The many sagas of the Ballymaloe dynasty
29 Jul 2024
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Boasting three generations of celebrity chefs, the Allen family represents one of Ireland’s most e...
Remembered: Sinéad O’Connor - the singer, the songwriter, the storyteller
27 Jul 2024
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From a troubled childhood to global fame, Sinéad O’Connor’s unique voice, talent and personalit...
Unsolved: The brutal Kilkenny murder that has baffled detectives for 20 years
26 Jul 2024
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Twenty years ago, the decapitated body of a mother of two was found propped up against a tree next t...
Irish scandal at the Olympics - Pat Hickey's ticket touting trouble
25 Jul 2024
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When the Irish Olympic team set off for Rio de Janeiro in 2016, expectations were high. We had Katie...
The growing 'Strictly Come Dancing' scandal – is the hit BBC show in trouble?
24 Jul 2024
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Weekend entertainment powerhouse Strictly Come Dancing is reeling from a series of high-profile offs...
Explainer: Who will join Kamala Harris to challenge Donald Trump in the US Presidential election?
22 Jul 2024
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Joe Biden has stepped down from the US election race, following weeks of intense pressure. Kamala Ha...
'My lifetime of work was incinerated because of ignorance, gossip, and racism.'
22 Jul 2024
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As immigration protests become more widespread across Irish communities, some agitators have decided...
‘Walter Mittys’: The men who exaggerate their careers & the people who hunt them
21 Jul 2024
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A ‘Walter Mitty’ is someone who lies about, or exaggerates, their military service. Northern Ire...
Business in Bangkok leads to a cyanide tea party
19 Jul 2024
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Intrigue, a real-estate deal gone awry and poison. This is not the stuff of fiction but a real-life ...
From Instagram guru who partied with Leonardo DiCaprio, to Human Trafficker: the Kat Torres story
18 Jul 2024
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Brazilian model Kat Torres once made headlines on the arm of Leonardo DiCaprio, graced magazine cove...
Kinahan-hired hitman admits role in murder of famous MMA fighter
17 Jul 2024
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Nicknamed ‘The Butcher’, Estonian hitman-for-hire Imre Arakas was extradited to Lithuania last y...
‘A learner driver ploughed into my husband’ – Why have Irish road deaths soared?
16 Jul 2024
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As the death toll on Irish roads this year surpasses 100, we speak to Susan Gray, who lost her husba...
Extra: From Bullet to Ballot - How the Trump assassination attempt will shape the US presidential election
15 Jul 2024
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As Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt, what does it mean for America's political landsca...
Karen Read mistrial: The dead cop, ‘hypothermia’ Google search and the prosecutor's ‘vulgar’ texts
15 Jul 2024
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In January 2022, the bruised and battered corpse of John O’Keefe was found in a Boston snowbank. H...
Revisited: Murder, abuse and global stardom – the Gypsy Rose Blanchard story
14 Jul 2024
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Dee Dee Blanchard was the doting mother to her seriously ill daughter, Gypsy Rose. But behind the sm...
Australian religious cult accused of killing child believing ‘God would heal her’
12 Jul 2024
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The tragic death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs in Brisbane, Australia, provoked both anguish an...
Extra: UK crossbow killings: Suspect in custody as victim’s social media post comes to light
11 Jul 2024
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The town of Bushey in Hertfordshire is in a state of disbelief following a violent crossbow attack i...
The case against Alec Baldwin in the Rust shooting trial
11 Jul 2024
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Almost three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death on the New Mexico set of the Western...
The male model turned garda who became a spy for MI6
10 Jul 2024
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The incredible story of how former male model Patrick Crinnion rose through the ranks of garda intel...
Special Investigation: ‘That’s the last time you’ll ever f**king touch me’ (Part Two)
09 Jul 2024
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Multiple female footballers have claimed they were subjected to unwanted or inappropriate sexual adv...
Special investigation: Multiple women allege sexual advances by male FAI coaches (Part One)
08 Jul 2024
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Multiple female footballers have claimed they were subjected to unwanted or inappropriate sexual adv...
Revisited: Confronted - Serial fraudster 'Carrie Jade Williams' working as au pair in Kildare
07 Jul 2024
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“Carrie Jade Williams”, aka Samantha Cookes, made global headlines as a serial fraudster operati...
Extra - Are Ireland and Nigel Farage the big winners in Labour’s UK election victory?
05 Jul 2024
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The votes are counted and Keir Starmer’s Labour party have scored a landslide victory against Rish...
Cristiano Ronaldo: The "god complex" and the cult of personality
05 Jul 2024
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As EURO 2024 hits its final stages, Cristiano Ronaldo has overshadowed much of the tournament. With ...
Dessie O’Hare released: What next for the murderer ‘too crazy’ for the Provisional IRA?
