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Savannah Guthrie Returns To Today Show As Search Continues For Missing Mother
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- Savannah Guthrie Returns To Today Show As Search Continues For Missing Mother
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Savannah Guthrie returns to The Today Show after months off air as the search continues for her missing mother.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has not been seen since January and remains missing more than two months on.
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- Iran Rejects Ceasefire As Trump Doubles Down On Strike Threats
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Trump ramps up threats of massive strikes on Iran - as Democrats brand his rhetoric “unhinged”.
Just this evening, Iran rejected ceasefire proposals, with tensions escalating and the Strait of Hormuz still closed.
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- Artemis II Crew Set To Break Distance Record In Historic Moon Mission
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- About to make history - Artemis II crew reach lunar space for the first time in over 50 years.
At around 7pm Irish time, Orion will break the distance record before slingshotting around the far side of the moon - where contact will be lost briefly.
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- Man Dies In Cork Crash As Second Woman Killed And Another Seriously Injured In Separate Collisions
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A man in his 50s has died after a crash in Castletownroche, Cork - the 44th road death this year.
A woman also died after a lorry collision in Letterkenny.
Another woman was seriously injured in a bus collision in Terenure.
Over 3,000 caught speeding this Easter.
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- Woman Injured In Bus And Pedestrian Incident At Terenure Cross In Dublin
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gardaí are at the scene of a serious incident involving a bus and a pedestrian at Terenure Cross in Dublin.
It is understood that a woman was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
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- 91-Year-Old Brother Still Seeking Answers In Liam Farrell Case
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “I want to know before I die… I think of him every day. He didn’t deserve what happened.”
At 91, Mel Farrell is still searching for answers about the death of his brother Liam Farrell.
Liam's body is to be exhumed as part of an ongoing investigation into his death.
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- Fuel Protest Set to Hit Roads Nationwide from 6AM Tomorrow
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fuel protest set to hit roads nationwide from 6am tomorrow, with convoys expected in towns and cities across the country.
Organisers are demanding further cuts to excise duty and the removal of carbon tax.
Gardaí have been notified of planned routes.
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- Coming up on Week In Review
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Coming up on Week In Review:
🌍 The war in Iran escalates, with attacks from all sides.
🚀 NASA returns to the moon for the first time in 50 years.
🇮🇪 Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his return to Ireland.
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- "Space Plumber" Fixes Toilet On Artemis II As Crew Move Closer To Historic Moon Fly-Around
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Christina Koch fixed a faulty toilet aboard NASA’s Artemis II shortly after reaching orbit - dubbing herself the “space plumber”.
The crew are heading for a lunar fly-around, the first human mission beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years.
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- Limerick Volunteers Aim To Beat 2,000 Wheelie Bins Of Litter In Clean-Up
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Limerick volunteers hit the streets today for this year’s team Limerick clean-up event - after collecting the equivalent of nearly 2,000 wheelie bins of litter last year, organisers are aiming even higher.
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- Jonathan Gill In Court Over Robbie Lawlor Murder
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Jonathan Gill arrived at the High Court under heavy armed guard - the 44-year-old is wanted by the PSNI over the murder of Robbie Lawlor, a killing linked to a violent drugs feud that also saw teenager Keane Mulready Woods murdered.
Extradition hearing set for April 21.
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- Robbie Lawlor Killing: Court Appearance And Extradition Bid
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Jonathan Gill has appeared in court on foot of a NI warrant over the murder of Robbie Lawlor, who was shot dead in Belfast in April 2020.
Lawlor is believed by Gardaí to have murdered teenager Keane Mulready Woods earlier that year.
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- Easter Travel Rail Disruption
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Planning to travel this Easter?
No DART services between Connolly and Dún Laoghaire from April 4th to 6th, with bus transfers on affected routes.
Passengers urged to check Irish Rail before travelling.
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- “The Monster Showed His True Colours”
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Those are the words of Paul Walsh, brother of Daena Walsh.The 27-year-old mother of two was murdered by her partner in the home they shared in Cork.
Our News Correspondent Zara King has interviewed Daena's family and you can watch the full interview via the link in the comments below.
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Live at 12, 5:30 & 7pm on Virgin Media One.
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- “The Apartment Was on Fire and Daena was Gone” — Walsh Family’s Grief Remains Raw
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- 6:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “Our grief is as raw as ever.” The family of Daena Walsh have spoken about the lasting impact of her death after she was fatally assaulted at her home in Midleton in August 2024.
Her brother has shared the heartbreak and the reality of life since her loss.
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- Taylor Swift Wax Figure Unveiled In Dublin Sparks Mixed Reaction Online
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- 0:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- There's been a mixed reaction online as a new waxwork of Taylor Swift was unveiled at the National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin.
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- Lion Cub Thrives After Loss In Hopeful Boost For Conservation
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A hopeful start.
A lion cub is thriving under expert care at Zoo Knoxville after losing his litter mates and facing challenges with his mother.
