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Ulster Bank chief executive Jane Howard, whose bank is pulling out of this country.

Ulster Bank chief executive Jane Howard, whose bank is pulling out of this country.

Banking

breaking Ulster Bank confirms it will freeze thousands of accounts from this Friday

ULSTER Bank has warned customers that it is to start freezing thousands of current and deposit accounts from this Friday.

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Gardai at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Claddagh Court, Ballyfermot Picture; Gerry Mooney

Gardai at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Claddagh Court, Ballyfermot Picture; Gerry Mooney

Crime

latest Woman arrested in connection with fatal Ballyfermot stabbing ‘known to victim’

Perryville House, Co Cork

Perryville House, Co Cork

Travel News

First Look: Brennan brothers’ new hotel and 15th-century castle make Blue Book for 2023

Derry man: Wigan and the Republic of Ireland's James McClean. Photo: Getty Images

Derry man: Wigan and the Republic of Ireland's James McClean. Photo: Getty Images

Soccer

Wigan’s Irish star James McClean respectfully responds to Graeme Souness comments on Derry native’s poppy stance

Hearing the news you no longer have a job can lead to feelings of humiliation and hopelessness. Photo: Getty/d3sign

Hearing the news you no longer have a job can lead to feelings of humiliation and hopelessness. Photo: Getty/d3sign

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‘The day I was fired out of the blue felt like being stabbed in the back. Now I know it’s the best thing that could have ever happened to me’

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Taoiseach Micheal Martin talks to the media during the Cop27 summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Picture date: Monday November 7, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story ENVIRONMENT Cop27. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS

Taoiseach Micheal Martin talks to the media during the Cop27 summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Picture date: Monday November 7, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story ENVIRONMENT Cop27. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS

Environment

In full: Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s address to world leaders summit at Cop27

The late Lorraine Bolger.

The late Lorraine Bolger.

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Woman’s death in horror crash recalled at inquest

Dublin's Luas. Stock image

Dublin's Luas. Stock image

Courts

Judge dismisses €60,000 injuries claim by a passenger thrown forward when Luas driver was forced to apply the emergency brake

Bryan Kennedy

Bryan Kennedy

Crime

Jealous husband who hired hitman to murder wife’s online friends says he ‘just went crazy’

Ireland captain Katie McCabe and the team celebrate

Ireland captain Katie McCabe and the team celebrate

International Soccer

‘I will be giving that one a miss’ – Katie McCabe to avoid Qatar World Cup as she urges players ‘to take a stand’

Survivor and campaigner Mark Vincent Healy revealed his abuse by Fr Henry Maloney between 1969 and 1973. Photo: Douglas O'Connor

Survivor and campaigner Mark Vincent Healy revealed his abuse by Fr Henry Maloney between 1969 and 1973. Photo: Douglas O'Connor

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Considered among the most prestigious places a boy can be educated, Spiritan schools like Blackrock College are an emblem of privilege

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Ukrainians hand letter to embassy detailing issues refugees are facing in Ireland

Fergal Keane reporting from Ukraine in 2016. Photo courtesy of BBC/State of Grace Films

Fergal Keane reporting from Ukraine in 2016. Photo courtesy of BBC/State of Grace Films

TV News

‘Nightmares and flashbacks’ – Fergal Keane opens up about ‘crippling panic attacks’ from war reporting

Lord Lucan with his wife Lady Lucan, who died in 2017. Photo: PA/PA Wire

Lord Lucan with his wife Lady Lucan, who died in 2017. Photo: PA/PA Wire

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Pensioner (87) in Australia is ‘exact match’ for Lord Lucan, facial-recognition expert claims

Millburn is a 96ac residential beef farm with extensive sheds at Kilconly, Tuam, Co Galway

Millburn is a 96ac residential beef farm with extensive sheds at Kilconly, Tuam, Co Galway

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Tenants of Tathony House protest at Dublin City Hall demanding a stop to 100 evictions

Mary Lou McDonald applauds speech glorifying PIRA

Rhys McClenaghan returns home from winning Ireland’s first ever gold medal at the 2022 World Gymnastics Championship

Manchester woman perplexed by Irish love of chicken fillet rolls after moving to Dublin

Incredible video shows teen breaking out of garda van

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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's Elon Musk and Stripe's Collison brothers are all overseeing change sat their companies

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's Elon Musk and Stripe's Collison brothers are all overseeing change sat their companies

