70 m. ago Peter Mandelson deemed ‘worth the risk’ after checks, Cabinet minister says

The Labour grandee was sacked from his post after emails showing Mandelson sent supportive messages to financier Jeffrey Epstein were published.

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2 h. ago National: Humphreys has slight lead in Presidential election opinion polls

Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys has a slight lead in a set of newly-published Presidential election opinion polls. The polls, conducted… The post National: Humphreys has slight lead in Presidential election opinion polls appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 h. ago Sitdown Sunday: Inside Jeffrey Epstein and JP Morgan's mutually beneficial relationship

Settle down in a comfy chair with some of the week’s best longreads.

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6 h. ago Irish Presidential Election: Who are the runners and riders?

Irish Presidential Election: Who are the runners and riders?  BBC

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7 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month

A small but perfectly formed rural Galway Garda station – closed for more than 20 years – is set for auction later this month. The old Ballymoe barracks on the Galway/Roscommon border will come under the hammer with auctioneers, O’Donnellan and Joyce, on Friday, September 19. The mini station on Main Street in Ballymoe dates […] The post Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Moldova flooded with deep fakes and disinformation as voters face stark choice between east and west

Ukraine’s neighbour faces a choice between Moscow or a future in Brussels amid a ‘war for minds’

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7 h. ago Belfast battles drug paraphernalia problems as Ireland’s first safe injection site in Dublin reduces on

Belfast battles drug paraphernalia problems as Ireland’s first safe injection site in Dublin reduces on-street use  The Irish News

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8 h. ago ‘The neighbours are like, we’ll put the kettle on’: From US gun culture to tea in Crosshaven

For this US couple, politics and healthcare are among the reasons they left Michigan. Now they’re living in a white-washed cottage by the sea

Culture

19 h. ago Ireland's Aoife O'Rourke reaches final at World Championships

Meanwhile, Patsy Joyce had to settle for a bronze medal.

Sport

19 h. ago DAA chief Kenny Jacobs would receive about €1m under settlement proposals to leave role

Payment proposal follows rift between Jacobs and board of State-owned airport operator

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20 h. ago DAA chief Kenny Jacobs would receive about €1m under settlement proposals to leave his role

Settlement proposals follow rift between Jacobs and board of State-owned airport operator

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23 h. ago Sarah Healy and Sophie O’Sullivan lift the Irish mood in Tokyo with 1,500m qualification

Mixed-relay quartet of Jack Raftery, Sophie Becker, Conor Kelly and Sharlene Mawdsley ended up sixth in their heat

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25 h. ago Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A caravan identified as stolen and over €7,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis were seized following a search of residences in Loughrea yesterday. Gardaí from the Detective and Drugs Unit carried out a search operation and were assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit, […] The post Stolen Caravan and over €7,000 worth of drugs seized in search in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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25 h. ago Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fine Gael TD for Galway East Pete Roche has called on the Government to increase funding for all grant schemes related to the construction, repair and upgrading of footpaths across Galway and the wider country ahead of Budget 2025. Deputy Roche is seeking the creation of a […] The post Galway Deputy calls for increased pre budget funding to improve footpath infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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27 h. ago Surrealing in the Years: Jim Gavin's answer on Gaza makes his Áras run look like a real gamble

Also this week: Put Brian McFadden on the Westlife stamp.

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29 h. ago Ireland’s mixed relay run out of final contention at the World Championships in Tokyo

Quartet of Jack Raftery, Sophie Becker, Conor Kelly and Sharlene Mawdsley ended up sixth of the nine starting teams in their heat

Sport

30 h. ago Political violence: When does a threat meet the bar for Garda intervention?

A team has been set up inside the secretive Special Detective Unit to monitor the activities of politically motivated extremists.

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40 h. ago From Northern Ireland to Canada, Peter Nelson relishes chance to wear the Maple Leaf

From Northern Ireland to Canada, Peter Nelson relishes chance to wear the Maple Leaf  Toronto Star

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44 h. ago Sherwood's Monica Dolan confirmed to lead "remarkable" cast of "shattering" Ireland

Sherwood's Monica Dolan confirmed to lead "remarkable" cast of "shattering" Ireland-set drama  Digital Spy

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