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Thursday 16 May 2024 Dublin: 18°C
The Daily Poll
Poll: Are you going to one of Bruce Springsteen's gigs?

Thursday 16 May

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Murder investigation underway after woman (30s) found dead in Belfast

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Assassination Attempt

Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico in serious but stable condition after shooting

Israel army says five soldiers killed in north Gaza.
IDF

Israel army says five soldiers killed in north Gaza in friendly fire

File photo of Sandymount Strand
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Stephen Kenny (file photo).
He's back

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