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The 9 at 9 Irish language exemptions on the rise, fears over Russia’s shadow fleet in Irish waters, and fresh clashes in Syria.
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22 Dec 2024
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Quiz: Which chocolate from a tin of Christmas sweets is this?
21 Dec 2024
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Well, that escalated quickly: the Eoin Hayes drama
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What is the reality of health crises in Palestine and Sudan?
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How Stephen Donnelly went from firebrand independent to unseated minister
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Hutch's failed election bid raises so many questions about Irish politics
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Sinn Féin: great at elections, not so good at actually getting into government
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29 Nov 2024
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How exactly does Ireland's system of voting work?
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Micheál Martin really doesn’t like being asked about Sinn Féin
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How does Nepal deal with hundreds of landslides every year?
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Are we about to see a further escalation in the Ukraine war?
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This election was supposed to be a disaster for Sinn Féin
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That was a weird leaders' debate
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The general election campaign is underway — what now?
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The two big parties turn into squabbling siblings
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Michael O'Leary and jiving, two unexpected political battlegrounds
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Simon (and Micheál) set the date (finally)
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He's back
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What is AI slop and did it lead to a Halloween parade hoax in Dublin?
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What will win or lose the US election for Harris and Trump?
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Parents show great restraint not rioting over childcare
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Why is Israel targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon?
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Fine Gael is continuing to haemorrhage TDs
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Ireland's chance to go it alone against Israel
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Why it's easier than ever to see the northern lights (and how to make sure you don't miss them)
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How much of a difference will the Budget really make?
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The Candidate: How do you tell Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil apart?
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What is happening with rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs?
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How did the plan to redevelop Casement Park fall apart?
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