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One dead in Christmas shooting rampage at Dublin steak house as 'disgusting
violence' condemned
7
One man died and another is seriously injured after a shooting incident at a
restaurant in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve. It is understood gardai are
investigating whether the dead man was a participant in the initial attack and
was tackled in the aftermath.
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Body found near road in Donegal on Christmas Eve as gardai launch investigation
Donegal
1
The body of the man, who was in his mid 50s, was found close to a road yesterday
in the Redcastle area of Inishowen. Locals have been left shocked by the man's
sudden death where he was a popular member of the local community.
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Met Eireann issues weather warning for 6-hour onslaught of thundery rain amid
grim Christmas forecast
Weather

St Stephen's Day is set to be wet and windy for many areas across Ireland. Met
Eireann has issued a weather warning for two counties.
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Cork City Fire Brigade rushed to 'serious house fire' on Christmas Day
In the News

Emergency services were rushed to the scene of the fire on Dyke Parade
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Enoch Burke's family allegedly forced Fine Gael TD to leave shop on Christmas
Eve
Enoch Burke

A video of Alan Dillon apparently being confronted by the Burke family in a
supermarket in Castlebar, Co Mayo, was shared on social media
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Conor McGregor's family "miss" UFC star at Christmas as Dubliner shares festive
snap
Conor McGregor
3
The UFC star was in attendance as Anthony Joshua defeated Otto Wallin in Saudi
Arabia on Saturday night and was seen sitting beside Cristiano Ronaldo at
ringside
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Ireland drink drive Christmas calculator: How long to wait after Baileys, beer,
wine, gin and more
Alcohol

With today being Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day coming tomorrow, there are
warnings that the morning after can be a particularly dangerous period for drink
drivers. Gardai say this is reflected in the number of early-morning checkpoints
they will be conducting in the run-up to the New Year.
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Christmas chaos as son uses Irish mum's expensive €70 wallpaper to wrap presents
Christmas
2
An Irish man has revealed that his family's 'first Christmas argument' was down
to a pretty expensive mistake made by his brother. The blunder has left the
internet in stitches.
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Victoria Mary Clarke shares touching video of Shane MacGowan's last Christmas
Shane MacGowan
1
Today would have been Shane's 66th birthday
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Gardai launch investigation after woman allegedly attacked on Christmas Eve
Irish News
It is understood a woman was attacked out on a public roadway close to a local
premises
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Are shops and petrol stations open on Christmas Day? All you need to know as
changes announced
Christmas Day
1
Whether you’re a last-minute shopper or missed a crucial item on your Christmas
shopping list, here are details of supermarket and petrol station opening times
across Christmas and St Stephen's Day.
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Gardai urge public not to share videos of Dublin restaurant shooting on social
media
An Garda Siochana

Gardaí have said they are aware of videos of the incident and immediate
aftermath which are in circulation on social media
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Emotional Imelda May joins Grafton Street busk as beloved father remains in
hospital
Imelda May
The singer flew in from the UK to join Glen Hansard, Rachel Mae Hannon and the
Riptide Movement outside The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin on Christmas Eve
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Peter Andre dances with kids as they escape Katie's Price's Christmas curry
Katie Price
Junior and Princess partied with dad Peter Andre on Christmas morning and can't
wait for their slap up dinner as their mum Katie Price decides to order
take-away
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Shane MacGowan's wife pays heartbreaking tribute on first Christmas without him
Shane MacGowan
Shane MacGowan's wife has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband on
Christmas Day, which was also The Pogues star's birthday, after he died in
November, aged 65
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Netflix reveal another image from the third season of Bridgerton
Bridgerton
The series returns in May next year
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Prince Louis steals the show in adorable moment during Christmas carol concert
ITV
Prince Louis stole the show in an adorable moment during the Princess of Wales'
Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which aired on Christmas Eve on ITV
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Ebanie Bridges poses in tiny lingerie with Elle Brooke as pair shares Christmas
photo
Ebanie Bridges
The boxing pair posed in barely-there lingerie for a festive photo
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Kate Middleton stuns fans with carol service jumper as they find out its real
price
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton left fans stunned during her Royal Carols: Together at Christmas
carol service after they found out the real cost of her festive red jumper
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Mrs Brown's BoysMrs Brown's Boys stars that are actually related as confusing
family tree unravelledMrs Brown's Boys always dominates the TV around the
Christmas period. Brendan O'Carroll got his own family to star in the hit show,
but it can get confusing working out how they are all related.
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GAA club's "immense sadness" after death of "extremely gifted" young player
GAA

