19 h. ago Israeli forces retrieve body of Thai hostage as Netanyahu admits supporting militants in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israel is supporting an armed group in Gaza that opposes the militant group Hamas.

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21 h. ago Murdered farmer Michael Gaine was not afraid to be ‘soft, loving and kind’, funeral told

Widow of ‘proud Kerryman and even prouder Kenmare man’ carries urn from church in sheepskin-lined basket

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21 h. ago Michael Gaine funeral hears of ‘idyllic’ community struck by ‘something terrible’

Murdered farmer loved life and ‘never had an evil bone in his body’, mourners told

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21 h. ago Israeli forces retrieve body of Thai hostage from Gaza as Netanyahu admits supporting militants in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israel is supporting an armed group in Gaza that opposes the militant group Hamas.

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22 h. ago Michael Gaine remembered as 'proud Kerry man' who 'loved life' at funeral

The 56-year-old’s remains were discovered on his farm last month.

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22 h. ago Michael Gaine remembered as loving relative and proud Kerry man

There were searches for Michael Gaine before human remains found on his land were positively identified as his.

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25 h. ago Funeral of Michael Gaine to take place in Kenmare this morning

The 56-year-old’s remains were discovered on his farm last month.

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27 h. ago The Nama wind down: 11 staff receive €700k in redundancy and gardening leave pay

The Minister for Finance has said that just 10 staff members will be needed for the ‘resolution unit’ that will handle NAMAs remaining work.

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27 h. ago HSE was aware of report on allegations of toxic culture and waiting list irregularities, CHI tells Minister

Internal report ‘discussed’ with senior Health Service Executive figure at performance review meetings

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31 h. ago Sports briefs: Pacifics fall to Dublin, suffer first loss of the season

Sports briefs: Pacifics fall to Dublin, suffer first loss of the season  Marin Independent Journal

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33 h. ago Campaigners seek to meet Minister as inquiry into drug that causes birth defects yet to begin

It has been almost a year since a chairperson was appointed to lead the inquiry into the historical licensing and use of the drug.

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36 h. ago Housing Minister pulls plug on almost 500 social homes across six sites over rising costs

The Department of Housing will now review upcoming major projects under the same scheme.

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37 h. ago Irish resident who was imprisoned in Iraq faces three 'ludicrous' legal battles, lawyer says

It was confirmed last night Australian-born Irish resident Robert Pether has been released on bail after four years of imprisonment.

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38 h. ago 'Admin error' led to continued admissions at Laois nursing home at centre of RTÉ investigation

The Taoiseach said he has spoken with both Kieran O’Donnell, Minister of State for Older People, and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on the issue.

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39 h. ago Ireland v Senegal: Kasey McAteer and Jack Taylor make first Irish starts as Adam Idah leads line with Troy Parrott

Ireland v Senegal: Kasey McAteer and Jack Taylor make first Irish starts as Adam Idah leads line with Troy Parrott  The Irish Independent

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40 h. ago President criticises UK arms investment and US’s ‘monstrous attacks’ on universities

Michael D Higgins calls on UN to use ‘exceptional powers’ to ensure aid flows to Gaza

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40 h. ago President Higgins criticises £1.5bn UK arms investment announced by Keir Starmer

Michael D Higgins calls on UN to use ‘exceptional powers’ to ensure aid flows to Gaza

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41 h. ago Taoiseach calls for HIQA’s regulations to be examined following RTÉ nursing home investigation

The Taoiseach said he has spoken with both Kieran O’Donnell, Minister of State for Older People, and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on the issue.

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42 h. ago Reviews opened into Tina Satchwell and Michael Gaine investigations

The Garda Commissioner said a report would be compiled on Mrs Satchwell’s disappearance, while the case of Mr Gaine is undergoing a peer review.

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42 h. ago Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Michael D Higgins has donated his Presidential Archive, including letters, photos and books, to the University of Galway. The university has also renamed the Aula Maxima building in the iconic Quandrangle ‘The Michael D Higgins Auditorium. Music, poetry and speeches all formed part of today’s celebration, along […] The post Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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