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Saturday, 07 March, 2026

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Middle East

Trump demands Iran’s ‘surrender’ as UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are hit by missile attacks

US president’s remarks come after Iranian counterpart signals several countries attempting mediation to end war

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Crime & Law

Alan Shatter to take defamation case against TD Paul Murphy over Epstein claims

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Politics

Senior Apple leaders ‘alarmed’ by Jim O’Callaghan’s comments on data security

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Rugby

Ireland show resolve in defence and attack to secure hard-fought win over Wales

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People

‘You’re always young enough to start over’: Inspiring women share their life lessons

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Film

Cillian Murphy: ‘It was one of the greatest weeks of my life. I haven’t talked about it much’

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Environment

Greystones cliff erosion sees construction debris falling into sea

Residents fear waste from former dump may be further exposed due to coastal erosion

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Education

A shared image of abuse, missed exams and a university under fire: the student and UCD

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Opinion

Jennifer O'Connell: There’s no chance of an end to the Burke family circus – and maybe that’s not a bad thing

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Opinion

David McWilliams: Without oil production of our own, we are exposed to fallout from Middle East crisis

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Ireland

Dublin solicitor Ivor Fitzpatrick died without making a will, leaving estate of €46m

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Ireland

What the war in the Middle East means for Irish consumers

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How Trinity College Dublin is supporting Ireland’s SMEs to success

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