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Outside court, Ms Shine who stood with her solicitor Piarais Neary said she was happy the legal proceedings had concluded. 'Hopefully this won’t happen again and the hospital has brought in measures to avoid this from happening in the future,' she said.
Cork University Hospital to send formal apology to mother who was given wrong newborn baby: ‘When I looked at her, I just had that feeling’

Cork University Hospital (CUH) is to send a formal apology to a mother who was given the wrong newborn baby.

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UNIFIL ‘concerned’ after shots fired by IDF directly at peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
UNIFIL ‘concerned’ after shots fired by IDF directly at peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon

All Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are “safe and well” following “aggressive postures adopted by the Israeli Defence Forces” in recent days, which included a UN peacekeeping position being hit with dir...

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Over 2,200 families may be caught up in children's hip surgeries controversy www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Over 2,200 families may be caught up in children's hip surgeries controversy

OVER 2,200 more families could potentially be caught up in the controversy over children's hip operations, it has now emerged.

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‘I can't force the pace,’ says Taoiseach as Dáil row over audit report into children's hip surgeries enters second day www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
‘I can't force the pace,’ says Taoiseach as Dáil row over audit report into children's hip surgeries enters second day

"I can't force the pace," the Taoiseach has protested over demands to see the audit report into suspect children's hip surgeries from 2021-23.

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Kiea McCann’s mum says ‘there is no justice’ as driver who caused deaths of girls on way to Debs ball is jailed
Kiea McCann’s mum says ‘there is no justice’ as driver who caused deaths of girls on way to Debs ball is jailed

A driver who caused the deaths of two teenage girls while bringing them to their Debs ball has been jailed for seven years.

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In a statement, gardaí said the commentary that is being circulated online is "completely inaccurate and has no basis whatsoever in fact". www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
‘Completely inaccurate’ – Gardaí hit out at online misinformation about death of Garda Kevin Flatley

Gardaí have warned of misinformation circulated online about the collision in which Garda Kevin Flatley was killed while he was on duty.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 13
Irish jobs at Microsoft and Linkedin at risk as tech giant announces cuts: US technology giant Microsoft is moving to cut as much as 3pc of its global workforce, with more than 100 jobs in Ireland understood to be at risk www.independent.ie/business/tec...

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 13
Eurovision 2025 has kicked off in Basel, as the first semi-final gets underway
Eurovision 2025: Get your bingo cards at the ready – the first semi-final kicks off

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 13
‘Faecal matter smeared on wall of staff sanitary facility’ – well-known Dublin city restaurant hit with closure order
‘Faecal matter smeared on wall of staff sanitary facility’ – well-known Dublin city restaurant hit with closure order

Popular Dublin city restaurant Namaste was one of eight food businesses served with closure orders last month.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 13
'I absolutely thought I was going to die' - Kim Kardashian breaks down as she recalls being tied up and robbed in Paris tinyurl.com/3ubrawu6
'I absolutely thought I was going to die' - Kim Kardashian breaks down as she recalls being tied up and robbed in Paris

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is set to testify on Tuesday afternoon at the trial of a gang accused of robbing her at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room in 2016 and stealing jewellery worth millions of...

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 13
By the time he finishes his term of office next year, Mr Gloster will have served almost 38 years in the public health service. www.independent.ie/irish-news/b...
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE, to step down next March

Bernard Gloster, the chief executive of the HSE, will step down in March 2026 after three years in charge, it has been announced.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 13
‘It checks all the boxes' - Tripadvisor reveals its top 25 Irish hotels for 2025 tinyurl.com/3n3xhmjw
‘It checks all the boxes' - Tripadvisor reveals its top 25 Irish hotels for 2025

“When you think of a hotel that checks all the boxes (outstanding service, comfy rooms, the works), it’s probably one of these winning spots."

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 13
Government offering to pay higher salaries to attract leading academics fleeing Donald Trump’s education threats tinyurl.com/2hdznjc2
Government offering to pay higher salaries to attract leading academics fleeing Donald Trump’s education threats

The Government will seek to attract academics and university lecturers to Ireland under a new scheme which would use state funds to boost their salaries.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 12
Dubliner Oscar Despard has captained his team to victory in a dramatic final of the prestigious TV quiz show University Challenge
Dubliner Oscar Despard leads team to victory in University Challenge final

Dubliner Oscar Despard has captained his team to victory in a dramatic final of the prestigious TV quiz show University Challenge.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 12
Met Éireann issues Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for two counties www.independent.ie/weather/met-...
Met Éireann issues Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for two counties

A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by Met Éireann for counties Dublin and Wicklow, with thunderstorms expected in some areas this evening and early tonight.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 12
The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ presenter praised the ‘kind words, support and encouragement’ Joe Duffy gave her while at RTÉ www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
‘I think you’d be mad to not consider it’ – Jennifer Zamparelli on ‘Liveline’ vacancy left by Joe Duffy