Ballinagh GAA Club paid tribute to Tyler Haynes in a post online on Christmas
Eve
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Ireland set for remarkable Christmas weather U-turn as Met Eireann warns major
change incoming
Weather
1
Ireland's temperatures could come close to the warmest ever recorded here on
Christmas Day. However, Met Eireann has warned a major weather U-turn is on the
cards.
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Oti Mabuse gives birth to 'miracle' baby as she becomes a mum for first time
Strictly Come Dancing
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse has welcomed her first
child with husband Marius Lepure as she shared her happy news with her followers
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Twink set me on fire during a play.. lucky I didn't wear a nylon shirt - Fair
City legend Bela
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Soap icon Jim Bartley recalls his 65 years as an actor after retiring in October
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Roy Keane explains why he never warmed to Wayne Rooney during their time at Man
Utd
Roy Keane
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane lifted the lid on his relationship
with the club's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney during an interview two
years ago
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Country singer Nathan Carter reveals how one fan asked him to marry her and
already had venue booked for big day
Nathan Carter
EXCLUSIVE: Nathan, 33, told the Irish Sunday Mirror: “Every now and again I get
knickers on stage, but thank God they’re all clean"
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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury put on united front as they share sweet snap with
baby Bambi
Love Island
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have shared a sweet 365 day progress snap with
daughter Bambi as they gear up to celebrate their first Christmas as a family of
three
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Hugh Jackman reunites with former 'date' ahead of first Christmas since divorce
Christmas
Actor Hugh Jackman was seen reuniting with his long-time gal pal Pat Schoenfeld
on Christmas Eve as the star spends his first holidays alone after his divorce
from ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness
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Channel 4 The Great British Bake Off crowns new winner during festive special
The Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off welcomed former contestants back into the tent on
Christmas Eve, as Channel 4 aired a very special festive edition of the
much-loved show
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How to beat bloating this Christmas - Expert tips from foods to avoid to relief
techniques
Christmas Day

Tummy troubles and bloating are common complaints on Christmas Day, as many
people are left feeling uncomfortable, in griping pain and sluggish. However,
experts say a proactive approach can help us all be kinder to tums.
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Man, 40s, in 'serious condition' in Beaumont Hospital following Christmas Eve
assault
An Garda Siochana
The spokesperson told the Irish Mirror that gardai "are following definite lines
of enquiry"
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Taoiseach rejects idea of Ireland boycotting Eurovision due to Israeli
involvement
Eurovision Song Contest
2
Micheál Martin, who is both the Tánaiste and the Foreign Affairs Minister,
stated that it could be “counterproductive” to boycott Eurovision due to Isreali
participation would not have an impact on the situation in Gaza.
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Fears New Year visit to Dublin by King Charles may lead to further Dublin unrest
King Charles III

KIng Charles is planning his first visit to Ireland as monarch early in 2024
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Christmas'Serious warning' issued about Baileys ahead of Christmas
9
Ahead of Christmas, a serious warning has been issued to anyone thinking of
pouring Baileys or other creamy alcohol down the sink. Experts say it can 'wreak
havoc' on pipes and cause expensive blockages.
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Suspected gunman, 20s, dead and second man seriously injured after Dublin
restaurant shooting
In the News
3
The incident took place at a restaurant on Blanchardstown's Main Street
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First photo released of Donegal woman found dead in Scotland as police hunt
Christmas killer
Donegal

Ms Coll, who was originally from Arduns in Gaoth Dobhair in West Donegal, was
found with serious injuries in Rutherglen at about 12:45am on Friday
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Drug money row sparked feud that led to murder of gangster before botched hits
on father and son
Gangland violence
3
The dispute began in December 2018 when Kinahan associate Eric Fowler was
blasted to death in his driveway three days before Christmas
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Dublin GAA star celebrates Christmas engagement to partner
Dublin GAA

The midfielder first made his senior debut in 2015. He was awarded Footballer of
the Year in both 2018 and 2020
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John Kierans


'BEN DUNNE HELPED SAVE MY LIFE - I'VE A LOT TO THANK HIM FOR'


Mark Kavanagh


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THE YEAR?


Lisa Cannon


LISA CANNON: REMEMBERING MATTHEW PERRY, THE 'FORGOTTEN' FRIEND


Coleen Nolan


'MY MAN WANTS ME TO DITCH FRIENDS TO LIVE NEARER HIM - EVEN THOUGH HE'S RARELY
HOME'


Roast potato blunder everyone makes that stops them from getting crispy
Christmas dinner

Having perfectly crispy roast potatoes is a must for any Christmas dinner, but
many of us make one mistake that stops us from achieving the ultimate crisp on
our spuds
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Irish girl Emily Hand, 9, snatched by Hamas making remarkable recovery says
devoted dad Thomas
Israel-Hamas war
4
Shocking reports on Saturday told of an Israeli air-strike killing 76 members of
one family, among them a UN worker
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Tears of joy as families reunite for Christmas - 100,000 people pass through
Dublin Airport on Saturday
Christmas

