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Christy Kinahan Snr at a business meeting

Christy Kinahan Snr at a business meeting

Crime

latest Cartel chief Christy Kinahan tried to buy fleet of Egyptian military planes, leaked files show

Crime boss Christy Kinahan tried to buy a fleet of Egyptian military planes for $10m and planned to set up a bolthole in Zimbabwe, according to newly leaked documents.

Latest News

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is going on maternity leave in the next few weeks

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is going on maternity leave in the next few weeks

Politics Premium

Fionnán Sheahan Opinion Helen McEntee and female ministers made to wait for Cabinet safety nod, as Government top jobs kept for the boys

Cara Darmody

Cara Darmody

Education

Schoolgirl’s shock as she finds out live on Late Late Show she got 97pc in Junior Cert maths exam – which she sat aged just 11

'It’s hard to process the end of a relationship when still immersed in the domesticity of living with a former love'

'It’s hard to process the end of a relationship when still immersed in the domesticity of living with a former love'

Sex & Relationships Premium

Asking for a friend: ‘My wife and I are separated but still live together because we can’t afford to rent two houses. I feel trapped and frustrated’

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaks to media before the game against Fiji. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaks to media before the game against Fiji. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

International Rugby

live Ireland vs Fiji: Big opportunity for Joey Carbery as Andy Farrell looks for second November win

Top Stories

Minister Darragh O'Brien

Minister Darragh O'Brien

Irish News

Revealed: the junior minister who flew business class to Abu Dhabi while Darragh O’Brien travelled in economy

Irish international Jack Crowley. Photo: Sportsfile

Irish international Jack Crowley. Photo: Sportsfile

Rugby Premium

‘When he comes into school, it’s like having Diego Maradona walking around the place’ – The rise of Jack Crowley

PSNI

PSNI

News

‘This is a heartbreaking tragedy’ – young boy dies following ‘farm incident’

Mohammad Umair leaves court after being sentenced for his involvement in a sham marriage case (Pic: Alan Lewis)

Mohammad Umair leaves court after being sentenced for his involvement in a sham marriage case (Pic: Alan Lewis)

Courts Premium

Man sentenced over sham marriage plot 10 years later after arrest warrant ‘found in retired police officer's desk’

Video

Passengers have miraculous escape after crash sends car spinning in the air

Limerick's four-time All-Ireland-winning goalkeeper Barry Hennessy. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Limerick's four-time All-Ireland-winning goalkeeper Barry Hennessy. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Hurling Premium

‘My way of getting weight down? Stick my fingers down my throat’ – Limerick hurling star on eating disorder battle

Rachel, husband Isaac and their three children, Joshua, Lucca, and daughter Scarlett. Photo: Instagram

Rachel, husband Isaac and their three children, Joshua, Lucca, and daughter Scarlett. Photo: Instagram

News

Rachel Allen shares birthday tribute to son Joshua as he puts drugs issues behind him

Abbey Leix Estate in County Laois, an 18th century classical mansion, comes with 1,120 acres and includes a large area of ancient native woodland.

Abbey Leix Estate in County Laois, an 18th century classical mansion, comes with 1,120 acres and includes a large area of ancient native woodland.

News

Visit billionaire’s Laois manor as John Collison opens Abbeyleix Estate for charity Christmas market

The Irish Countrywomen's Association (ICA) sold more than €40,000 worth of fine art from An Grianán in Termonfeckin, Co Louth. Photo: Frank McGrath

The Irish Countrywomen's Association (ICA) sold more than €40,000 worth of fine art from An Grianán in Termonfeckin, Co Louth. Photo: Frank McGrath

News Premium

Meltdown at the Irish Countrywomen’s Association: From bread-baking contests to board sackings and vendettas

The woman was treated at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, but later died.

The woman was treated at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, but later died.

Dublin

Woman dies in hospital following collision involving motorcycle in Dublin

Videos

I'm A Celebrity contestants criticise Matt Hancock over breaking Covid-19 rules

Schoolgirl finds out live on Late Late Show she got 97pc in Junior Cert maths exam

Munster celebrate win over South Africa XV with stirring rendition of Zombie by The Cranberries

World Champion Rhys McClenaghan's mother 'one of the proudest mums in Ireland'

Dubliner (83) is ‘everyone's grandad on TikTok’ thanks to his granddaughter

Featured

Ella Whelan from Etto on Merrion Row. Photo by Steve Humphreys

Ella Whelan from Etto on Merrion Row. Photo by Steve Humphreys

News Premium

Katy McGuinness Opinion ‘We started getting enquiries about Christmas in August’ – book your night out before there’s no room at the inn

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Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright

Celebrity Features

Letitia Wright: 'Aisha could shed a light on ways in which people are waiting in limbo for help, and how it could stop them from thriving and moving forward'

Many women only learn the term ‘perimenopause’ when they are in it. Stock image

Many women only learn the term ‘perimenopause’ when they are in it. Stock image

Personal Finance Premium

The realities of menopause and money – it's something that every woman goes through, so why is it shrouded in fear?

