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Woman, 50s, dies after two-car crash in Co Sligo

A woman has died following a two-car crash in Co Sligo. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene on the R290 at Dunamurry in Ballygawley shortly after 7.30pm this evening. One of the motorists, a woman aged in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body …

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Murphy was ‘natural performer’ says ex-teacher

A former teacher of actor Cillian Murphy has said it was obvious during his teenage years that he was a natural performer. The Cork actor attended the Presentation Brothers College in the city were he was taught English by poet William Wall, who said it was clear the stage was …

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Epstein victim claims sex tapes filmed of Prince Andrew

A victim of Jeffrey Epstein claimed sex tapes were taken of Britain’s Prince Andrew, former US president Bill Clinton and UK billionaire businessman Richard Branson, court documents have disclosed. Sarah Ransome, who gave a victim impact statement ahead of the sentencing of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell for sex-trafficking, appeared to …

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How students help keep Maynooth litter-free

Students have been describing the part they play in keeping Ireland’s cleanest town, Maynooth, litter-free. Maynooth came top of 40 towns and cities in the latest survey from business group Irish Business Against Litter. An Taisce, which carried out the survey on behalf of IBAL, commended Maynooth on attaining “a …

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French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has resigned, the French presidency has said. It comes as President of France Emmanuel Macron seeks to give a new impetus to his second mandate ahead of European Parliament elections and the Paris Olympics this summer. Mr Macron did not immediately name a successor and …

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Woods announces end of longtime partnership with Nike

Tiger Woods and Nike have parted ways after 27 years, bringing an end to one of the most iconic brand endorsements in sporting history. Having signed with Nike in 1996, the 15-times major champion announced today the end of the line with the sportswear giant. Woods initially signed a five-year, …

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Man dies following weekend assault in west Dublin

A man has died following an assault incident in Co Dublin over the weekend. The man, aged in his 30s, suffered serious injuries following an incident in Lucan at around 3am yesterday morning. He was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of his injuries but died at around 6.30pm …

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German legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78

The death has taken place of German football legend Franz Beckenbauer at the age of 78. ‘Der Kaiser’ was widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever and enjoyed great success as a manager too, guiding Germany to the 1990 World Cup having won it as a player in …

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Public sector pay talks to resume tomorrow

Public sector pay talks are set to resume tomorrow at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) after adjourning before Christmas without agreement. Unions had expressed concern and disappointment at the slow pace of the negotiations and have threatened industrial action if a new pay deal is not agreed. The Public Services …

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Community shocked after couple found dead in Longford

People have expressed shock following the deaths of a couple at a house in Co Longford at the weekend. Investigations are continuing after the bodies of the man and woman, both in their 60s, were discovered at the house in Killasonna, a rural area a few kilometres outside Granard, near …

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