The arrivals hall was a sea of Christmas jumpers and Santa hats with emotive
sighs of joy as families reunited
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Two men charged in connection with seizure of suspected cocaine worth €21m from
Maltese vessel in Limerick
Drugs seizures
Four other individuals arrested as part of this investigation have been released
without charge and files are being prepared for the Office of the Director of
Public Prosecutions
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Shane MacGowan was 'surrounded by thousands of angels' when he died - as wife
reveals how he passed
Shane MacGowan
5
Shane MacGowan's wife Victoria Mary Clarke has opened up about the Pogues
frontman's sad death and his relationship with actor Johnny Depp
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Christmas Day weather: Scattered showers forecast with cold night ahead
Weather

Christmas night is set to be colder than recent nights
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Irish father of 4 year-old Kobi Dooley breaks silence after boy's mother charged
with murder
In the News
Police were called to an address on Montague Road in Hackney, London at around
10.50pm on Wednesday following concerns being raised for the welfare of a child
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North West gets hilarious present featuring crying Kim Kardashian for Christmas
Christmas
This year Kim Kardashian's 10-year-old daughter North West was gifted a
hilarious custom-made Alexander Wang bag with her mum's viral crying meme face
for Christmas
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The real reason Donald Trump appears in Home Alone 2 finally revealed by
director
Donald Trump
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York famously includes a cameo from Donald Trump, who
chats to Kevin McCallister in the lobby of a hotel - finally, 29 years after the
film came out, we know why
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Die Hard's Robert Davi joins debate on whether iconic movie is a Christmas film
James Bond
Hollywood star Robert Davi, who played an FBI agent in Die Hard, has joined the
debate on whether or not the iconic movie should be classed as a Christmas film
or not
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Angel Carter in devastating tribute to sister Bobbie Jean after her sudden death
In the News
Following the untimely death of Bobbie Jean Carter, Angel Carter calls for the
end of "generational dysfunction" as she reflects on the heartbreaking news a
year after Aaron's death
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Mrs Brown's Boys star sends blunt message to haters of BBC show after Christmas
backlash
Brendan O'Carroll
Popular BBC sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys will be back this Christmas with two
specials, but Brendan O'Carroll - who plays Mammy - insists he's not bothered by
the criticism
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NORAD Santa tracker: How to watch Santa's sleigh fly over Ireland on Christmas
Eve
Christmas
Every year on Christmas Eve you can track Santa live and watch him fly over
Ireland
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Strange American Christmas traditions - from elves scaring kids to drinking raw
eggs
Christmas
From scaring children with elves to drinking raw eggs, the US has some
grandstanding traditions that the world deserves to know about
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Study finds reindeer have a trick that helps them get around in the dark
New Hampshire Inc.
Reindeer eyes may have evolved to allow them to easily spot their preferred
meal, according to researchers from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and the
University of St. Andrews in Scotland
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Cardiff grandmother who charges family for Christmas dinner has increased price
Christmas dinner
Caroline Duddridge has been forced to raise her prices due to the cost of living
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Christmas TV guide: The top films and shows on TV this Christmas Eve
Christmas TV
From Die Hard to Father Ted there is an abundance of Christmas TV to get you in
the festive mood
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ChatGPTDoom calculator claims it can predict when you'll die with 78 per cent
accuracyA new algorithm-based technology can tell startling things about a
person's life, forecasting with what it claims is 78 per cent accuracy on what a
person will earn and even their time of death
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Lotto results: Ireland has two new millionaires with huge win just days before
Christmas
National Lottery
1
The two prizes worth €1million come at a perfect time with Christmas just around
the corner
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Tánaiste blasts X for allowing 'hate and bile' under guise of 'free speech'
Twitter
11
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that he has concerns about what is happening at X,
formerly known as Twitter.
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Dancing with the Stars unveils first look at star-studded 2024 season
Dancing with the Stars
The new season of Dancing with the Stars will premiere on RTÉ One on January 7
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ITV Love Island's most complained about contestant ever hints at return in All
Stars series
Love Island
Faye Winter is considering signing up to the Love Island All Stars spin off
after saying ITV bosses are desperate for her to return despite receiving a
record breaking 24,763 complaints
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Sad reason Katie Price is ordering curry on Christmas Day after panto
controversy
Katie Price
It's Tikka Masala not turkey this year as Katie Price says she simply has no
energy to cook a traditional Christmas Day dinner after appearing in Sleeping
Beauty this afternoon
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Paddy McGuinness hints at new romance with cryptic 'his n hers' post
Paddy McGuinness
The TV star split with wife Christine last year after 11 years of marriage - but
now it seems he may have moved on to find a new admirer to, at the very least,
share a mug of tea with
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Jess Impiazzi dumps Jermaine Pennant as he denies cheating with dominatrix on
stag do
Jess Impiazzi
Jermaine Pennant, who previously admitted being unfaithful to the 'majority' of
his girlfriends, has reportedly been told it's over by furious Jess Impiazzi
over stag do claims
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Signs Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new life in America is in trouble after
difficult year
Prince Harry
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's 2023 has been plagued with drama, accusations
and public mockery - but these seven incidents have been the most memorable low
points for the former working Royals
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Taylor Swift fans swoon over boyfriend Travis Kelce wearing nothing but a towel
in resurfaced clip
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift fans have swooned over the hitmaker's boyfriend Travis Kelce after
a resurfaced video from 2017 shows him in nothing but a towel for a racy display
at a spa
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The Dixie Chicks' Laura Lynch dies in tragic collision in US and declared dead
at roadside
Dixie Chicks
1
Founding member of The Chicks Laura Lynch reportedly died in a car accident on
Friday. She was involved in a vehicle collision outside of El Paso, Texas
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Social welfare Ireland: One criteria to meet to qualify for double payment with
millions eligible
Irish News
4
The bonus payment will be made in a few weeks with over 1.3 million people
across Ireland eligible
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Government not considering changing nursing home vacancy rules for refugee
accommodation
Refugees
4
Student accommodation must have been vacant for a year before it is converted
for use for housing refugees and asylum seekers. Nursing homes must be vacant
for 18 months.
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Brave woman's tearful relief that she doesn't have to invite her abuser to
wedding
Courts
The brave woman told a court how she had to endure decades of family functions
alongside the man while living with a secret
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An PostLast day for Christmas posting in Ireland approaching as An Post issues
warning

