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‘It was his lifeline’ – Michael Dennedy’s mission to spread the gospel of wheelchair hurling

Offaly teenager ‘obsessed’ with 6-a-side game after losing his leg in a tractor accident aged just 13 Connacht's John Blake in action against Leinster's Michael Dennedy during the M Donnelly GAA ...
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Leader of Russia's Communist Party warns country faces revolution due to faltering economy

Economy shrank by 1.8pc in first two monthsPutin has asked officials for growth policiesCommunist leader warns economy risks stoking discontent Russian President Vladimir Putin and Communist Party ...
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White House unveils measures aimed at limiting Chinese access to cutting-edge AI

The Trump administration unveiled measures aimed at preventing Chinese developers from improperly using leading American AI models to build a rival generation of chatbots. It marks the first major US ...
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Meet the Wexford athlete who used the London Marathon as perfect warm-up for Special Olympics summer games

Jim Byrne from Bree finished the world-famous race in an impressive four hours and six minutes ahead of June’s national competition. Jim Byrne from Bree, Enniscorthy had tremendous success at this ...
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‘Celebrity Super Spaces’ review: Dermot Bannon seems happiest when he’s hanging out with the rich

Rick and Ilsa in ‘Casablanca’ will always have Paris, but RTÉ will always have Vogue Williams, who Bannon describes as “one of Ireland’s greatest entertainment exports” Vogue Williams's Howth home is ...
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New compulsory purchase order laws ‘could reduce CPO by six months’ and tackle vacant properties

New compulsory purchase order legislation could reduce CPO timelines by six months, Fine Gael TD James Geoghegan has said. Today, Mr Geoghegan will introduce legislation into the Dail reform Ireland’s ...
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Nissan give X-Trail rugged facelift and a load more tech

Nissan is hoping to breathe new life into its X-Trail SUV with a redesigned exterior and a more tech-heavy ­cockpit than its predecessor. Avid fans will be impressed by its more muscular look, thanks ...
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How a Laois man (47) is enjoying a 'new lease of life' following heart failure

Laois man Nicholas Hines is highlighting the importance of early diagnosis as he takes on a “new lease of life” after suffering heart failure. Nicholas is 47-years-old and had a heart transplant after ...
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Aidan Fitzmaurice: From sack race to manager of the year contender – Old Trafford display shows how far Keith Andrews has come

We will respect his privacy by not putting his name into the public domain. But when the so-called culture war raged during Stephen Kenny’s time as Ireland manager, one former senior international – ...
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Aer Lingus boss does not rule out job losses due to Iran war

Airline says it does have enough fuel for the summer Aer Lingus has warned that jobs could be lost. Stock photo: Getty Holidaymakers can “book with confidence” this summer, the boss of Aer Lingus has ...
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Minister mulling plan for payments to Ukrainian refugees after they return home

The Justice Minister has said he is considering a scheme which would offer payments to Ukrainian refugees who return to their home country. Jim O’Callaghan was responding to a report which said ...
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Couple claim they have to demolish €141,000 home extension following dispute with builder who featured on Room to Improve

Couple claim they have to demolish €141,000 home extension following dispute with builder who featured on Room to Improve Couple claim they have to demolish €141,000 home extension following dispute ...