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11:45, 5 APR 2025

Fears that Irish workers could face reduced hours due to US tariffs

Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec, warned that companies, including those in the drinks industry, face immediate issues

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Taoiseach sees 'no justification' for Donald Trump's 20% tariff on EU exports

As fears over Ireland's pharmaceutical industry rise, Mr Trump said that the industry would be coming "roaring back" to the US

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Conor McGregor takes aim at 'soulless, colourless gombeens' in latest rant

The MMA fighter has again taken aim at politicians on social media

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Leo Varadkar lands new job with US-based public relations firm

The former taoiseach will start his new role on the company's Global Advisory Board in April

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Micheal Martin does not 'take too much note' of Conor McGregor criticism

The mixed martial artist has been condemned by the most senior figures in Ireland’s coalition after he criticised the government on a range of issues during a meeting with US President Donald Trump on St Patrick’s Day

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Enoch Burke's family 'not one bit apologetic' for gatecrashing Washington DC dinner

On Thursday evening, Martina, Ammi, and Isaac Burke entered the swanky $1,000-a-plate dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC

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Micheal Martin admits Covid-19 vaccine 'fear' as 'regular concerns' persist

Last week marked five years since Ireland's first Covid-19 lockdowns, and the first set of restrictions were announced by then-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Washington DC during the St Patrick’s Day visit in 2020

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Whiskey price hike fears amid Donald Trump tariffs as 'knock on effect' warning issued

He made the announcement less than 24 hours after meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Oval Office on Wednesday

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Conor McGregor thanks Donald Trump after Oval Office praise

During his meeting with Taoiseach Michael Martin, Trump was asked who his favourite Irish person was and singled out McGregor for praise

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Five insane moments from Micheál Martin and Donald Trump's White House meeting

From praising Conor McGregor as his favourite Irish man to claiming Ireland's housing crisis is a "good problem"

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Take our Covid survey as Ireland marks five years since the first lockdown

The first Covid measures were announced by then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on March 12, 2020

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Notorious rapist and hoaxer Michael Murray dares DPP to charge him in bizarre statement

Deluded criminal Michael Murray, who is serving back to back sentences for rape, threats, and two hoax bomb calls, reportedly lost the plot while in Garda custody

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Legendary Dublin poet Pat Ingoldsby dies aged 82 as Taoiseach leads tributes

The former RTE star was a familiar sight on the streets of Dublin where he sold his works of poetry

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Taoiseach officially invited by Donald Trump to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the White House

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Trump has invited the Taoiseach to the White House in Washington DC on March 12

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Dublin rents shoot to almost €2,500 per month as housing shortage 'plagues the market'

The average rent cost in Dublin in the final quarter of 2024 was €2,481 per month

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Sister of teen who died in Stardust tragedy supporting Creeslough families' hope for memorial

Carole’s brother was the last of the 48 Stardust victims – average age 19 – to be identified in the morgue after the St Valentine’s disco fire

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Sinn Fein leaders to boycott White House and Donald Trump on St Patrick's Day over Palestine

President Mary Lou McDonald and Vice President and Northern Irish First Minister Michelle O’Neill both traditionally travel to the US capital for the celebrations and attend the Shamrock Ceremony at the White House

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Politicians fear “political catfishing” over bank of AI images available online

The fake pictures, although not malicious in nature, include Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman behind bars and Simon Harris in a bright pink suit

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Synge Street CBS will not go ahead with switch to become Gaelscoil in 2026

Plans were announced by then-Minister for Education Norma Foley to convert Synge Street CBS, located in the heart of Dublin 8, from an English-speaking boys secondary school to a mixed Gaelcholaiste last September

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Cost of living Ireland: No plans for energy credits in next Budget, says Taoiseach

Energy credits were included in last year’s Budget in October as part of the Government’s response to inflation and cost-of-living challenges

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RTE journalist Evanne Ni Chuilinn appointed as Fine Gael senator

Evanne Ní Chuilinn has worked in RTE since 2004

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Taoiseach confronted by angry locals over Storm Eowyn aftermath

As the fallout from Storm Eowyn continues and many households are struggling without power or water

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Technicians from UK and France arrive as 100,000 face another week without power after Storm Eowyn

Over 300,000 ESB customers remained without power on Sunday after Storm Eowyn

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Leo Varadkar loses Garda protection almost a year after resigning as Taoiseach

The former Fine Gael leader – who is a hate figure for some elements of the far right – has been told the security detail can be reinstated if gardai assess he is under threat

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