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Taoiseach Defends Europe On Migration In Trump Meeting
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- Taoiseach Defends Europe On Migration In Trump Meeting
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- "Europe is still a very good place to live in," Taoiseach tells Donald Trump when addressing questions around migration.
He said Europe gets characterised "wrongly" in terms of it "being overrun".
He said Ireland's population is growing in "a very good way".
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- Trump Claims Ireland Will Benefit As Fuel Prices "Drop Like a Rock" After War
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- "I have a lot friends from Ireland...they are very happy that I am getting rid of a nuclear terrorist," says Donald Trump when asked about skyrocketing fuel prices in Ireland.
He said when the war is over prices will "drop like a rock".
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- Israel Claims Top Iranian Security Official Killed in Tehran Airstrike
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Israel says its forces have killed Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, in an overnight strike on Tehran.
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- Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Micheal Martin's Meeting With Donald Trump
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Commenting ahead of Taoiseach Micheál Martin's meeting with Donald Trump, former Taoiseach Enda Kenny said people want to "make something of this that it's not".
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- Cork City Fatal Assault: Gardaí At Apartment Scene After Man Dies
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gardaí at the scene in Cork City after a fatal assault.
A man in his 30s was injured near Knapp’s Square before making his way back to an apartment on Carroll’s Quay, where he later died.
Investigations are ongoing.
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- Taoiseach In Washington Ahead Of Trump Meeting
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Against a backdrop of growing international tensions, Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet Donald Trump at the White House tomorrow as part of the traditional St Patrick’s Day engagements.
Ahead of the meeting, Martin and other guests are due to attend the Ireland Funds National Gala tonight at the National Building Museum in Washington DC.
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- Family And Friends In Killarney Celebrate Buckley’s Historic Oscar Win
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "That Buckley name is above the door, but it's engraved on an Oscar forevermore,"
Jessie Buckley’s hometown of Killarney is celebrating after her historic Best Actress win at the Academy Awards.
Family and friends stayed up through the night to watch her make history in Hollywood.
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- resident Catherine Connolly Says War Must Never Be "Normalised”
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- President Catherine Connolly says St Patrick’s story calls for "hospitality and kindness" and that war must never be "normalised”.
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- Micheál Martin Joins Philadelphia St Patrick’s Parade Ahead Of Trump Meeting
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Taoiseach Micheál Martin has taken part in Philadelphia’s St Patrick’s Day parade, ahead of his White House meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday.
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- Iran Rejects US Claims Of Peace Talks As Drone And Missile Strikes Continue
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected US claims that it is seeking a peace deal, as drone and missile strikes continue across the region.
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- US Forensic Expert Raises Concerns Over Liam Farrell Death As Exhumation Planned
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Former US Chief Medical Examiner Jeffrey Barnard says there are a number of questions to be answered about the death of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell, as Gardaí prepare to exhume his body.
He has asked to be an "independent observer" at the exhumation.
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- The Big Issues Facing Micheál Martin On His Washington Visit
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Iran, Irish neutrality and the cost of living are among the issues likely to dominate Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s visit to Washington DC this evening.
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- Irish Hopes High As Jessie Buckley Nominated For Best Actress At The Oscars
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- All eyes are on the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles as the Oscars ceremony approaches.
Jessie Buckley is among the Irish nominees, with hopes she could become the first Irish woman to win Best Actress for her role in Hamnet. #Oscars
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- Michigan Synagogue Attack: Truck Rams Building With More Than 100 Children Inside
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Michigan Synagogue Attack:
Suspect Ayman Mohamad Ghazali (41) died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The mayor says he lost family members in an Israeli strike in Lebanon.
More than 100 children were in the building when Ghazali rammed through the doors.
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- "I Can't Tell You That," Says Donald Trump When Asked When War Will End
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Donald Trump says war with Iran will go on for "as long as is necessary".
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- Fuel Prices Continue To Surge
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Fuel prices continue to surge at forecourts nationwide - with taxi drivers among those hardest hit.
Sinn Féin will bring a Dáil motion seeking emergency legislation to cut fuel costs and scrap planned tax increases on home heating oil.
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- Woman Found Dead In Cork
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- 0:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gardaí are continuing their investigations at a house in Cork where a woman was found dead yesterday evening.
The body of the 32-year-old was discovered in "unexplained circumstances" in Ballincollig.
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- Week In Review: The Biggest Stories Of The Week
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Join Caroline Twohig At 5pm today for our brand new show - Week In Review.
A look back at the week’s biggest stories - and the news you may have missed.
Watch on Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media One.
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- Taoiseach Arrives In US For St Patrick’s Day Visit
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Taoiseach has arrived in Pennsylvania as part of his annual St Patrick’s Day visit to the United States.
Ahead of the trip, Micheál Martin said he hopes to highlight trade and investment ties between Ireland and the US.
