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Ireland

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Man with 117 previous convictions jailed for stealing after gardaí used 'find my phone' feature

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Opposition hit out at introduction of derelict property tax

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Deportation flight to South Africa for 63 people cost €612k

UUP leader ‘has never discussed electoral pacts’ with DUP

UUP leader ‘has never discussed electoral pacts’ with DUP

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Government to issue state apology, say victims of paedophile Bill Kenneally

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Oil prices dip close to levels seen before Iran war on hopes over shipping route

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Iran says deal to end war with US requires Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

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Starmer says he and Trump ‘get on really well’ as they meet at G7

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Star Wars fans would bite your hand off for Empire Strikes Back lightsaber prop

Sport

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