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Pope Francis dies aged 88: Latest updates as funeral details confirmed

Pope Francis' body taken in procession to St Peter's for lying in stateThe body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solem...

Tributes paid to abuse survivor Michael O’Brien following his death

Tributes are being paid to an abuse survivor who famously tackled the government during a live TV debate in 2009. Michael O’Brien (92) appeared on ...

‘I’m an Offaly man now. Even if my brother was playing for Galway next weekend, it wouldn’t matter; I’m going out to win’

Offaly manager Johnny Kelly with selector Colm Callanan. Photo: SportsfileJohnny Kelly may have been born, raised and currently reside in Galway bu...

Children as young as eight exposed to ‘disturbing and damaging’ online content

Children as young as eight are being routinely exposed to “disturbing and damaging” content online, with teachers seeing the fallout in classrooms ...

Secondary teachers to ballot for industrial action if talks fail on controversial senior cycle changes

The emergency joint motion was brought before the ASTI's annual conference in Kerry - and will see a similar motion brought before the Teachers' Un...

Three killed on Ireland’s roads over Easter: Young child struck by car in Co Westmeath celebrated fourth birthday over weekend

Three people killed on Ireland’s roads over Easter weekend Young child killed after being struck by a car in housing estate in Mullingar, Co Westme...

Government urged to support bill forcing social media firms to turn off ‘addictive’ algorithms for children

The Irish Council of Civil Liberties is calling on politicians to support a new bill which would force social media companies to turn off their “ad...

Polio vaccination halted by Gaza blockade as Israel launches biggest wave of missiles in weeks

Bodies of those who lost their lives in an Israeli army attack on Jabalia are brought to Indonesia Hospital in Beit Lahia, Gaza on April 22. Photo:...

Refusal of TikTok to allow employee with serious injuries to work from home not unlawful, WRC rules

The refusal of TikTok to allow an employee who had suffered serious injuries in a car crash to work full time from home was not in breach of employ...

FAI confirm Marc Canham is to leave his role as chief football officer

Breaking | FAI director of football Marc Canham has left the FAIMarc Canham is leaving his role as chief football officer of the FAI after less tha...

Irish-born cardinal entrusted as ‘camerlengo’ running Holy See between popes

The Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pope and before the election of another is no-nonsense Irish-born Cardinal Kevin ...

Pope Francis dies aged 88: Latest updates

Hundreds of Filipinos gathered at a solemn Mass held for Pope Francis on Tuesday, following his passing that has stirred deep sorrow among Catholic...

Young boy dies after being struck by car in Co Westmeath estate

A young boy has died after being struck by a car in an estate in Co Westmeath on Monday evening. The incident took place in Farranshock Estate, Mul...

Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched 54 drones during overnight attack

BREAKING | Russian president Vladimir Putin. Photo: APThe Ukrainian air force said on Tuesday that Russia launched 54 drones during an overnight at...

Man (32) who died in Cork stabbing hailed as ‘one of a kind’, funeral hears

The tribute came as the Requiem Mass of Daniel 'Dano' O'Sullivan (32) took place in his native Mallow.Mr O'Sullivan died after suffering a stab inj...
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