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Sunday 22 February 2026 Dublin: 9°C
Meath
Number killed on Ireland's roads this weekend rises to seven, with a further six injured
Four road deaths have been confirmed today by policing authorities.
Florida
Man shot dead 'after trying to unlawfully enter' Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, Secret Service says
BAFTAs
Hope remains for Jessie Buckley at the Baftas as costar Paul Mescal misses out
Steve witkoff
Donald Trump questioning why Iran has not 'capitulated' as US builds up forces, says envoy
one by one
Foo Fighters fans scramble to make it into town to pick up tickets for surprise Dublin gig
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SPOTLIGHT

A break from the weather

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claire byrne
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unforgettable ire
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winter olympics
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on a break
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pitt slop
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late to the party
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tariff response
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Analysis
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investigates

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