The Presidential election is now a two-horse race, after Jim Gavin pulled out of the campaign. The Fianna Fáil candidate made the decision to withdraw from the competition after it emerged he owes a former tenant over €3000
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Sinn Féin is increasing pressure on the government to secure the safe release of 16 Irish citizens detained in Israel. Senator Chris Andrews is among the almost 500 people who were onboard a flotilla which was intercepted last week while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
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College students are unlikely to get the €1,000 cut to fees seen in the last few budgets. Instead, there's a chance of a more permanent cut of €500.
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Actor Charlie Hunnam admits he was daunted by dark and bleak material when preparing for his latest role. He plays real-life serial killer Ed Gein in a new Netflix series.
