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dlvr.itTories apologise after using footage of Bloody Sunday in social media clipVideo criticising Northern Ireland Troubles Bill featured footage of Kemi Badenoch condemning the legislation and was overlaid, in part, with archive clips of British soldiers

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1 May

dlvr.itWine with Leslie: Young people are drinking less wine — I picked three bottles they should tryWe are drinking less as a whole, and younger generations are drinking significantly less, but wine is not dead yet.

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1 May

dlvr.itCould you be living with coeliac disease? Here are the signs to look out forOne In 100 people is affected by coeliac disease in Ireland, but it is often mistaken for other conditions

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1 May

dlvr.itMargaret E Ward: Technology’s war on women — the new coercive control and confinementAcross Ireland and around the world, technology has quickly become one of the most powerful and insidious tools of control, harassment and intimidation wielded against women and girls. So, why haven't regulators and governments restricted them?

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1 May

dlvr.itHospital overcrowding hits record April high with 11,175 patients on trolleys, INMO saysUnion warns staffing shortages and system pressures are driving rising trolley numbers despite relatively mild conditions across the health service

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1 May

dlvr.itWomen in public life facing increasingly sophisticated forms of online violence, UN warnsUN Women said artificial intelligence was making 'abuse easier and more damaging'

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1 May

dlvr.itEnergy bills to jump €170 as PrepayPower hikes prices for 240,000 customersAround 240,000 customers affected as rising wholesale costs drive increases, with further hikes from other suppliers expected

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1 May

dlvr.itThe Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Concerns grow around surveillance and technology’s impact on womenRecent cases highlight concerns about surveillance and privacy, as Margaret E Ward explores how technology may affect women’s safety

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1 May

dlvr.itTaoiseach says BAM cannot be barred from State contracts despite children’s hospital delaysGovernment advised EU procurement rules prevent factoring past performance into contract awards despite ongoing delays at flagship project

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1 May

dlvr.itThe Mick Clifford Podcast: Barry Cummins discusses Tina Satchwell case and new bookJournalist Barry Cummins discusses his new book examining the Tina Satchwell case and years of investigation into a chilling murder

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1 May

dlvr.itNearly 200 new gardaí attested as force numbers continue to growNew intake of gardaí boosts force numbers, with hundreds more recruits in training and further intakes planned

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1 May

dlvr.itMotorist caught at 173km/h as gardaí detect 580 speeding offencesHundreds of drivers caught speeding as gardaí intensify enforcement efforts over Bank Holiday weekend, targeting dangerous driving behaviours

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1 May

dlvr.itOscar statue missing after being confiscated by agents at New York's JFKPavel Talankin, star and co-director of documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin was told trophy posed a security risk

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1 May

dlvr.itLocal, national, international: all-you need-to-know sports guide for May holiday weekendFrom the World Athletics relays in Botswana to the Junior B hurling championships in Cork

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1 May

dlvr.itKinahan cartel's Sean McGovern asks for credit for guilty plea and 'onerous' time in Dubai prisonMcGovern also admitted directing the activities of a criminal organisation in connection with the surveillance of James Gately

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1 May

dlvr.itHospital overcrowding hits record April high with 11,175 patients on trolleys, INMO saysUnion warns staffing shortages and system pressures are driving rising trolley numbers despite relatively mild conditions across the health service

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1 May

dlvr.itNearly 200 new gardaí attested as force numbers continue to growNew intake of gardaí boosts force numbers, with hundreds more recruits in training and further intakes planned

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1 May

dlvr.itMcEntee calls for release of Irish activists detained after Gaza aid flotilla interceptionGovernment seeks release of detained activists after aid flotilla intercepted, with consular support offered to those affected

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1 May

dlvr.itMan appears in court accused of stabbing two Jewish menIt was revealed in court that Essa Suleiman is accused of attempting to murder a man he had known for around 20 years at his home in Southwark in the hours before the Golders Green attacks

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1 May

dlvr.itFurlong misses out as Leinster declare their hand for Champions Cup semi tie with ToulonHis absence from the squad for this crucial last four tie was expected but it still represents a blow despite Thomas Clarkson’s form this term.

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1 May

dlvr.itSuperdry co-founder James Holder found guilty of rapeGiving evidence, the woman said she was crying and asking the married father-of-two to stop but he carried on

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1 May

dlvr.itTrans activist wanted to ‘shame Graham Linehan into an apology’, court toldA transgender activist sought to “shame Graham Linehan into an apology” before the Irish TV writer threw her mobile phone to the ground, a court has ...

