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Ireland
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1 hour, 1 mins agoVaradkar continues to rule out working with Sinn Féin
Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have ruled out working with Sinn Féin.
- 1 hour, 6 mins ago
![One dead, three recovering in hospital following apartment fire in Co Cavan]( "One dead, three recovering in hospital following apartment fire in Co Cavan")
One dead, three recovering in hospital following apartment fire in Co Cavan
Two adults and a child have been treated for smoke inhalation in hospital after they were rescued from a fire in Cavan town.
- 1 hour, 14 mins ago
![Pollution down 20% following ban on traffic outside Dublin school]( "Pollution down 20% following ban on traffic outside Dublin school")
Pollution down 20% following ban on traffic outside Dublin school
Traffic pollution outside a north Dublin primary school that has banned school run traffic has fallen by 20% since the policy was introduced.
- 2 hours, 24 mins ago
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'They were crying with us': #BraveLikeEmmeline appeal sees over €450k donated to children's hospitals
Munster rugby player Billy Holland and his wife Lanlih are fundraising for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin and the children's wards at Cork University Hospital to remember their brave little girl, Emmeline, who passed away last May.
World
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1 hour, 1 mins agoPope Francis chooses priest who worked with street children as new secretary
Gonzalo Aemilius, who is Uruguayan, will be one of two secretaries to the pontiff.
- 2 hours, 43 mins ago
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Coronavirus fears fail to dampen Chinese new year celebrations
Revellers in London welcomed the Year of the Rat.
- 3 hours, 13 mins ago
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Death toll rises as Brazil faces record rainfall
A further 25 people are missing.
- 3 hours, 47 mins ago
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Syrian troops reach outskirts of key rebel-held town
The government offensive in Idlib province has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.
- 5 hours, 56 mins ago
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Britain will not align with EU rules after Brexit, UK Home Secretary insists
Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay appeared to adopt a softer approach, saying the UK would not diverge “just for the sake of it”.
- 6 hours, 50 mins ago
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Concentration camp survivor turns 100 on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Marija Frlan was held at the Ravensbruck camp in northern Germany for more than a year in 1944-45.
- 7 hours, 29 mins ago
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UK Chancellor unveils new commemorative Brexit 50 pence coin
The Brexit delay meant about a million coins had to be melted down and the metal put aside until a new departure date was confirmed.
- 8 hours, 22 mins ago
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Netanyahu hopeful of making history during White House visit
The Israeli prime minister is joining Donald Trump for the unveiling of his Mideast peace plan.
Discover
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Man in the US attempts to pass off Halloween skeleton as passenger to use car-sharing lane
A driver in Arizona was given a ticket after attempting to pass off a model skeleton as a passenger.
![Free use of West Cork holiday homes in return for helping Church during summer]( "Free use of West Cork holiday homes in return for helping Church during summer")
Free use of West Cork holiday homes in return for helping Church during summer
Two picturesque holiday homes are being offered for use free of charge by the Church of Ireland in two scenic areas of West Cork - but there's a catch.
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Trump presents new Star Trek-style logo for Space Force
Space Force is the first new military service since the Air Force was created in 1947.
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Teen calls police after fake ID he ordered doesn’t arrive
The Canadian teen sent an ‘undisclosed amount of money’ – but never received his fake ID.
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Ant and Dec become latest stars to take on Dolly Parton challenge
The trend encourages people to showcase their various social media selves.
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Endurance swimmer completes swim under Antarctic ice sheet
Lewis Pugh swam for more than 10 minutes wearing just trunks, cap and goggles.
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Dolly Parton inspires meme challenge on social media with viral hashtag
The challenge encouraged people to showcase their various social media selves.
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Dennis Wise’s son makes FA Cup appearance 20 years after celebrating with father
Henry Wise came on as a substitute for Watford in their defeat at Tranmere.
Showbiz
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55 mins agoBill Nighy explains why he doesn’t watch himself on screen
The actor said confidence ‘is a movable feast’.
- 1 hour, 2 mins ago
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Two Love Islanders to be dumped from the villa
Host Laura Whitmore enters the villa unannounced to tell the Islanders the shock news.
- 2 hours, 44 mins ago
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James Norton responds to ‘crazy’ James Bond speculation
The actor said that he loves the franchise, but that anything about him taking over from Daniel Craig is speculative.
- 2 hours, 50 mins ago
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Freddie Flintoff terrified in ‘horrific’ Top Gear bungee jump car stunt
The former cricketer was hoisted up a 400ft dam in Switzerland for one of Top Gear’s most terrifying challenges.
- 5 hours, 29 mins ago
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Beyonce delights fans with two striking outfits in one day ahead of the Grammys
The singer-songwriter dazzled in two statement looks.
- 6 hours, 22 mins ago
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Reunited couple Jessie J and Channing Tatum hit red carpet at pre-Grammy bash
The couple have taken their relationship to a new level in recent days, after reportedly splitting in December.
- 6 hours, 59 mins ago
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Ozzy Osbourne steps out at pre-Grammy gala after revealing he has Parkinson’s
The Black Sabbath singer revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease earlier this week.
