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A wax sculpture of Sinéad O'Connor has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum in Dublin today

A wax sculpture of Sinéad O'Connor has been unveiled at the National Wax Museum in Dublin today

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It’s not just football tricks that President Catherine Connolly has up her sleeve – she can also score an impressive backwards basketball shot.

It’s not just football tricks that President Catherine Connolly has up her sleeve – she can also score an impressive backwards basketball shot.

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Traffic on the quays in Dublin is at a standstill as taxi drivers protest Uber’s fixed-rate charges.

Traffic on the quays in Dublin is at a standstill as taxi drivers protest Uber’s fixed-rate charges.

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On a day which included a TV debate and Jim Gavin’s surprise Áras drop-out, Catherine Connolly still found time to impress the public with her football skills. Read more:

On a day which included a TV debate and Jim Gavin’s surprise Áras drop-out, Catherine Connolly still found time to impress the public with her football skills. Read more:

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Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has held onto his seat in Dublin West after a nail-biting count. Read more

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has held onto his seat in Dublin West after a nail-biting count. Read more

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A motorist had a near miss with a cow on the M6 in Co Westmeath this morning after livestock went on the loose following a separate collision.

A motorist had a near miss with a cow on the M6 in Co Westmeath this morning after livestock went on the loose following a separate collision.

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Jim O'Callaghan has said that he aspires to be the leader of Fianna Fáil – just not right now. When the question was put to him, the Justice Minister said: "Yeah, I would have thought so at some stage in the future, but it's not an immediate concern for me."

Jim O'Callaghan has said that he aspires to be the leader of Fianna Fáil – just not right now. When the question was put to him, the Justice Minister said: "Yeah, I would have thought so at some stage in the future, but it's not an immediate concern for me."

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Speaking to The Journal’s The Candidate, Tánaiste Simon Harris reflected on his experience of receiving online threats and the questions he wanted to ask the person behind them.

Speaking to The Journal’s The Candidate, Tánaiste Simon Harris reflected on his experience of receiving online threats and the questions he wanted to ask the person behind them.

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Speaking to reporters in London, President Catherine Connolly has said she is “very proud” of her sister Dr Margaret Connolly, who has been detained by Israeli forces while part of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Speaking to reporters in London, President Catherine Connolly has said she is “very proud” of her sister Dr Margaret Connolly, who has been detained by Israeli forces while part of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

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Buses and trams are at a standstill in Dublin city centre as fuel protests continue into the night. Traffic is unable to pass the protesters, who are currently blocking the line at O’Connell Bridge

Buses and trams are at a standstill in Dublin city centre as fuel protests continue into the night. Traffic is unable to pass the protesters, who are currently blocking the line at O’Connell Bridge

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John Dallon and a small group of other protesters have arrived and been turned away from the talks at Leinster House. They now say the protests will continue.

John Dallon and a small group of other protesters have arrived and been turned away from the talks at Leinster House. They now say the protests will continue.

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A proposed policy shift to allow homeowners to build modular units up to 45 square metres in their back gardens without planning permission will “remove red tape” and free up planners for critical infrastructure, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

A proposed policy shift to allow homeowners to build modular units up to 45 square metres in their back gardens without planning permission will “remove red tape” and free up planners for critical infrastructure, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

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Dr Margaret Connolly, the sister of President Catherine Connolly, is among a number of Irish citizens detained by Israeli forces after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in the Mediterranean this morning, organisers have said.

Dr Margaret Connolly, the sister of President Catherine Connolly, is among a number of Irish citizens detained by Israeli forces after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in the Mediterranean this morning, organisers have said.

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In Prague, like the majority of Republic of Ireland supporters, three Donegal men are on their phones in the hopes of securing tickets for tomorrow’s World Cup play-off. One of them is 77-year-old Frankie Murrin, Séamus Coleman’s first coach at St Catherine’s in Killybegs.

In Prague, like the majority of Republic of Ireland supporters, three Donegal men are on their phones in the hopes of securing tickets for tomorrow’s World Cup play-off. One of them is 77-year-old Frankie Murrin, Séamus Coleman’s first coach at St Catherine’s in Killybegs.

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Gardaí were called after protesters attended an event where former Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll was the keynote speaker at a cyber-security conference with links to a former Israeli officer.

Gardaí were called after protesters attended an event where former Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll was the keynote speaker at a cyber-security conference with links to a former Israeli officer.

