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Tuesday 13 May 2025 Dublin: 18°C
The Daily Poll
How much would you give a child for their Communion?
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Tuesday 13 May

Today's Top Stories

sneem

Man who died on Kerry farm may have lain undiscovered under tractor overnight

The audit is looking at child hip dysplasia surgeries carried out at CHI Crumlin, Temple Street and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh between 2021 and 2023.
hip dysplasia

Parents 'left in the dark' over child hip surgeries audit, Taoiseach told

French actor Gerard Depardieu arrives at his trial in March.
Paris

French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault of two women on a 2021 film set

Captain of Christ's College, Cambridge's team in the BBC's University Challenge, Dubliner Oscar Despard accepting the trophy from Ian McKellan.
Oscar Despard

Dublin's winning University Challenge captain on revising everything and the reaction back home

The sides will meet at Croke Park on Week 4 of the new season.
Incoming

First ever competitive NFL game in Ireland to see Vikings and Steelers clash at Croke Park

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