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- Ted Bundy Linked By DNA To 1974 Murder Of 17-Year-Old Laura Ann Aime
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- DNA testing has linked serial killer Ted Bundy to the 1974 murder of 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime, officially closing the case.
She disappeared after leaving a Halloween party.
Weeks later her body was found bound, beaten and without clothing.
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- Storm Dave To Batter Easter Weekend As Yellow Wind Warning Issued
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Spring may be here, but the Easter weekend forecast is taking a wintry turn.
Friday brings rain and drizzle before Storm Dave moves in on Saturday, with a yellow wind warning in place from 2pm to 11pm.
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- Almost 70% Of Autistic People Say Autism Misinformation Is On The Rise
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Almost 70% of autistic people say misinformation about autism is on the rise.
Campaigners warn much of what’s shared online is baseless and not grounded in science.
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- Easter Road Safety Crackdown As Gardaí Warn Over Rising Death Toll
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A major roads policing operation is now under way ahead of Easter.
Eight of the 41 road deaths this year happened over bank holiday weekends.
Gardaí say they’ll be out in force until Tuesday morning.
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- MetroLink Programme Director Sean Sweeney To Step Down This Summer
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Metrolink’s €550k-per-year chief has stepped down.
Programme Director Sean Sweeney will step down this summer.
Our News Correspondent Richard Chambers has the latest.
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- Storm Dave: Nationwide Wind Warning Issued For Easter Weekend
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Bad weather warning for Easter weekend - Met Éireann has issued a nationwide yellow wind alert for Saturday as Storm Dave brings very strong southerly winds, dangerous gusts and a risk of coastal flooding.
It will remain in place from 3pm to midnight.
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- Rental Scam Warning: Fake Listings And Viewing Fees Used To Steal Bank Details
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A new rental scam sees criminals pose as landlords on legitimate sites - asking for small “viewing deposits” before stealing bank details.
Victims are then called by fraudsters posing as their bank to gain full access to accounts.
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- Artemis II Launches: First Crewed Mission Around The Moon Since Apollo 17
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An event to tell their grandchildren about - NASA’s Artemis II lifts off, the first crewed mission around the Moon since Apollo 17.
Christina Koch becomes the first woman and Victor Glover the first Black man on a mission like this.
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- ‘I’d Be Gone The Following Day’ – O’Leary On Wealth Tax
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 🗣️ “If there’s rumours of a wealth tax – I’d be gone the following day.”
Michael O'Leary spoke about whether he lives a “low fare, low frills” lifestyle like his airline and why he hasn't "upped sticks" to an overseas tax haven.
📺 Watch The Big Interview with Michael O'Leary on the Virgin Media News YouTube Channel.
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- Energy Crisis 2026: Could This Be The Worst Fuel Crisis Yet?
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- 23:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Disruptions to aviation fuel supply are expected from early May, with airfares set to rise, while the EU urges Europeans to work from home and drive less.
As Ireland faces rising energy costs, our panel examines the government’s response, the risk of repeating past crises, and whether sustainable solutions are being considered to shield households and businesses.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Shane Moynihan TD, Fianna Fail
Jennifer Whitmore TD, Social Democrats
Daniel McConnell, Editor, Business Post
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- Tiger Woods Steps Away From Golf Indefinitely
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf indefinitely.
In a statement, Woods said he's taking the time needed to get treatment and focus on his health.
It comes after his arrest for driving under the influence following a fourth high-profile car crash last Friday.
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- The Big Interview: Michael O'Leary
- Runtime
- 44:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Colette Fitzpatrick sits down with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary to discuss everything from baggage charges to his row with Elon Musk.
Virgin Media News is Ireland's national independent television news service.
Live at 12, 5:30 & 7pm on Virgin Media One.
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- Fuel Crisis Deepens As Australia Urges Public Transport While Ireland Rules Out Restrictions For Now
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Australia is urging people to use public transport and cut back on fuel, while the European Commission is encouraging less flying and more remote work. Here in Ireland, the Government says no restrictions are planned yet - but a public information campaign is on the way.
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- Michael O’Leary Describes Dublin Airport Noise Critics As “Loonies”
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tonight on #TheBigInterview, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says local residents raising concerns over noise at Dublin Airport are a “bunch of loonies”, saying he works there and has no issue with noise.
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- Cyclist Killed In Dublin City Centre Collision
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- BREAKING: A man in his 20s has died following a collision between a truck and a cyclist in Dublin city centre.
Emergency services were called to the junction of Middle Abbey Street and O’Connell Street shortly before 1pm, where the cyclist was pronounced dead.
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- The Moment Martina And Ammi Burke Were Arrested
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- This is the moment Martina and Ammi Burke were arrested while visiting Enoch Burke in prison.
