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    Ailbhe Conneely

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    Early exposure increases risk of problem gambling - study

    Problem gambling in adulthood is more likely among those exposed to gambling as children, according to a new study.

    Ireland • 2 hrs
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    Pope Leo appoints Bishop Ger Nash to role in Ossory

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Bishop of Ferns as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory.

    Ireland • 25 Jan
    The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland will reopen on 12 February

    Clonskeagh mosque to reopen next month

    The Clonskeagh mosque will reopen next month, following nine months of closure.

    Dublin • 23 Jan
    A view of the main entrance and train track at the former Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp in Poland

    9% of adults in Ireland believe Holocaust a myth - survey

    Almost 10% of young adults in Ireland believe the Holocaust was a myth and did not happen, according to a survey on Holocaust awareness.

    Ireland • 21 Jan
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    6% increase in assistance sought from SVP in 2025

    There was a 6% increase in assistance sought from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul last year, compared to 2024.

    Ireland • 21 Jan
    Jason Poole, Jennifer Poole’s brother

    Murder victim's brother criticises barring, safety orders

    The brother of a 24-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed by her former partner in 2021 addressed an Oireachtas committee that examined changes to the law on domestic violence.

    Politics • 21 Jan
    The report says challenges are exacerbated by public misinformation, political pressure and an ongoing housing crisis (stock image)

    Humane asylum process for Ireland needed - review

    A review of the International Protection system by NGOs, academics, migrant representatives and the think-tank Social Justice Ireland has stated that a fair, timely and humane asylum process is essential.

    Ireland • 19 Jan
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    Serious concerns raised over Ireland's childcare system

    Serious concerns have been raised about Ireland's childcare system, with severe shortages of social workers and vulnerable children being left in unsuitable accommodation among the issues cited by the Child Law Project.

    Social Affairs • 19 Jan
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    Immigration levels overestimated by public, says ESRI

    Many people believe immigration is happening in Ireland on a larger scale than it really is, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

    Ireland • 15 Jan
    Photo shows Mary Merritt - Magdalene survivor and advocate

    Magdalene survivor Mary Merritt dies aged 95

    Magdalene Laundry survivor and advocate Mary Merritt has died aged 95.

    Ireland • 13 Jan
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