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Rubio Warns Worst May Be Yet to Come in Iran Conflict
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- Rubio Warns Worst May Be Yet to Come in Iran Conflict
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the hardest hits on Iran may be yet to come as the conflict enters its fourth day. Israeli airstrikes struck locations in Tehran and Beirut this morning. The US Department of State is urging Americans to immediately leave more than a dozen countries in the Middle East “due to serious safety risks”. Iran claims 555 people have been killed since the strikes began.
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- US Warns Hardest Hits on Iran ‘Yet to Come’
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The US says the hardest hits on Iran are still to come as the war enters its fourth day. Airstrikes hit Tehran and Beirut. Washington urges Americans to leave parts of the Middle East “due to serious safety risks”.
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- Dozens Killed as Middle East Conflict Widens
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- At least 31 people have reportedly been killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon. Hezbollah fired missiles in retaliation, as explosions were also reported in Tehran, Bahrain and Dubai. Donald Trump warns US strikes on Iran could last weeks.
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- Up to 20,000 Irish Stranded in Middle East
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Up to 20,000 Irish citizens are stranded across the Middle East as major airports remain closed. At present, there are no plans by the Irish Government to carry out evacuations. Citizens in the region are being advised to shelter in place as the situation continues.
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- Irish Personnel in Middle East ‘Well and Accounted For’
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Defence Forces say Irish personnel on missions across the Middle East and North Africa are well and accounted for as tensions escalate. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has reassured Irish citizens in the affected region that all possible consular assistance will be provided.
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- Israel Strikes Tehran After Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Israel has launched new attacks “in the heart of Tehran” following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei. A massive explosion shook the capital as retaliation escalates across the region.
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- Israel Strikes Tehran After Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Israel has launched new attacks “in the heart of Tehran” following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei. A massive explosion shook the capital as retaliation escalates across the region.
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- Major Escalation as US and Israel Strike Iran
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The US and Israel have launched attacks on Iran, as President Donald Trump confirmed “major combat operations” are under way. Explosions were heard in five Iranian cities, with smoke rising over Tehran. Iran is targeting US military bases in the region, with missiles intercepted over Doha. At least one person is reported killed in Abu Dhabi. Irish peacekeepers are safe. Dublin Airport warns of travel disruption.
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- US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The US and Israel have launched attacks on Iran, with Donald Trump confirming “major combat operations” are under way. Explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities. Iran has targeted US bases in retaliation.
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- Netflix Declines to Raise Bid for Warner Bros Discovery
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Netflix has declined to increase its offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming business. The move puts rival bidder Paramount in a stronger position. Concerns remain over the impact on content and networks like CNN.
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- Joseph Lawlor Jailed for Life Over Michael Ryan Murder
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Joseph Lawlor has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his friend Michael Ryan in Dublin nearly two years ago. In delivering the sentence, the judge said Mr Ryan’s death was wholly unnecessary and unjustified, at the hands of a man he considered a friend.
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- Green Party Wins Shock By-Election in Labour Stronghold
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Britain’s Green Party has won a crucial by-election in Gorton and Denton, a seat held by Labour since 1931. Labour came third, Reform second, as Green candidate Hannah Spencer said voters chose “hope over hate.”
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- Cresslough Families Call for Justice Meeting
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Families of those killed in the Cresslough tragedy are calling on the Justice Minister to meet them. Ten people died when an explosion destroyed a service station and apartments in 2022. Almost four and a half years on, they are still seeking answers.
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- Homeless Figures Reach Record High
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Homeless figures have reached a record high of over 17,000 people in emergency accommodation, including more than 5,000 children. It comes as rents and health insurance costs rise, and more households struggle with energy bills.
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- Thalidomide Survivors Told State Apology Is Forthcoming After Government Talks
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Irish Thalidomide Association says it has been promised a State apology following a meeting with Government leaders.
The drug, linked to serious birth defects, remained on sale in Ireland for months after being withdrawn worldwide in the early 1960s.
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- Sex Offender Contacted Child Within Hours Of Prison Release, Court Hears
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A convicted sex offender contacted a child just hours after his release from prison, Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard.
