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This report from the official is expected to trigger a disciplinary case.","category":"world","id":807328,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/O7KI3JC6UBQXVKV37CRNIX4RTI.jpg?auth=b0f271c022a9d836ad0be8cd4322a161f32c7a6eb885fe4319459c01c1f74ef8\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/25/citing-official-for-leinster-munster-fixture-set-to-trigger-disciplinary-case/","published_at":"2026-10-25T15:46:26Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Munster backrow forward Gabin Coombes alleges interference by an opposing player during game","title":"Citing official for Leinster-Munster fixture set to trigger disciplinary case"},{"ai_summary":"Senior cabinet ministers want the UK to establish a closer relationship with the EU. This follows a call from Andy Burnham to debate the issue of free movement.","category":"world","id":807168,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/75SNGCMD2XZNLSHDIKB7OGG7AE.jpg?auth=59d3de8527f8a21c6ec4d8ce00b2445c433ee078bb7c95d89786673235d740aa\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/10/25/andy-burnhams-call-for-debate-on-free-movement-with-eu-draws-mixed-labour-response/","published_at":"2026-10-25T15:25:16Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Senior cabinet ministers are keen for the UK to form closer relationship with the EU","title":"Andy Burnham’s call for debate on free movement with EU draws mixed Labour response"},{"ai_summary":"A man's body was discovered at a recycling depot in Dublin. The discovery was made during the early hours of Saturday. Authorities believe the individual may have been dead for some time.","category":"world","id":806873,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ITGLB7HGUZBSFCPPQLL7PH6HQE.jpg?auth=94a696d3f0427a4208588b2afe8f94444abab5fe6783a431a7fb7879cf072e93\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/25/gardai-believe-deceased-man-found-in-recycling-depot-may-have-been-dead-for-some-time/","published_at":"2026-10-25T14:58:18Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Body found at Dublin facility in the early hours of Saturday","title":"Deceased man found in recycling depot may have been dead for some time, gardaí believe"},{"ai_summary":"Old Belvedere moved to the top of the table. They achieved this after their first victory over Clontarf in ten years. Terenure won the D6W Derby following a close match against St Mary’s.","category":"world","id":806599,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/XXNTYGCHL7WDB26JH4TLXGU73Q.jpg?auth=a4a5209f64d1484c44a3213abcb279bd61e5193b4a349dfc01b3584d66c8e86c\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/25/ail-round-up-terenure-take-d6w-derby-after-arm-wrestle-against-st-marys/","published_at":"2026-10-25T14:31:19Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Old Belvedere go top of the table after a first win over Clontarf in a decade","title":"AIL round-up: Terenure take D6W Derby after arm wrestle against St Mary’s"},{"ai_summary":"Celtic won their match against Hibernian after trailing early in the game. Owen Elding scored the first goal for the opposing side. Camilo Durán eventually scored the winning goal for Celtic. This victory follows a recent disappointing performance for the team in European competition.","category":"sports","id":806460,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/SIOBJ5IBV3HPQFVIVOVSYYEGZU.jpg?auth=0f0a17b5544447c02edd142b3275cc59a35f2326ed771e5f55e87d0670d05215\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/25/celtic-come-from-behind-to-beat-hibernian-after-owen-eldings-early-goal/","published_at":"2026-10-25T14:11:11Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Camilo Durán was Celtic’s match-winner as they bounced back from their latest European disappointment","title":"Celtic come from behind to beat Hibernian after Owen Elding’s early goal"},{"ai_summary":"Kelela performed on the first night of the Haunted Dancehall 2026 festival at NCH. The avant-garde R\u0026B singer is described as having a superstar aura. The festival features a line-up that blends genres. Other performers include Nashpaints, Shampain, Voice Actor, and Proc Fiskal.","category":"culture","id":806387,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/M6M6JZZFHVE33LQRHDG6HENIFQ.jpg?auth=e34d4b9998673f11a2b5067517c86114266eb12ca5235a7af05e05ecbeff956a\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/review/2026/10/25/haunted-dancehall-2026-at-nch-kelela-brings-superstar-aura-to-risk-taking-festivals-first-night/","published_at":"2026-10-25T14:00:19Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Review: The avant-garde R\u0026B singer embodies the genre-blurring ethos of a line-up that also features Nashpaints, Shampain, Voice Actor and Proc Fiskal","title":"Haunted Dancehall 2026 at NCH: Kelela brings superstar aura to risk-taking festival’s first night"},{"ai_summary":"Michael Carrick has decided to drop Bruno Fernandes from the lineup for Manchester United's match against Bournemouth. The manager described this as a decision based purely on footballing reasons. This move follows comments made by Fernandes after a Champions League loss to Como.","category":"world","id":806176,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CBUUWOELB3MKB573TISE67XUE4.jpg?auth=f5c829d1f8eeee349aff2a7dfa2bb1512537ac785610cf1d934eb8f0e44f8d03\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/25/michael-carrick-drops-bruno-fernandes-for-manchester-uniteds-key-clash-with-bournemouth/","published_at":"2026-10-25T13:39:48Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Manager