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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Man arrested after gardaí seize €8.2 million worth of drugs

16 properties were searched in Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Laois, and Offaly as part of an investigation into organised crime gangs.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Deal could be reached ‘in coming days’ as top officials join Gaza peace talks

In a sign the talks were going well, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is considering a trip to the Middle East within a matter of days.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Trump says he may go to Middle East this week as peace deal between Israel and Hamas is 'close'

Trump’s plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of all the hostages held in Gaza, Hamas’s disarmament and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the territory.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Fourteen households served with eviction notices from Killarney homes owned by investment fund

One tenant moved to Killarney from Cork because of the housing shortage there.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Cut in urban speed limits to 30km/h to come into force by 2027 to make roads safer

Greater use of safety cameras and potential alcohol locks to prevent drink-drivers starting cars among proposals

Cut in urban speed limits to 30km/h to come into force by 2027 to make roads safer

Greater use of safety cameras and potential alcohol locks to prevent drink-drivers starting cars among proposals

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq resume record rally as gold jumps, Fed minutes point to more rate cuts

Wall Street digested the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's September meeting.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

Jim Gavin’s ex-tenant revealed himself, a post-Budget radio grilling and Dolly Parton continues to do the 9-to-5.

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

Jim Gavin’s ex-tenant revealed himself, a post-Budget radio grilling and Dolly Parton continues to do the 9-to-5.

www.thejournal.ie

Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Tuchel insists England should embrace underdog status at 2026 World Cup

Tuchel: ‘I don’t see why we should burden ourselves’Head coach ‘not just collecting most talented players’Thomas Tuchel has said England would be underdogs at the World Cup and would be stronger if they did not allow...

Tuchel insists England should embrace underdog status at 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has said England would be stronger if they did not allow themselves to become burdened by expectation

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

We ask the people of Dublin if Micheal Martin should resign as Fianna Fail leader

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin faces intense criticism over his backing of presidential hopeful Jim Gavin, with many Dubliners saying he should resign as party leader.

We ask the people of Dublin if Micheal Martin should resign

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin faces intense criticism over his backing of presidential hopeful Jim Gavin, with many Dubliners saying he should resign as party leader.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

Family of late pensioner Liam Farrell hail ‘major breakthrough’ after meeting tonight with Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan

The family of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell have hailed a “major breakthrough” after meeting Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan this evening.

Family of late pensioner Liam Farrell hail ‘major breakthrough’ after meeting tonight with Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan

The family of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell have hailed a “major breakthrough” after meeting Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan this evening.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 42m

Over €8m worth of drugs seized during operation aimed at dismantling criminal organisation

In the course of the operation, search warrants were executed at 16 properties across five counties.

Over €8m worth of drugs seized during operation aimed at dismantling criminal organisation

In the course of the operation, search warrants were executed at 16 properties across five counties.

www.thejournal.ie

Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

The defense secretary said closing racial achievement gaps was a “laudable goal” backed by “equality, diversity, and accessibility.”

The same man who now derides the phrase “diversity is our strength” once wrote a 45-page thesis at Harvard that advocated for precisely that. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, now an anti-DEI attack dog...

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Authorities charge man over deadly wildfire that levelled LA neighbourhoods

Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida on Tuesday and was due to appear in court Wednesday.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Micheál tells colleagues he can get things wrong as Fianna Fáil meet following election fiasco

There is much anger within the party over how the leadership has handled the presidential election.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 19m

‘I’d have to think about it’ – Catherine Connolly responds to question on whether she would employ convicted rapist in Áras

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she “would have to think about it” when asked if she would consider hiring a convicted rapist to work in...

‘I’d have to think about it’ – Catherine Connolly responds to question on whether she would employ convicted rapist in Áras

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she “would have to think about it” when asked if she would consider hiring a convicted rapist to work in the Áras.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Ireland star anxious to get back at it after special British and Irish Lions adventure

Andy Farrell's frontliners on the Ireland team who were in Australia had a 'weird' calendar shift as they came back to work much later with the provinces, and Rónan Kelleher is among those who will make...

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Revenue seize fireworks, drugs, tobacco and counterfeit goods in various operations

The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations over the past week

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Spiritans to sell Tipperary farm to fund compensation for abuse survivors

Rockwell Farm to be sold on open market with anticipated price of over €20m

Spiritans to sell Tipperary farm to fund compensation for abuse survivors

Rockwell Farm to be sold on open market with anticipated price of over €20m

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Germany ends fast-track citizenship as mood on migration shifts

Friedrich Merz’s conservatives had pledged to rescind legislation, which allowed citizenship in three years instead of fiveGermany’s parliament has rescinded a fast-track citizenship programme, reflecting the rapidly shifting mood...

Germany ends fast-track citizenship as mood on migration shifts

Friedrich Merz’s conservatives had pledged to rescind legislation, which allowed citizenship in three years instead of five

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Father accuses State of abandoning daughter 'taken to Poland'

High Court hears plea from man separated from child for more than 580 days

Father accuses State of abandoning daughter 'taken to Poland' | BreakingNews

High Court hears plea from man separated from child for more than 580 days

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Garda superintendent spared conviction for 'limited' public order offence

The judge found the accused guilty ‘in limited circumstances’.

Garda superintendent spared conviction for 'limited' public order offence

The judge found the accused guilty ‘in limited circumstances’.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

Russell Martin takes topless dip with Page 3 icon after Rangers sack

Russell Martin was sacked by Rangers on Sunday after just 123 days in charge and the former boss was spotted taking a dip in Loch Lomond with his girlfriend

Russell Martin takes topless dip with Page 3 icon after Rangers sack

Russell Martin was sacked by Rangers on Sunday after just 123 days in charge and the former boss was spotted taking a dip in Loch Lomond with his girlfriend

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

This Irish team needs a new mentality ASAP - otherwise they are doomed

The Republic of Ireland men's soccer team are floundering in their World Cup campaign but history has shown that with the right tactics and a proper mindset, unexpected glory can happen.

This Irish team needs a new mentality ASAP - otherwise they are doomed

The Republic of Ireland men's soccer team are floundering in their World Cup campaign but history has shown that with the right tactics and a proper mindset, unexpected glory can happen.

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 20m

China's BYD expands South American footprint with Argentina EV launch

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -China's largest carmaker BYD on Wednesday launched sales of its EVs in Argentina, taking advantage of the lifting of import tariffs for electric and hybrid vehicles and boostin...

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 1h

‘We’re not here as tourists’: Bellamy insists Wales will go on attack against England

Wales manager downplays rivalry with England‘If you defend deep, you’ll die a slow death’Craig Bellamy said Wales would not be “tourists” when they take on England in Thursday night’s Wembley friendly and...

‘We’re not here as tourists’: Bellamy insists Wales will go on attack against England

Craig Bellamy said Wales would not be ‘tourists’ when they take on England in Thursday night’s Wembley friendly

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