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Hundreds of people queue to pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake in Dublin
The public wake is being held in the Baroque Chapel at the Irish Museum of Modern Art between 11am and 4pm.
Man charged with possession of handgun allegedly sent threatening message to his ex-partner
Status Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Cork, with heavy rain warning in southeast
Spain and Morocco give conflicting accounts of number of deaths in Ceuta rush
Ariana Grande pulls out of West End musical to 'step back' from public eye
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Michael Fingleton, former head of Irish Nationwide, has died aged 88
Status Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Cork, with heavy rain warning in southeast
Sunday Times columnist Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Man charged with possession of handgun allegedly sent threatening message to his ex-partner
Complaints received against 87 judges last year - but just one deemed admissible
Hundreds of people queue to pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake in Dublin
The public wake is being held in the Baroque Chapel at the Irish Museum of Modern Art between 11am and 4pm.
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Yesterday
2nd August 2026
Quiz: How much do you know about butterflies?
Bohs miss chance to close gap on top spot as Galway United earn gutsy draw
Clarke rescues vital draw for Derry City as Lynch declines to comment on James McClean
Kuwaki edges out Henseleit in play-off to capture Women's Open
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Screening of film Once to be held in Dublin to honour Glen Hansard
Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza
Motorcyclist (40s) dies in crash in Co Carlow
FIFA president Infantino's leadership described as 'radioactive'
Donald Trump set to visit Ireland in September
Two fire helicopters collide in Greece and two die as forces battle multiple wildfires
Man who died after getting into difficulty in water at Castletownbere pier named locally
Galway crowned All-Ireland senior champions after epic final against Kerry
President Connolly opens Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast celebrating ‘universality’ of music
Aerial firefighting support requested after fire reignites on Slievenamon in Co Tipperary
How do you know if you're talking to an AI chatbot or a human? Companies must now tell you
IFI following 'definite line of inquiry' after over 500 fish found dead along Tolka River
Gardaí failed to provide auditors with approval records for overtime payments despite repeated requests
Man (30s) to appear in court after handgun and ammunition found in Crumlin, Dublin
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Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
Have you made any plans for over the August bank holiday weekend?