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THE IRISH TIMES

Thursday, 26 March, 2026

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Irish consumers face rising costs as war in Iran threatens to escalate

ESRI and Central Bank issue concerning data in wake of fuel price rise

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Crime & Law

Gardaí play waiting game for Martina and Ammi Burke with no sign of mother and daughter in Castlebar

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Politics

No large Irish town is likely to achieve city status in the foreseeable future, Minister says

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Business

Inflation could climb above 4% if Iran conflict is prolonged, Central Bank warns

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Ireland

‘Sort out The Parrot, will ye’ – Ireland fans arrive in Prague with tickets thin on ground

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Restaurants

Richmond restaurant review: This super Sunday lunch is a steal, and vegetarians will love it

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Ireland v Czech Republic: Passion, composure – and Troy Parrott – needed for this one

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Ken Early: Ireland may want to avoid penalties in the home of Antonín Panenka

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Dublin

Council taken to Labour Court over use of contractors to maintain Shamrock Rovers pitch amid overwatering investigation

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Courts

Details of 300 ‘dodgy box’ users to be provided to Sky, High Court hears

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