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Profile: The rise and fall of Anglo's David Drumm
The former chief executive was this week jailed for six years.
Panda conservation is worth billions of dollars a year
A new study looked at pandas and their reserves, and compared them in 1980 to today.
Poll: Do you want a general election this year?
Fine Gael is reportedly preparing itself for a snap election.
Sitdown Sunday: The murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Grab a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
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Bring brunch home with these crowd-pleasing recipes - plus what's the secret to perfect poached eggs?
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
'I’ve always hated the term 'the UK'. I find it an insult to me as an Irish person'
So will you have a little think about that cute little teddy bear island that you call home and think of what those little letters really imply, writes Michael Fortune.
Here's a short history of the battle for LGBT rights in Ireland
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland.
Man killed in early morning hit-and-run in Dublin
A male pedestrian, believed to be in his 30s, was killed when he was struck by a car.
Dreary to delightful: Check out this bathroom's beautiful Scandi-style makeover
Plus, designer Jackie Carton shares how you can do the same on a tiny budget.
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Saudi Arabia finally lifts ban on women driving
Despite the end of the ban, several activists have been arrested recently.
An Irishman abroad! The World Cup final will be played on grass installed by a Sligo businessman's firm
Sligo man George Mullan is the CEO of SIS Pitches, which has installed six of the 12 pitches at the World Cup.
Pride and sacrifice: Marking 60 years of Irish participation in peacekeeping missions
Ireland holds the record for the longest unbroken peacekeeping service of any nation in the world.
Calls for 'nuance' after judge suggests reform of the law around jailing elderly people
A High Court judge called for the Irish Penal Reform Trust to take a look at the matter.
The owner of Ireland's only Michelin-star inn thinks food could save the rural pub
Lisdoonvarna’s Wild Honey Inn won the coveted accolade last year.
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Loft living in a reimagined Dublin whiskey distillery for €750k
Murder investigation launched after man's body is found in park
Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
From Millwall to Las Vegas: The Kerryman who battled it out with Cluxton for the Dublin jersey
Beaufort native Bryan Murphy embarked on an unusual career path that briefly saw him become the Dublin no. 1.
Cambridge scientists went to the bother of finding out more about the sound of a dripping tap
They have also identified a simple solution to stop it.
Spitfire that crashed into Monaghan field and Nazi invasion plans to be put on show
The year-long exhibition will take place in Monaghan.
'If prison does not serve and rehabilitate offenders, they will return to life as before, or worse'
I think some people baulk a little when they hear reports of major improvements being made to prison conditions, and of resources being spent on education and training, writes Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan.
Calls for convicted sex offenders to be banned from using dating apps
A Fine Gael Senator says judges should be able to order the offender not to use any dating apps following their sentencing/release.
How and why do boutiques and influencers buy and resell items made in Asia?
We take a look at an issue that has got many people exercised online.
Yesterday’s News
How one planning decision shows the door is open to taller buildings in Dublin
The new Ireland 2040 plan has been cited in the approval of a major hotel development.
Kroos gets 10-man Germany out of jail with sublime injury-time free-kick
The Real Madrid midfielder scored the winner as the reigning champions left it late to see off Sweden.
Lines of ketamine, pumping dance music, estranged brothers and a wild weekend in Dublin city
A new movie takes place over a single weekend in Dublin.
2-4 for Geaney as Kerry cruise past Cork to make it 6 Munster senior titles in a row
27,674 fans in attendance at Páirc Uí Chaoimh for this evening’s encounter.
We're teaming up with Griffith College to give one Fora reader an MBA scholarship
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Quiz: How much do you know about Brexit?
How much of the last two years have you taken in?
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Man’s body discovered in Dublin, anti-Brexit protests in London and flights cancelled – it’s the Evening Fix.
'Having been in direct provision for such a long time I had started to lose confidence'
I needed an outlet that brought positivity to myself and others around me, writes Ellie Kisyombe.
Thousands of pro-EU protesters take part in march for second EU referendum
It is two years to the day since Britain voted to leave the European Union.
Gardaí believe man found in Dublin park met 'violent death'
The body of the man, who was aged in his 20s, was discovered shortly after 6.30am.
How many passport applications took up to eight weeks to process? It's the week in numbers
Plus: The number of people affected by sex trafficking that Ruhama supported last year.
Mayo lose Seamus O'Shea to injury but survive stern Tipperary test and power to qualifier victory
James Durcan bagged 1-2 for Stephen Rochford’s side in their eight-point win.
What Bulmers is doing to reverse its slipping Irish cider sales
The drink is selling well in off-licences – but pubs are a challenge.
As it happened: Cork vs Kerry, Munster senior football final
We went minute-by-minute as Cork took on defending champions Kerry at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in this year’s Munster SFC final.
Parasites can even manipulate uninfected animals into doing what they want
The urge to remain in a group has been shown to make fish engage in risky behaviour, increasing their chances of being eaten.
French teenager spent two weeks in US detention after she crossed Canada border jogging on beach
‘We were locked up all the time and in the yard there was barbed wire and dogs.’
Fewer than 1,000 ASBOs were handed out last year - why?
Renua’s John Leahy wants the orders handed out like parking tickets.
Man tackled to ground after throwing grenade at Ethiopian prime minister
One person was killed and more than 80 others were injured in the incident.
Ryanair flights cancelled due to air traffic controller strike
Aer Lingus has also warned about potential disruptions to its flights this weekend.
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Poll: Do you want a general election this year?
FINE GAEL IS reportedly preparing for a potential snap election in the coming months.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has instructed Fine Gael members to bring forward six autumn selection conventions to July so the party will be ready to fight a snap election if needed, the Sunday Times reports.
The newspaper says the move is in reaction to the threat of a no-confidence motion in Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy. Fine Gael has consistently topped political party opinion polls in recent months.
We want to know: Do you want a general election this year?
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'I’ve always hated the term 'the UK'. I find it an insult to me as an Irish person'
By Michael Fortune
'If prison does not serve and rehabilitate offenders, they will return to life as before, or worse'
By Charlie Flanagan TD - @CharlieFlanagan
'Having been in direct provision for such a long time I had started to lose confidence'
By Ellie Kisyombe
I needed an outlet that brought positivity to myself and others around me, writes Ellie Kisyombe.
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