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Oct 28

A job and a third-level degree no longer enough to protect people from poverty - ESRI

A job and a third-level degree no longer enough to protect people from poverty - ESRI

A third of people below the poverty line last year were in work, and many of them held a third-level degree, research shows.

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A convicted conman accused of defrauding Waterford hurling boss Davy Fitzgerald is denying the allegations and is set to fight them in court

Exposed: Convicted conman accused of defrauding Waterford hurling boss Davy Fitzgerald

A convicted conman accused of defrauding Waterford hurling boss Davy Fitzgerald is denying the allegations and is set to fight them in court.

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"I was like Huckleberry Finn travelling down the river" - Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil talks new show on TG4 #Sponsored

"I was like Huckleberry Finn travelling down the river" - Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil talks new show on TG4

Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil debuts new show on TG4, bringing the story of the River Blackwater to life.

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Two family dogs rescued from house fire as heavy rain dampened Halloween disruption for firefighters

Two family dogs rescued from house fire as heavy rain dampened Halloween disruption for firefighters

DUBLIN fire brigade saw an increase in Halloween related call-outs last night, when compared to last year, however pre-emptive measures and heavy rain dampened disruption overall.

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Aidan Fitzmaurice: Winter is coming for WNL as amateur status means that the ‘brain drain’ will continue

Aidan Fitzmaurice: Winter is coming for WNL as amateur status means that the ‘brain drain’ will...

Two trophy presentations for two Dublin clubs in the space of two days.

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South Korea launches investigation into Seoul crowd crush that killed over 150 people celebrating Halloween

South Korea launches investigation into Seoul crowd crush that killed over 150 people celebrating...

Seoul police assigned 137 officers to manage a crowd of Halloween revellers anticipated to number over 100,000 over the weekend — a decision that has come under intense criticism following the deaths...

Is Irish agriculture as sustainable as it likes to think?

Is Irish agriculture as sustainable as it likes to think?

Is Irish agriculture’s sustainability claim substantiable? Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a wide array of disputed responses.

Grain ships sail out of Ukraine despite Russia suspending its role in UN deal

Grain ships sail out of Ukraine despite Russia suspending its role in UN deal

Ships carrying grain sailed from Ukrainian ports yesterday despite Moscow’s suspension of its participation in a UN programme to ensure the safety of such cargoes amid an unrelenting war.

David Kelly: Andy Farrell’s team must be different – Ireland can’t afford to limit expression against Boks

Andy Farrell’s team must be different – Ireland can’t afford to limit expression against Boks

Andy Farrell remains a man in a hurry. When he greeted the media last week, a fellow Englishman from the radio with a fondness for his own voice was eager to let Farrell know – and consequently...

Ireland has enough gas supply for the winter, Gas Networks Ireland says

Ireland has enough gas supply for the winter, Gas Networks Ireland says

Gas Networks Ireland has assured customers the State has necessary supplies to meet demand this winter.

Stardust fire: ‘Please make a decision’ – families plead for ruling on judicial review holding up new inquests into 1981 tragedy

Stardust fire: ‘Please make a decision’ – families plead for ruling on judicial review holding up...

Relatives of the Stardust fire victims have pleaded for a judge to make a ruling on a legal challenge that is holding up the new inquests into the inferno, saying only 11 parents out of the 45...

Andy Farrell to give key trio chance to prove fitness for Springboks showdown

Andy Farrell to give key trio chance to prove fitness for Springboks showdown

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will give three of his key players every chance to prove their fitness in time for Saturday’s clash with South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.

‘The first thing that struck me was the amount of prisoners missing limbs ... lads with no arms everywhere’

‘The first thing that struck me was the amount of prisoners missing limbs ... lads with no arms...

Pattaya, Thailand December, 2000

Young woman who died in Limerick road crash was travelling home from children’s Halloween event

Young mother who died in Limerick road crash was travelling home from children’s Halloween event

A young mother who died in an horrific two-vehicle collision outside Limerick was travelling home from a children's Halloween event, it has emerged.

Morning traffic and travel: delays on M50; animals on M3, Maynooth train services reduced

Morning traffic and travel: delays on M50; animals on M3, Maynooth train services reduced

There are delays for motorists this morning on the M50 and reports of animals on the M3.

World can breathe a sigh of relief after defeat of Amazon wrecker Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian election

World can breathe a sigh of relief after defeat of Amazon wrecker Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian...

The defeat of the deforestation king Jair Bolsonaro means the world can breathe a collective sigh of relief, with environmentally-friendly governance back on the table in Brazil.

Elon Musk fires entire Twitter board and makes himself CEO amid plans to charge users up to $20 for blue ticks

Elon Musk fires entire Twitter board and makes himself CEO amid plans to charge users up to $20 for...

Tesla boss Elon Musk said on Monday he will serve as chief executive of Twitter, the social media company he just bought for $44 billion, a move that Wall Street analysts have said could stretch the...

Solar panels, beehives and pigs named Elvis and Borris – the Irish family firm aiming to be country’s most eco-friendly

Solar panels, beehives and pigs named Elvis and Borris – the Irish family firm aiming to be...

An Offaly family printers is using solar power, beehives, a 100-year-old printer, and a pig named Elvis to reach their self-sustainable goals and inspire others – or fail trying.

