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LIVE: Limerick v Cork, Munster Hurling Championship
The Rebels aim to bounce back as they take on the reigning All-Ireland champions.
17 people injured after explosion hits tourist bus near Egyptian pyramids
It comes months after a similar explosion killed three tourists in the region.
Switzerland votes to approve stricter gun laws in line with EU regulations
Reports suggest the country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world.
Son of Sophie Toscan du Plantier appeals to locals of West Cork to attend trial in France
Pierre-Louis Baudey Vignaud said that it was imperative that the relevant parties travel to France.
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As it happened: Tipperary v Waterford, Munster Hurling Championship
We went minute-by-minute as Tipperary welcomed Waterford to Semple Stadium in round two of the Munster Hurling Championship.
'A total exaggeration': Tánaiste dismisses reports of row between government and US over Trump visit
It has been widely reported that Trump will be in the country for a number of days at the beginning of June.
Trump says he's 'strongly pro-life' but supports abortion in cases of rape, incest and protecting life of mother
Trump’s comments come after several US states passed tough new restrictions on abortions.
'I felt I wasn't even in contention at stages at Munster and that dents confidence'
After being released by Munster, Dave Johnston has enjoyed an excellent first season with Ealing Trailfinders.
No more scrambling for tickets... or listening to commentators? The future of watching sport
Sarah Harford on the technological changes that are set to upend our experience of the big game.
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Dublin Zoo's latest tiger cubs are now seven months old - here's how they're getting on
They’re almost grown-up.
Poll: Will you watch the last episode of Game of Thrones this week?
It’s finally all coming to an end.
'I've realised that Ireland is where I want to settle when the rugby career ends'
30-year-old Ian Madigan has had a challenging season with Bristol Bears.
There are around 50 'new Irish' running for council seats. We hit the trail with three of them in Dublin
Candidates with backgrounds in countries as far afield as Mauritius and India are running.
There was one winner of last night's Lotto jackpot worth €6.2 million
The winning ticket was sold in the north east of the country.
DAFT.IE PROPERTY: NEW HOMES WEEK
Look out on the world from this €1.4m Howth villa - plus new developments to see around Ireland
Kompany departs Manchester City after captaining club to domestic treble
The Belgian defender won four Premier League titles during an 11-year spell with the club.
Sitdown Sunday: How half a tonne of cocaine transformed an island
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Here’s everything you need to know as Sunday gets started.
Theresa May says she's going to make a 'bold offer' to MPs to get them to support her Brexit deal
MPs have rejected the deal May agreed with Brussels three times already.
The Irish For: Let's settle the 'crack' versus 'craic' debate by looking at the evidence
The word appears to originate before 1900 in parts of Ireland where spoken Irish was high and literacy was low, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
Explainer: What are cuckoo funds and why are people complaining about them?
Between 2012 and 2018, block purchasers bought 9,291 units in Dublin.
'I Voted' stickers at Dublin city polling booths aim to raise awareness of the ballot box
The stickers will be available at polling stations in the Dublin City Council electoral area.
Leinster march on to Glasgow but Munster face same old question
One Irish province advances into the Pro14 final as the other’s season comes to an end.
NTA will fund and reinstate new Markievicz Leisure Centre but no council sites available
The pool and leisure centre are set to be demolished to make way for MetroLink.
Iceland contestants have Palestine flag banners confiscated at Eurovision venue
Meanwhile Eurovision organisers released a statement after two of Madonna’s dancers wore Israeli and Palestine flags.
Tens of thousands of Irish users' emails and phone numbers were exposed in last year's Facebook hack
Confidential emails from the social networking giant reveal the local fallout of the September attack.
Yesterday’s News
As it happened: The Netherlands' Duncan Laurence wins Eurovision as UK finishes in last place
Eurovision fans are already blaming the Brexit factor for the UK’s dire showing.
Explainer: Irish MEPs have been raising concerns of a future 'EU Army' - but is it likely to happen?
Claims around the potential for an EU army have been prominent in the election debate
Attacks, surveillance, moving home every six months - The life of an LGBT activist in Tunisia
Badr Baabou accepted an award for his work in Dublin this week.
Australia's Liberal Party retains power in shock election win over Labor rivals
Just under 17 million people cast their vote across the country.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
A housing demonstration in Dublin, a rise in the polls for the Green Party, and a snap election in Austria: here’s what made the news today.
Fundraising page to help find Trinity College professor missing on Mount Everest reaches €180,000
Séamus Lawless went missing after reaching the summit of the mountain.
Arnold Schwarzenegger reassures fans after being attacked at event in South Africa
The 71 year-old was kicked in the back during a sports event in Johannesburg.
Austrian Chancellor calls election after far-right vice chancellor resigns over hidden-camera sting
Heinz-Christian Strache today insisted he was the “victim of a targeted political attack”.
This transparent piggy bank will be put on a Carlow street - and the money can be used for anything
People will be invited to put money into the pig – and the money can be spent however the community agrees to spend it.
Manchester City smash six past Watford to claim FA Cup and seal historic domestic treble
David Silva, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Kevin de Bruyne were all on target at Wembley.
The Green Party's popularity has jumped ahead of next week's local and European elections
There were mixed fortunes for Ireland’s political parties ahead of the elections on 24 May.
How many complaints did RTÉ receive about a robot giving birth on the Late Late? It's the week in numbers
Plus: The number of complaints DCC has received about election posters.
Quiz: How well do you know the Eurovision's biggest losers?
We can’t all be winners…
As it happened: Manchester City v Watford, FA Cup final
We went minute-by-minute as Manchester City faced Watford in the 2019 FA Cup final at Wembley.
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Poll: Will you watch the last episode of Game of Thrones this week?
IT HAS BEEN eight long years.
Eight years of beheadings, betrayals, intrigue, violence, death, drama and dragon fire. This week, it all comes to and end.
The final episode of the final season of Game of Thrones will air late tonight in the US, and tomorrow on this side of the Atlantic.
Who will sit on the Iron Throne? Will there even be an Iron Throne to sit on? Will Bran actually have nothing to do even after all that build up?
Whether you watch it or not, there’s no getting away from Game of Thrones, one of the most popular and talked about TV shows of all time.
This season has split audiences, with many fans expressing disappointment with how it’s all wrapping up. A petition to remake the season has hit more than a million signatures.
But it’s likely that most of those fans will still be tuning in tonight to see how it all pans out. But what about you? Are you a superfan, a disillusioned fan, or could you not care less?
Today we’re asking, Will you watch the last episode of Game of Thrones this week?
Poll Results:
Yes, without a doubt! (4367)
Nope, have never watched it (2372)
I suppose, but they should remake the season (448)
No, this season has ruined the show (194)
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The Irish For: Let's settle the 'crack' versus 'craic' debate by looking at the evidence
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
From the Garden: Carrots can be problematic to grow but the following tips will work
By Michael Kelly
Opinion: Being more productive doesn’t mean working harder – it means working smarter
By Gill Hasson - @gillhasson
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