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Wednesday 9 October 2024 Dublin: 12°C
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Wednesday 9 October

Today's Top Stories

Hurricane Milton

'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida

The UNP 652 peacekeeping post in southern Lebanon.
Lebanon

UN says Israeli army has ceased its activity near an Irish peacekeepers’ camp in Lebanon

Anthony Stokes.
Courts

Ex-Ireland footballer Anthony Stokes given 15-month sentence over cocaine seizure and car chase

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Nature

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'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida
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