04 Jul 2024
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Dessie O’Hare, aka ‘The Border Fox’, was one of the most notorious criminals to emerge from th...
Jeffrey Donaldson to return to court in autumn after charges increase to 18
03 Jul 2024
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will return to court in the autumn to formally answer historical sex offence c...
Steve Bannon: Trump’s MAGA mastermind - will he still wield power in prison?
03 Jul 2024
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Former White House strategist and long-time Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon has reported to prison in...
UK general election: Rishi Sunak’s last stand and what it means for Ireland
02 Jul 2024
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Rishi Sunak and his Conservative government are expected to be swept aside by Keir Starmer’s Labou...
“A dingo’s got my baby” – The story that divided Australia
01 Jul 2024
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In August 1980, a pastor, his wife and their three children went on a camping holiday that would cha...
Revisited: From the Stonewall Riots to Mardi Gras - the history of Pride
29 Jun 2024
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o celebrate Pride, the Indo Daily finds out how the global parade got started and why the fight for ...
Downfall: Joey Barton - lawsuits, red cards, average football and a prison sentence
28 Jun 2024
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A self-styled "outlaw", Barton was known more for his problematic antics on and off the pitch than a...
The dark side of Taylor Swift's fandom
27 Jun 2024
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As Taylor Swift brings her Eras Tour to Ireland, we look at how her fans have made her a global succ...
The strange disappearance of Jay Slater and the grim world of TikTok ‘sleuths’
25 Jun 2024
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The case of missing British teenager Jay Slater has ignited the world of TikTok and Snapchat, as the...
Extra: Safe bet or a big gamble? Jack Chambers takes a step up as he is appointed Finance Minister
25 Jun 2024
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Jack Chambers has been named as Ireland’s new Finance Minister. At the age of 33, is his appointme...
Soldier assault victim Natasha O’Brien: “If Helen McEntee doesn’t have a plan, she needs to step down”
24 Jun 2024
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Natasha O’Brien is the young woman who was viciously attacked by Private Cathal Crotty. Her case q...
Is the Taoiseach safe in his own home?
24 Jun 2024
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It was just before 8pm one Friday evening when a tricolour-waving crowd, wearing scarves and masks ...
Revisited: Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley -Five assassination attempts and the “Concerned Criminal Action Committee”
23 Jun 2024
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Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley has long been established as one of Ireland's career criminals. The Dub...
‘He’s bringing taxis back’: Justin Timberlake’s drink-driving charge and controversial personal life
21 Jun 2024
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One-time prince of pop Justin Timberlake appeared at a Long Island court on Tuesday after being arre...
How 'Neighbours' star Holly Valance became poster girl for Trump and Farage
20 Jun 2024
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She’s the new queen of London’s right-wing social scene, counting Nigel Farage and Donald Trump ...
What next for the Green Party as Eamon Ryan resigns?
18 Jun 2024
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As Eamon Ryan steps down as leader of the Green Party, who will replace him and what might a facelif...
‘Two showers for 70 people’: How rogue landlord Christian Carter exploited the housing crisis
18 Jun 2024
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Ireland’s housing crisis continues apace, and while many people are struggling to put a roof over ...
Inside Ireland’s most notorious murders: the making of a garda forensic expert
17 Jun 2024
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For over 25 years, John Sweetman was a regular presence on the frontline of crime scene investigatio...
Revisited: The Irish actor conned out of thousands by fake Hollywood producer
16 Jun 2024
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For Eoin O’Brien, a Dublin expat living in Bangkok, securing a part in a blockbuster film was the ...
Healy-Raes, Haugheys and more: The legacy and infamy of Ireland's political dynasties
14 Jun 2024
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Politics is a business of relationships, but some connections are closer to home than others - quite...
Ireland at odds: Is a far-right Europe here to stay?
12 Jun 2024
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Far-right parties have made gains across Europe, but Ireland won’t be sending any hardliners to Br...
How Daniel Kinahan's Super Cartel allies flipped
12 Jun 2024
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What happens when a group of individually successful international criminals pool their resources in...
Downfall: The bullet-proof bras and millions plundered of Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos
11 Jun 2024
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The once-revered first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, is known as much for her ostentatious...
Extra: Election disaster for Mary Lou, the Harris ‘energy’ effect and what happened to the ‘far-right'?
10 Jun 2024
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A Sinn Féin shocker in the locals, a strong show of support for the ‘new look’ Fine Gael, and t...
Amanda Knox - the slander conviction and her long battle to clear her name
10 Jun 2024
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Amanda Knox returned to Italy last week in an unsuccessful bid to defend herself against a 16 year o...
Revisited: X-rated videos, drug addiction, and an illicit affair - the controversies of Hunter Biden
09 Jun 2024
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Joe Biden's son Hunter has been rocked by a litany of personal and professional scandals, including ...
