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UK is in ‘perilous state’ and ‘falling apart’, John Swinney claims

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This year’s storm list unveiled as public opts for tribute to Shaun the Sheep

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Fianna Fáil minister ‘categorically’ disagrees with Burnham on unity poll

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Passport to be required for UK-Ireland ferry crossings

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Portman fancying crack at Flying Five with Rumstar

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‘What the boys did was wrong’ – priest at funeral of teenager killed in M9 crash

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Beorma going in search of remarkable eight-timer at Stratford

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Funeral held for teenager killed in Kildare horror crash

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Tottenham Livin’ on a Prayer again? Jon Bon Jovi watches opener at Brentford

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Hundreds gather in vigil for family injured in horror wrong-way motorway crash

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Heartbreaking McHugh deaths ‘have cast dark cloud over Donegal’

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Amy Hunt comes through fear of fainting to go halfway to medal target

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Amo set to have first runner over jumps with Max Comley

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John Nellis joins Strictly though social media star has ‘never danced before’

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Haydock and Keeneland in the running for Big Mojo

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Daniel Kinahan remanded on charge of directing a criminal organisation

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‘Nothing confirmed’ on Donald Trump visit to Ireland – Irish premier

It is understood that the US president will visit Ireland for at least two days from September 12.

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Owner of 139-year-old bikemaker Raleigh files for insolvency

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Mitbaahy could make quick return in Maurice de Gheest

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Last month was driest July and third hottest month recorded in Ireland

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Matron looking the ‘obvious’ next stop for prolific Blue Bolt

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Two-time Eurovision winner Loreen postpones European tour including UK gigs

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Cole has sights on the Curragh with Goodwood winner Dr Rascal

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Donald Trump set for two-day Ireland visit in September

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Betfred to shut 132 shops and axe 600 jobs after gambling tax hikes

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Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean and Raye lead Mercury Prize nominations

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Glen Hansard: The Oscar winner who never stopped busking on Dublin’s streets

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Taoiseach: Glen Hansard made significant contribution to Ireland’s cultural life

Irish political leaders have expressed shock and heartbreak at the sudden death of the musician and actor.

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‘The loveliest man’ – Ryan Tubridy and Dawn O’Porter remember Glen Hansard

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Pubs restocking as Mayo’s party of parties set to continue

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Martin and Merz to hold talks in Dublin

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Final orders for Brewers Fayre and Beefeater sites as closing dates confirmed

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Mayo set for homecoming for the ages after history-making all-Ireland win

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Lack of engagement from IS supporter who stabbed garda ‘disappointing’ – judge

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Woman accused of transporting bomb across Ireland remanded with consent to bail

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DCC Energy to go private after agreeing £5.75 billion takeover

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DUP leader questions Irish court’s decision to grant bail in Carrickmacross case

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‘Who’s who’ of Global giants set for blockbuster King George

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Drone damage to Kyiv monastery ‘assault on Ukrainian culture’ – Taoiseach

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Estrange misses Nassau Stakes with big autumn in mind

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Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden show ‘due to sinus infection’

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Ukraine ‘priority’ for Ireland during EU presidency, Taoiseach says

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Razorlight reveal they wanted to ‘give away’ song that became number one hit

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Saturday’s sport – what’s on and where can I watch it?

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Beverley Callard says she has completed radiotherapy after cancer diagnosis

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BHA announce raft of changes to prevent repeat of Cheltenham starts

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Earth taking her Shot at Irish Oaks glory

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The Script frontman backs Sinn Féin’s artificial intelligence motion

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High temperature warning issued for most of Ireland

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Six-week hosepipe ban for parts of Ireland

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New high temperature warning issued for 10 counties in Ireland

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Irish premier to discuss early years systems at British-Irish Council

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Tesco considering sale of European business – report

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Dubliner Pico Lopes welcomed back from World Cup ‘dream come true’

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Businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton dies aged 87

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Ireland leave it late to claim narrow victory over Australia

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Heroic interventions to save children during Parnell Square stabbing

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