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Violence has persisted in the war-shattered Palestinian territory despite a ceasefire which came into effect on 10 October.

Ahead of the Oscars, locals pinned up posters in shop windows and shared their hopes for proud Kerry woman Jessie Buckley.

Bruno Fernandes reached a milestone 100 assists in a 3-1 win at Old Trafford.

Language diversity is fundamental for the EU but it has neglected to develop a strategic to protect minority languages, campaigners say.

McEntee was asked if Ireland will follow the approach taken by Switzerland and block requests by the US to use Irish airspace.

The lambs were killed at a farm on Drumsesk Road between 7pm on Friday and 7:45am on Saturday.

One motorist was caught travelling at 137km/h in an 80 km/h road in Dublin.

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From Gaza to jobs, the Taoiseach must decide whether to risk it or play it safe during the high-stakes Oval Office meeting.

As Jessie Buckley shines ahead of this year’s Oscars, Dr Eoin Kinsella traces Ireland’s earliest nominees and winners.

The carbon tax is a “very important” tax that allows the government to expand supports, says Micheál Martin.

Andy Farrell’s Ireland have to settle for second and a Triple Crown.

The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.

Unlike Rocky, Martin didn’t raise his arms in a triumphant gesture today.

The strategy is part of a major project by the international policing agency.

Louay Kila continued working as a doctor after he raped and assaulted the nurse and was only voluntarily suspended from the list of medical practitioners a year later.

There has been a spike in deadly settler attacks in the West Bank in recent days.

The Claudia Winkleman Show had its first episode last night.

The Taoiseach will make his way to Washington DC today ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

As Daffodil Day approaches, Richard Keane shares what it means to care for patients and families through the last hours of life.

Padraic Joyce’s side ran out eight-point winners.

The issue of the undocumented Irish came in for sharp focus after the story of Seamus Culleton made world headlines.

He said it was up to Washington and Moscow to agree on where and when to meet.

Alford, 54, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years in January.

The victim, aged in his late teens, was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Mam/mum/ma/mom’s the word today.

The two Swiss flight refusals concerned reconnaissance flights scheduled for today, the government said.

Iran vows to ‘target and kill’ Netanyahu, Taoiseach US trip continues and Irish hopefuls head to Academy Awards.

“The stress that this puts on day-to-day life and living is incredible,” Scot Buchholz said.

New rules aim to boost rural towns, but experts warn that one-off homes may do the opposite.

Inadequate public transport coupled with government policy to reduce car spaces has led to war among neighbours in many of Ireland’s newest housing estates.

It’s three days until the big day.

Robbie Brennan’s side triumph on 3-24 to 2-22 scoreline.

Noah died on Wednesday, 11 March after he was struck in an underground car park.

Oil prices have surged by 40% as Iran has choked off the vital Strait of Hormuz and attacked Gulf energy facilities.

Martin will also meet Irish athletes studying in the city as well as visiting the famous Rocky steps.

The roads policing operation will continue until 7am on Wednesday, 18 March.

The joint founders of Art Data Centres said the ‘judgement recognises that there is a future for environmentally-sensitive data centre developments like ours’.

This week, our reader is juggling all that life brings as a carer of a child with a disability.

Spurs trailed to a first-half goal at Anfield.

Ireland were 47-14 winners at Virgin Media Park in Cork.

Waterford will join Offaly in Division 1B next season.

Goals from Diarmuid Murtagh and Conor Hand helped the Rossies to a six-point win.

A man was arrested in connection with the incident, but has since been released by gardaí.

Ba cheart go mbeadh cosaint na dteangacha mionlaigh, an Ghaeilge san áireamh, i measc toscaíochtaí na hÉireann agus sinn i mbun Uachtaránacht Aontas na hEorpa, tá sé ráite ag eagras Eorpach.

The collision occurred shortly before 1am this morning.

It’s worth immersing yourself in Báite, the latest Irish language film from the same scheme as An Cailín Ciúin and Kneecap.

Motaz Malhees stars in The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film based on the killing of a Palestinian child and members of her family by Israeli forces in Gaza.

The Israeli air force said yesterday that more than 200 Iranian targets were struck in a 24-hour period.

Is fiú dul chuig Báite, an scannán is déanaí ón scéim a thug An Cailín Ciúin is Kneecap dúinn.

Cacace won a close unanimous decision at the sold-out 3Arena to dethrone Liverpudlian Dickens.

Oisín Conaty goal lights up a tight game in which Tiernan Kelly and Brian Howard were red-carded.

As youth mental health declines, we must recognise the value of caregiving and give families the time and security to care for their children, writes Dr Catherine Conlon.

Mayo with a lot of work to do after Tralee humbling.

A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and taken into police custody.

Zelenskyy has said the 30-day US waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is ‘not the right decision’.

The 13-year-old boy has been missing from his Special Emergency Arrangement placement since 17 February.

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were arrested.