of the Celebrity Traitors stars opted not to be a part of the WhatsApp group after filming had finished

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'The one reason no one talks about why Prince Harry will be furious over Andrew scandal'

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew for many years highlights one particular irony around the 'excommunication' of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, an expert has claimed

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Jon Bon Jovi tells RTE Late Late Show how Irish band inspired his biggest hits

The Bon Jovi frontman chatted with host Patrick about Thin Lizzy and Bruce Springsteen

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Graham Norton Show star pulls out of appearance at the last minute

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show will feature a line-up change next week, as one star has pulled out.

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GAA

Leinster Club Football Championship What time and TV channel is Old Leighlin v Portarlington on today in the Leinster Senior Club Football Championship?

The sides clash today in the first round of the Leinster Senior Club Championship.

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Galway Man, 30s, dies in early-morning horror crash in Galway as Gardai appeal for witnesses The road was closed on Sunday morning and a post-mortem will take place at University Hospital Galway

WATCH: 'It's not fake.' Trucker captures footage of 'Lion-like animal' prowling forest in Clare

"There is an animal down there that looks like that; it's not a fake video"

The four groups disqualified from claiming weekly social welfare payment of up to €450

The weekly payment can be as much as €450 but there are four key groups that are disqualified from claiming the payment - here's everything you need to know about them

Train stabbing LIVE: 10 hospitalised after multiple people stabbed at UK train station as terror police launch probe

Nine people have been left with life-changing injuries following a stabbing on a train in Huntington - police say two have been arrested in connection with the incident

DJ Carey's transatlantic swindling acts revealed as disgraced hurling star faces jail over cancer fraud

Former GAA star DJ Carey has been told to expect a jail sentence after admitting to defrauding friends, family and fans of more than €394,000 by falsely claiming he had cancer

An Garda Siochana WATCH: Shocking moment suspected arsonist set fire to Louth IPAS centre in 'deplorable criminal act'Gardaí confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the attempted arson of the property

Man killed after being hit by bus on Kildare motorway as gardai issue appeal to the public

Road Traffic Accidents

Two passengers received non-life threatening injuries in the incident

Vogue Williams creates 'forever home' as she 'plans to spend more time' in Ireland

Vogue Williams has bought a family-friendly seaside retreat in Howth, Ireland, and says she wants to "spend more time in Dublin" after she described the property as her "dream home"

CCTV played in court shows moment uncle killed niece, 21, in Rathkeale hit and run

CCTV shown in court revealed how Danny 'Big Dan' O'Donoghue deliberately drove his van into a set of steel gates his niece Marguerita O'Rourke was standing behind

Train stabbing LIVE: 10 hospitalised after multiple people stabbed at UK train station as terror police launch probe

Nine people have been left with life-changing injuries following a stabbing on a train in Huntington - police say two have been arrested in connection with the incident

Galway Man, 30s, dies in early-morning horror crash in Galway as Gardai appeal for witnesses The road was closed on Sunday morning and a post-mortem will take place at University Hospital Galway

WATCH: 'It's not fake.' Trucker captures footage of 'Lion-like animal' prowling forest in Clare

"There is an animal down there that looks like that; it's not a fake video"

The four groups disqualified from claiming weekly social welfare payment of up to €450

The weekly payment can be as much as €450 but there are four key groups that are disqualified from claiming the payment - here's everything you need to know about them

Train stabbing LIVE: 10 hospitalised after multiple people stabbed at UK train station as terror police launch probe

Nine people have been left with life-changing injuries following a stabbing on a train in Huntington - police say two have been arrested in connection with the incident

DJ Carey's transatlantic swindling acts revealed as disgraced hurling star faces jail over cancer fraud

Former GAA star DJ Carey has been told to expect a jail sentence after admitting to defrauding friends, family and fans of more than €394,000 by falsely claiming he had cancer