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Wednesday 24 December 2025 Dublin: 7°C
Dartmouth Square
Deal to clear way for Metrolink will see ten Ranelagh houses being bought by TII
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said he doesn’t know the details and won’t speculate on the purchase price.
Russia
Two police officers killed in Moscow in overnight explosion
The Morning Lead
Irish watchdog calls for EU reform to allow fans return tickets bought under pressure
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CEO of Dublin and Cork Airports to ‘take some time out of the business’
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Russia
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Donabate
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Donnybrook
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SPOTLIGHT

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Social Media
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investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

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Good Morning
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The Morning Lead
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Yesterday
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Metropolitan Police
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Ryanair
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Evening Wrap
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