Anyone planning to send last-minute Christmas cards or parcels is being reminded
that the final posting day is almost upon us. An Post has advised customers to
send items as soon as possible to make sure they arrive in time for December 25.
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Gardaí at scene of serious traffic collision - man, 80s, in critical condition
and four others injured
An Garda Siochana

Four individuals travelling in the second car were also taken to hospital for
assessment
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'He's pure evil' - victim of sick paedophile tells of pain as monster is jailed
Courts
EXCLUSIVE: Depraved Tony Hudson, who has never admitted his crimes, preyed on
the man – who wishes to remain anonymous – from when he was just 12 years old
until he was 17
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'The best Christmas present' - €176k air ambulance flight home for Irish
mosquito bite victim in Thailand
Limerick

James Burke, 26, was struck down by dengue fever linked to the bite on November
19
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Shane MacGowan's fortune revealed as figures show how much he made from
Christmas classic
Shane MacGowan

The Pogues' frontman's widow, Victoria Mary Clarke, says she still feels him all
around her
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Social welfare Christmas payment dates as some coming early this week
Social Welfare

Christmas is coming and some social welfare recipients are due to be paid early.
Claimants are also being reminded of a double payment coming in January as well
as across-the-board payment increases next year.
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EuroMillions results: €55m jackpot won as Irish player scoops eyewatering cash
prize days before Christmas
Irish News

There were 10 winning Ireland only raffle lines - each winning line is worth
€5,000
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Galway asylum seeker hotel fire: Gardaí look to local community for answers
Refugees
4
The Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill was significantly damaged when the blaze
broke out at approximately 11:35pm on Saturday December, 16
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Barry Keoghan discusses perfecting his naked dance scene in Amazon Prime
thriller Saltburn
Barry Keoghan

The BAFTA winning Irish actor bares all in the film - which is now streaming via
Amazon after shocking cinema fans earlier this year. He worked with Emerald
Fennell on the film.
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Smallest surviving premature baby born in Ireland home from hospital in time for
Christmas
Belfast
2
Raina Gilmore weighed 378g, less than a pound, when she was delivered via
Caesarean at 26 weeks on June 28
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Shane MacGowan's sister issues beautiful tribute after 'dreading hearing his
songs at funeral'
Shane MacGowan

