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Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
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As it happened
US stocks drop sharply as EU considers response to Trump tariffs
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s no justification for the tariffs and insisted Ireland will ‘weather this storm’.
Liveblog
Trump hits EU goods with 20% tariff and rails against foreigners 'pillaging' US
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the measures will only serve to hurt people’s livelihoods on both sides of the Atlantic.
Under Pressure
Verona Murphy 'fully intends' to continue as Ceann Comhairle as opposition parties draft no confidence motion
Murphy said she rejects the "totally unfounded allegations" related to her role in the speaking time row.
Sinn Féin's chief whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said Murphy has "tonight and tomorrow to consider her position".
Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the opposition’s attitude to the Ceann Comhairle “extraordinary” and accused Sinn Féin of engaging “in bad faith”.
Green Day
The Taoiseach invited Trump and Vance to visit as Washington celebrated Ireland
The Taoiseach wrapped up his St Patrick’s engagements with the shamrock ceremony tonight.
Court of AppealConor McGregor's appeal against jury finding in civil sexual assault case to be heard next week
In the White House
'Keep things short' and 'avoid politics': What our readers think the Taoiseach should tell Trump
We asked our readers what they think Micheál Martin should say to Trump when they meet this week.
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Orebro
Campus attack 'worst mass shooting in Swedish history', as 'around 10 people' killed
According to several Swedish media, witnesses reported hearing what they believed to be automatic gunfire.
Liveblog
Storm Éowyn: 540,000 premises still without electricity and 138,000 people without water
ESB restoration crews are working around the clock and will provide customers with better estimates from tomorrow.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled in and out of Irish airports
Connacht GAA's €3.1 million Air Dome was destroyed by high speed winds
The full extent of the damage done to the ESB network will not be clear until an assessment is completed over the weekend
Liveblog
President appoints new Government and delivers seals of office to new senior ministers
The majority of the Dáil voted to approve the new cabinet this evening.
Storm Éowyn
Status Red on Friday as public warned of one of Ireland's 'severest storms' ever
Storm Éowyn is set to bring ‘damaging and destructive’ gale force winds with gusts of up to 130km/h.
Liveblog
Trump welcomes 'golden age' of America as he's sworn in as US President
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said in his first official speech.
Political roadmap
Programme for Govt: Transport security, cheaper childcare and 'open the Children’s Hospital’
The programme for government sets out the roadmap for Irish political decisions over the next five years.
Cold Snap
Status Orange warnings expanded with 'significant accumulations' of snow expected in some areas
Schools may not open on Monday in areas worst hit by snow.
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RIP
Former US president Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100
The former president and Nobel peace laureate died at his home on Sunday afternoon.
34th dailPlayer ratings: How would you rate the TD speeches as they battle to be elected Ceann Comhairle?
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the winners
We now have our full slate of TDs for the 34th Dáil - here's who has been elected
After a mammoth count in Cavan-Monaghan, all 174 seats have been filled.
outgoing tdsNot returning: Here are all the TDs we're bidding farewell to after they lost their seats
Election
Full recount ordered in Tipperary North and recount also requested in Cork North-Central
Stay with us for updates.
