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Iran
Trump's says his 'favourite thing' would be to take Iran's oil, calls naysayers 'stupid people'
The US president said he has “a lot of options” and suggested one could be seizing Kharg Island.
Lebanon
Taoiseach says Irish troops safe as peacekeepers killed and injured in escalation of violence
Murder Investigation
Three people arrested over suspected murder of William Delaney who went missing in 2019
The Morning Lead
Derelict properties: how many vacant homes and sites did your council buy via CPO last year?
Lesson Learned
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Murder Investigation
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Lesson Learned
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Lebanon
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Palm Sunday
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Iran
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a country at war
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The Morning Lead
Derelict properties: how many vacant homes and sites did your council buy via CPO last year?
Ireland's local authorities acquired 99 properties via Compulsory Purchase Orders in 2025.
Monaghan County Council acquired the highest number of properties, followed by Limerick City and County Council and Waterford City and County Council.
11 councils did not acquire a single property.
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Garda Referral
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Emergency Arrangements
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Suicide Prevention
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Residential Care
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your stories
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wildlife
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Middle East
Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire' as diplomats meet on war
Iran’s parliament speaker said the US is plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.
Around 3,500 US sailors and marines arrived in the Middle East on an assault ship yesterday.
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The Bee Guy
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The rise of the Irish sauna
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The Mental Load
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Ireland's history
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Palm Sunday
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