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- Martin And Starmer Continue Talks At UK–Ireland Summit In Cork
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- It’s Gold Cup Day at the Cheltenham Festival, with the feature race going to post at 4pm.
Willie Mullins’ Gaelic Warrior is favourite, while Harry Redknapp-owned The Jukebox Man is also fancied. Ireland leads Britain 11–10 in the Prestbury Cup heading into the final day.
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- Keir Starmer Arrives In Cork For UK–Ireland Summit
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Cork for the UK–Ireland Summit, where he was greeted by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Cork Airport.
The meeting forms part of the second annual summit, following an agreement last year to deepen cooperation between the two countries on trade, energy, maritime security, emergency planning and cultural connections.
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- Health Officials Raise Alarm Over ‘Pink Powder’ Drugs
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The HSE has raised concerns about the growing prevalence of so-called “pink powder” drugs in Irish nightlife.
The substances are often branded as cocaine but can contain a mixture of up to five potent drugs - sometimes including compounds never previously detected in Ireland.
Medics are urging young people to exercise caution ahead of the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday.
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- Ship Engulfed In Flames After Deadly Attack On Iraq’s Basra Port
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A large vessel was engulfed in flames after an attack on Iraq’s Basra port early Thursday.
One person was killed and 38 others were rescued following the strike. Authorities have halted operations at all of Iraq’s oil terminals while officials investigate whether the vessel was hit by a drone or missile.
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- Oil Crisis: Can Ireland Shield Consumers From Energy Prices?
- Runtime
- 20:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The International Energy Agency has agreed the largest coordinated release of oil reserves in history as global markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. With the key Strait of Hormuz still blocked and Iran threatening oil prices as high as $200 a barrel while targeting tankers, fears are growing about the economic consequences of a prolonged conflict.
This discussion examines how severe the global energy shock could become, what it means for inflation and fuel costs in Ireland, and whether the Government should consider cutting energy taxes or suspending carbon taxes to protect consumers.
Guest Presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Fianna Fail
Sorca Clarke TD, Sinn Féin
Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy, UCD
Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Irish Independent
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- “As An Irishman, He Should Be Ashamed” – Mo Chara On Taoiseach’s Trump Visit
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “As an Irishman, he should be absolutely ashamed.”
Kneecap rapper Mo Chara has criticised the Taoiseach’s planned St Patrick’s Day visit to the White House to meet Donald Trump.
It comes after judges at the High Court dismissed an appeal by the Crown Prosecution Service, confirming Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial.
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- Is Carbon tax Unfair On Workers?
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "A person going to work pays carbon tax on the diesel they buy... if you decide to go on holiday, none of the planes pay carbon tax."
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice questioned the fairness of climate taxes as fuel and energy costs continue to rise.
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- Energy Costs Soar: Can Ireland Afford to Wait and See?
- Runtime
- 22:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Ireland is facing growing pressure over rising fuel and energy costs as global instability drives prices higher. The Irish Road Haulage Association has called off planned protests following a last-minute intervention, raising questions about whether the Government is preparing to provide relief.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
James Geoghegan TD, Fine Gael
Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Independent Ireland
Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner
Dr. Oliver Browne, Lecturer in Accounting at University College Cork
Ger Hyland, Irish Road Haulage Association President
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#FuelPrices #EnergyCrisis #CostOfLiving #Ireland #EnergyCosts #IrishPolitics #Inflation #RoadHaulage #VMNews #TheTonightSHow #TonightVMTV#VirginMediaNews #Economy
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- Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Friend In Dublin Faces Life Sentence
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A 35-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his friend in Dublin. Thomas Cypas will face a mandatory life sentence when he is sentenced later this month.
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- New Campaign Uses Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh Commentaries To Support Dementia Care
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A new campaign is using classic commentary from Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh to support people living with dementia.
“The Replay” is an online audio archive of GAA match commentaries, supported by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
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- Dublin Mother-Of-Three In An Post Money Laundering Case Likely Facing Prison
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A Dublin mother-of-three involved in organised crime money laundering uncovered after an An Post cyber attack has been warned she is likely facing a prison sentence.
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- Mary Lou McDonald Calls For Public Inquiry Into Creeslough Explosion
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Justice Minister to meet the families affected by the Creeslough explosion and to establish a public inquiry into the tragedy.
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- Man On Trial Accused Of Murdering Partner In East Cork In 2024
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The trial of Adam Corcoran, accused of murdering 27-year-old mother-of-two Daena Walsh at their Midleton home in August 2024, has begun at the Central Criminal Court.
Adam Corcoran has pleaded not guilty to murder and a second count of Arson.
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- Tornado Rips Through Union City In Michigan
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A powerful tornado is caught on camera, as it rips through Union City in Michigan.
