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Ireland's ambulance crisis: 'There are units going from hundreds of kilometres away to get to Dublin'
One paramedic detailed how the Dublin callouts had left large swathes of the country without adequate paramedic cover.
Large numbers of emergency calls in Dublin in recent days have put pressure on the ambulance service, writes Garreth MacNamee.
Paramedics are having to be diverted from other parts of the country under a system which has been widely criticised.
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Aug 29th 2021, 12:05 AM
Manchester City hit five past sorry Arsenal as Granit Xhaka sees red
The result left the Gunners bottom at full-time, still without a point from their opening three matches.
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Aug 28th 2021, 2:52 PM
'I’m as disappointed and as angry as any of them. This is my responsibility'
Chris Hughton’s side fell to their fourth straight Championship defeat against Stoke on Saturday.
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Aug 22nd 2021, 10:56 AM
Warning of further surgery cancellations in Northern Ireland as Covid ICU pressures mount
There are concerns over the numbers of unvaccinated young people and pregnant women being admitted.
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Aug 13th 2021, 8:03 PM
Plot thickens as Perez recordings target Ronaldo, Mourinho
In previous recordings dating from 2006, the chairman called club legends Raul and Iker Casillas “the two biggest Real Madrid frauds.”
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Jul 14th 2021, 6:32 PM
Waterford boost survival hopes with win in relegation 'six-pointer'
Goals in each half from John Martin and Eric Molloy helped their side prevail in Longford.
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Jun 21st 2021, 10:15 PM

Housing crisis: Taoiseach under pressure in Dáil as CSO data shows price of a home rose by 4% in 12 months
In Dublin, house prices increased by 2.8% and apartment prices increased by 0.7%.
The CSO says prices have risen 3.7% nationally over 12 months
Blackrock 'most expensive' Eircode with €615,000 median price
Taoiseach says government has pledged "unprecedented funding" for residential construction
Renters facing 'impossible situation' as new report shows drop in number of homes available
Ministers meet to discuss cuckoo funds proposals but no definitive timeline yet on crackdown measures
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May 12th 2021, 1:36 PM
Boris Johnson should resign if he broke ministerial code, says Scottish Tory leader
New polls suggest the Conservatives’ lead over Labour has been cut ahead of Thursday’s local elections in England.
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May 2nd 2021, 2:54 PM
Leaks, refurbs and lockdown outbursts: Why is pressure mounting on Boris Johnson?
Johnson’s refurbishment of his Downing Street flat is to be investigated by the Electoral Commission.
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Apr 28th 2021, 6:00 PM
What now for Matt Doherty?
The Irish international has had a difficult first season at new club Tottenham.
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Apr 16th 2021, 4:14 PM

The cost of being Ireland manager
Eoin Hand, Ciaran Kilduff and Paul Doolin on the task facing Stephen Kenny.
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Apr 4th 2021, 7:00 AM
Mourinho backs 'amazing' Spurs goalkeeper
Hugo Lloris has been at fault for a number of goals lately.
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Feb 18th 2021, 9:54 AM
'Immense pressure': Letterkenny hospital apologises after patients left waiting in ambulances
A record 1,452 Covid-19 patients were being treated in hospitals across the country yesterday evening.
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Jan 11th 2021, 8:30 AM
'It’s 4.45! I’m never going to make it to London for the start of the show'
Former footballer Alan Brazil recalls one of the most controversial moments of his radio career.
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Dec 25th 2020, 7:00 AM
Guardiola warns Arsenal not to make ‘big mistake’ by sacking Mikel Arteta
The Gunners tumbled out of the Carabao Cup with a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.
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Dec 23rd 2020, 8:39 AM
Lennon's woes continue as Celtic crash out following heavy defeat in Prague
It leaves the Parkhead side hopelessly bottom of Europa League Group H with one point from four games.
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Nov 26th 2020, 8:34 PM
Varadkar says he spoke with other leaders before telling McEntee ‘Woulfe would make a good judge’
Helen McEntee took questions today on the ongoing controversy around Seamus Woulfe’s appointment.
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Nov 26th 2020, 8:33 PM
Neil Lennon defends managerial record as Celtic fans call for him to go
A banner held up outside Celtic Park by the Green Brigade today read: ‘Save the ten – time to go, Neil.’
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Nov 25th 2020, 7:48 PM
Pressure mounts on Lennon after calamitous Europa League loss for Celtic
Another difficult night for the Scottish champions, who were comprehensively beaten by Sparta Prague.
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Nov 5th 2020, 10:24 PM
Varadkar leak controversy: Tánaiste to face Dáil grilling from opposition parties this afternoon
The Fine Gael leader is facing growing pressure to explain his actions.
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Nov 3rd 2020, 12:05 AM
'I'm running angry': Trump attacks the polls, the press and 'Fauci and all these idiots'
Trump still faces an uphill battle to win the race for the White House, according to the polls.
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Oct 20th 2020, 7:34 AM
Harry Maguire should be taken out of Man United firing line, says Rio Ferdinand
‘In these situations – that I’ve been in as well, you sometimes need to be taken out of the oven.’
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Oct 16th 2020, 8:01 AM