Jennifer Zamparelli has said she would be “mad to not consider” the Liveline vacancy left by Joe Duffy when he retires next month.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 12
Rachael Blackmore announces retirement from racing www.independent.ie/sport/horse-...
Rachael Blackmore announces retirement from racing

Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore has announced her retirement from riding.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 12
Ireland’s fitness clubs bulk up as international players look to muscle in on health boom www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
Ireland’s fitness clubs bulk up as international players look to muscle in on health boom

Ireland’s fitness industry is set for more investment as greater consumer demand fuels interest from international heavyweights- like Barry’s Gym entering the market.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 12
Kevin Bakhurst was spotted in celebratory mood with a few colleagues in that well known Dublin 4 haunt, Roly’s Bistro in Ballsbridge, on Friday night. The RTÉ director general had just navigated his way through a tricky week.
Fionnán Sheahan: RTÉ’s row with €725m minister shows there has been little change since Ryan Tubridy payments saga

Kevin Bakhurst was spotted in celebratory mood with a few colleagues in that well known Dublin 4 haunt, Roly’s Bistro in Ballsbridge, on Friday night. The RTÉ director general had just navigated his w...

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 12
Tracey Corbett-Lynch tells how the killer turned a fairy tale into toxic nightmare for her brother Jason
Molly Martens would whisper ‘Daddy killed Mommy with a pillow’ into the kids’ ears as she waged a psychological war against my brother Jason

When people think of fairy tales they often picture a beautiful but distraught princess in her velvet slippers and silk dress waiting to be rescued with the promise of a “happily ever after” ending.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 12
The United States and China said on Monday they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that has disrupted the global economy and set financial markets on edge.
US and China reach deal to slash tariffs, cooling trade war between global superpowers

The United States and China said on Monday they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that has disrupted the global economy and set financial...

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 11
The highly respected officer has been named as Garda Kevin Flatley, age 49, a father of two who was based in the roads policing unit at Dublin Castle. www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Pictured: Garda Kevin Flatley (49) who was killed after he was struck by motorbike in line of duty

A garda has been killed after being struck by a motorcycle at a speed checkpoint in north Dublin this afternoon.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 11
Drones were spotted Saturday night over Indian-controlled Kashmir and the western state of Gujarat, according to Indian officials www.independent.ie/world-news/m...
India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight clashes in Kashmir

A ceasefire to end the conflict between India and Pakistan was shaken by overnight fighting in the disputed Kashmir region.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 11
Camogie boss issues new plea in scramble to end skorts row
Camogie boss issues new plea in scramble to end skorts row

A former president of the GAA has urged that camogie players should be allowed to play in shorts, saying forcing players to play in skorts will create long-term damage to the sport.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 11
‘I took drugs when I was younger,’ admits Dáil’s new drug reform chair, TD Gary Ganno
‘I took drugs when I was younger,’ admits Dáil’s new drug reform chair, TD Gary Gannon

The new chair of the Dáil’s committee on drug reform, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, has revealed that he took a variety of drugs in his early 20s.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 11
Young man (20s) dies following Co Waterford crash
Young man (20s) dies following Co Waterford crash

A young man in his 20s has died following a crash in Co Waterford yesterday.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 11
Teenager’s body recovered after search off Donegal coast
Teenager’s body recovered after search off Donegal coast

The body of an adult teenager has been recovered following a multi-agency response to three males in difficulty off the Donegal coast.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 10
The child spent more than a year at Temple Street Children’s Hospital following the incident and has endured intensive rehabilitation www.independent.ie/irish-news/g...
Girl seriously injured in Parnell Square stabbing incident back at school full-time

THE child who was seriously injured outside her school in a stabbing incident on Parnell Square is back at school full time.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 10
It follows weeks of clashes that were triggered by a gun massacre on tourists last month that India blames Pakistan for. www.independent.ie/world-news/m...
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after US-mediated talks

India and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end a conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 10
Luke O’Neill: Bad habits are damaging your health quicker than you might think
Luke O’Neill: Bad habits are damaging your health quicker than you might think

If you are in your mid-30s I bet you think you’re bulletproof. I certainly did when I was that age. Well think again.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 10
Majority of junior ministers have no legal powers after 100 days in office
Majority of junior ministers have no legal powers after 100 days in office

It took five times for Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon’s officials to answer a basic question on the powers of his junior ministers. The eventual response showed why the reply was so slow in being ...

