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Irish mum is spending Christmas Day in Egypt hoping to see abducted sons soon
Louth
Mandy Kelly has been promised by the President of Egypt, Abdel Fatteh El-Sisi that she will be reunited with her sons
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General election to be held on Friday November 29, Taoiseach Simon Harris confirms
General Election
After weeks of speculation about the date the country will head to the polls, the Taoiseach confirmed he intends to dissolve the Dail this Friday, allowing the election to take place on November 29
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Taoiseach Simon Harris says General Election will be called 'by the end of the week'
Green Party
A spokesman for Mr Harris appeared to confirm last night that the election will be held on November 29
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Conor McGregor claims he is 'only logical choice' for next President of Ireland
Conor McGregor
The UFC fighter and Black Forge Inn owner seems to be hinting at where his career will take him next
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Speculation on Tommy Tiernan 2025 presidency run mounts
Tommy Tiernan
It's understood that the popular talk-show host has had meetings with Higgins over the summer to discuss the prospect of contesting the election in 2025, and could do so with the outgoing president's backing
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Ryan Tubridy in the running for President as Fianna Fail leader's odds cut in half
Ryan Tubridy
Micheal Martin is increasingly likely to launch a bid to become Ireland's next President after the odds were slashed in half, but Ryan Tubridy's odds have also been cut
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Nearly 100 asylum seekers in tents moved from Grand Canal
Grand Canal
Latest figures show there were 1,939 applicants awaiting an offer of accommodation
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Saoirse Ruane funeral: Ireland to say farewell to brave 12-year-old who inspired RTE Toy Show Appeal
Saoirse Ruane
The 12 year old, who captured the hearts of the nation with her fight against bone cancer, died on Tuesday
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Saoirse Ruane's funeral to bring hundreds paying tribute to brave girl
Late Late Toy Show
Late Late Toy Show star Saoirse sadly lost her fight against bone cancer on Tuesday
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President Michael D Higgins discharged from St James's Hospital
President Higgins
He has returned to Aras an Uachtarain after spending a week in hospital
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President Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital over weekend as doctors monitor blood pressure
President Higgins
President Higgins, 82, was brought to hospital from Aras an Uachtarain for "precautionary tests" on Thursday evening after feeling unwell
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President Michael D Higgins taken to hospital after feeling unwell
President Higgins
President Higgins was assessed by medics after he complained of being unwell earlier today
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President Higgins shares heartfelt tribute to dog Brod on Valentine's Day
President Higgins
The cherished Bernese Mountain Dog passed away in 2023 at the age of 10
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President Higgins leads tributes as Senator David Norris resigns from Seanad after 36 years
Politics
The Independent Senator has been instrumental in introducing change in Ireland throughout his tenure
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President Higgins addresses human rights with Chinese Premier in Dublin
President Higgins
The Chinese Premier, second in power to President Xi Jinping, was warmly welcomed by President Higgins and his wife
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President Higgins calls for ceasefire in annual Christmas message
President Higgins
The President has called on people to contemplate the "challenges that cast a dark shadow over our world."
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Families brave Storm Elin as President Higgins switches on Christmas tree lights
President Higgins
A large crowd gathered at Aras an Uachtarain to see the lights get switched on for the festive season
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MacGowan funeral: ‘That was some sendoff, Shane would have enjoyed it’
The Pogues
In a ceremony intended to celebrate rather than mourn, there were moments where the grief broke through
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Sabina Higgins 'truly touched' by public's support after breast cancer diagnosis
President Higgins
Last month Aras an Uachtarain confirmed Mrs. Higgins, 80s, had undergone a "successful procedure" as part of ongoing treatment
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Aras an Uachtarain confirms Sabina Higgins receiving treatment for breast cancer
President Higgins
Mrs. Higgins, in her 80s, revealed she "underwent a successful procedure" on Wednesday
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RTE star Miriam O'Callaghan heaps praise on dementia charity as it marks 10-year anniversary
Miriam O'Callaghan
The club was founded in 2013 and meets to share stories and discuss problems that are important to them
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Michael D Higgins clarifies comments made about Israeli-Palestinian conflict
President Higgins
President Higgins raised some eyebrows on Wednesday when he said that the bombing of a Palestinian hospital in Gaza should be investigated as a potential war crime
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Dublin woman celebrates 105th birthday
In the News
Nora and her husband Richard had four children, who are all still alive, and lived most of their lives on the Swords Road in the city
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President Michael D Higgins pens heartfelt letter of support for Ireland women's team on eve of World Cup
Republic of Ireland Women's National Football Team
As the country gears up to watch their first crack at the world stage, the President - a keen football fan himself - has sent his "heartfelt best wishes" to the group
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