Siobhán MacGowan has penned a stunning tribute to her late brother Shane
MacGowan where she reflected on their childhood, upbringing and his
international success as a singer
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Five-year-old girl stabbed outside Gaelscoil in Dublin city centre moved to ward
from intensive care
Dublin
The girl, who is being treated at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, has now
been moved to a ward from the intensive care unit
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I’m A Celeb winner Sam Thompson and girlfriend Zara McDermott hoping to ‘break
America’
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott are hoping to become a 'power couple' in the
United States after their successes in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
and Strictly Come Dancing
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Meghan Markle's Christmas present made the Queen 'burst out laughing'
The Queen
The late Queen Elizabeth II would head the huge gatherings at the Royal Family’s
lavish estate in Sandringham over Christmas, and in 2017, Prince Harry broke
royal protocol by inviting his then-fiancee Meghan Markle
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Your old Disney films could be worth a small fortune as DVDs sell for €750 on
eBay
The Walt Disney Company
Whether you've got them hidden away or proudly on display, your old VHS and DVD
collection could be worth taking a look at to see if you have any rare ones -
you could be sitting on a small fortune
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'We thought our son, 4, had sprained ankle but it led to devastating leukaemia
diagnosis'
Leukaemia
Four-year-old Owen Noonan was taken to hospital after his family noticed he was
in pain with his ankle - but it turned out to be something much more sinister
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Love Actually mistress Mia actress unrecognisable 20 years after filming festive
classic
Love Actually
Love Actually is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with fans of the
festive film still fuming over Alan Rickman's character dabbling in an affair
with his secretary
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Pete Wicks says he's spending Christmas Day alone and 'has his reasons'
Christmas
After spending weeks in Australia support Sam Thompson on I'm A Celebrity, Pete
Wicks is having a mellow Christmas at home with his dogs, good food and the TV
remote
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Unrecognisable East 17 star Tony Mortimer makes savage Stay Another Day
admission
Christmas
Appearing on Channel 4's The Last Leg this evening Tony Mortimer shared his
thoughts on a classic East 17 song after the hit 90s group reunited earlier this
month
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Cillian Murphy voted the celebrity people want to kiss the most under the
mistletoe this Christmas
Showbiz
A survey by Lottoland revealed the Peaky Blinders star is the most popular
celebrity people would like to kiss this Christmas
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Vogue Williams responds to reports she has sold her plush London home and moved
back to Ireland
Showbiz
The Howth native has broken her silence over reports that she has moved back
home with her husband Spencer Matthews and their three children
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Flora and Son among the contenders for an Oscar next year
Eve Hewson
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that oversees the
Oscars, has released the early contenders in 10 categories.
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AldiAldi issues urgent five-day warning to Christmas shoppers in IrelandMany
supermarkets across Ireland have altered their opening hours for the Christmas
period. With just five-days to go, Aldi has given shoppers a reminder of changes
to its schedule.
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RTE boss Kevin Bakhurst says it was 'painful' paying Ryan Tubridy for being off
air
Ryan Tubridy
6
It was revealed Ryan was paid €12,500 per month while he was off air
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Eamon Ryan announces increased cameras to cut down on cars in bus lanes
Road safety
4
Green Party leader and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan also said that he wants to
increase the number of average speed cameras on the roads in 2024.
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When will Christmas Number One be announced and will The Pogues' Fairytale of
New York win?
The Pogues
The official Christmas Number 1 single and album will be announced in a few
hours today but it looks as though Wham! with Last Christmas is a favourite for
the top spot
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Sam Thompson tipped for This Morning hosting job as Josie Gibson gives approval
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
This Morning presenter Josie Gibson weighed in on the rumours that Sam Thompson
could be joining the ITV programme as a host
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'I tried the McDonald's Christmas menu - one item is a must have'
McDonald's
The Christmas menu from McDonald's is brimming with stacked burgers, cheesy
sides and sweet treats
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EastEnders fan 'works out' Christmas Day victim after huge Mick Carter text clue
EastEnders
EastEnders fans are counting down the days until the identity of the male murder
victim on the floor of the Vic is revealed, but a text for Linda Carter may have
solved the mystery
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Taylor Swift wows in stylish miniskirt as Travis Kelce proves he is 'in awe' of
his girlfriend
US Gossip
Taylor Swift has stepped out in a tiny miniskirt in New York City, which comes
as it's revealed that her NFL hunk boyfriend Travis Kelce is 'in awe' of his
famous girlfriend
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Only people with a high IQ can spot two identical snowflakes in 10 seconds
Brainteasers
This festive challenge will put your mind to work
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new strategy 'blown out of water' by explosive
book, expert claims
Prince Harry
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's attempts to reshape the narrative around them
had been working but were derailed by the publication of bombshell book,
Endgame, according to a royal expert
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Drogheda crim who escaped custody mocks gardai by thanking those who 'helped a
convict out back doors'
An Garda Siochana
7
A social media page in the fugitive’s name also claims he is 'no feud gangster'
and that he is 'just an ordinary decent criminal'
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Urgent recall issued for children's socks sold at Dealz due to risk of injury
Product recalls

According to the CCPC, there are 289 such affected items in the Republic of
Ireland.
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Hollywood legend Charlie Sheen victim of alleged assault in his home - woman,
47, arrested
Charlie Sheen