says it was a ‘pure football’ decision following Fernandes’s comments after Champions League defeat to Como","title":"Michael Carrick drops Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United’s key clash with Bournemouth"},{"ai_summary":"A dozen county finals in football and hurling are taking place across the country. These matches include a Kilkenny game between Ballyhale and Tullaroan. A Limerick hurling decider is also scheduled.","category":"world","id":805877,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/7MPFVDD2BEEAM3QUDLDQTKCHFE.jpg?auth=749e7d9986ed4468244a1be40e61769d25a510150374cb43a44118ba406dadaa\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/10/25/live-gaa-county-finals-ballyhale-take-on-tullaroan-in-kilkenny-ahead-of-limerick-hurling-decider/","published_at":"2026-10-25T13:17:50Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Follow the action from a dozen county finals in football and hurling from all around the country.","title":"Live GAA County finals: Ballyhale take on Tullaroan in Kilkenny ahead of Limerick hurling decider"},{"ai_summary":"An inquiry has started following the death of a man in his 30s near Crookstown, Co Cork. The death is currently described as unexplained. The path of the investigation will be decided based on the findings of the postmortem.","category":"world","id":805159,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/KZGPWCSK6JBO5JWFLWOUUVRGJU.JPG?auth=889e045ef82cc6bba83014db2a27ce886662bee82943908c75822dd8913f47ee\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/25/inquiry-begins-after-unexplained-death-of-man-30s-near-crookstown-co-cork/","published_at":"2026-10-25T12:00:44Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Course of investigation to be determined by findings of postmortem","title":"Inquiry begins after ‘unexplained’ death of man (30s) near Crookstown, Co Cork"},{"ai_summary":"An investigation into an assault in Listowel is expected to become a murder inquiry. The case involves Glen Keane, who was 21 years old. He was left in critical condition after an attack during a racing festival last month. The upgrade follows his death.","category":"world","id":805206,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/RAGT6LRNOJATLMRHMPMXP3EBYI.JPG?auth=cc5cc6639e6904926e0b0ee65e0cef2430e11086d8c4778eb459870b03c557e9\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/25/listowel-assault-investigation-expected-to-be-upgraded-to-murder-inquiry-after-mans-death/","published_at":"2026-10-25T11:57:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Glen Keane (21) was left in a critical condition after being attacked during last month’s racing festival","title":"Listowel assault investigation expected to be upgraded to murder inquiry after man’s death"},{"ai_summary":"Abay Alemu Lesa won the men's Dublin Marathon. Another Ethiopian, Zenebu Fikdau Jebesa, won the women's race. Hugh Armstrong and Judith Storm were the first Irish finishers.","category":"world","id":805222,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/5OJSOBCYHCDAG6FTH2LJ3FQGGA.jpg?auth=1f1e8355c40bda136b5dab8a56d5c0e3c47074c2027514b84bf13130a8b8c86d\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/athletics/2026/10/25/abay-alemu-lesa-wins-mens-dublin-marathon/","published_at":"2026-10-25T11:51:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Fellow Ethiopian Zenebu Fikdau Jebesa wins women’s race with Hugh Armstrong and Judith Storm first Irish finishers","title":"Abay Alemu Lesa wins men’s Dublin Marathon"},{"ai_summary":"A Philippine minister described Thomas Markle senior as a sex offender of the grossest kind. In 2019, the Metropolitan police provided a letter to Meghan Markle. This correspondence concerned alleged offending involving her father.","category":"politics","id":804780,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ZH4NO2KVHMTWY7QPQ22LH2IBUY.jpg?auth=545f6b4209c2f0ac90bed799293535f754738006e2824f7b2ecffbf96bb5ab73\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/10/25/thomas-markle-snr-may-be-sex-offender-of-the-grossest-kind-says-philippine-minister/","published_at":"2026-10-25T11:10:55Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Metropolitan police gave letter to Meghan Markle in 2019 concerning ‘alleged offending’ involving her father","title":"Thomas Markle snr may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’, says Philippine minister"},{"ai_summary":"A new documentary focuses on Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos fraud. The film emphasizes her unblinking gaze. The narrator compares her eyes to a billboard from The Great Gatsby. This visual trait is used to represent moral decay.","category":"world","id":804651,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QBAOFMSKS5SWOTOT3BE3ZFUTLU.jpg?auth=0231a74826d1845e74915ff90ba76e44cd72e84b3f7559f0faba27bda7ae2da4\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/10/25/impossible-to-look-away-from-elizabeth-holmes-in-latest-documentary-on-the-theranos-fraudster/","published_at":"2026-10-25T11:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Her unblinking gaze, like the disembodied blue eyes on the billboard in The Great Gatsby, represents moral decay","title":"Impossible