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Friday, 01 May, 2026

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Crime & Law

Daniel Kinahan likely to be held in high-security wing of Portlaoise Prison

Prison Service has built up experience of processing high-risk, high-profile inmates

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Middle East

Trump hails ‘incredible’ blockade as oil prices surge; congressional war powers deadline approaches

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Ireland

Why is Kerrygold butter 65% dearer in Kerry than it is in Berlin?

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Business

Rathwood: The unravelling of the most complained about company in Ireland

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Ireland

Rare fish with links to doomsday lore returned to sea after washing up in Co Clare

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Courts

Shane O’Brien acquitted of all charges related to Gaza protest in Berlin

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Business

From Laois to London: CPM boss Lorraine Butler on Britain’s ‘different business culture’

Chief executive of CPM International in Ireland and the UK commutes weekly between Buckinghamshire and Laois

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Opinion

Aer Lingus flight cancellations: I was not even asked if changed flight date would suit me

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Early Edition Podcast

Gaza flotilla dispersed; threat from the New-IRA; and the price of Kerrygold

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UK

Aberdeen, the Dallas of Britain, faces ‘economic catastrophe’. Enter Nigel Farage

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People

Séamas O’Reilly: Did having children make me happier?

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Athletics

Sonia O’Sullivan: Ireland’s future relay prospects will be put to the test in Botswana

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Banksy confirms he is behind statue which appeared overnight in central London

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Mother and daughter who re-entered former family home in Monaghan after possession order told to leave

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