Is it time for Ireland to ban the controversial XL Bully breed?
06 Jun 2024
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The death of 23 year old Nicole Morey from a dog attack sustained on Tuesday night saw her Limerick ...
Nigel Farage - the 'car crashes' and plane crashes of a marmite politician
06 Jun 2024
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As the UK General Election campaign ramps up, Nigel Farage has entered the race. So could he really ...
French Alps quadruple murder: The family, the cyclist and the DNA tests
05 Jun 2024
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12 years ago, a cyclist in the French Alps made a gruesome discovery one sunny autumn afternoon. The...
Richard Keys, Andy Gray and the sexism scandal that rocked Sky Sports
04 Jun 2024
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They were the broadcasting behemoths who helped Sky Sports and Premier League football change the me...
Downfall: Armie Hammer and the career ending cannibalism fetishes and sexual violence accusations
03 Jun 2024
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Once upon a time in Hollywood, Armie Hammer had it all, until controversy called his name. The 36-ye...
Revisited: The many rows of Roy Keane, a possible Ireland football manager?
02 Jun 2024
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As polarising a figure as Ireland has ever seen, Roy Keane has had somewhat of a rebrand in recent y...
Extra: Trump Guilty - Calls Judge 'The Devil'
31 May 2024
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Today Donald Trump called the judge of his trial ‘the devil’ and launched into a 40-minute rant ...
Who does Bertie Ahern predict for election success next week?
31 May 2024
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Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern looks at some of his picks for success in next week’s European elect...
Sacked Prof Philip Nolan’s new job in doubt amid fallout over bullying allegations
30 May 2024
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Philip Nolan became a household name as one of the experts who led Ireland’s response to the Covid...
Eamonn Holmes: Shock divorce, ‘bitter’ tax bill and those Philip Schofield comments
29 May 2024
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The shock divorce of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have left viewers to wonder where it all went ...
Protests, dissent and Niall Blaney’s rows: the potential EU election winners and losers
28 May 2024
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With 14 seats up for grabs across three national constituencies, the stakes are high in next week’...
Is the jig up? Irish dancing’s future in jeopardy after ‘feis-fixing’ scandal
27 May 2024
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Chaos, confusion, and collapsing promises. The investigation into alleged “feis-fixing” in the w...
The €5.5m crypto fraud, a former Chinese takeaway worker and the Pharma tycoon’s son
26 May 2024
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Born into privilege, Michael Burke Jr comes from Irish business royalty, in a family worth hundreds ...
Extra: 2FM in crisis - why are RTE's top stars running for the exit?
24 May 2024
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Most will be familiar with the phrase good things come in threes. But for our national broadcaster, ...
‘Swing-gate’ – Five years on: How the Maria Bailey scandal unravelled
24 May 2024
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Maria Bailey's fall from grace was harder than any fall from a swing. Five years ago this week, the ...
Extra: Israel threatens “severe consequences” as Ireland formally recognises Palestine
22 May 2024
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In an unprecedented move, Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine, with Taoiseach Sim...
Tony O’Reilly: From billionaire to bankruptcy and the Denis O’Brien battles
22 May 2024
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At 18 Tony O’Reilly played rugby for Ireland before going on to become the most glamorous internat...
Exposed: OnlyFans and the dark art of deception
21 May 2024
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The surface of OnlyFans may be incredibly photogenic, but what lurks beneath is decidedly sinister, ...
Meet RFK Jr: the anti-vax conspiracy theorist bidding to become the second President Kennedy
20 May 2024
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In 2010, a worm crawled into Robert F Kennedy’s brain, ate part of it and died. That’s according...
Portal of shame? Donal Fallon’s walking tour of infamous Dublin monuments
18 May 2024
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As the Dublin-New York Portal is temporarily switched off due to inappropriate behaviour, Fionnán S...
'Death threats and sexual harassment' - How local politics became such a dangerous job
17 May 2024
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It’s just three weeks to polling day for the local elections. Five years on from the most recent c...
Rory McIlroy’s Divorce: The celebrity lawyer, the prenup and the US PGA Championship.
15 May 2024
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As world No2 Rory McIlroy looks to secure another US PGA title, the news that he is seeking a divorc...
‘Mam walked straight into the bomb’ – How the Dublin-Monaghan bombings changed my life forever
15 May 2024
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It was May 17, 1974, when Wendy Burke’s life changed forever. She was just one year old when her m...
Paddy Jackson voices ‘concerns’ over TV dramatisation of the Belfast rape trial
14 May 2024
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Rugby player Paddy Jackson, who was one of the key people at the Belfast rape trial of 2018, has exp...
€5m student accommodation overspend: The UL housing scandal at centre of garda probe
13 May 2024
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The University of Limerick (UL) is engulfed in a scandal arising from a €5m overspend on student h...
