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Mark Moriarty: Light lunch ideas that are easy on the pocket, yet packed with flavour

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Most people assume chefs are all about the finer foods, but when it comes to feeding ourselves, you are mistaken

Stardust families say State apology ‘must address systemic abuse’

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Families to meet Taoiseach Simon Harris ahead of expected apology in the Dáil on Tuesday

Nicola Coughlan: ‘If I lose weight or gain weight it’s no one’s business - I want to be judged on good acting’

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From Derry Girls to Bridgerton to Barbie, the Galway actor has had a whirlwind few years, but amid the glitz and glamour, she still takes a stand on what she believes in

Friday, Apr 19

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Man appears in New York court charged with ‘cruelly and brazenly’ murdering Longford woman Sarah McNally

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Irish woman was stabbed 19 times by ex-boyfriend in Irish pub where she worked in Queens

Late drama sees Ulster pip Cardiff in Richie Murphy’s first home game in charge

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Last gasp John Cooney penalty hands Ulster a much-needed win in a scrappy affair at the Kingspan Stadium

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Man sets himself on fire outside court where Donald Trump is on trial

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Former president insisted outside courtroom earlier that he should be on campaign trail rather than facing trial, and calls on judge to free him from order barring comment on parties to the case

Anti-immigration rally and counter-protest at International Protection Office pass off peacefully

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Chants of ‘Send them home’ responded to with chants of ‘Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here’ from across the road

Stardust inquests: Taoiseach to meet families ahead of planned State apology in Dáil

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Simon Harris said he was keen speak to families of victims this weekend ahead of expected statement on Tuesday

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Mount Juliet estate up for sale with €45m price tag for hotel and golf resort

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Kilkenny attraction served as venue for Irish Open in 2021 and 2022 and set to host upcoming meeting of European Central Bank’s governing council

Councillor resigns from Labour after former employee awarded €11,000 over employment rights breaches

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Party was not aware of WRC case against Dún Laoghaire-based Juliet O’Connell until it received a press query on Friday

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Senior Indian politician calls for Dublin ambassador to be sacked over Irish Times letter

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Disputed letter challenged election editorial on populist prime minister Narendra Modi which criticised crackdown on free speech and opposition parties

Iran says it will not respond to Israeli attack on air force base

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Tehran’s signal that it will not retaliate allays fears of all-out war in the Middle East

‘It’s been with us for all these years’: Artane remembers those lost to Stardust

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Locals speak of the lifelong impact of surviving with relatives who escaped the flames, carrying ‘guilt’ for the rest of their lives

Boat with ‘stealth capabilities’ left Tragumna pier to meet ‘mothership’ and collect drugs, court told

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Gardaí believe 10 men detained in Cork last month involved in ‘sophisticated’ operation run by an international crime group

Trump on trial: A hellscape for former president of having no control over what’s happening

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Donald Trump is a born communicator, but the gag order placed on him by judge Juan Merchan during this first criminal trial facing a former US president requires him to do, well, nothing

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Gerry Thornley: Munster’s coffers would benefit from a rare home knockout tie

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Province hasn’t hosted a playoff game in Thomond Park in either the URC or Champions Cup since the European tie two seasons ago against Exeter

Garda chief issues guidance to force on ‘harassment’ by protesters after Minister’s home is targeted

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Internal note sent by Drew Harris says there are ‘fine judgements’ to be made but gardaí need to respond to such incidents ‘appropriately and adequately’

Stabbings at the Sydney mall: When horror came to ‘County Bondi’

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Worldview: Irish people in the Australian city are struggling to process violent events of the past week, which struck right at the heart of the community

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Man jailed for repeatedly raping ex-partner during meetings to discuss child’s welfare

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Woman says defendant (45) used charm and her addiction issues ‘to worm his way back’ into her life

‘Egregious treatment’: Former ministerial driver awarded €30,000 for unfair dismissal

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Trevor Shaw was let go on Christmas Day to make way for a garda to drive Charlie McConalogue after security advice changed

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Former soldier found guilty of sexual assaults and assault in court martial

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Court hears man twice put his hand on leg of woman colleague, which was ‘inherently indecent’

‘It is really unfortunate’: Judge issues orders in dispute between separated parents over post-Confirmation meal

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Children to have main course in section of hotel with mother’s party and dessert in another area with father’s guests

More than 58,000 Brazilians live in Ireland, with 40% intending to stay

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More than half the respondents to embassy report say they have experienced discrimination

Relief as Middle East appears to retreat from the brink of regional war

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Exercise of restraint may be an inflection point for region if the US and Europe commit to ending the war in Gaza

After years of being sidelined, ignored and neglected, the Stardust relatives finally get redemption

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Your essential end-of-week politics catch up from Michael Collins’s Trumpian bombast to Simon Harris’s big promises

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Cork driver found travelling at twice the speed limit as gardaí mount checkpoints across the country

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Over 40,000 vehicles checked in first five hours of National Slow Down Day on Irish roads

Court dismisses man’s case alleging he wrote U2 song and performed it to Cindy Crawford

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Maurice Kiely had sued U2 Ltd, alleging the song ‘A Man and A Woman’ was written by him in 1998 and he performed it for the US model

Man who left estate ‘of a considerable value’ to second wife declared in will that he had already provided for his children

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Two children have brought High Court proceedings against deceased’s joint executors

‘Disgraceful’ and ‘chilling’ protest outside Roderic O’Gorman’s home condemned

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A group of protesters attached banners to the railings outside Roderic O’Gorman’s home, calling on him to ‘close the borders’

‘This is like our Christmas’: Music outlets preparing for queues on World Record Store Day

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Hard copies of releases from U2, The Cranberries, Fleetwood Mac, Pearl Jam and more to be in demand despite availability of music online