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From The 42
Premier League
Manchester City move top of the table momentarily with win at Nottingham Forest
The Candidate
Our picks for the political dramas to binge during Twixmas
Christine Bohan, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy share their favourite political shows – the ones that helped them escape (or make sense of) real-life Leinster House drama.
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blair's britain
'Brit cards' raised eyebrows recently, but similar plans in 2005 didn't go down well here either
State Papers
Newly released documents show anxious discussions among officials after Northern Bank Robbery
so good
Fans hospitalised for 'hysteria' at Boyzone gig in '95 had the Irish State all hot and bothered
cover to cover
Analysis: Ireland is still paying attention to news - just not in the same way we used to
State Papers
Thirty years before CervicalCheck, sending smears abroad was being considered to save money
State Papers
Prince Charles's team told Irish officials that Diana might fancy 'upstaging' him by visiting Ireland
State Papers from 30 years ago detailed the behind-the-scenes chat about Charles’ visit here.
Friday
26 Dec 2025
From The 42
Soccer
Dorgu delivers the winner as Man United climb up to fifth in Premier League
Man United held off Newcastle to register a first home win in two months.
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Winner winner
Gordon Elliot's Romeo Coolio finishes strong to snatch Leopardstown Novice Steeplechase
Palestine
Palestinian kills two in attack in Israel as defence minister calls for crackdown on his hometown
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