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1st December 2023
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Fairytale of New York: How a lifelong punk wrote the seminal Irish Christmas song
A report by
Carl Kinsella
More than three decades on, a campaign is under way to get the song back to the top of the charts.
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Modern family homes close to Cork from €310k
A striking new collection of beautifully-designed A-rated homes in the picturesque town of Midleton.
WB Yeats, mullets and Chaos Emeralds: Kielty's first outing is textbook Toy Show
Here are the main moments from Patrick Kielty’s inaugural Toy Show.
Quiz: How well do you remember these weird Late Late Toy Show moments?
It’s what the Toy Show is all about.
Last month
November 2023
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Paddy Cosgrave courted controversy for years, but the tech world drew the line at criticism of Israel
Next week’s Web Summit will be the first without Paddy Cosgrave at the helm.
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A-rated homes in the heart of Kilkenny now on the market
Enjoy easy access to Dublin, as well as everything you need on your doorstep.
Sabina Higgins receiving treatment for breast cancer
She underwent a “successful procedure” on Wednesday.
Poll: Do you carry an organ donor card?
Have your say.
What explains diplomatic accusations of antisemitism against Ireland?
While events in Gaza have intensified such rhetoric, this tension between Ireland and Israel is not new.
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October
October 2023
Quiz: How well do you know modern horror movies?
The scariest quiz you’ll take today.
Quiz: How well do you know these Martin Scorsese movies?
One of the best non-Irish Martys.
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100 Bliain de Thithíocht - Géarchéim gan Deireadh (100 Years of Housing - Crisis Without End) airs tonight on TG4
Causes and solutions to the housing crisis are examined in this unmissable documentary.
Poll: Would you report bonfire-related activity?
Have your say on bonfires.
Quiz: How much do you know about Twitter?
Or X, if you really must.
'It's been a huge labour of love': Garry Bannister on his 700,000-entry Irish-English thesaurus
The 2kg book is shortlisted for Best Irish Published Book of the Year at the An Post Book Awards.
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Poll: How long is too long when it comes to movies?
Have your say.
Poll: Would you pay for Twitter/X?
Have your say.
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Will we miss Aertel? Probably not, but maybe we should
When contrasted with much more modern forms of media, it’s easy to see the charm of teletext.
Poll: How would you score yesterday's Budget?
Have your say on yesterday’s Budget.
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Trolleys of champagne and guide dog apologies: What is going on at the 2023 Tory Conference?
Suella Braverman had to apologise this morning for standing on a guide dog’s tail.
September
September 2023
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Grá ar an Trá is better for us than Love Island, and not just because of its sexy-Gaeltacht energy
“What’s tharla-ing over there?”
It's raining, it's pouring: Dramatic Storm Agnes photos from across Ireland
Why yes, there is a photo of a trampoline.
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Elon Musk's plans to charge everyone for Twitter send users running for Bluesky
Bluesky saw record sign-ups in the wake of Musk’s latest announcement.
How Russell Brand cultivated the perfect audience to rally around his denials
For the last three years, Brand has built a fanbase of conspiracy theorists.
For the last three years, Brand has built a fanbase of conspiracy theorists.
Quiz: How well do you know these famous holes?
Making a hole-y show of ourselves.
The Late Late Show under Patrick Kielty: Very potentially worth watching
There was plenty of potential in Patrick Kielty’s first Late Late Show.
Poll: Do you enjoy the heat?
Have your say.
The Wolfe Tones announce 3Arena gig for October 2024
The band broke attendance records at Electric Picnic last weekend.
Poll: At what age should children be allowed to have a smartphone?
Have your say.
The Remote: A John Gilligan docuseries, one of Britain's finest crime dramas, and First Dates
What will you be watching?
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August
August 2023
Poll: Should households in new developments be limited to one parking space?
Have your say.
New Virgin Media season led by the Gaeltacht's answer to Love Island
John Gilligan, Katie Price and the Rugby World Cup all feature in this season’s slate.
Poll: Should there be a referendum on capping the number of TDs?
Have your say.