- 9 hours, 23 mins ago
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Graham Norton to bring sharp wit to Baftas stage
He will take over the hosting job from Joanna Lumley.
Business
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6 hours, 42 mins agoHolidaymakers can ‘travel as normal’ after Brexit
The transition period means there will be no changes when Brexit happens at 11pm on Friday, Abta has said.
- 7 hours, 53 mins ago
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Bank of England to make ‘knife-edge’ rates decision amid cut speculation
Recent gloomy economic data has spurred on a raft of Bank rate-setters to signal growing support for a cut.
- 1 day ago
![Cork Chamber wants a Minister for Cities]( "Cork Chamber wants a Minister for Cities")
Cork Chamber wants a Minister for Cities
A minister for City Regions is required by the incoming Government to drive a progressive urban agenda the Cork Chamber has said in their election manifesto.
Horoscopes
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![Latest: Post-mortem examinations being carried out on children whose bodies were found in Dublin]( "Latest: Post-mortem examinations being carried out on children whose bodies were found in Dublin")
Latest: Post-mortem examinations being carried out on children whose bodies were found in Dublin
Gardaí have described the deaths as ‘unexplained’.
![Weather warning for seven counties while Met Éireann advises rest of country on snow]( "Weather warning for seven counties while Met Éireann advises rest of country on snow")
Weather warning for seven counties while Met Éireann advises rest of country on snow
Cold and wintry weather will develop from this evening across the country, with showers of hail, sleet and snow in places.
![Bodies of three children found in Dublin, woman taken to hospital]( "Bodies of three children found in Dublin, woman taken to hospital")
Bodies of three children found in Dublin, woman taken to hospital
Gardaí are conducting a major investigation after three children, all thought to be under the age of 10, were found dead at a house in west Dublin.
![Woman arrested after man, 33, dies following assault in Wexford]( "Woman arrested after man, 33, dies following assault in Wexford")
Woman arrested after man, 33, dies following assault in Wexford
A man has died following an assault in Co Wexford.
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'They were crying with us': #BraveLikeEmmeline appeal sees over €450k donated to children's hospitals
Munster rugby player Billy Holland and his wife Lanlih are fundraising for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin and the children's wards at Cork University Hospital to remember their brave little girl, Emmeline, who passed away last May.
![Someone in Dublin is €1m richer after last night]( "Someone in Dublin is €1m richer after last night")
Someone in Dublin is €1m richer after last night's Lotto
Someone has become the Lotto's first millionaire of 2020.
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'You're a disgrace, Leo': Taoiseach booed while canvassing in Dublin
It happened as he walked into the Omni Park Shopping Centre in Santry.
![Woman remains in hospital as Gardaí await toxicology report on three children found dead in Dublin]( "Woman remains in hospital as Gardaí await toxicology report on three children found dead in Dublin")
Woman remains in hospital as Gardaí await toxicology report on three children found dead in Dublin
Gardaí are awaiting post-mortem results on the bodies of three children found dead at a house in Dublin on Friday night.
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Sport
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Manchester United cruise past Tranmere in FA Cup fourth round
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side had a comfortable afternoon at Prenton Park.
![Padráic Joyce]( "Padráic Joyce")
Padráic Joyce's Galway lead from start to finish to edge out Monaghan
Padráic Joyce got his first Allianz League campaign off to a winning start as they edged out Monaghan in front of a crowd of 7,654 at Pearse Stadium.
![Darren McCurry and returning Mark Bradley inspire Tyrone to victory over Meath]( "Darren McCurry and returning Mark Bradley inspire Tyrone to victory over Meath")
Darren McCurry and returning Mark Bradley inspire Tyrone to victory over Meath
A dogged Tyrone gave newly-promoted Meath a flavour of the realities of competing in Gaelic football’s top tier as they eased to a five-point success at Healy Park.
![Moloney magic earns Tipp ladies draw against All-Ireland champions Dublin]( "Moloney magic earns Tipp ladies draw against All-Ireland champions Dublin")
Moloney magic earns Tipp ladies draw against All-Ireland champions Dublin
The outstanding Aishling Moloney kicked a point deep into stoppage-time to earn Tipperary a share of the spoils with Dublin at the end of a tense Lidl NFL Division 1 clash at Ballyboden St Enda’s.
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Fulham’s preparation went out the window after early red card – Scott Parker
Fulham were reduced to 10 men after just six minutes.
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Herbert claims maiden European Tour title with play-off victory in Dubai
The Australian edged out South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout.
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Portlaoise scoop second national title in three days; Waterford Wildcats crowned U20 champions
Portlaoise Panthers rounded off a monumental weekend for their club as they claimed their second National Cup title in just three days this afternoon when they stormed home to a 75-71 point win over Trinity Meteors in the Hula Hoops Women’s Division One National Cup final.
![Waterford defeat wasteful Cork despite conceding two-goal head start]( "Waterford defeat wasteful Cork despite conceding two-goal head start")
Waterford defeat wasteful Cork despite conceding two-goal head start
Cork couldn’t have dreamed of a better start, breaching Stephen O’Keeffe’s goal-line twice in the opening three minutes.
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