to look away from Elizabeth Holmes in latest documentary on the Theranos fraudster"},{"ai_summary":"John Gillick is no longer employed by AIG after being accused of posting anti-Semitic comments. The posts on his X account described Jewish people as human scum and filthy dogs. Gillick claimed that his account had been hacked.","category":"economy","id":804471,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/X6XV76TICRS5LLMSBDJIJ6H6GM.jpg?auth=8d1b5cb672c7d102db4bcc7cb1e17a3bc6e4bb06b2fc358ed1a0bd78c31aca98\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/25/aig-executive-accused-of-posting-anti-semitic-comments-no-longer-working-for-the-company/","published_at":"2026-10-25T10:46:59Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"John Gillick claimed his X account, which accused Jewish people of being ‘filthy dogs’ and ‘human scum’, was hacked","title":"AIG executive accused of posting anti-Semitic comments no longer working for the company"},{"ai_summary":"The French government deployed approximately 70,000 security officials to prevent looting and riots. This force included elite anti-terror units.","category":"world","id":804343,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/FPOMK5LJCHWATO7DG4JIBWXJQM.jpg?auth=81c298caaebc9f29ee003387833579e7e555c58f123a6bd05c0a5a4272e80a8a\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/25/france-dodges-rerun-of-looting-and-riots-after-security-boost/","published_at":"2026-10-25T10:25:52Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"French government deployed some 70,000 security officials, including elite anti-terror forces","title":"France dodges rerun of looting and riots after security boost"},{"ai_summary":"Investment accounts are restricted to residents of Ireland. Users must be over a specific age to participate. Access is limited to the products provided by the investment providers.","category":"economy","id":804043,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/YR2HLYFSLZFWXOLBW6XLTUUQ2I.jpg?auth=aec824555feafbb59f2a83bc51553646d9cdde036356263c05da04d450305e22\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/10/25/what-limits-apply-to-the-new-personal-investment-accounts/","published_at":"2026-10-25T10:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Investment will be limited to Irish residents over a certain age in whatever products are offered by providers","title":"What limits apply to the new personal investment accounts?"},{"ai_summary":"Strong winds brought by Storm Boelo have left thousands of homes without power. Weather warnings are still active. These warnings are expected to expire by Sunday morning.","category":"world","id":803631,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/2RIOF7J25HLM6HPBYMG25R4UFY.jpg?auth=4a1f0e2e95ca0aeb22e05097a099b953a7f1593d276d7ba99bf37eda2c427e75\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/25/thousands-of-homes-without-power-after-strong-winds-brought-by-storm-boelo/","published_at":"2026-10-25T09:04:05Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Weather warnings remain in place but are set to expire through Sunday morning","title":"Thousands of homes without power after strong winds brought by Storm Boelo"},{"ai_summary":"IT Sunday.","category":"world","id":803297,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/I7YPA33EE2EYLRYK3KGG7YJHUY.jpg?auth=7eb1396fbbe5bf1fe96703f31b47a0100735652fd2fe7c384c1a53ab8963334a\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/media/2026/10/25/message-from-the-editor-france-on-edge/","published_at":"2026-10-25T08:26:22Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"IT Sunday:","title":"Message from the Editor: France on edge"},{"ai_summary":"Elon Musk won a legal battle with a Swedish union. Despite this outcome, business operations continue as usual. Sweden is known for having labor movements that are among the most pro-technology in the world.","category":"economy","id":803013,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/7TLXLLE4GDE3N33GZUCPGSGDPA.jpg?auth=574024b2e708c61309d9930c936c717a06cc75fb67833f72afea68039c4fe221\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/technology/big-tech/2026/10/25/musk-won-his-battle-with-swedish-union-but-it-is-still-business-as-usual/","published_at":"2026-10-25T08:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Sweden has one of the most pro-technology labour movements anywhere in the world","title":"Musk won his battle with Swedish union but it is still business as usual"},{"ai_summary":"Political failures related to protests stem from the left's inability to address economic dysfunction. The left has failed to transform these issues into a broader project of reform. For decades, this group has not successfully penalized the government for its inaction. In contrast, the right has managed to do so.","category":"politics","id":802142,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/7GQAIPWW5KC25E4Q6347ASSA3A.jpg?auth=e614de326002e07a8f95d3e8cfb0425dec46200aae5c816aa290663441099817\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/24/irelands-left-has-failed-to-penalise-government-for-decades-of-inaction-but-the-right-has/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:05:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Political failure around protests is a result of the left being unable to take Irish economic dysfunction and turn it into a larger project of reform","title":"Ireland’s