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A Wild Night
Pic of night: The Macnas Halloween Parade returned as part of Dublin City Council's annual Bram Stoker Festival. This year's theme, Fiáin (fee-awn)...
October 28, 2026
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Lunny: genius, revolutionary
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A Wild Night
Pic of night: The Macnas Halloween Parade returned as part of Dublin City Council's annual Bram Stoker Festival. This year's theme, Fiáin (fee-awn)...
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AOH President Attends Sean Brown London Court Hearing
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EDITORIAL: Eggs and Gas
With the days ticking down to the Midterm elections there is much talk about the cost of living. And there should be. Back in 2024 there was much t...
October 28, 2026
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GERRY ADAMS: A local shop tells the story of Ballymurphy
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Shamrock Rovers win 23rd title
Shamrock Rovers were crowned League of Ireland champions on Friday night for the sixth time in seven seasons, and for the 23rd time overall, after ...
October 28, 2026
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