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As Twitter and Meta announce worrying job cuts, here is the state of play at Ireland’s main Big Tech firms

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Ryan O'Kane of Dundalk. Photo: Sportsfile

Ryan O'Kane of Dundalk. Photo: Sportsfile

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Top 10 young League of Ireland talents set for bright futures

Twitter owner Elon Musk said any name change at all will cause temporary loss of verified checkmarks. Photo: Reuters/Adrees Latif

Twitter owner Elon Musk said any name change at all will cause temporary loss of verified checkmarks. Photo: Reuters/Adrees Latif

News

Elon Musk to ban verified Twitter accounts that impersonate others – after celebrities imitate him

Actor Leslie Phillips, 74, outside Buckingham Palace after receiving a OBE from Her Majesty the Queen. Photo by Fiona Hanson/PA

Actor Leslie Phillips, 74, outside Buckingham Palace after receiving a OBE from Her Majesty the Queen. Photo by Fiona Hanson/PA

TV News

breaking Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

Bob Dylan played the 3Arena in Dublin last night. Photo: David Vincent

Bob Dylan played the 3Arena in Dublin last night. Photo: David Vincent

Music Reviews

Barry Egan Opinion Bob Dylan might be three miles north of purgatory but won’t be seeing Elvis soon

Martin O'Neill's reign as during a Republic of Ireland manager ended in 2018. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Martin O'Neill's reign as during a Republic of Ireland manager ended in 2018. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

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‘I was treated as an outsider as Ireland boss, a figure you hate’ – Martin O’Neill

Local authorities have started to publish maps outlining where lands that will be subject to tax are located. Stock image

Local authorities have started to publish maps outlining where lands that will be subject to tax are located. Stock image

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Explainer: residential zoned land tax and how it impacts farms

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Play Midterms: Trump says he's to make 'big announcement' on November 15

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John Downing Opinion US mid-term vote and a possible return of The Donald looks like bad news for Ireland

Play Reports of fighting among Russian conscripts, as soldiers' graves said to stretch for miles

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Ukraine says Russian forces pillage, occupy Kherson homes ahead of battle

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Angus Woods Opinion Why a cull scheme could prove popular for some farmers

Miriam Gunn on her Roscommon farm

Miriam Gunn on her Roscommon farm

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How split calving ensures this Roscommon dairy farmer has time off with the family over Christmas

John and Fiona Curran on their Co Meath holding. Photos: Seamus Farrelly

John and Fiona Curran on their Co Meath holding. Photos: Seamus Farrelly

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‘Operating a mixed organic farm works well for us as it spreads workflow, nutrient requirements and cashflow’

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Stock image

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Slaughter age cut could hike emissions if national herd numbers are not capped

A bullock grazes on John Heney’s farm — due to the recent wet weather, cattle have now been housed early

A bullock grazes on John Heney’s farm — due to the recent wet weather, cattle have now been housed early

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John Heney: Are beef farmers at last being forced to rethink their farming systems?

There has been a 79pc increase in female farmers under 35 since 2010. Photo: Stock

There has been a 79pc increase in female farmers under 35 since 2010. Photo: Stock

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Ageing farmers handing more holdings over to females

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Liverpool owner John W Henry and his wife Linda Pizzuti. Photo: Michael Regan/Sportsfile

Liverpool owner John W Henry and his wife Linda Pizzuti. Photo: Michael Regan/Sportsfile

Premier League

Why Liverpool are looking for fresh investment

Joey Carbery during a recent Ireland squad training session at IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Joey Carbery during a recent Ireland squad training session at IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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Rúaidhrí O’Connor Opinion Andy Farrell to make changes for Fiji visit from a position of strength as Joey Carbery gets sense of déjà vu

Martin O'Neill: "Do I think I’m capable of managing again? Of course." Photo: Sportsfile

Martin O'Neill: "Do I think I’m capable of managing again? Of course." Photo: Sportsfile

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‘You never lose your drive’ – Martin O’Neill still craves return to management despite difficult end to Ireland stint

Ryan O'Kane of Dundalk. Photo: Sportsfile

Ryan O'Kane of Dundalk. Photo: Sportsfile

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Top 10 young League of Ireland talents set for bright futures

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

Premier League

If he’s not scoring, not providing, and decisively, not leading by example, what is Cristiano Ronaldo good for?