Revisited: A right royal scandal - who stole the Irish Crown Jewels?
11 May 2024
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In 1907, a theft at Dublin Castle ended up becoming a global story when the precious Irish Crown Jew...
Should Bambie Thug and Irish audiences boycott the Eurovision?
09 May 2024
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Ireland’s Eurovision entrant Bambie Thug is one of the favourites to win this year's contest, but ...
Three damning reports, a TV licence showdown and Doireann Garrihy’s departure: RTÉ’S latest woes
08 May 2024
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116 inquiry recommendations, a TV licence showdown in the making and the announcement of the departu...
20,000 texts and physical assault - Male Irish stalking victim's "living nightmare"
08 May 2024
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From an innocent cup of coffee to a decade of relentless harassment threatening him and his loved on...
Mushroom murder investigation: The Erin Patterson poisoning case that is gripping Australia
07 May 2024
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Erin Patterson is a 49-year-old mother of two accused of killing her ex-husband’s parents and aunt...
Kevin McGeever: The conman “with big dreams” who faked his own kidnapping
06 May 2024
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In January 2013, Kevin McGeever was found dishevelled and emaciated on a country road. He told garda...
Michael Stone: The life and crimes of the notorious gunman of the troubles
05 May 2024
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Michael Stone is one of the most notorious gunmen of the Troubles. Known in loyalist circles as a gu...
Successful show jumper, convicted abuser and murder accused – the shocking story of Jonathan Creswell
03 May 2024
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Former show jumper Jonathan Creswell was standing trial for the murder and rape of showjumper Katie ...
A shock-jock, the Eurovision host and the Rose of Tralee - Ireland's influx of “celeb” political candidates
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time again as the local and European elections draw near, but the list of candidates for...
McEntee v Sunak: Ireland’s asylum-seekers row, the worst spat since Brexit
30 Apr 2024
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee has been engaged in a row over migration with UK prime minister Rishi...
Lordship: The murder of Adrian Donohoe – Part Two
30 Apr 2024
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After the murder of Adrian Donohoe, the main suspect Aaron Brady boarded a one-way flight to America...
Lordship: The murder of Adrian Donohoe – Part One
29 Apr 2024
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What goes in to catching a garda killer? In January 2013, Detectives Joe Ryan and Adrian Donohoe fro...
Revisited: A body in Tralee, the FBI Link and the conspiracy theories - The Thomas Stofiel tragedy
28 Apr 2024
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An inquest in Tralee has finally answered a three-year long question - who was the man found dead on...
Extra: Aoife Johnston – Why wasn’t her life saved?
26 Apr 2024
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Sixteen-year-old Aoife Johnston “most likely” would have survived if there hadn’t been a 15-ho...
Pete Doherty: Rise, fall, and recovery of a notorious Libertine
26 Apr 2024
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At the height of his fame, Pete Doherty personified rock'n'roll excess. Though he wished to be taken...
Tony Felloni dies - the man who flooded Dublin with heroin and became known as 'King Scum'
25 Apr 2024
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Nicknamed ‘King Scum’, Tony Felloni was one of the most prolific drug dealers in Ireland in the ...
Extra: Chaotic scenes as Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court over historical sex offences
24 Apr 2024
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Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson appeared in court on Wednesday morning, charged with rape and a numb...
Justin Barrett: Far-right fringe figure launches anti-migrant 'movement’, but does the public care?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Barrett has long been a controversial far-right figure on the fringes of Irish politics, with...
Benjamin Netanyahu: Examining the divisive Israeli leader and asking 'what is his end game?'
23 Apr 2024
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As the political situation in the Middle East hangs on a knife edge, world leaders are trying to sec...
Irish Encrochat gangster breaks criminal code by admitting to conspiracy to murder and drug importation
22 Apr 2024
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Galwayman Michael O’Loughlin was arrested in Co Down in 2020 as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on...
Revisited: The Mountjoy Prison Helicopter Escape and the manhunt that followed
20 Apr 2024
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50 years ago, Mountjoy Prison played host to one of the most dramatic escapes in history. It was a H...
Stardust manager Eamon Butterly: For many families, last year was the first time they heard him speak
18 Apr 2024
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A verdict of unlawful killing has been reached for all 48 victims of the Stardust fire of 1981 – o...
Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial begins: The pornstar, the convicted lawyer and the Irish juror
18 Apr 2024
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It’s a trial like no other, with a former US president at the centre. Donald Trump faces 34 felony...
Caroline Flack – Police to re-investigate the decision to charge the TV star following “new evidence”
17 Apr 2024
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The London Metropolitan police will now reinvestigate the actions taken by officers in the lead-up t...
Middle East on the brink of all-out war as Iran launches unprecedented attack on Israel
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the death toll in Gaza reaches 35,000, there has been a dangerous spike in tensions across the Mi...