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Varadkar’s oration for ‘always leader’ Bruton

John Bruton changed Ireland considerably for the better, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said in his graveside oration for the former Taoiseach. He said John Bruton was a statesman of unshakable integrity and moral conviction, who led the country with distinction at home and on the world stage. John Bruton’s life …

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Mourners pay respects to John Bruton

Updated / Saturday, 10 Feb 2024 15:28 Gifts brought to the altar included a copy of John Bruton’s book ‘Faith in Politics’ and a picture of him and his family when his children were young John Bruton’s brother, former minister Richard Bruton, carries his coffin into the church The tricolour …

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UL hospital group CEO on leave amid record overcrowding

The HSE has confirmed that the CEO of the University of Limerick hospital group, Professor Colette Cowan has gone on leave and her duties are to be taken over by the Assistant National Director of the HSE Sonya Cotter from next Wednesday. Professor Cowan is CEO of the hospital group, …

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Man due in court charged over death of man in Kilcock

A man in his 40s arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 50-year-old man in Kilcock, Co Kildare, has been charged. The man is due to appear before a special sitting of Naas District Court at around 4pm this afternoon. The victim, Jeffrey Jackson, was attacked and stabbed …

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Girl, 6, found dead after calling for help in Gaza

Relatives have found the body of a 6-year-old Palestinian girl who had begged Gaza rescuers to send help after being trapped by Israeli military fire, along with the bodies of five of her family members and two ambulance workers who had gone to save her. The Palestine Red Crescent Society …

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Man charged over attempted murder of PSNI officer

Police believe an attempt was made to kill a senior police officer in Co Tyrone last year, three weeks before he was critically injured in a gun attack. The details emerged as 44-year-old Alan Lundy of Flax Street in Belfast appeared in court charged in connection with the incident. Detective …

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Ex-PM Khan’s party aims to form government in Pakistan

Candidates supported by the former Pakistani premier Imran Khan’s party plan to form a government, a senior aide to the jailed politician has said, calling on supporters to peacefully protest if final election results were not released. The nuclear-armed South Asian nation voted on Thursday in a general election, as …

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The state funeral of former taoiseach John Bruton

Updated / Saturday, 10 Feb 2024 10:43 The State funeral of former taoiseach John Bruton is taking place this morning at Saints Peter and Paul’s Church in Dunboyne, Co Meath. President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be among the many political dignitaries that will attend the church …

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Six Nations: Ireland v Italy

After the magical performance away to France last week, it’s back to business for Ireland as they welcome Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The 25th Six Nations meeting of the sides will see Ireland looking for a 24th championship win over the Italians, whose only win in this …

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