Roberto Lopes, left, was involved in talks

Roberto Lopes, left, was involved in talks

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Former President Donald Trump milks the applause after speaking at a campaign rally for Senator Marco Rubio in Miami on Sunday. Photo: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

Former President Donald Trump milks the applause after speaking at a campaign rally for Senator Marco Rubio in Miami on Sunday. Photo: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

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Frank Coughlan Opinion In the first acid test of US sentiment since Capitol Hill riots, the devil is in the detail

Natural disasters such as Florida's recent Hurricane Ian remind us that we’re increasingly at risk of being cut off from our normal food supply. Photo: Andrew West/The News-Press

Natural disasters such as Florida's recent Hurricane Ian remind us that we’re increasingly at risk of being cut off from our normal food supply. Photo: Andrew West/The News-Press

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Amanda Little Opinion From powdered egg to freeze-dried casseroles, America’s survival foods industry is thriving – and it’s not confined to paranoid radicals

IRA gunman

IRA gunman

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Malachi O'Doherty Opinion Lack of open support for IRA’s campaign is a positive sign

Lack of leadership since last climate summit leaves little hope for COP27

Mya-Rose Craig

Letters

Letters

Human survival must take priority over personal wealth

Letters to the Editor

Republican mid-term victory will pave the way for Donald Trump’s return

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Mary Lou McDonald and Jonathan Dowdall

Mary Lou McDonald and Jonathan Dowdall

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Fionnán Sheahan Opinion Balaclava slips with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald’s ‘good murderers and bad murderers’ logic

Fr Paddy McCafferty

Fr Paddy McCafferty

Irish News

Outspoken priest backs Fr Sheehy, says he was left ‘speechless’ by Bishop of Kerry’s apology

The reintroduction of the quiet carriage will be welcomed by many Irish Rail passengers. Photo: Sergio Monti

The reintroduction of the quiet carriage will be welcomed by many Irish Rail passengers. Photo: Sergio Monti

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Rejoice (silently, to yourself) – Irish Rail are bringing back the quiet carriage on the Cork-Dublin train

Aneta Safiak pictured with her son Jonatan at their home in Co Longford. Photo: Tom O'Hanlon

Aneta Safiak pictured with her son Jonatan at their home in Co Longford. Photo: Tom O'Hanlon

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‘I was given the diagnosis of drama queen mother – every time I raised an issue they told me to stop looking for problems’

Podcasts

Twitter CEO Elon Musk. Photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk. Photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic.

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily - The Tech Wreck: What Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's cuts mean for Ireland

Friends star Matthew Perry came close to death after his colon burst from drug overuse (Ian West/PA)

Friends star Matthew Perry came close to death after his colon burst from drug overuse (Ian West/PA)

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily: Drugs, Dumping Julia Roberts, and Escaping Death — The not so funny life of Friends star Matthew Perry

Alec Baldwin’s motion to be dropped from Rust civil lawsuit denied by US judge (Santa Fe County Sheriff/PA)

Alec Baldwin’s motion to be dropped from Rust civil lawsuit denied by US judge (Santa Fe County Sheriff/PA)

The Indo Daily

The Best of the Indo Daily: It’s Complicated: Alec Baldwin, his acting career, and that fatal movie set shooting

Donald Trump tosses a hat to supporters during a campaign rally in Nevada. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty

Donald Trump tosses a hat to supporters during a campaign rally in Nevada. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily: US Midterm Elections — How Biden, Trump & Democracy are on the ballot — but who will win?

Entertainment

Pictured: Olivia Attwood

Pictured: Olivia Attwood

Entertainment

Olivia Attwood exits I’m a Celebrity jungle after just one day: ‘heartbroken is an understatement’

RTÉ Toy Show the Musical Director Séimí Campbell pictured at today's special preview. (Picture Andres Poveda)

RTÉ Toy Show the Musical Director Séimí Campbell pictured at today's special preview. (Picture Andres Poveda)

Entertainment

‘It's expensive and it’s a huge production’ – RTÉ’s Head of Strategy says decision to launch Christmas musical wasn’t taken lightly

Peter Kay

Peter Kay

Entertainment

Comedian Peter Kay to perform at Dublin’s 3Arena as part of comeback tour

(Netflix/PA)

(Netflix/PA)

Entertainment

Stars of The Crown to attend London premiere ahead of fifth series

Panti will be part of Ireland’s first all-male duo

Panti will be part of Ireland’s first all-male duo

TV News

Panti Bliss lined up to take part in new series of Dancing with the Stars

Annabelle Gormley (4) pictured with the giant version of Patrick O’Reilly’s Wolfhound, which will be unveiled as part of a unique sculpture garden at Art Source in Dublin’s RDS running from November 11-13. Photo: Holly Carr