The attack happened on Wednesday at about 1pm
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Probe criticises Irish Rail over detrainment of 2,000 passengers on tracks near
Bray
Irish Rail
1
The incident occurred on July 24 last year, when a DART travelling from Dublin
to Bray came to a stop between stations in sweltering conditions
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PropertyWoman fed up of window condensation claims 'not a single drip forms'
with €10 device

A woman who was fed up of window condensation has discovered a small device,
which can be purchased for as little as €10 from supermarkets and online, which
she claims worked wonders for her and completely stopped drips.
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Teen car thief who outran Garda helicopter clocking 100km in 35 minutes handed
deferred sentence
Courts
3
The boy, 16, has pleaded guilty to motor theft and dangerous driving on February
24
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Mother charged with murder of four-year-old son of Irish man in London
London
1
Kobi, 4, who is the son of Ben Dooley, originally from Tramore in Co Waterford,
was taken to hospital after police officers were called to an address in
Montague Road at around 10.50pm on Wednesday, December 20. But, despite the
efforts of the emergency services, he later died from his injuries
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Woman dies following three-car collision in Co Down
Irish News

A full investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the collision
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Cork woman hails 'hero' stranger who saved her Christmas travel plans after dog
ate passport
Cork
1
Time was running out for Chloe McMahon who desperately needed a replacement
passport to help her get home for the first time in six years for Christmas
celebrations
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Woman left shocked by 'offensive' Secret Santa present gifted by work colleague
Christmas
1
The woman was stunned by the "wildly inappropriate" gift handed out as a Secret
Santa present
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The story behind the viral video of 91-year-old Willie Clinton's first-ever
hole-in-one
Golf
1
The video has even been receiving attention from golfer Shane Lowry
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Roy Keane left in stitches at X-rated Christmas joke by Jill Scott
Roy Keane

The pair were among the guests on this week's Stick to Football podcast
alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright
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Young Donegal musician who died in road crash remembered as 'brilliant beam of
sunshine' at funeral
Road Deaths

Paul Mooney, 30, died following a two car collision on the main Letterkenny to
Lifford Road on Monday evening last.
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Tributes paid following sudden death of young rugby player
Rugby Union

Clare native Sarah Lynch died in her sleep last weekend, with her club, the
Sarsfields Rugby project, paying tribute online
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Five men arrested in connection with €21m cocaine seizure at Foynes port in
Limerick
Drugs seizures
The seizure was part of a major security operation involving Revenue officials,
supported by An Garda Síochána on Tuesday night
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Man 'lucky to be alive' after unprovoked knife attack by youths calls for
clampdown
Knife crime
1
'They sort of trapped me in the garden and there was so many people coming at
me. I was terrified'
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I'm A Celebrity and This Morning star Josie Gibson makes shock marriage pact
with Rylan Clark
Josie Gibson
The pair were hosting the ITV daytime show on Friday when they considered
starting a relationship together - before going on to vow to wed in just a few
years' time
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EastEnders fans rumble huge return at Christmas ahead of shocking murder
EastEnders
EastEnders fans are convinced they have rumbled a huge return for a fan
favourite ahead of the Christmas murder as one man is set to die
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Special birthday tribute screening of Shane MacGowan's Crock of Gold will be
held in New York
Showbiz
Crock of Gold played in theatres around the US - but never in New York, due to
the city’s long Covid shutdown of cinemas
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Bobby Brazier propels family into spotlight as they land reality show after
Strictly success
Bobby Brazier
The EastEnders star's dad and brother will soon be on a BBC show which will see
them racing around the world in an attempt to win a prize - while Bobby's own
star power is expected to rise
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Daniel O'Donnell says there is 'too much focus' on The Late Late Show
Daniel O'Donnell
Exclusive: The Donegal crooner told naysayers of the Friday night chat show that
if they don’t like it, then watch something else
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This Morning's Craig Doyle leaves Josie Gibson alone on air as he rushes off set
This Morning
This Morning's Craig Doyle was so desperate to get home for Christmas that he
left co-host Josie Gibson alone on air as he dashed out of the studio
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RTE star Maura Derrane shares rare snap with nine-year-old son on family
Christmas night out
Maura Derrane
The Today Show presenter and her family visited the Wonder Lights experience in
Malahide Castle this week ahead of Christmas
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Oscar-nominated Ruth Negga to star alongside Schitt's Creeks actor in new
Netflix dramedy
Ruth Negga
Ruth has a busy 2024 ahead of her
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Lucy Kennedy on home life, her happy marriage, and what she said to Ryan Tubridy
after he left RTE
Lucy Kennedy
TV and radio star Lucy Kennedy gets real about her children becoming teenagers,
her happy marriage to husband Richie, and what she said when she reached out to
Ryan Tubridy over the summer
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Alan Hughes shares real reason why he will never sign up for Dancing with the
Stars
Alan Hughes
Alan is currently producing and starring in Sammy, Buffy & the Beanstalk, which
takes place in The National Stadium in Dublin
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ChristmasChristmas supermarket opening hours for Dunnes, Tesco, Aldi, SuperValu
and Lidl as reminder issuedA guide to Christmas week supermarket opening hours
for Dunnes, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and SuperValu. Check your local store before you
head out as operating hours have been changed.
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Man, 59, suffered life-threatening blood disorder as a result of Covid vaccine
Coronavirus Ireland
4
The patient had to undergo two operations after developing multiple blood clots
in his right leg
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Rectal exams by GPs 'of limited value' in detection of prostate cancer – Irish
study
Prostate cancer