Irish weather: Breezy with showers and hail today ahead of yellow wind and rain warnings tomorrow

Irish weather: Met Éireann predicts breezy weather with showers and hail today ahead of yellow wind...

Met Éireann said today will be breezy with a mix of sunny spells and prolonged showers ahead of weather warnings in place overnight.

Morning traffic and travel: Delays on M50; Maynooth train services reduced

Morning traffic and travel: Delays on M50; Maynooth train services reduced

There are delays for motorists this morning on the M50.

If you want to prevent crime, put more gardaí on the beat, says businesswoman who lost €240,000 in shop ram-raid

If you want to prevent crime, put more gardaí on the beat, says businesswoman who lost €240,000 in...

Boutique owner Kay Mulcaire has said security and crime prevention costs have become a major challenge for Irish retailers.

Chicken fillets, milk and cheese over 20pc more expensive in many Irish supermarkets since February

Chicken fillets, milk and cheese over 20pc more expensive in many Irish supermarkets since February

Chicken fillets have increased by at least 20pc in four of Ireland’s leading supermarkets while the cost of milk, cheese and bread has also significantly increased since Russia invaded Ukraine in...

It was supposed to be a standard segment on a national chat show, where members of the public restore old furniture in the hope of being the best. But in 1997, the Late Late Show's year's restoration competition had a nation on the edge of their seats

The Indo Daily: Chairs, repairs, and a restoration row: How a Late Late Show scandal ended up in...

It was supposed to be a standard segment on a national chat show, where members of the public restore old furniture in the hope of being the best.

‘Incompetence’ and ‘poor management’ – Ryanair’s angry letter to DAA over summer travel ‘chaos’

‘Incompetence’ and ‘poor management’ – Ryanair’s angry letter to DAA over summer travel ‘chaos’

Ryanair has launched a blistering attack on the DAA, accusing it of “incompetence” and having caused Ireland international embarrassment during the summer.

Pelosi suspect wanted to hold Democrat politician hostage and ‘break her kneecaps’

Pelosi suspect wanted to hold Democrat politician hostage and ‘break her kneecaps’

Federal prosecutors say the man accused of attacking the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer told police he wanted to hold the speaker hostage and "break her kneecaps".

638,000 families to receive double Child Benefit this week in latest of Budget one-off payments

638,000 families to receive double Child Benefit this week in latest of Budget one-off payments

Around 638,000 families across the country will receive a double payment of Child Benefit this week.

Revealed: the high-profile developers getting up to €90,000 taxpayer money for planning delays

Revealed: the high-profile developers getting up to €90,000 taxpayer money for planning delays

High-profile developers are getting payments of up to €90,000 from An Bord Pleanála (ABP) for delays in processing their planning applications.

Jurgen Klopp warns there will be no quick fix to Reds’ slump

Jurgen Klopp warns there will be no quick fix to Reds’ slump

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says there is “no quick fix” to his team’s troubles but said judgment on the scale of the Anfield rebuild must wait until the end of the season.

Woman dies and two children and adult male injured in two-car collision in Co Limerick

Woman dies and two children and adult male injured in two-car collision in Co Limerick

A woman died following a two-car collision in Rathkeale, Co Limerick this evening that left two children and an adult male injured.

The crime figures for your local garda station as four in 10 see rise despite pandemic lockdowns

The crime figures for your local garda station as four in 10 see rise despite pandemic lockdowns

Four out of every 10 garda stations in Ireland recorded an increase in crime last year compared to pre-Covid levels, despite being subject to lockdown restrictions for large parts of the year.

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No water for much of Kyiv amid heavy Russian barrage on Ukraine

No water for much of Kyiv amid heavy Russian barrage on Ukraine

A massive barrage of Russian cruise missile and drone strikes hit critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities early on Monday, knocking out water and power supplies in...

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FTSE 100 gets Halloween treat as stocks fly to five-week high

FTSE 100 gets Halloween treat as stocks fly to five-week high

London’s top stocks have enjoyed a Halloween rebound with the FTSE 100 ending the month at a five-week high.

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Pelosi suspect wanted to hold House Speaker hostage

Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to hold House Speaker hostage

The man accused of attacking US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer told police he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps” to show other members of...

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Top five health conditions men in their 40s and 50s need to be aware of

Top five health conditions men in their 40s and 50s need to be aware of

1. Cardiovascular conditions

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What time and TV Channel is Real Sociedad v Manchester United? Kick-off time, TV and live stream details for Europa League game

What time and TV Channel is Real Sociedad v Manchester United? Kick-off time, TV and live stream...

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United finish their Europa League group with a visit to Real Sociedad this week. Here’s all you need to know about the match.

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France midfielder Paul Pogba to miss World Cup through injury, says agent

France midfielder Paul Pogba to miss World Cup through injury, says agent

France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the World Cup after suffering another injury setback, his agent has said.

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British Home Secretary Suella Braverman sent official documents to personal email address six times

British Home Secretary Suella Braverman sent official documents to personal email address six times

British Home Secretary Suella Braverman sent official documents from her government email address to her personal account address six times but insisted there was “no risk to national security”.