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 10
‘It was unforgivable to hold memorial for a mass murderer next to where his victims were buried,’ says sister of Clodagh Hawe
‘It was unforgivable to hold memorial for a mass murderer next to where his victims were buried,’ says sister of Clodagh Hawe

Clodagh Hawe’s family were angered by the way the church dealt with the aftermath of the tragedy, according to a new book.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 9
Munster camogie final between Cork and Waterford postponed over skorts controversy www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...
Munster camogie final between Cork and Waterford postponed over skorts controversy

The Munster senior camogie final between Cork and Waterford tomorrow has been postponed this evening in the latest development in the skort controversy.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 9
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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 9
20 walks to do in your lifetime in Ireland – ‘one of the best little walking destinations in the world' www.independent.ie/life/travel/...
20 walks to do in your lifetime in Ireland – ‘one of the best little walking destinations in the world'

From coastal loops to mountain trails and easy rambles, Ireland is one of the best little walking destinations in the world.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 9
RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst meets with Eurovision organisers over Israel’s participation www.independent.ie/irish-news/r...
RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst meets with Eurovision organisers over Israel’s participation

RTÉ director-general Kevin Bakhurst met with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) today to raise concerns around Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 9
Right now, Indian social media is awash with people cheering our leaders on for a war neither side can afford. www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...
Azmia Riaz: It’s become ‘cool’ in my homeland to call for a bloody war with Pakistan – and I’m in a minority for saying we deserve better

My grandmother visited Kashmir, the snow-covered region at the very top of India, less than a month ago. She joined droves of tourists to admire its famous tulip gardens while they were still in seaso...

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Rick O'Shea rickoshea.bsky.social · May 9
This week in the column, I rattle on a lot about theatre and art, hoping my editor would let me get way with it. He did. Recent reading includes new novels from Seán Hewitt and @jennymustard.bsky.social and the most recent series of essays from Ta-Nehisi Coates. In Saturday's @independent.ie or:
Rick O’Shea: One of America’s smartest political minds makes a brave admission about Israel

Don’t ever let anyone tell you that turning 50 is hard; turning 50 is a doddle. For me, it involved an eight-month series of arm-chancing trips to New York, Portugal and Iceland after I made sad puppy...

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 9
Our expert answers your property finance questions
Home economics: My mother has €1m in the bank – how can I avoid a huge tax bill when I inherit this money?

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 9
Follow our live blog on the latest from the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV: What’s in a name? and how Cardinal Robert Prevost will differ from his predecessor

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 9
A new book by Jacqueline Connolly, Clodagh’s sister, reveals series of failures in the investigation into Alan Hawe’s depraved acts
Hawe family murder: Serious failings uncovered during garda review of investigation

There were serious failings in the original investigation into the murder of Clodagh Hawe and her three sons, including errors collecting vital CCTV, as a result of which, two gardaí faced disciplinar...

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 8
First American Pope elected as Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the 267th pope www.independent.ie/world-news/e...
First American Pope elected as Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the 267th pope

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 8
New pope elected as white smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel www.independent.ie/world-news/e...
New pope elected as white smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 8
Joe Duffy to leave RTÉ after 37 years at national broadcaster www.independent.ie/irish-news/j...
Joe Duffy to leave RTÉ after 37 years at national broadcaster

Broadcaster Joe Duffy is to leave RTÉ after 37 years.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 8
Lions 2025: Caelan Doris and Sam Prendergast out as Andy Farrell announces his squad for Australian tour
Lions 2025: Caelan Doris and Sam Prendergast out as Andy Farrell announces his squad for Australian tour

It’s a huge day for Northern Hemisphere rugby as Ireland boss Andy Farrell names his Lions squad ahead of the summer tour to Australia.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 8
Latest: Pharma and semiconductors have escaped €95 billion of proposed new EU countermeasures against US tariffs. But there could still be a sting in the tail for Ireland, as whiskey and thoroughbred horses are on the proposed list
Pharma to escape EU tariffs worth €95bn as doubt remains for aircraft and whiskey

Pharma and semiconductors have escaped €95 billion of proposed new EU countermeasures against US tariffs.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 8
Black smoke means no pope has been elected in this morning's votes - with up to two more ballots this afternoon. Live updates on the Conclave here: www.independent.ie/world-news/e...
Conclave Day 2: Black smoke signals no pope elected in Thursday morning votes

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 8
Elon Musk failed to learn the lesson taught by Microsoft’s Tay, writes Catherine Prasifka: when you hand your creation over to the internet, you lose control over it
Catherine Prasifka: Elon Musk should have known that his AI creation Grok would go all woke and turn against him

There have been grumblings on X that Grok is woke now – a sentence that is barely comprehensible without the context of 2025, and one that would send a Victorian child into a tailspin.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 8
It is understood the person of interest, who was known to Mr Gaine and is described as a 'vulnerable' individual, had come to garda attention weeks before the farmer went missing on March 20
Person of interest in killing of Michael Gaine had come to garda attention before his disappearance

A “person of interest” in the killing of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine had come to the attention of gardaí before his disappearance.

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 7
Conclave: Cardinals fail to elect new pope in first vote as black smoke pours from the Sistine Chapel chimney www.independent.ie/world-news/e...
Conclave: Cardinals fail to elect new pope in first vote as black smoke pours from the Sistine Chapel chimney

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Irish Independent independent.ie · May 7
OPW vehicles wrecked and facilities torched amid €500,000 damage in escalation of row over Castletown House www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
OPW vehicles wrecked and facilities torched amid €500,000 damage in escalation of row over Castletown House

OPW vehicles have been attacked and wrecked by vigilantes in an incident apparently linked to access to historic Castletown House in Celbridge.

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