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'Irish Maradona' jailed for fake cancer scam

A Dublin man dubbed the 'Irish Maradona' has been sentenced to five years for an elaborate cancer scam that defrauded friends and family of €345,000 using shocking methods including inserting iPhone cables in his nose.

DJ Carey jailed for €1.7m tax fraud scheme

Former Kilkenny hurling star DJ Carey begins prison sentence after admitting to elaborate €1.7 million tax evasion plot involving falsified invoices and luxury cars.

Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences

Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.

Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

Body image fears sidelining girls from sport

New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.

Irish President Higgins won't seek third term

In a landmark announcement, President Michael D. Higgins reveals he will not pursue re-election, marking the end of an era in Irish politics and setting the stage for a significant leadership transition.

Connolly's Galway landslide shakes Irish politics

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly delivers stunning electoral upset in Galway West, securing massive personal mandate while failing to shift Ireland's broader political landscape.

Left-Wing Candidate Emerges for Irish Presidency

A prominent left-wing figure has thrown their hat into the ring for Ireland's presidential election, setting the stage for a potential political transformation as President Michael D. Higgins approaches the end of his term.

McGregor Eyes Irish Presidential Bid in Political Shakeup

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is seriously considering a run for Irish presidency, sending shockwaves through Ireland's political establishment as polls show significant public support for the controversial fighter.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

Martin Mansergh: Architect of Irish Peace Dies at 76

Discover the remarkable legacy of Martin Mansergh, the key architect behind the Northern Ireland peace process whose quiet diplomacy and intellectual rigour helped transform Anglo-Irish relations.

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