After his arrest, he told Gardaí that “Snapchat is like a haven to paedophiles.” The judge described the breach of his sex offenders order as “extraordinary.”
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- Panel Discusses Ireland’s Largest Landlord Signalling 25% Rent Hikes After Rule Changes
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "Landlords will be putting up their rents, that is just the inevitable outcome of this."
IRES-REIT, Ireland’s biggest landlord, has signalled that changes to rental regulations could allow rent increases of up to 25%.
📺 Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://youtu.be/1OIgDUhWBhc
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- Will Tenants Be “Thrown To The Wolves” Under a New Era of Rental Rules?
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- 18:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The country’s biggest landlord has told investors they will be able to raise rents by up to 25%. The Ires Reit report comes ahead of changes to tenancy rules taking effect this weekend.
IREs Reit CEO Eddie Byrne told investors the regulatory landscape in Ireland has changed “for the better”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended the reforms during an exchange with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald in the Dáil.
What will the new tenancy rules mean for renters — and will rents rise sharply?
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD
Senator Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats spokesperson on Foreign Affairs
Eimer McAuley, News Correspondent with The Journal
They debate the tenancy rule changes, the political reaction, and what it could mean for Ireland’s rental market.
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- No SNA Cuts: Government Defends Dramatic Reversal
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 🗣️“That’s gross incompetence, isn’t it?”
The Government defended its U-turn on proposed SNA changes, saying Cabinet was not made aware of the potential impact on nearly 200 schools. The review has now been scrapped.
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- Katie Taylor Confirms 2026 Will Be Her Last Year As She Plans Dublin Farewell
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 🗣️ “I’m so excited to end my career here in Dublin.”
Katie Taylor has confirmed she intends to retire this year and is hoping to sign off with a homecoming bout at Croke Park.
Taylor previously fought at 3Arena and said that, along with Aviva Stadium, would be options, but admitted a final night in Croke Park would be the "icing on the cake" for her glittering career.
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- No SNA Cuts: Taoiseach Defends Dramatic Reversal
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- 15:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Taoiseach has defended his government's dramatic U-turn on SNA cuts, saying the potential impact on nearly 200 schools was not made clear to Cabinet.
The rollback means the review will now not go ahead. There will be no reductions in Special Needs Assistants, and any promises of additional SNAs will be honoured — to the tune of €19 million.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin TD and Finance Spokesperson
Kate English, Chief Economist with Deloitte
They discuss the government’s reversal, how it happened, and what it means for schools and public spending.
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- Truth Matters: What Happens When AI Gets Simple Questions Wrong?
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 💻 What happens when AI gets simple questions wrong?
Questions over AI accuracy were put to Google at an Oireachtas Media Committee hearing, where members were told some generated answers were not only bizarre and incorrect, but also potentially dangerous.
Mairéad Cleary explains as part of our #TruthMatters series.
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- Man Arrested As Gardaí Continue Murder Investigation Into Kerry Farmer Michael Gaine
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with the murder investigation into Kerry farmer Michael Gaine.
Gardaí say the man is being detained for questioning at a Garda station in Kerry.
It is the second arrest in the case.
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- Four Years On, Ukraine War Grinds On With No Clear Path To Peace
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Today marks four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite repeated diplomatic efforts, attempts to broker ceasefires have stalled, and the fighting continues with no clear resolution.
The war has forced millions to flee their homes. According to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, more than 84,000 Ukrainians are now living in Ireland.
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- Argentinian MMA Fighter And Carlow Man Refused Bail After Alleged ‘Unprovoked’ Attack
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- An Argentinian MMA fighter and a man from Carlow have been denied bail after appearing in court charged over an alleged assault in Dublin’s Temple Bar last week.
The court heard the attack was described as “unprovoked”, with the judge expressing serious concerns about the nature of the incident.
The alleged victim remains in a critical condition.
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- Wicklow Bee Sanctuary Faces Closure After Flooding
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A bee sanctuary in County Wicklow has warned it could close within weeks because of severe flooding. The non-profit relies on visitors for income, but months of heavy rain have left its entrance underwater. A fundraiser has now been set up to help keep what it describes as vital environmental resources alive.