Sophie's rooftop bar and restaurant in The Dean, Galway

Sophie's rooftop bar and restaurant in The Dean, Galway

Hotel Reviews

Hotel review: A rooftop restaurant, ‘Munchies’ minibar and boxing studio in Galway

I'm a Celebrity contestant Matt Hancock

I'm a Celebrity contestant Matt Hancock

TV News

I’m a Celebrity: Chris Moyles says Matt Hancock is ‘not being real’ after MP asks for ‘forgiveness’

Peter Kay

Peter Kay

Entertainment

Huge online queues for comedian Peter Kay’s 2023 Dublin gigs

(Left) Abigail Disney; and (right) Abigail as a child with her grandfather, Roy O Disney

(Left) Abigail Disney; and (right) Abigail as a child with her grandfather, Roy O Disney

Movies Premium

‘The money did not make my family happier’: Abigail Disney on her parents’ alcoholism and the misery at the heart of the magical kingdom

Weekend Magazine

Dubliner Nadine Flood, a machinist at the We Make Good textiles studio. Picture: Gerry Mooney

Dubliner Nadine Flood, a machinist at the We Make Good textiles studio. Picture: Gerry Mooney

Fashion Premium

The women sewing their way to a better life: ‘I knew nothing about fashion and couldn’t even sew on a button the first day I came in here’

Like a concert pianist, Mariam Dudashvili takes a deep breath, fans her fingers out in front and presses her foot on the pedal below.

'Instances of misdiagnosis are not as rare as they should be'

'Instances of misdiagnosis are not as rare as they should be'

Comment Premium

Tanya Sweeney Opinion Medical gaslighting makes me furious — too many women are being let down by our healthcare system

In the week that CervicalCheck campaigner Lynsey Bennett spent in a cemetery, when by right she should have been at home with her children, another funeral was taking place. The details were horribly, tragically similar. This was the funeral of the mother of a two-year-old child, also in her thirties.

Kraków hosts one of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe

Kraków hosts one of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe

Europe Premium

10 magical Christmas markets in Europe to visit in 2022

Comment Premium

Ellen Coyne Opinion Twitter is a spoofer’s paradise - anyone with the 'right' followers is one thread away from being invited on TV to shape national policy

Anna Haugh’s new pop-up at Dublin’s Conrad hotel. Picture: Frank McGrath

Anna Haugh’s new pop-up at Dublin’s Conrad hotel. Picture: Frank McGrath

Food Reviews Premium

Anna Haugh at the Conrad: ‘There are so many better options in the city than this pricey, unexciting celebrity chef pop-up’

Three of Louise McSharry's top favourite foundations

Three of Louise McSharry's top favourite foundations

Makeup Premium

Louise McSharry: Three new foundations reinventing our quest for skin-perfection

Ukraine, 2022 US midterms & world news

Donald Trump criticised Republican party figures who performed well in US elections this week. Photo: Gaelen Morse

Donald Trump criticised Republican party figures who performed well in US elections this week. Photo: Gaelen Morse

North America

‘Lacks loyalty and class’: Trump lashes out at his rivals for Republican party nomination

Gallery Ukraine: Crowds raise Ukrainian flags in Kherson following Russian forces withdrawal

Trump calls himself a ‘stable genius’ and denies claim he blamed Melania for midterms

Gallery Tropical Storm Nicole lashes Florida, downing power lines, killing two and evacuating homes

Russian wives in battlefield ‘rescue mission’ for husbands as Putin’s military casualties estimated to top 100,000

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Sport

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Photo: Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Photo: Sportsfile

Soccer

Stephen Kenny ready for Erling Haaland as teen Evan Ferguson prepares for international step-up

At the wheel: This is another chance for Joey Carbery to drive the team for a week behind a pack that’s built to hold up its end of the bargain. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

