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# RIP

Former German leader Helmut Kohl has died at the age of 87

The so-called “father of reunification” was Germany’s longest-serving chancellor.

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Jun 16th 2017, 5:30 PM

# send silence packing

On a busy campus, an empty bag for every young life lost by suicide

A new campaign aims to raise awareness of the impact of suicide.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 6:00 PM

# Photos

Inside the 139-year-old Phoenix Park tunnel

The line is due to re-open as a link for commuter trains this autumn.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 6:00 PM

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# Pieta House

A Mayo man is starting a barefoot walk around Ireland tomorrow

Eamonn Keaveney hopes to raise money for mental health services – and break a world record – as he sets off on his journey.

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Apr 30th 2016, 10:15 AM

# happy bank holiday

EU roaming charges have just been slashed. Here's what you'll be paying from today

Lower fees for mobile phone use in Europe come into effect today.

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Apr 30th 2016, 7:15 AM

# found

Missing teenage boy found 'safe and well'

Ricky Wall, who went missing last month, has been located, gardaí say.

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Apr 29th 2016, 3:23 PM

# docked

Dispute escalates: Luas drivers have pay cut by 10% from today

Transdev said the reduction reflects the “additional operational and payroll costs” involved in dealing with drivers’ work-to-rule action.

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Apr 29th 2016, 2:53 PM

# Abuse

Gardaí to begin excavating south Dublin garden in search for 'dead babies'

A search warrant was executed at the house yesterday evening.

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Apr 29th 2016, 7:36 AM

# off the rails

Luas user? Remember that drivers are striking again today

Siptu members at the company are taking action for better pay and conditions.

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Apr 28th 2016, 7:23 AM

# local outcry

Gangland bloodshed: Incensed residents call for inner city garda station to be reopened

The station at the epicentre of Dublin’s latest wave of gangland violence was shut five years ago for health and safety reasons.

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Apr 27th 2016, 6:30 AM

# nui galway

Irish student whose mother had breast cancer is researching new ways to identify the disease

NUI Galway student Úna McVeigh started her PhD in September 2015.

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Apr 27th 2016, 6:15 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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Apr 26th 2016, 4:51 PM

# Tragedy

Investigation after Tyrone farmer dies in bull attack

The deceased has been named locally as Nigel Murray.

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Apr 25th 2016, 6:37 PM

# Kerry

Good news for cyclists? Tralee-Dingle road widening plan gets green light

The upgrade will see a cycleway added to each side of the scenic N86 road.

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Apr 25th 2016, 5:58 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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Apr 25th 2016, 5:02 PM

# N20

Lucky escape for schoolchildren as bus catches fire in Cork

The driver of the vehicle was hospitalised for smoke inhalation.

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Apr 25th 2016, 4:38 PM

# lose the force

Is there any point putting 'Jedi' down as your religion on the census?

It won’t be recorded as such if you do – something both Atheist Ireland and a US Jedi order have concerns about.

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Apr 23rd 2016, 7:45 AM

# Take a Break

Take a break and read the world's oldest message in a bottle

The bottle had been drifting in the southern North Sea for just over 108 years.

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Apr 21st 2016, 11:00 AM

# Sunday Times Rich List

Adele is Britain’s 'richest ever' female musician with €109 million wealth

The singer topped the Sunday Times young rich list for musicians aged 30 and under.

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Apr 21st 2016, 8:20 AM

# Take a Break

Watch: Britain's biggest royal fans count down to the Queen's birthday

“I’ll just say a few words as I give her flowers and a card.”

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Apr 20th 2016, 11:00 AM

# homeless crisis

Some social housing left empty for over a year before new families can move in

Figures obtained by RTÉ show properties in some parts of the country lie empty for over a year in between tenants.

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Apr 19th 2016, 12:21 PM

# Power cuts

Massive explosion and fire at ESB substation caused by copper wire thieves

Around 120,000 ESB customers in west Dublin were left without power after the blaze.

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Apr 19th 2016, 8:45 AM

# South America

'She was like the gospel in action': Tributes to Derry nun who died in Ecuador earthquake

Sister Clare Theresa Crockett had worked in a school in Playa Prieta.

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Apr 18th 2016, 10:10 PM

# Mistaken Identity

Shooting victim Martin O'Rourke was 'on his way to class' when he was killed

The young man had been trying to rebuild his life, the father of his fiancée has said.

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Apr 18th 2016, 4:46 PM

# Breakthrough

Luas strike scheduled for this weekend called off

Trade union Siptu has cancelled the 48-hour work stoppage.

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Apr 18th 2016, 3:41 PM

# Take a Break

Take a break and watch the spectacular northern lights from space

Beautiful.

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Apr 18th 2016, 11:00 AM

# follow the money

Irish tax deals costing poorer countries 'millions' in tax revenues

ActionAid has called on the Irish government to reconsider treaties that reduce multinationals’ tax obligations in developing countries.

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Apr 18th 2016, 8:56 AM

# Racism

Dublin hotel manager told to 'return to Africa' after contracting TB

Some staff at the hotel resented being compulsorily tested for the disease after the man’s diagnosis, an employment hearing was told.

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Apr 18th 2016, 6:05 AM

# Power List

Panti Bliss named in Time magazine poll of 100 'most influential'

The drag queen came in 29th position in this year’s public vote, which closed last night.

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Apr 15th 2016, 2:00 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Road closures in Tipperary after fatal crash

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

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Apr 15th 2016, 8:30 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Crashes in Dublin and status orange fog warning

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

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Apr 13th 2016, 7:57 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Multiple crashes and foggy conditions nationwide

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

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Apr 12th 2016, 8:20 AM

# College Green

Dozens of buses could be diverted from one of Dublin's busiest junctions

Council officials hope new traffic management proposals for College Green will be implemented by next year.

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Apr 11th 2016, 2:03 PM

# Malaysia

'World's longest snake' dies after capture on tourist island

The python was due to be transferred to Malaysia’s Department of Wildlife when it passed away.

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Apr 11th 2016, 12:18 PM

# closing down

Former British chancellor: Brexit could force return to Irish border controls

There have been mixed messages from the Brexit campaign about the likelihood of border checks being reimposed.

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Apr 11th 2016, 10:53 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Crash in Kerry and roads closed due to flooding

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

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Apr 11th 2016, 8:25 AM

# easter rising tribute

Model houses for forgotten 1916 civilian dead: 'It feels like he is finally getting a gravestone'

A new exhibition remembers the 262 citizens killed during the Easter Rising.

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Apr 9th 2016, 8:30 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Port Tunnel breakdown and road diversions in Dublin

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

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Apr 8th 2016, 8:10 AM

# 35 years on

New garda file sent to DPP over Stardust tragedy

It follows a complaint by a researcher working with the Stardust Victims’ Committee.

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Apr 7th 2016, 11:33 AM

# luas strike

'Most people don't support us but no transport dispute is ever popular'

Siptu defends its announcement of further strike action in the absence of an agreement with Luas management.

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