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1 May

dlvr.itShowers and sunshine expected as temperatures dip over Bank HolidayRain, showers and occasional sunshine expected across the weekend, with cooler temperatures and possible thunderstorms in some areas

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1 May

dlvr.itOne in six students report being bullied, with online abuse most common, survey findsNew report highlights prevalence of social and online bullying, with many students experiencing repeated incidents throughout their school years

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1 May

dlvr.itMcEntee calls for release of Irish activists detained after Gaza aid flotilla interceptionGovernment seeks release of detained activists after aid flotilla intercepted, with consular support offered to those affected

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1 May

dlvr.itSaxenda: HSE gets 26,000 funding applications for just one weight-loss drugIreland's national drugs budget is mainly spent on obesity, cancer, rare diseases, and diabetes — with some drugs such as Saxenda, patients seeking reimbursement must apply individually

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1 May

dlvr.itSkin cancer: When the doctor said 'unfortunately' I knew it was bad newsA mum of two never thought she would be a ‘candidate for skin cancer’, and now covers up whenever she is out in the sun

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1 May

dlvr.itLimerick make two changes, Clare stick with same team for Munster SHC clashVeteran defender David McInerney makes a welcome return to the panel for the Banner.

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1 May

dlvr.itMotorist caught at 173km/h as gardaí detect 580 speeding offencesHundreds of drivers caught speeding as gardaí intensify enforcement efforts over Bank Holiday weekend, targeting dangerous driving behaviours

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1 May

dlvr.itFuel crisis likely to add to medicines shortages in IrelandHPRA got an average of 111 supply shortage notifications per month last year — a figure likely to rise given the Middle East conflict

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1 May

dlvr.itThe Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy review: A riot of laughs with John and Francis Brennan in CorkFormer Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy brought his book podcast to Cork Opera House on Thursday night, with the Brennan brothers as his special guests

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1 May

dlvr.itMay Day demonstrations take place amid rising energy costs due to Iran warActivists worldwide are marching in May Day rallies, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with ...

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1 May

dlvr.itMcEntee calls for release of Irish activists detained after Gaza aid flotilla interceptionGovernment seeks release of detained activists after aid flotilla intercepted, with consular support offered to those affected

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1 May

dlvr.itMcEntee calls for release of Irish activists detained after Gaza aid flotilla interceptionGovernment seeks release of detained activists after aid flotilla intercepted, with consular support offered to those affected

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1 May

dlvr.itShowers and sunshine expected as temperatures dip over Bank HolidayRain, showers and occasional sunshine expected across the weekend, with cooler temperatures and possible thunderstorms in some areas

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1 May

dlvr.itGardaí to change approach to protests in wake of Whitegate fuel blockade'I think we would see a far different approach if we had [a blockade] this weekend' – Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly

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1 May

dlvr.itDonal Hickey: May Day and other customs so beautiful in their simplicityMay is immersed in traditions relating to nature, growth and the outdoors in general. More than anything else, perhaps, it’s when we welcome summer

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1 May

dlvr.itTrump administration claims war in Iran ‘terminated’ before deadlineThe Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April – an interpretation ...

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1 May

dlvr.itVideo released of armed man storming White House correspondents’ dinnerProsecutors have released a video showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ ...

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1 May

dlvr.itGetting to the root of thinning hair: 'If our hair’s off, we don’t feel right'A good hair day can set us up for whatever challenges lie ahead, but just as our hormones affect the quality of our skin, so too do they affect our hair. Sarah Finnan speaks to the experts about how to age-proof your tresses and keep them in tip-top shape

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1 May

dlvr.itGardaí investigating as man stabbed in Cork cityHe is understood to have been involved in an altercation with two other men.

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1 May

dlvr.itÓ Sé hails Kerry improvement against Cork as focus turns to All-Ireland semi-finalThe Kingdom U20s accounted for the Rebels in the end on Thursday night in Tralee.

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1 May

dlvr.itAlan Healy: Ireland plots another economic escape but the previous game plan may not workPrevious shocks to our economy were largely absorbed by the impact of multinationals and our strong export market. The current situation is different

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1 May

dlvr.itSuspect charged with attempted murder after Golders Green attackEssa Suleiman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place over the incident in Golders Green

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1 May

dlvr.itDerek McGrath: Have Clare a plan to disrupt Limerick's flow? For 20 minutes last Sunday, Limerick's tempo was electric but never rushed. There was visible urgency not born of panic but of intent.

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1 May

dlvr.itTrump administration says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’ ahead of war powers deadlineUS president faced a 60-day deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it

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1 May

dlvr.itGarda Commissioner: Force must improve its response to domestic violence in CorkFirst PCSA meeting in Cork hears criticisms — including that gardaí can be 'soft' on enforcing protection and barring orders

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1 May

dlvr.itWho needs gym membership at €1.95m Ngong, a home with its own leisure wing An indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, zipwire and putting green are among the myriad attractions at this unique Carrigaline property

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1 May

dlvr.itIreland must act on fossil fuel phase-outIreland and Tuvalu will co-host next year's conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels. But the momentum between now and then is crucial, writes Trócaire’s Climate Justice Policy and Advocacy advisor, Sinéad Loughran

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dlvr.itDiversity and inclusion policies change lives — including mineMahbooba Faiz fled Afghanistan at the return of the Taliban. She recently graduated with a Masters from UCC and describes here how DEI policies have made a real difference to her life