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Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy system, says Zelenskiy
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy system, says Zelenskiy
Overnight attack targeting grid and generation facilities involved over 400 drones and 40 missiles
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February 7, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy system, says Zelenskiy
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy system, says Zelenskiy
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy system, says Zelenskiy
Overnight attack targeting grid and generation facilities involved over 400 drones and 40 missiles
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February 7, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy system, says Zelenskiy
Matt Williams: French flair is a myth, it was high-level rugby IQ that left Ireland for dead
Matt Williams: French flair is a myth, it was high-level rugby IQ that left Ireland for dead
Ireland’s humiliation on the opening night of the Six Nations was vast
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February 7, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Matt Williams: French flair is a myth, it was high-level rugby IQ that left Ireland for dead
Pat Leahy: Try explaining to the people of Enniscorthy why it’s hard to get things done
Pat Leahy: Try explaining to the people of Enniscorthy why it’s hard to get things done
Instead of action, Ministers can take refuge in process. But public patience is wearing thin
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February 7, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Pat Leahy: Try explaining to the people of Enniscorthy why it’s hard to get things done
Hurling previews: Cork have bit between their teeth for visit of Tipperary
Hurling previews: Cork have bit between their teeth for visit of Tipperary
Elsewhere, Wexford can lean into doggedness and Limerick will look to make home advantage count
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February 7, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Hurling previews: Cork have bit between their teeth for visit of Tipperary
The Washington Post’s darkest moment
The Washington Post’s darkest moment
The newspaper once brought down a president. Now, under Jeff Bezos, it is being dismantled from within
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February 7, 2026 at 7:23 AM
The Washington Post’s darkest moment
Opinion: Christians tolerated Trump because they thought he would end abortion. They were wrong
Opinion: Christians tolerated Trump because they thought he would end abortion. They were wrong
The list of anti-Christian statements and actions by Donald Trump and JD Vance is long
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February 7, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Opinion: Christians tolerated Trump because they thought he would end abortion. They were wrong
Pat Leahy: Try explaining to the people of Enniscorthy why it’s hard to get things done
Pat Leahy: Try explaining to the people of Enniscorthy why it’s hard to get things done
Instead of action, Ministers can take refuge in process. But public patience is wearing thin
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February 7, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Pat Leahy: Try explaining to the people of Enniscorthy why it’s hard to get things done
The Washington Post’s darkest moment
The Washington Post’s darkest moment
The newspaper once brought down a president. Now, under Jeff Bezos, it is being dismantled from within
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February 7, 2026 at 7:14 AM
The Washington Post’s darkest moment
Cliff Taylor: Demands by farmers for the head of the Bord Bia chair are delusional and dangerous
Cliff Taylor: Demands by farmers for the head of the Bord Bia chair are delusional and dangerous
Farmers have been marched up the hill by their representatives, notably the Irish Farmers’ Association
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February 7, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Cliff Taylor: Demands by farmers for the head of the Bord Bia chair are delusional and dangerous
Opinion: Christians tolerated Trump because they thought he would end abortion. They were wrong
Opinion: Christians tolerated Trump because they thought he would end abortion. They were wrong
The list of anti-Christian statements and actions by Donald Trump and JD Vance is long
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February 7, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Opinion: Christians tolerated Trump because they thought he would end abortion. They were wrong
Three-quarters of voters back social media ban for under-16s
Three-quarters of voters back social media ban for under-16s
There is also strong support for inserting guarantee of neutrality into Constitution
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February 7, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Three-quarters of voters back social media ban for under-16s
Primary school forced to close despite warning six months earlier of fire safety problems
Primary school forced to close despite warning six months earlier of fire safety problems
Department of Education ‘suddenly very forthcoming once closure happened’
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February 7, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Primary school forced to close despite warning six months earlier of fire safety problems
Joe Schmidt was criticised for failing to evolve but Andy Farrell is now learning how hard it is
Joe Schmidt was criticised for failing to evolve but Andy Farrell is now learning how hard it is
Ireland do not yet look comfortable embracing a greater focus on kicking and transition attack
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February 7, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Joe Schmidt was criticised for failing to evolve but Andy Farrell is now learning how hard it is
Irish Times poll: Wide support for neutrality to be guaranteed by the Constitution
Irish Times poll: Wide support for neutrality to be guaranteed by the Constitution
Public also gives views on triple lock, a visit by Donald Trump and social media regulation
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February 7, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Irish Times poll: Wide support for neutrality to be guaranteed by the Constitution
Domestic abuse victims left waiting years for social housing after fleeing abusers
Domestic abuse victims left waiting years for social housing after fleeing abusers
One woman took council to court after being told she had voluntarily left the home she was renting
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February 7, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Domestic abuse victims left waiting years for social housing after fleeing abusers
The ‘revolving door’: former government advisers and what they did next
The ‘revolving door’: former government advisers and what they did next
Many high-profile political aides have taken up lucrative post-government careers elsewhere
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February 7, 2026 at 6:34 AM
The ‘revolving door’: former government advisers and what they did next
Andrew McCarthy: ‘Perks of fame involve vanity, ego and sex – all three get you in trouble’
Andrew McCarthy: ‘Perks of fame involve vanity, ego and sex – all three get you in trouble’
On a break from rehearsals for The Crucible at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, the Brat Pack actor talks about fame, solitude, friendship and his deep connection to Ireland
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February 7, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Andrew McCarthy: ‘Perks of fame involve vanity, ego and sex – all three get you in trouble’