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Micheal Martin and Jim Gavin

Martin heavily criticised over review into Gavin campaign

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin's handling of the selection of its presidential candidate Jim Gavin was heavily criticised at a party meeting in Leinster House last night which lasted almost five hours.

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Man charged with 59 offences after Bondi Beach attack

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Gett

Smyth looking to become a permanent Saint

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13 December 2025; Shane Daly of Munster celebrates after the Investec Champions Cup match between Munster and Gloucester at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Daly: 'We always struggle against Ospreys'

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250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen celebrated in Donegal

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Taoiseach reiterates confidence in remaining party leader

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Australia's Jewish community 'shattered' after Bondi Beach attack

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'Hero' tackles and disarms gunman at Bondi Beach

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Griggs wins Ireland's first-ever individual men's title in Portugal

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Leuven , Belgium - 28 October 2025; Ruesha Littlejohn of Republic of Ireland before the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off second leg match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland at The King Power At Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven

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The SEAI says more progress is needed to achieve 2030 emissions targets

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HSE probing €712k in duplicate pandemic bonus payments

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Gett

Smyth looking to become a permanent Saint

13 December 2025; Shane Daly of Munster celebrates after the Investec Champions Cup match between Munster and Gloucester at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Daly: 'We always struggle against Ospreys'

Mark Coleman

Cork evolution excites Coleman ahead of O'Connor era

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy, right, shakes hands with his Chelsea counterpart Enzo Maresca ahead of the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Cardiff City Stadium

Barry-Murphy: It's the hope that kills you

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Gerwyn Price of Wales celebrates victory against Adam Gawlas of Czechia during their Round 1 match on Day Six of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 16, 2025 in London, England. (

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