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Irish Times - Opinion
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Europe must be at the table if the Ukraine talks now progress1 day ago
Individual achievements were the highlight of Ireland's year in sport1 day ago
State Papers throw new light on the long road to ending the Troubles2 days ago
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Vanity Fair article on the Trump White House was brutal, merciless and invaluable11 days ago
In a post-truth world, the magic of Christmas is in a category of its own11 days ago
Ireland should resist cheap, tough talk on migration11 days ago
One of Ireland's first women priests reflects on Christmas11 days ago
Micheál Martin is a victim of his own success13 days ago
Free speech will be the big EU-US battleground in 2026 – and Ireland is in the crossfire13 days ago
A smaller RTÉ does not mean a hollowed-out RTÉ14 days ago
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Why has Ireland abruptly decided the European Convention on Human Rights goes too far?16 days ago