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Tuesday 7 May 2024 Dublin: 9°C
The Daily Poll
Poll: Will you watch Leinster Rugby's game today?
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike east of Rafah.

Tuesday 7 May

Today's Top Stories

Gaza

Israel carries out Rafah strikes hours after Hamas saying it will accept ceasefire plan

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The scene is currently preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Drimnagh

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A late 19th century aerial view of the O'Connell Bridge.
Irish History

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