A team of urologists in Galway have said the "appropriateness" of the invasive
exams "must be questioned" in light of new findings
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BBC Little Britain's Matt Lucas confirms show's return with with big changes to
avoid backlash
Little Britain
Comedy show Little Britain, which first aired in 2003, received backlash in
recent years with some of their sketches deemed 'prejudicial' and 'racist' by
viewers
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Mariah Carey 'splits from boyfriend Bryan Tanaka' because dancer wants a family
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka's relationship collapsed when he decided it was
time for him to pursue a family
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Pete Wicks reveals Sam Thompson's friendship with Tony Bellew on I'm A Celebrity
'destroyed him'
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
Sam Thompson's bromance with former champion boxer Tony Bellew was one of the
highlights of this years I'm A Celebrity, which the Made In Chelsea star went on
to win
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EastEnders star 'lets slip' who won’t die at Christmas - and when death happens
EastEnders
EastEnders writer Sharon Marshall may have given away two big hints about the
looming Christmas Day episode of the BBC soap, that will see one character kill
another
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Wham! shatters hopes for The Pogues' Fairytale of New York for Christmas Number
1
Christmas number 1
The band look like they've been knocked out of the race for the Christmas top
spot
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Rangers manager Philippe Clement not happy with challenge that injured John
Lundstram
Rangers FC
Clement was unhappy with the tackle on Lundstram who is a doubt for the fixtures
before the January break
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Anthony Joshua takes swipe at Carl Froch after jibe about heavyweight's attitude
Boxing
Joshua was the only fighter on the Day of Reckoning card not to work out in
front of the media, instead welcoming young fighters to train instead
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Jacqui Hurley opens up about landing Sunday Game hotseat
RTE

The RTE presenter said she received some good advice from former host Des Cahill
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Cork bus driver takes amazing first round win at World Darts Championship
Cork

Radek Szaganski now faces a five-time world champ tonight live on Sky Sports
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Family of fisherman who died at sea thank people of Kinsale for support: 'We
love and miss him'
Cork

Des Hurley (28) lost his balance amid poor weather conditions on board a vessel
200KM off the south west coast on December 14th
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Charlie Bird makes heartbreaking Christmas health admission
Charlie Bird
2
The 74-year-old said the "love and prayers" he has received from around the
country have helped him so much
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Daughter pleads for return of her late dad's wedding ring stolen from Meath home
just days before Christmas
Meath
1
Enya Gleeson, 18, says she is “inconsolable” after her her dad’s wedding and
“most precious possession” was taken by callous thieves who broke into her home
in Slane on Monday evening
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Three Irish cities to get 'mobility hubs' next year, Eamon Ryan confirms
Eamon Ryan
5
The cities, which have not yet been decided, will have communal access to
electric cars and electric bikes in 2024
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Met Eireann give Christmas Day weather update - expect everything except snow
Weather

Forecasters say December 25th's weather is a mix of sunny spells, clouds,
drizzle, rain wind and temperatures up to 10C
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Rugby WAGs enjoy night out with Shane Lowry's wife
Shane Lowry

Ireland's Rugby World Cup stars wives hit the town
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SPORT


Liverpool FCHeartwarming video captures Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp's kind
gesture to inspirational young Irish superfan

Daire travelled to Anfield for Liverpool's clash with Aston Villa back in
September, with a video of the youngster crying as the stadium sung You'll Never
Walk Alone going viral
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Conor McGregor's bizarre Christmas request to Dee Devlin as he shares festive
video
Conor McGregor

The Notorious is understood to be spending the festive period in the Middle East
after taking in Anthony Joshua's win over Otto Wallin
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Wrexham have bigger stadium than two Premier League teams after Ryan Reynolds
promise
Other Sport