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Members of the Garda Public Order unit are at the scene of a hotel outside Roscrea in Co Tipperary, where crowds have gathered to protest the arrival of three families seeking asylum.

Members of the Garda Public Order unit are at the scene of a hotel outside Roscrea in Co Tipperary, where crowds have gathered to protest the arrival of three families seeking asylum.

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Taoiseach: “The protests at the moment are wrong. To prevent mobility, to prevent people from accessing livelihoods, medical appointments, disrupting day-to-day activities in the manner that has happened is wrong, and is a wrong form of protest.”

Taoiseach: “The protests at the moment are wrong. To prevent mobility, to prevent people from accessing livelihoods, medical appointments, disrupting day-to-day activities in the manner that has happened is wrong, and is a wrong form of protest.”

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there have been 'repeated attempts to conflate Shannon [Airport] with the war in Gaza, which was absolutely false'. He said there was also no evidence that Irish airspace was being used to transport munitions to be used against Iran

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there have been 'repeated attempts to conflate Shannon [Airport] with the war in Gaza, which was absolutely false'. He said there was also no evidence that Irish airspace was being used to transport munitions to be used against Iran

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Taoiseach is asked what his team communicated to RTÉ after Kanturk exchange. He says he doesn’t believe they questioned whether Charlotte Fallon was a member of Sinn Féin.

Taoiseach is asked what his team communicated to RTÉ after Kanturk exchange. He says he doesn’t believe they questioned whether Charlotte Fallon was a member of Sinn Féin.

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91-year-old Lelia Doolan has completed her 220km protest walk from Shannon Airport to Leinster House to protest against the use of Shannon Airport as a stopover for US military flights.

91-year-old Lelia Doolan has completed her 220km protest walk from Shannon Airport to Leinster House to protest against the use of Shannon Airport as a stopover for US military flights.

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U2 have released footage of the band performing on top of a school bus in Mexico City while filming the music video for their new single, Street of Dreams. The track is set to feature on their upcoming studio album, which is due for release later this year.

U2 have released footage of the band performing on top of a school bus in Mexico City while filming the music video for their new single, Street of Dreams. The track is set to feature on their upcoming studio album, which is due for release later this year.

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Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he will no longer maintain “a dignified silence” on threats against politicians and public representatives. Harris was speaking as gardaí investigate a threat made against his family on social media. Read more:

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he will no longer maintain “a dignified silence” on threats against politicians and public representatives. Harris was speaking as gardaí investigate a threat made against his family on social media. Read more:

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President Catherine Connolly has said Britain’s King Charles has “graciously accepted” an invitation to make a State visit to Ireland next year.

President Catherine Connolly has said Britain’s King Charles has “graciously accepted” an invitation to make a State visit to Ireland next year.

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A moment of tension and confusion as TD Peter Fitzpatrick accuses Ryan Tubridy and Dee Forbes of "jumping ship at the same time" from RTÉ. "Ryan's still under contract," says Noel Kelly.

A moment of tension and confusion as TD Peter Fitzpatrick accuses Ryan Tubridy and Dee Forbes of "jumping ship at the same time" from RTÉ. "Ryan's still under contract," says Noel Kelly.

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The Temple Bar in Dublin city centre has installed a giant statue of St Patrick raising a pint of Guinness this morning. But shortly after, the workmen who had installed the statue covered St Patrick’s pint with a plastic bin bag.

The Temple Bar in Dublin city centre has installed a giant statue of St Patrick raising a pint of Guinness this morning. But shortly after, the workmen who had installed the statue covered St Patrick’s pint with a plastic bin bag.

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Fourteen crew members were rescued at Dingle Bay earlier today after their fishing boat ran aground. The crew aboard the French-registered trawler were winched off and taken aboard a Coast Guard helicopter

Fourteen crew members were rescued at Dingle Bay earlier today after their fishing boat ran aground. The crew aboard the French-registered trawler were winched off and taken aboard a Coast Guard helicopter

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"Now all these people know exactly what he had been doing and what he was hiding during that time, when I was locked away, not doing anything.” Bláthnaid Raleigh speaks after the sentencing of John ‘Johnny’ Moran and her decision to waive her anonymity.

"Now all these people know exactly what he had been doing and what he was hiding during that time, when I was locked away, not doing anything.” Bláthnaid Raleigh speaks after the sentencing of John ‘Johnny’ Moran and her decision to waive her anonymity.

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