'No school wants to be the one to close due to Covid': Pressure is on as thousands of students return to class
Some schools have sacrificed computer rooms, home economics facilities and fitness spaces to ensure a safe reopening.
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Aug 26th 2020, 12:05 AM
'There will be no new election until you kill me': Lukashenko is defiant as EU leaders to discuss next steps
Lukashenko tried to rally support today but was met with workers chanting at him to “go away”.
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Aug 17th 2020, 2:00 PM
Barcelona boss 'to be axed' following humiliating defeat
Quique Setien is likely to leave, a club source told AFP on Sunday.
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Aug 16th 2020, 11:56 PM
Demand for water on Achill Island due to staycationers means it's now unsafe to drink
Demand for water is roughly 50% higher than this time last year.
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Aug 11th 2020, 3:41 PM
Former UK health secretary says Dominic Cummings was in 'clear breach of lockdown rules'
Senior Tory figures have said it was “humiliating” to watch cabinet ministers defend Dominic Cummings.
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May 26th 2020, 7:00 PM
Fresh calls for Dominic Cummings to resign after new allegations of lockdown travel emerge
Downing Street has said it would “not waste time” replying to the fresh allegations.
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May 24th 2020, 12:58 PM
Drogheda confirm they have suspended payments to players and staff
All football in Ireland has been postponed until at least 29 March.
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Mar 16th 2020, 2:56 PM
'Our treasurer is doing some number-crunching on how long we can survive'
Cork City chairman Declan Carey on the financial strain his club is under and the initiatives being undertaken to lessen these problems.
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Mar 13th 2020, 6:30 PM
Johnson under pressure from key British allies over Huawei access to UK 5G network
A delegation of senior US officials are set to fly to London to raise their concerns directly with Number 10.
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Feb 15th 2020, 5:51 PM
Solskjaer says 'no quick fix' for Man United malaise
Back-to-back Premier League defeats to Liverpool and Burnley have been compounded by a toxic atmosphere around the club.
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Jan 24th 2020, 11:14 AM
Zidane backs struggling €70 million striker to shine
Luka Jovic has had a difficult time since joining Real Madrid last June.
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Jan 7th 2020, 10:39 PM
'It is heartbreaking. We are in the rubbish at the moment' - Rice frustrated after Arsenal defeat
The Hammers suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Gunners on Monday.
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Dec 9th 2019, 11:09 PM
Blow for Liverpool as Fabinho ruled out until the New Year
The 26-year-old Brazilian has emerged as one of the unsung heroes of Jurgen Klopp’s team.
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Nov 29th 2019, 2:26 PM
Explainer: Why a row over the annual budget could see Dublin councillors replaced by a 'city commissioner'
Dublin Councillors deferred a Budget vote on Monday to allow for further discussion with the Government.
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Nov 24th 2019, 12:05 AM
Emery given dreaded vote of confidence as Arsenal legend calls for his sacking
The Gunners have gone five matches without a win under the Spanish coach.
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Nov 11th 2019, 4:53 PM
Ocasio-Cortez to Zuckerberg: 'You won't take down lies or you will take down lies?'
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg struggled to answer questions about Facebook’s past practices.
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Oct 24th 2019, 8:33 AM
AC Milan part ways with manager Giampaolo with Italian giants 13th in Serie A
The former European giants relieved the 52-year-old of his duties on Tuesday evening.
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Oct 8th 2019, 6:35 PM