Annabelle Gormley (4) pictured with the giant version of Patrick O’Reilly’s Wolfhound, which will be unveiled as part of a unique sculpture garden at Art Source in Dublin’s RDS running from November 11-13. Photo: Holly Carr

Theatre & Arts

Giant bronze Wolfhound worth €110,000 to stand sentry at RDS art fair’s sculpture garden

Style

Helen Gallagher

Helen Gallagher

Dublin News

PJ Gallagher’s mum Helen to be laid to rest this week in Dublin

Aaron Carter was found dead in his home in California on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Aaron Carter was found dead in his home in California on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Music

‘We had a complicated relationship. But my love for Aaron never faded,’ says Nick Carter after tragic death of youngest sibling

Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson

Celebrity News

Rebel Wilson announces birth of daughter born using surrogate

Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers. Image: Getty Images for LACMA

Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers. Image: Getty Images for LACMA

Celebrity News

‘I’m in mourning’: Fans react to Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal’s rumoured engagement

Dermot Bannon in Dublin city centre. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Dermot Bannon in Dublin city centre. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Irish News

Dermot Bannon on the joy of speed ironing, and being a 'sex symbol’ after turning 50 this year

Erin and Harry

Erin and Harry

Celebrity News

Conor McGregor’s sister Erin endures ‘rough night’ with son Harry (6) in hospital

Life

Animal Farm

Animal Farm

Life Premium

Dogs of war – how we use animals to tell powerful stories

Sophie Ranson contracted follicular thyroid cancer during lockdown. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Sophie Ranson contracted follicular thyroid cancer during lockdown. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Health

‘Posts by Instagram influencer on cancer made me worry – I realised I should have pushed harder for a diagnosis,’ says mother of two

Making a splash: the new Range Rover Sport

Making a splash: the new Range Rover Sport

Motor Reviews

Hybrid Range Rover Sport turns on the plug-in power

Freedom: It is important to consider how your father-in-law’s need for independence can be met safely. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Freedom: It is important to consider how your father-in-law’s need for independence can be met safely. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Ask Allison: My elderly father-in-law is a terrible driver and a danger on the roads. Should I report him?

Weight loss is not a known side effect of anticoagulant medications. Photo: Getty Images

Weight loss is not a known side effect of anticoagulant medications. Photo: Getty Images

Health Features

Ask the doctor: I have reduced my drinking from seven nights a week to three – and lost 4kg in a month

Aneta Safiak pictured with her son Jonatan at their home in Co Longford. Photo: Tom O'Hanlon

Aneta Safiak pictured with her son Jonatan at their home in Co Longford. Photo: Tom O'Hanlon

Health Features Premium

‘I was given the diagnosis of drama queen mother – every time I raised an issue they told me to stop looking for problems’

Travel

Flights to destinations like Alicante could cost families almost 250pc less if they wait until January to travel. Photo: Tono Balaguer

Flights to destinations like Alicante could cost families almost 250pc less if they wait until January to travel. Photo: Tono Balaguer

Travel News

Cost of Christmas breaks soar but big savings for those who delay

Guests play with their pet in the indoor dog park at a Tokyo hotel. Photo: WaPo / Japan News-Yomiuri.

Guests play with their pet in the indoor dog park at a Tokyo hotel. Photo: WaPo / Japan News-Yomiuri.

Travel News

Bring your pet, or take your bike to bed? Japan's new hotels are catering to special interests

Reader Travel Awards 2023

Reader Travel Awards 2023

Reader Travel Awards

Reader Travel Awards: Nominate your top hotels and holidays to win one of 12 amazing prizes

There have been objections to a proposed €100m expansion of Center Parcs Longford Forest which would include the addition of 198 lodges. Photo: Colm Kerr

There have been objections to a proposed €100m expansion of Center Parcs Longford Forest which would include the addition of 198 lodges. Photo: Colm Kerr

Irish News

Expansion of Center Parcs village in Co Longford on hold following objections on environmental grounds

Polignano al mare, Puglia. Deposit Photos

Polignano al mare, Puglia. Deposit Photos

Europe

‘Spellbound sleepiness’ – Puglia makes a great off-season escape in Italy

Hip stay at Edgewood Mansion

Hip stay at Edgewood Mansion

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A fancy New York mansion, an indoor water park in Portugal and spa stays in Donegal