At the wheel: This is another chance for Joey Carbery to drive the team for a week behind a pack that’s built to hold up its end of the bargain. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Autumn Internationals Premium

Selections for Fiji show Andy Farrell is steering a steady course to France with no need to cast net too wide

Munster players celebrate after the win over a South Africa XV at Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Munster players celebrate after the win over a South Africa XV at Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Munster Rugby

Munster turn on the magic to beat South Africa XV at sold-out Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Vikki Wall (right) and Sarah Rowe (second from right) with their fathers

Vikki Wall (right) and Sarah Rowe (second from right) with their fathers

Women's Sport Premium

Vikki Wall Opinion My love-hate relationship with the sport is enduring, but my dad might have another dilemma if we win again

Scott McTominay of Manchester United scores their team's fourth goal during the Carabao Cup third round win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford

Scott McTominay of Manchester United scores their team's fourth goal during the Carabao Cup third round win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford

Soccer

Manchester United draw Burnley at home in Carabao Cup last-16 after win over Aston Villa

Caolan Mooney in action for Down. Photo: Sportsfile

Caolan Mooney in action for Down. Photo: Sportsfile

Gaelic Football Premium

‘I can’t really remember first seven days in hospital’ – Down’s Caolan Mooney on mistaken identity attack

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Opinion & Analysis

Twitter had many problems long before Elon Musk's takeover. Photo: Reuters

Twitter had many problems long before Elon Musk's takeover. Photo: Reuters

Comment Premium

Sarah Carey Opinion Twitter’s pile-on brigade should look in the mirror before announcing Elon Musk is the big problem

One day you're holding your child's hand in public, then, a blink of an eye later, you're dropping them off at the local disco. Photo: Stock image

One day you're holding your child's hand in public, then, a blink of an eye later, you're dropping them off at the local disco. Photo: Stock image

Comment Premium

Kathy Donaghy Opinion The teenage disco – a new stage in my son’s life that brings another reason to cherish every moment

Some of the attendees at Gay Pride in 2017. Photo: Collins Agency

Some of the attendees at Gay Pride in 2017. Photo: Collins Agency

Comment Premium

Billy Keane Opinion Whatever Father Sheehy says or believes, we are all under the same rainbow-shaped umbrella these days

In the middle of our deep housing crisis, a transparent planning system is essential

Valesca Lima

Marine Le Pen’s ‘image crusade’ still haunted by demons of her party’s racist past

John Downing

Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon deserves recognition this awards season, but it will probably be bullied out by Disney yet again

Deirdre Molumby

Editor's Choice

Jennifer Haskins started dating her fiancé Raymond Rieke when she was in her 50s

Jennifer Haskins started dating her fiancé Raymond Rieke when she was in her 50s

Family Premium

Love after 50 – these happy couples prove it’s never too late to find your soulmate

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar was allegedly subjected to a series of homophobic slurs. Photo: Frank McGrath

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar was allegedly subjected to a series of homophobic slurs. Photo: Frank McGrath

News Premium

exclusive The alleged shocking calls made by Sinn Féin activist to Fine Gael TD – ‘You’re a c. With Sinn Féin coming into power, I will fin’ go after you’

Matt Hancock is keen for the public to see the 'real' him. (PHOTO: ITV Plc)

Matt Hancock is keen for the public to see the 'real' him. (PHOTO: ITV Plc)

TV Reviews

Chloe Gray Opinion The one, weird thing I’ve noticed from watching Matt Hancock on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! this week

Our expert feels overpaying a mortgage may not currently be the most prudent use of spare cash

Our expert feels overpaying a mortgage may not currently be the most prudent use of spare cash

New Homes Premium

Ask the expert: Should we overpay our mortgage or would we be better off saving money instead?

Podcasts

Lord Lucan. Photo: Getty Images

Lord Lucan. Photo: Getty Images

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily - Lord Lucan: After 48 years have the authorities finally found the vanishing murderer?

Real Health Podcast

The Real Health Podcast: Top Tips for saving on your energy bills

Boy George is joining the ITV show as it returns to the Australian jungle (ITV/PA)

Boy George is joining the ITV show as it returns to the Australian jungle (ITV/PA)

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily: Why ‘I’m a Celebrity’ fans won’t let Boy George forget his conviction for falsely imprisoning a male escort

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, right, with Johnny Sexton after the win over South Africa. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, right, with Johnny Sexton after the win over South Africa. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Ireland take down Springboks, 'A' players miss their chance and Eddie Jones' struggles

Entertainment

Rio Ferdinand after being made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture date: Tuesday November 8, 2022.