Resident Dan Taylor said he is "thankful" that his brother and dogs are "okay".
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- Crowds Cheer In Tehran As Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s New Supreme Leader
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Crowds gathered in Tehran erupted in cheers as Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen as the country’s new Supreme Leader.
Just days after the death of his father, the 56-year-old will now be tasked with leading Iran through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history.
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- Woman arrested after shots fired at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home while she was inside.
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Woman arrested after shots fired at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home while she was inside.
No injuries were reported.
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- Government Accused Of Profiting From High Fuel Taxes As Pump Prices Rise.
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Government Accused Of Profiting From High Fuel Taxes As Pump Prices Rise.
Hauliers Warn Industry Is Near Collapse And Threaten Road Block Protests Over Fuel Costs And Tolls.
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- Fuel Prices Row: Fuels Industry Rebukes Taoiseach’s ‘Price Gouging’ Claim
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 🗣️ “When the Taoiseach talked about high [fuel] prices and wanting to do something about it – he should look a bit closer to home,”
The Taoiseach told the Dáil it could be three to four weeks before fuel price increases are felt at petrol pumps.
However, Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, disputes that timeline and argues the Government should examine domestic policy decisions more closely when addressing rising energy costs.
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- Trump Claims Cuba “Going To Fall Soon”
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Donald Trump says Cuba is “going to fall soon”, claiming the country wants to strike a deal with the White House.
His comments come as the Caribbean island faces widespread blackouts and a deepening energy crisis amid a U.S. oil blockade.
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- Man Who Raped Cousin (11) Jailed For Two Years
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A man who raped his 11-year-old cousin when he was 16 has been jailed for two years by the Central Criminal Court.
Viewer discretion advised: This report by our Courts Correspondent Deborah Naylor contains distressing details. Support information in bio.
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- Celbridge School To Reopen After Safety Concerns
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A school in Celbridge will reopen on Monday after closing earlier this week over safety concerns.
St Patrick’s Primary School in Celbridge shut on Wednesday following concerns about fire safety and building compliance.
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- Investigation Continues Into Death Of Liam Farrell
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The body of Liam Farrell is to be exhumed as part of a cold case review.
He was found dead behind his home in Leitrim six years ago.
His death was ruled a heart attack, but his family have questioned that finding after he was discovered bloodied and bruised.
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- Minister Condemns Abuse Of Forecourt Workers Over Fuel Prices
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Forecourt workers facing abuse over rising fuel prices is “unacceptable,” Enterprise Minister Peter Burke has said.
He spoke after meeting fuel retailers and heating suppliers about sharp price increases linked to the conflict in Iran.
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- Minister Says School Was “Almost At Emergency Stage”
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Parents at St Patrick’s Primary School in Celbridge say their children have been dealing with leaks, flooding and black mould in classes. The school closed this week on health and safety grounds, but the Department of Education says it's safe to reopen on Monday.
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- €1.7m Drugs, Cash And Jewellery Seized In Major Garda Operation
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Drugs, cash and jewellery worth more than €1.7m seized by Gardaí in major operation.
Properties in Dublin, Wicklow and Meath were searched.
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- US warns firepower is “about to surge dramatically.”
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The US Defence Secretary said “the amount of firepower” over Iran is about to “surge dramatically”...
He said "other friends" - and not just the UK - have stepped up to provide more bases.
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- New Footage Shows Strike On Bunker Linked To Iran’s Supreme Leader
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- New footage shows strike on bunker linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader as Israel says the war with Iran has entered a “new phase” after overnight airstrikes on Tehran. Iran has fired more missiles towards Israel.
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- Parents Raise Concerns As Celbridge School Set To Reopen
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- St Patrick’s NS in Celbridge will reopen on Monday after closing earlier this week over fire safety and building compliance concerns.
The Department of Education says the building is now "safe".
However, some parents say concerns remain.
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- Family of Liam Farrell Back Decision to Exhume Body
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The family of Leitrim man Liam Farrell say exhuming his body is a difficult but necessary step in uncovering the truth about what happened to him. The 87-year-old was found dead outside his Rooskey home in January 2020, and his family believe he was the victim of a serious assault. A cold case review was ordered last September, and the Justice Minister has now signed an order for the exhumation.
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- Barbie has launched a new series of dolls to mark International women's day this Sunday
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Barbie has launched a new series of dolls to mark International women's day this Sunday.
Some of those featured include England soccer player Chloe Kelly, astronaut Kellie Gerardi and tennis legend Serena Williams.
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- Ohio Authorities Working To ID Two Girls Found Buried In Suitcases
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The bodies were recovered after a tip from a dog walker. One of the girls is believed to be between 8 and 13 years old, and the other between 10 and 14 years old.
Police say its not clear how they died but that their bodies had been there for some time.
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