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11th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
You're Fired
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving after just five days on the job
Zacharia’s first press room briefing got off to a rocky start on Tuesday, before it emerged that her previous claims to be a lawyer were not true.
occupied territories
Washington Post 'outraged' after photographer attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
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Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
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Bennetstown, Dunboyne
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Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
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The Furrows, Ratoath
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Balmoston, Donabate
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Furzefield, Swords
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25 years 25 cities
Damien Rice announces tour to mark 25 years since debut album O (with two dates in Dublin)
faber
Sally Rooney's books will no longer be published in UK due to her support for Palestine Action
Rubbish
Dublin City Council says litter 'likely to build up' across city during public sector strike
Must ReadSexual Abuse
Timeline: The allegations against George Gibney, and how he evaded justice for decades
The first allegation against George Gibney was in 1967 – so how did it take so long for him to go to prison?
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
George Gibney's expression did not change, but the emotion in the room was palpable
For the complainants in the case, and those who first made allegations against the former swimming coach in the 1990s, it was clear that this day was a long time coming.
Must Readgeorge gibney
How did the Supreme Court allow an abuser take a judicial review after he was charged in 1993?
George Gibney’s successful injunction remains astonishing to many.
what the jury didn't hear
Journalism helped bring George Gibney to court - then his lawyers used it for their case
Courts
'You will be heard': Woman abused by George Gibney as a child urges other victims to come forward
billy stickland
'He was incredibly confident': Photographer recalls taking 'sinister' 1988 pictures of Gibney
“He loved being photographed. I’d say he was delighted to see his picture in the paper,” said photographer Billy Stickland.
On The 42Central Criminal Court
'Manipulative predator' swim coach George Gibney jailed for 15 years for sexual abuse of four girls
Central Criminal Court
George Gibney jailed for 15 and a half years for sex abuse and attempted rape
The 78-year-old was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape in July following a two-week trial at the Central Criminal Court.
This month
October 2026
Parades Commission
NI secretary Chris Bryant bans controversial Orange Order parade along Garvaghy Road
Bryant said he would overturn the decision of the Parades Commission, saying the circumstances under which it was made “have now changed considerably”.
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill has welcomed the "very positive" news.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the decision would come as "a significant relief to the community on the Garvaghy Road".
DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the framework for parading and protests "now lies in tatters" and that the rule of law "has been fundamentally undermined".
pace of reform
The government has cut RTÉ's funding by €20m - and Kevin Bakhurst is not happy about it
Leaders' Questions
McDonald urges Martin to apply 'all necessary pressure' on NI Secretary to end Drumcree dispute
Investing
The new investment scheme is finally announced - and people can put a maximum of €12k a year into it
Patrick O'Sullivan
'It's a closure for us': Cork man who went missing in 1992 is located deceased in the UK
public sector pay row
Primary school teachers begin work-to-rule as union confirms second strike date
Last call
Harris says culture card 'not dead in the water' as government meets to finalise Budget 2027
Belmayne
‘Kind, loving and funny’: Tributes paid to Kathleen Carey as fundraiser launched for funeral
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