7 h. ago Race to succeed Pope Francis begins with his funeral, as informal alliances of cardinals emerge

On one side stand the conservatives. On the other are the reformers. And in the centre are those who want an end to the polarisation

Politics

16 h. ago Munster's top eight hopes dented with defeat away at Cardiff

Munster now have home games against Benetton Rugby and Ulster in which to ensure they can reach the play-offs.

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16 h. ago Munster’s discipline deserts them as Cardiff take full advantage of yellow cards

Munster conceded 26 points when they were reduced to 14 men during the contest

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19 h. ago Coffin of Pope Francis is sealed in private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral

Camerlengo and Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the liturgical rite this evening.

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20 h. ago Taoiseach, Tánaiste, First Minister and President among delegations attending pope’s funeral

Attendance to include 10 reigning monarchs and some 50 heads of state, as well as 250 cardinals

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20 h. ago Queue to pay respects to Pope Francis closes ahead of casket

Camerlengo and Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell will preside at the ceremony this evening.

Politics

26 h. ago ‘Wouldn’t it be great if he got voted in?’ The cardinal from Drimnagh tasked with organising the papal conclave

Cardinal Kevin Farrell’s former neighbours recall the Drimnagh man who is running the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis

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27 h. ago How you can send mass cards from Ireland to the Vatican for free

How you can send mass cards from Ireland to the Vatican for free  Goss.ie

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38 h. ago Next pope: What the Vatican choreography tells us about the possible outcome of the conclave

There are 252 cardinals, but only 135 are eligible to vote in the Conclave.

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43 h. ago George Houston teases dream recordings from Paul Weller’s studios

Buncrana Alt-folk artist George Houston has announced the upcoming release of his fourth studio album, ‘TODC (The Original Death Card)’,… The post George Houston teases dream recordings from Paul Weller’s studios appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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43 h. ago Conclave campaign: Leading Rosary prayers and addressing Cardinals, the moves behind the scenes

There are 252 cardinals, but only 135 are eligible to vote in the Conclave.

Culture

46 h. ago Pope Francis: An Post to offer free postage to anyone seeking to send sympathy card

Post offices had received queries from the public on what was the correct address and stamp to use.

Politics

48 h. ago Republic of Ireland’s postal service offers to send cards to Vatican for free following Pope Francis’ death

Republic of Ireland’s postal service offers to send cards to Vatican for free following Pope Francis’ death  The Irish News

Events

49 h. ago Leap card fare to be extended to Drogheda for Irish Rail passengers

Leap card fare to be extended to Drogheda for Irish Rail passengers  Dublin Live

Politics

49 h. ago Joe Canning: Cork had system failures in discipline and game management

Offaly will pose a serious threat to a Galway team suffering the pain of a rebuild

Events

49 h. ago Cardiff v Munster teams: Ireland stars among seven changes for visitors in potential play

Cardiff v Munster teams: Ireland stars among seven changes for visitors in potential play-off decider  Planet Rugby

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52 h. ago Train passengers within 50km of Dublin will be able to use Leap Cards from next week

Transport for Ireland has announced that the Leap Card area is being extended starting next Monday.

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55 h. ago Revolut profit more than doubles to €922m as it eyes mortgages launch

London-based fintech says card fees and interest on deposits helped boost profit

Economics

56 h. ago Munster assistant coach Lawler is confident any problems can be ironed out before Cardiff on Friday

Munster expect their experience and possession-based game to carry them through at Arms Park

Politics

3 d. ago Conclave: Why election of Pope Francis’s successor will be like no other

College comprises 252 members, 135 of whom are aged under 80 and so eligible to vote in a conclave

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