Rio Ferdinand after being made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture date: Tuesday November 8, 2022.

Celebrity News

‘Out of order’ – Rio Ferdinand says Aston Villa fan Prince William teased him over Manchester United defeat at weekend

Entertainment

RTÉ 2fm boss opens up about Eoghan McDermott’s future at the station

Christmas Premium

Tanya Sweeney Opinion I promised myself I wouldn’t let the John Lewis Christmas ad get to me this year – so why am I crying?

Matt Hancock after finishing the Virgin Money London Marathon. Picture date: Sunday October 3, 2021.

Matt Hancock after finishing the Virgin Money London Marathon. Picture date: Sunday October 3, 2021.

TV News

‘The cockroach cafe’ – public votes for Matt Hancock to take on third I’m A Celebrity trial

Letitia Wright as Black Panther

Letitia Wright as Black Panther

Movie Reviews

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review — A poignant tribute to Chadwick Boseman with real emotion and a dash of sillyness

The ad features a man trying to master skateboarding (John Lewis/PA)

The ad features a man trying to master skateboarding (John Lewis/PA)

Entertainment

John Lewis shines light on children in care in highly anticipated Christmas ad

Style

Mike Tindall

Mike Tindall

TV News

I’m A Celeb: Mike Tindall opens up about Zara Phillips giving birth on bathroom floor

David Walliams

David Walliams

Celebrity News

David Walliams apologises for ‘disrespectful comments’ he made about contestants during Britain’s Got Talent filming

Vogue Williams

Vogue Williams

Celebrity News

Vogue Williams shares snaps from holiday to five-star Caribbean resort owned by in-laws

The Duchess of Sussex (Jeremy Selwyn/Evening Standard/PA)

The Duchess of Sussex (Jeremy Selwyn/Evening Standard/PA)

Entertainment

Meghan: I have ‘zero interest’ in reclaiming the ‘B-word’

Left to right, Jonny Lee Miller, Dominic West, Marcia Warren, Elizabeth Debicki, Imelda Staunton, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville and Claudia Harrison at the world premiere of The Crown series five at the Theatre Royal in London (Ian West/PA)

Left to right, Jonny Lee Miller, Dominic West, Marcia Warren, Elizabeth Debicki, Imelda Staunton, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville and Claudia Harrison at the world premiere of The Crown series five at the Theatre Royal in London (Ian West/PA)

Entertainment

In Pictures: Stars of The Crown hit the red carpet ahead of fifth series

Kim Kardashian attends the CFDA Fashion Awards (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Kim Kardashian attends the CFDA Fashion Awards (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian urges fashion designers to suit all body shapes after award win

Life

Jennifer Aniston is seen filming on location for The Morning Show at the Mercer Hotel on September 26, 2022, in New York city. Photo: Getty/James Devaney/GC Images

Jennifer Aniston is seen filming on location for The Morning Show at the Mercer Hotel on September 26, 2022, in New York city. Photo: Getty/James Devaney/GC Images

Life Premium

Jennifer Aniston should never have had to hide her fertility experience but her honesty about IVF is something we all needed to hear

Self-healing offers a one-size-fits-all approach so everyone can relate. Photo: Picture posed

Self-healing offers a one-size-fits-all approach so everyone can relate. Photo: Picture posed

Health & Wellbeing Premium

The internet is obsessed with ‘self-healing’, but what does the latest wellness buzzword really mean?

Mickael Viljanen, of the two-Michelin-starred Chapter One. Picture: Nina Val

Mickael Viljanen, of the two-Michelin-starred Chapter One. Picture: Nina Val

News

Dublin restaurant takes first spot on National Geographic top 10 list

From sweet treats to beauty products, there are advent calendars for all tastes. Photo: Picture posed

From sweet treats to beauty products, there are advent calendars for all tastes. Photo: Picture posed

Christmas

From chocolates and jams to beauty products and booze — these are the 10 best Irish-made advent calendars for Christmas 2022

Real Health Podcast

The Real Health Podcast: Top Tips for saving on your energy bills

There are plenty of distractions when working from home. Picture posed

There are plenty of distractions when working from home. Picture posed

Parenting Premium

Bill Linnane Opinion The only time working from home is not a utopian paradise is when the kids are on midterm break

Travel

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

Travel News

Dublin Airport announces new flights to Tel Aviv in Israel

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