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presidential visit
Trump 'thinks' he'll visit Doonbeg in September, praises 'fighting Irish' in special message
The US President also described Taoiseach Micheál Martin as “a fantastic guy.”
The Candidate
More houses in rural Ireland sounds great until you ask about the buses
Also: Ireland took over the EU Council presidency this week and most of the country barely noticed.
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missile strikes
Ukraine asks allies to send air defence systems, after Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 17
Limerick
Man arrested over alleged bribery involving Limerick council contracts released without charge
Luck of the Irish
Ireland's Charleen Murphy charms her way into extending Love Island stint in explosive episode
Jeffrey Donaldson
‘Media frenzy’: PSNI chief tells journalists to stop trying to contact Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims
FactCheck
Debunked: A scientific study does not show that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer
disinformation
Cavan gardaí hit out at ‘fake news’ in relation to alleged suspicious approach towards a child
Dún Laoghaire
€190m proposal for Ireland's first winter sports arena secures backing from Dublin council
The project had already secured the backing of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, which last year described the proposal as a “step-change” for winter sports in Ireland.
Love is in the air
Man and woman arrested after scaling New York's Empire State Building for apparent proposal
From The 42
king kane
England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs
For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.
From The 42
World Cup
Ten-man USA beat Bosnia, while Belgium stage late three-goal fightback against Senegal
strait of hormuz
'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks
From The 42
Sports listings
Lionel Messi v Crumlin’s hero, All-Ireland hurling semis, and Test rugby returns
Animal Welfare
TDs defend voting against hare coursing bill despite personally believing practice should be banned
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The Morning Lead
Planning granted for 'excessive' 14-storey student accommodation next to Croke Park
Local residents say the height and scale of the development is out of character with the street of redbrick terraced housing.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said this development is not what is needed by locals in the area.
"What we're lacking is affordable homes that people can actually aspire to live in and raise a family," he said.
Wednesday
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Analysis
There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?
High Court
Enoch Burke released from prison for the fifth time
The former teacher has been freed because the school year is over.
Green Jersey
Love Island catch-up: Irish heads turn to Charleen Murphy as UK fans start to cool on Fitzy
Analysis
From halloumi to boxty: Ireland's EU presidency begins as Zelenskyy delivers a pointed message
Today was about showcasing Ireland, but below the surface, the government is under pressure when it comes to the Russian-owned Aughinish plant in Limerick.
Column
carbon bootprint
Kelly Earley: As global militaries wage war and kill people, they are also killing the planet
Holles Street
Garda acquitted of assaulting teenager who was armed with knuckleduster at large-scale fight
As it happened
As it happened
Zelenskyy heads home as Ireland's EU presidency launch comes to close
Ireland will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, and is set to host hundreds of EU meetings during that period.
Thanks but no thanks
Ukraine turned away Irish donation of armoured vehicles because the technology was too 'old'
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