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Six Nations needs to 'think about the game rather than themselves' - Hansen
The All Blacks boss was disappointed World Rugby’s proposed Nations Championship was shot down.
Garda whistleblower told detective superintendent he was going to 'take down' garda commissioner
The tribunal is in its second week hearing from Garda Nicholas Keogh.
Boris Johnson has lost a crucial Commons vote on his deal and is 'pausing' Brexit legislation
Corbyn told Johnson that a “sensible” timeframe should be put forward that MPs would find acceptable.
'I hope I don't follow the fate of Michael Collins': Veteran Tory MP namechecks Irish leader in Commons debate
MP Owen Paterson quoted Collins’ speech during the December 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty debates in the Dáil.
‘It's one of those feelings you just can't beat’: One haemochromatosis patient on donating blood
The recent rule change has helped Karl Mackey to become a donor.
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Boil water notice issued for 600,000 people in parts of Dublin, Kildare and Meath
Irish Water said the issues have now been resolved, but said that the water is travelling through the system which is why the notice is being put in place.
Social media app TikTok removed almost a dozen accounts for publishing ISIS propaganda videos
An employee at TikTok said that about 10 accounts were removed for posting the videos.
School guard in US rehired after being fired for repeating n-word while telling student not to say it
The school district has said it has a zero-tolerance policy on employees using racial slurs.
Judge calls for end to Longford gang feud as he jails teenager for five years
The judge said the feud had its genesis in “trivial” matters.
Armed man arrested after stealing ambulance and driving into bystanders in Oslo
A child who was in a pram was injured in the incident.
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More batches of own-brand supermarket water recalled amid contamination fears
This is the latest in a series of recalls for Celtic Pure bottled water, which first began back in July.
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Irish striker Parrott bags four goals for Spurs in the Uefa Youth League
The U21 international was in clinical form against Red Star Belgrade today.
Young boy awarded €11k after hot liquid spilled on him during Aer Lingus flight
The boy was on an Aer Lingus flight from Gran Canaria to Dublin when the incident happened.
120-year-old lighthouse put on wheels to move it away from eroding Danish coastline
The now-defunct Rubjerg Knude lighthouse was moved 300ft inland.
Who should succeed Rory Best as Ireland captain?
Murray Kinsella sees James Ryan as a future Ireland skipper, but perhaps not one for the immediate future.
Shannon-based tech firm Molex to shut next year with up to 500 job losses
The positions will be phased out in the coming months.
Johnson threatens to pull Brexit deal and call general election if MPs don't back his plans
Two crucial votes this evening will determine whether Brexit is possible before 31 October.
Northern Ireland 'running out of road' to restore power-sharing, warns Sinn Féin vice-president
Michelle O’Neill also said that the DUP lacked the ‘bandwidth’ to deal with both Northern Ireland and Westminster.
Taoiseach makes formal apology to women affected by failures in CervicalCheck programme
Varadkar apologised to the women, their partners and their children for the pain they suffered.
Mother who admits suffocating her three-year-old daughter was 'obsessed' over autism, court hears
The woman has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
TDs must be in designated seats for Dáil votes to take place for time being, Ceann Comhairle says
Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl addressed the Dáil on the matter before Leaders’ Questions today.
Gardaí investigate after tourist robbed by 'man with gun' in Dublin city
The incident was highlighted on today’s Liveline programme on RTÉ Radio One.
Bus Connects redesign: New routes towards Howth and direct into city centre
The redesign comes after an unprecedented response to a public consultation campaign that saw almost 50,000 people contribute.
Kevin Lunney's brother: 'If he hadn't have been found, he definitely wouldn't have survived'
Tony Lunney described in detail the moment he got a call to say Kevin’s car was on fire
CAB seizes cars, cash and drugs in Waterford raids
Gardaí the operation is a significant development in the ongoing investigation targeting assets derived from the proceeds of crime.
High Court to determine if the FAI can claim privilege on two more documents
The ODCE has made an application to assess if the material is legally privileged as part of its investigation into Irish football’s governing body.
People urged to stay away from sinkhole which has developed near Cork village
Cork County Council said it appears the sinkhole is linked to the collapse of a mine shaft in Cahermeeleboe.
Two men arrested over seizure of submachine gun and drugs in Clare
The firearm and €125,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis herb were found during a search last year.
Ireland's potato crop is at risk because of bad weather conditions
The Irish Farmers’ Association has warned that much of the crop might not get harvested this year.
Poll: What is the best city in Ireland?
Lonely Planet has said tourists should head to Galway, but does that make it the best?
Taoiseach to deliver State apology to women affected by CervicalCheck scandal
Today Dr Gabriel Scally said some women had been “treated appallingly”.
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Jones claims England were spied on and calls Kiwi media 'fans with keyboards'
The England boss said all the pressure is on New Zealand ahead of Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.
Same-sex marriage legalised and abortion decriminalised in Northern Ireland
The British government has assumed responsibility for introducing regulations to provide access to abortion by next April.
An Post promises to reduce 3.7% gender pay gap
A new report found that 73% of An Post management staff are male.
UK police travel to US to interview diplomat's wife at centre of Harry Dunn fatal crash row
Anne Sacoolas left the UK for the US shortly after the crash.
Crunch time for Johnson as he tries to push through Brexit bill in three days
He faces the first hurdle this evening when MPs vote on the timetable for the bill’s passage through the parliament.
Justin Trudeau narrowly wins Canadian election
The prime minister will likely lead a minority government.
Galway named one of the best cities in the world to visit
Lonely Planet describes Galway as “brilliantly bohemian”.
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Poll: What is the best city in Ireland?
GALWAY HAS BEEN named as the fourth best city in the world to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet.
The publisher praises the western city for being “brilliantly bohemian” and arguably Ireland’s “most engaging city”. But are they right or is that just tourism-speak?
Ireland has a number of other cities who may also lay claim to being the best.
Cities are classified differently in Northern Ireland and as a result there are five, but for the purposes of this poll we’ve included two of them.
So, just for fun please, what’s your favourite?
Poll: What is the best city in Ireland?
Poll Results:
Galway (3004)
Dublin (2404)
Cork (2028)
Kilkenny (804)
Limerick (681)
I really couldn't choose (573)
Waterford (400)
Belfast (320)
Derry (234)
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Opinion: 'Dublin Murders shows how our obsession with crime stories is just part of the human condition'
By Sam Blake
Author Sam Blake explores how readers got hooked on crime stories – and why it’s no bad thing.
'Ponies, dogs and servants - she thought all of them should know their place': Life in a big house in 1960s Dublin
By Gillies Macbain
Gillies Macbain writes about one New Year’s night in the 1960s in an extract from his new memoir.
Rodney Edwards: How one brave man walked into our newspaper office to uncover shocking sex abuse cases
By Rodney Edwards - @rodneyedwards
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