Wrexham's Racecourse Stadium has been undergoing a makeover in recent years with
them set to open a new stand which is set to see them have bigger grounds than
two Premier League teams
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Mo Salah shares serious Christmas message amid continued "death and destruction"
in Gaza
Soccer

Mohamed Salah has taken to social media to share a poignant Christmas message as
the conflict continues on the Gaza Strip
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Christian Horner picked out "the next Max Verstappen" but F1 rivals "played a
blinder"
Red Bull F1

Most F1 team bosses would be content having one all-conquering racer on their
team and Christian Horner already has Max Verstappen, but the Red Bull chief is
ruing the fact he missed out on another
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WHAT'S ON

McDonald's'I tried the McDonald's Christmas menu - one item is a must have'

The Christmas menu from McDonald's is brimming with stacked burgers, cheesy
sides and sweet treats
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Woman left shocked by 'offensive' Secret Santa present gifted by work colleague
Christmas
1
The woman was stunned by the "wildly inappropriate" gift handed out as a Secret
Santa present
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Makers of Buckfast sold €57.6m worth of the controversial tonic wine last year
Alcohol

The eye-watering turnover represented a 3.3 percent increase for J. Chandler &
Company (Buckfast) Limited, leaving the firm with a pre-tax profit of €5.3
million for the year
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How to get your Spotify Wrapped as 2023 version launches
Spotify

Each year, Spotify compiles a comprehensive breakdown of each user’s listening
habits - including their top artists, albums, songs and genres. Wrapped launched
today and below is details on how you can access it.
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Christy Moore announces Vicar Street fundraiser gig for medics who died during
strikes in Gaza
Christy Moore

Tickets go on sale this Friday, 1 December at 10am
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LIFESTYLE


Christmas dinnerRoast potato blunder everyone makes that stops them from getting
crispy

Having perfectly crispy roast potatoes is a must for any Christmas dinner, but
many of us make one mistake that stops us from achieving the ultimate crisp on
our spuds
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Man, 59, suffered life-threatening blood disorder as a result of Covid vaccine
Coronavirus Ireland
4
Exclusive: The patient had to undergo two operations at University Hospital
Waterford (UHW) after developing multiple blood clots in his right leg
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Only people with a high IQ can spot two identical snowflakes in 10 seconds
Brainteasers

This festive challenge will put your mind to work
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Ras Al Khaimah: The adventure hub of the Middle East away from the hustle and
bustle of Dubai
Travel

Ras Al Khaimah is becoming a popular destination for tourists
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Christmas hangover 'cures': 12 pubs of Christmas but no nine circles of Hell
with these top remedies
Christmas

Supplements, hydration boosters, and vitamins can counteract some of the worst
effects of a nasty hangover
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SHOWBIZ

The OscarsCurse of Home Alone cast - sudden deaths, drug arrest, 'abusive'
parents and tragic loss

Home Alone is one of the biggest grossing films of all time but many of its
stars have had a turbulent time since appearing in the movie. Here, The Mirror
takes a look at the scandals and tragedies to have befallen the cast
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Netflix reveal another image from the third season of Bridgerton
Bridgerton

The series returns in May next year
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Peter Andre dances with kids as they escape Katie's Price's Christmas curry
Katie Price

Junior and Princess partied with dad Peter Andre on Christmas morning and can't
wait for their slap up dinner as their mum Katie Price decides to order
take-away
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Emotional Imelda May joins Grafton Street busk as beloved father remains in
hospital
Imelda May

The singer flew in from the UK to join Glen Hansard, Rachel Mae Hannon and the
Riptide Movement outside The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin on Christmas Eve
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Shane MacGowan's wife pays heartbreaking tribute on first Christmas without him
Shane MacGowan
4
Shane MacGowan's wife has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband on
Christmas Day, which was also The Pogues star's birthday, after he died in
November, aged 65
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GAA

Dublin GAADublin GAA star celebrates Christmas engagement to partner

The midfielder first made his senior debut in 2015. He was awarded Footballer of
the Year in both 2018 and 2020
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David Clifford gives Christmas present to Brendan Rodgers after attending Celtic
game
David Clifford

Goals from Kyogo Furuhashi and Republic of Ireland international Liam Scales
gave the Hoops a 2-0 win at Celtic Park
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Joe Brolly on the 'cruel' comment he regrets making
Joe Brolly

The All-Ireland winner sparked plenty of debate inside and outside the TV studio
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Donegal GAA star Ryan McHugh ties the knot in Christmas wedding
Donegal GAA

McHugh popped the question last year in New York
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Camogie Association proposes minimum player charter with 'enhanced
contributions'
Camogie

CA president Hilda Breslin described it as a 'significant milestone' that 'will
seek to provide certainty to our players and counties over the coming years
focusing on priority areas'.
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