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- Ireland Vs Israel: Should The Games Go Ahead?
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “Sport and politics should not be intertwined.”
🗣️ “The game shouldn’t go ahead.”
The #TonightVMTV panel discuss Ireland’s UEFA Nations League matches against Israel, the mixing of sports and politics and questioning why UEFA has not acted despite rule breaches by Israel.
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- Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Decades Of Abuse Against His Children
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Noel Farrell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing four daughters and one son in Co. Sligo over a period of two decades.
The court heard the children were at times locked in a room for days.
Speaking outside the court, the siblings said the sentence marked the moment the justice system finally acknowledged the truth of what they had suffered.
Warning: Viewers may find some of the details of this report distressing.
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- Properties Searched Across Multiple Sites After Arrest Of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Police are carrying out searches at multiple properties across Berkshire and Norfolk following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Officers say the activity is part of their continuing investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office.
In a statement, King Charles III said the matter must now follow a “full, fair and proper process”, adding that “the law must take its course.”
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- The Housing Debate: Is A State Construction Company The Solution?
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 🗣️ "Housing is about risk,"
House prices rose by 7 per cent last year and are now more than 20% above their 2007 peak, according to the CSO.
The #TonightVMTV panel discuss whether a State construction company is viable - and whether it could help address the housing crisis.
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- Home Ownership Out of Reach? The Housing Debate
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- 20:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Central Statistics Office says house prices are now valued at over twenty per cent more than the 2007 property peak — which of course was followed by a major housing crash.
Demand remains high and new supply is still falling short, raising fresh questions about the direction of Ireland’s housing market.
So, will the affordability crisis continue without a radical change of direction?
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fáil Senator
Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD and spokesperson on Housing
Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent
They debate what these latest figures mean, whether warning signs are emerging, and what needs to change in housing policy.
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- SNA Review Paused: Are Fine Gael ‘Tone Deaf’ On Schools & Students’ Issues?
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 🗣️ “Fine Gael specialise in being tone-deaf to changes that are going to impact particularly on some of the most vulnerable in society,”
The Education Minister has put a pause on the controversial review of SNA allocations for next year, following significant pushback from teachers and parents.
Critics warn the proposed changes could negatively affect vulnerable students.
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- Massive Backlash Over SNA Changes — Minister Hits Pause on Review
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- 16:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Minister for Education has put a pause on a controversial review of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations for next year, following major backlash from teachers and parents.
There are growing concerns that some primary schools could lose up to 60% of their SNAs, sparking fears over the level of support available to children with additional needs.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP
Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP
Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner
They discuss the government’s decision, the reaction from schools, and what this means for special education going forward.
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- Digital Watchdog Launches Investigation Into X And Its Grok AI Tool
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The digital watchdog has launched an investigation into X and its Grok artificial intelligence feature after it became the focus of international controversy over the generation of sexualised images.
News Correspondent Richard Chambers explains as part of our #TruthMatters series - helping people recognise and navigate misinformation and disinformation.
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- Government Pauses SNA Allocation Review After Backlash From Schools
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The government has halted a review into how Special Needs Assistants are allocated after strong criticism from schools, some of which were told they could lose up to 60% of their SNAs next year.
The Education Minister has said there will be no reduction in overall SNA numbers, seeking to reassure families and staff as concerns continue to be raised about the potential impact on students who rely on additional support.
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- Jesse Jackson Remembered For Lifelong Activism Following Death At 84
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The family of Jesse Jackson has confirmed his death at the age of 84, describing him as “a servant to the oppressed, the voiceless and the overlooked”. They said he died peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Jackson worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and later ran for the White House twice in the 1980s, remaining a prominent figure in American public life for decades.
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- Gardaí Crackdown on Uninsured Vehicles
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Gardaí and insurers warn motorists driving without insurance: you’re likely to be caught. Over 19,500 uninsured vehicles have already been seized as part of the ongoing crackdown.
