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Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch on Dublin riots: This is always under the surface

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch on Dublin riots: This is always under the surface

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

His book Prophet Song describes what happens when his home country becomes authoritarian.
Booker Prize: Paul Lynch wins for his novel about Ireland descending into chaos

Booker Prize: Paul Lynch wins for his novel about Ireland descending into chaos

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

The 46-year-old, who lives in Dublin, was presented with his trophy during a ceremony in London
Rescued hostage Emily Hand’s father thanks public for support

Rescued hostage Emily Hand’s father thanks public for support

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Thomas Hand said his daughter has lost weight during her captivity but is ‘doing better than expected’.
Varadkar responds after Israeli outrage over tweet about freed hostage Emily Hand

Varadkar responds after Israeli outrage over tweet about freed hostage Emily Hand

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Israel’s foreign minister Eli Cohen said he had summoned the Irish ambassador in Tel Aviv ‘for a reprimand’.
Temperatures to plunge again next week with chance of sleet and hail

Temperatures to plunge again next week with chance of sleet and hail

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Met Éireann said a brief return to slightly milder conditions would make way for a widespread chilly spell.
Man (20s) dies after road collision in Belfast

Man (20s) dies after road collision in Belfast

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

One vehicle was involved in the incident in the Annadale Embankment area of the city in the early hours of Sunday.
Smyths Toys Ireland sees pre-tax profits jump to over €5m

Smyths Toys Ireland sees pre-tax profits jump to over €5m

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Smyths operates 21 stores in the Republic, with revenues last year working out at an average of €12.7 million per store
British government attitude to Irish ‘returned to repellent’, Alastair Campbell says

British government attitude to Irish ‘returned to repellent’, Alastair Campbell says

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

The former aide to Tony Blair said there was ‘an arrogance about the current government in its attitudes to Ireland’.
Hotel gave wheelchair user an empty mayonnaise bucket to wash herself

Hotel gave wheelchair user an empty mayonnaise bucket to wash herself

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Killaloe Hotel and Spa discriminated against the guest on grounds of her disability under the Equal Status Act, the WRC ruled
Busy Dublin hospital was hit by dangerous superbug outbreak, records show

Busy Dublin hospital was hit by dangerous superbug outbreak, records show

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Internal records said Tallaght University Hospital was dealing with a 'very active and resistant outbreak'
Family-run pub’s Christmas advert goes viral

Family-run pub’s Christmas advert goes viral

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

The video by Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, is described by some on social media as ‘better’ than John Lewis’s festive offering.
Props from famous Irish films and TV shows to go under the hammer

Props from famous Irish films and TV shows to go under the hammer

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

The trove includes convincing looking rubber guns used in Michael Collins and items from My Left Foot, The Banshees of Inisherin and My Left Foot.
‘Ball in Taoiseach’s court’ after gardaí lost control of Dublin, Sinn Féin TD says

‘Ball in Taoiseach’s court’ after gardaí lost control of Dublin, Sinn Féin TD says

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly said Leo Varadkar must remove Helen McEntee if she does not resign over rioting in the capital.
Appeal for information after man injured in ‘suspected hit-and-run’

Appeal for information after man injured in ‘suspected hit-and-run’

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

The collision happened in the Fergleen Park area of Derry in the early hours of Sunday.
Donohoe gives ‘full support’ to Justice Minister and Garda commissioner

Donohoe gives ‘full support’ to Justice Minister and Garda commissioner

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Helen McEntee and Drew Harris have faced calls to resign following rioting in Dublin on Thursday.
Sinn Féin remains Ireland’s most popular party despite drop, poll suggests

Sinn Féin remains Ireland’s most popular party despite drop, poll suggests

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

The latest Irish Business Post/Red C poll has Sinn Fein on 29%, ahead of Fine Gael on 20% and Fianna Fail on 16%.
'Emily has come back to us': Thomas Hand overjoyed to be reunited with his daughter

'Emily has come back to us': Thomas Hand overjoyed to be reunited with his daughter

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Emily Hand had been held captive by Hamas since the October 7th attacks in Israel.
Bungalow bliss? Galway fixer-upper on the market for €70,000

Bungalow bliss? Galway fixer-upper on the market for €70,000

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

This property near Williamstown is in need of complete renovation
Dublin stabbings and riots: A visual guide to how events unfolded

Dublin stabbings and riots: A visual guide to how events unfolded

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Maps and photos show how the events in Dublin city centre unfolded
Irish ambassador to Israel to be reprimanded after Varadkar tweet

Irish ambassador to Israel to be reprimanded after Varadkar tweet

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Mr Varadkar’s tweet has gained significant attention, particularly for his use of the words “lost and found" referring to Emily Hand being released by Hamas.

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