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- Data Centres In The Spotlight As Energy Crisis Continue
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 🗣️ “50% of electricity demand in Dublin is data centres,"
Energy use by data centres is under scrutiny as rising costs and warnings of prolonged disruption hit Irish households.
📺 Watch the full discussion ▶️ https://youtu.be/RsRt8EfObXM
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- Vetting Calls After Garda Recruit Involved In Search For His Own Brother
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Delegates at the AGSI conference have called for full vetting of Garda recruits before they are assigned to stations, after a case where a recruit was involved in a search for his own brother and Gardai were unaware of the connection.
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- Ryanair Boss Warns Air Fares To Increase Amid Iran Conflict
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 🗣️ “Fares will rise as we move through the summer.”
Michael O'Leary has warned air fares are likely to increase as the war in Iran drives up fuel costs.
📺 #TheBigInterview | Tonight at 9pm | Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One
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- Motorist Reacts To Rising Motor Insurance Premiums
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “We are getting ripped off...driving is not a luxury.”
Drivers react to rising insurance premiums despite the cost of personal injury claims dropping by 8%.
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- Time to Fill Up? EU Warns of Energy Disruption from War on Iran
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- 19:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The EU has warned of a prolonged disruption to energy markets as the conflict in Iran continues, raising concerns for Irish households.
With the government maintaining that no official instructions to change behaviour have been issued, questions remain over whether energy rationing or messaging for conservation could be on the way.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Joe Neville TD, Fine Gael spokesperson on Infrastructure and Delivery
Lynn Boylan MEP, Sinn Fein
Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent
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- O’Leary Addresses Baggage Charges And Staff Incentives
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 🗣️ “They’re incentivised to identify that you’re breaking your agreement with the airline.”
Michael O'Leary addressed baggage charges after conflicting statements over whether staff receive commission for identifying oversized bags.
📺 #TheBigInterview | Tonight at 9pm | Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One
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- Motor Insurance Costs Rise As Drivers Feel The Pinch
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Motorists say rising insurance costs are hitting hard - with one driver saying his car is “basically a shopping trolley” after just 5,000km last year, yet he’s still being charged steep premiums.
New figures show average premiums reached €655 in early 2025.
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- Crewed Moon Mission Ready For Launch
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Preparing to go further than any crew in 50 years - the four astronauts of Artemis 2 are set to blast off for the Moon tomorrow from Florida.
The 10-day mission will orbit the Moon, marking a major step toward landing humans on the lunar surface once again.
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- US Ready To Escalate If Iran Rejects Deal, Warns Pete Hegseth
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Washington is ready to escalate if Iran refuses a deal - saying Trump is “willing” to negotiate, but military options remain on the table.
With more US troops moving into the region, fears are growing of a wider conflict.
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- Grace Lynch Law Looms As Garda Convicted Over Scrambler Chase
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The week a new scrambler law named after Grace Lynch goes to Cabinet, a Garda who pursued suspected riders has been convicted of dangerous driving.
The officer was banned from driving for two years and fined €500 following the Dublin chase.
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- Michael O’Leary on Airfares, Travel & Controversy | The Big Interview
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- ✈️ Michael O'Leary pulls no punches on airfares, summer travel, and even Donald Trump.
📺 #TheBigInterview | Tomorrow | 9pm | Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One
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- Enoch Burke’s Mother And Sister Arrested During Prison Visit In Co Roscommon
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- While visiting Enoch Burke at Castlerea Prison in Co Roscommon today, his mother and sister were arrested.
Martina and Ammi Burke were detained for contempt of court following a High Court order for their immediate committal to prison.
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- Bowel Screening Programme Expands As Public Urged To Take Test
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Free bowel screening is expanding.
From tomorrow, everyone aged 57–71 will be eligible, as the HSE moves towards a 55–74 target range.
Our reporter Mairéad Cleary spoke to patient Peter Larner, who received a positive result on his third test.
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- Motor Insurance Costs Continue To Rise
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Motor insurance costs are on the rise again, with new figures showing premiums increased in the first half of last year.
That's despite the cost of personal injury claims dropping by 8%.
Our reporter Nicole Gernon is at the Central Bank with more. #VMNews
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- Senior Gardaí Raise Alarm Over Doxxing And Online Abuse Targeting Members And Families
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Senior Gardaí are raising concerns over a rise in doxxing - with officers’ names, addresses and even their families being targeted online.
The Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Association, who are meeting in Mayo today, says stronger protections and supports are needed.
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- Fuel Rationing Ruled Out - But How Bad Could It Get?
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- 20:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Government has ruled out fuel rationing for now, but warns the current disruption could be the most significant supply shock Ireland has faced.
With analysis from Liz Carolan, Senator Tom Clonan and Kevin Doyle this is a clear, sharp look at the political decisions shaping your week.
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- Bowel Screening Programme Set for Expansion
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Health Service Executive is planning to expand the Bowel Screening Programme to include 116,000 more people, as bowel cancer remains Ireland’s second most common cause of cancer-related death.
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