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- Sinn Féin to Boycott White House St Patrick’s Day
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Sinn Féin will boycott St Patrick's Day at the White House for a second year. Mary Lou McDonald says the Taoiseach should still travel to Washington to raise concerns about America’s role in the Middle East with Donald Trump.
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- Two Men Jailed Over Keane Mulready Woods Case
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Two men, Stephen Carberry and Glen Bride, have been sentenced to 6 years each for their role in transporting and disposing of the remains of 17-year-old Keane Mulready Woods, murdered in Drogheda six years ago.
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- Search Underway in Murder Cases of Jo Jo Dullard & Deirdre Jacob
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A search is underway at a quarry in Co Wicklow near the Kildare border as part of the investigations into the murders of Jo Jo Dullard, last seen in 1995, and Deirdre Jacob, who vanished in 1998. Both women are believed to have been killed.
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- Accused Bondi Beach Gunman Appears in Court
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The accused Bondi Beach gunman has appeared in court for the first time. It has been two months since he and his father allegedly carried out Australia’s worst mass shooting in almost 30 years.
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- Search Underway in Murder Cases of Jo Jo Dullard & Deirdre Jacob
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Fr Willie Purcell, friend of the Dullard family, has appealed to the public to come forward with any information as Gardaí begin a search at a quarry in Co Wicklow near the Kildare border.
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- Decades-Long Mystery in Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob Cases
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The disappearances of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob have remained unresolved for decades, leaving families to endure years of painful waiting.
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- Vogue Williams Announced as Dublin Parade Grand Marshall
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Vogue Williams has been confirmed as Grand Marshall for the Dublin St Patrick's Day Parade. The influencer and podcaster will lead the crowds on March 17th.
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- Search Underway in the Murder Cases of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Authorities have begun a search near the Wicklow/Kildare border in the murder cases of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. Families are being kept informed as the operation continues.
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- Savannah Guthrie Issues Renewed Plea in Mother’s Kidnapping Case
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Savannah Guthrie has made a renewed appeal for those who have her mother, Nancy, to come forward, as the investigation into the presumed kidnapping of the 84-year-old enters its third week.
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- Truth Matters: The Danger of Deepfakes in Irish News
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- 📰 What happens when you can’t trust your own eyes?
Across the world — and here in Ireland — AI‑generated deepfakes are blurring the line between truth and deception.
🎥 In the video above, Virgin Media News anchor Colette Fitzpatrick reacts to yet another instance of her likeness being deepfaked — this time used in a fabricated news clip designed to make false information look credible. Every day, artificial intelligence tools become more capable of cloning faces and voices. In the wrong hands, that can mean creating fake news clips that look 100% real — featuring Irish journalists, politicians, or public figures saying things they never said.
⚠️ Why it matters in Ireland:
-Coimisiún na Meán warns of rising disinformation risks ahead of major events elections and referendums.
-The EU’s Digital Services Act (2024) now requires major platforms to label synthetic and manipulated media, but this often isn't done.
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- Pressure Mounts Over Ireland’s Nations League Ties With Israel
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- There are increasing calls for the Republic of Ireland to boycott matches against Israel in the UEFA Nations League.
The FAI has said it will honour the scheduled fixtures, while the Taoiseach has indicated the games should proceed, despite the mounting political and public debate surrounding the ties.
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- The Regency: 10 Years On
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- 47:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- This documentary marks ten years since the 2016 Regency Hotel attack in Dublin that left David Byrne dead and ignited one of Ireland’s most violent gangland feuds.
On 5 February 2016, gunmen disguised as Gardaí stormed a public boxing weigh‑in, shocking the nation.
The Regency: 10 Years On explores the attack, the Garda investigations that followed, and the criminal trials that gripped the public. Featuring interviews with crime journalists, retired Gardaí, and experts, it examines whether those behind the assault have evaded justice and the lasting impact on communities and law enforcement.
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- Martin Says Ireland Vs Israel Game Should Go Ahead And “Get On With It”
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said there are no security reasons to stop the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture between Ireland and Israel from taking place in Dublin.
He also stressed there is no boycott of Israel, urging the public to distinguish between the Israeli people and the actions of their government, and said the teams should be allowed to play and “get on with it”.
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