left has failed to penalise government for decades of inaction but the right has"},{"ai_summary":"The text questions what consciousness is and how it can be determined if another being possesses it. It suggests babies may be conscious at birth to help them start life effectively.","category":"world","id":801977,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JO3PRTADLND3JOXQ4ILVCX2J3E.jpg?auth=2b7fb67644f3c546444f100e951675741a44f5ec91f0f68cb5c202343427d965\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-family/2026/10/25/babies-may-be-conscious-at-birth-to-help-them-really-hit-the-ground-running/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:01:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"What is consciousness and how can we tell if another being possesses it?","title":"Babies may be conscious at birth ‘to help them really hit the ground running’"},{"ai_summary":"The provost of Ulster University warns that the quality of education is under threat due to spending cuts. The university is forced to make nearly 500 redundancies. This occurs as third-level institutions across the North face reduced funding.","category":"politics","id":802013,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ISLDAVL7QH2FKDBJAQFN7PZUZI.jpg?auth=8459d994dd942c9440d1cd898e94eea8b7a6a36a0b86940b373e70ddf235ea72\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/10/25/ulster-universitys-education-quality-under-threat-from-spending-cuts-warns-provost/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"University having to make almost 500 redundancies as third-level institutions across North face reduced funding","title":"Ulster University’s education quality under threat from spending cuts, warns provost"},{"ai_summary":"Real Madrid is traveling to face Barça this Sunday. The match is expected to bring the typical intensity associated with José Mourinho. This includes his known style of haranguing and the use of computer printouts.","category":"world","id":802026,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/W5KU7O6SC5DSGUQMITWJPUW72Y.jpg?auth=a960124c5121cd33cb648b33bb64d28ed5d4b1b1326d5c133b9a365a10ed946a\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/24/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-manager-barcelona-el-clasico-soccer-special-one/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Real Madrid travel to Barça on Sunday, so get ready for the Special One’s fireworks, haranguing and computer printouts","title":"El Clásico: The real José Mourinho hasn’t gone away, you know"},{"ai_summary":"This guide provides rules for consumers considering supermarket versions of higher-end wines like Barolo, Amarone, and St Émilion.","category":"economy","id":802030,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QK7HTRMYFFFGNJXEKXQBVZ7AUQ.jpg?auth=cd8e2e6f99e2c7a95fc708e2502bcbd26a177c161a13a1b2a5b4a0944bd47139\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/food/drink/2026/10/25/barolo-amarone-st-emilion-should-i-buy-supermarket-versions-of-higher-end-wines/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"How to Drink Better: There are a few rules to follow if you want to get this right","title":"Barolo, Amarone, St Émilion: Should I buy supermarket versions of higher-end wines?"},{"ai_summary":"Planning efforts indicate a desire to bring welcome changes to O’Connell Street. However, much work remains to be completed for a full revival.","category":"world","id":802041,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ZB6YEIE7BFBZRD7O3XICU5AU5A.jpg?auth=2fc7863a87922b10dedc6c9437fbbc774f9b7fa09f34fcf6939ff3cbf8b77a42\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2026/10/25/the-irish-times-view-on-oconnell-st-the-seeds-of-a-revival/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Planning moves show a desire to create welcome change, though much remains to be done","title":"The Irish Times view on O’Connell Street: the seeds of a revival"},{"ai_summary":"This piece questions who the controversial children of the Burke family are trying to impress. It suggests their mother might be the target of their efforts.","category":"world","id":802046,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ILZZCDLG2RWC4EFBNJI3F42TWA.jpg?auth=82d51647f035d18f0f7532f4b75a04cfd4db481b5fc4e15bb2a25c2a1d123781\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/25/what-the-burke-family-really-need-from-us/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Rite and Reason: Who are the controversial children trying to impress? Could it be their mother?","title":"What the Burke family really need from us"},{"ai_summary":"Ger Gilroy spent twenty‑four years leading the Off the Ball program on Newstalk. He has recently left that role to join RTÉ. At RTÉ he will host a new daily sports podcast called Howler. Gilroy describes his move as a fresh start and mentions an attitude focused on winning. He expects the new format to bring a different energy to listeners. The shift marks a notable change in his broadcasting career.","category":"culture","id":802049,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BQBTOXXMLVFUZG66BASC2MTO4E.JPG?auth=7167516ad8d9281c8e6ce44d5082eeb82acfb6bc405d4d116b2ac53046732e72\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/10/25/podcaster-ger-gilroy-on-moving-to-rte-his-upstart-attitude-and-starting-over-your-job-is-to-win-right/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"After 24 years at the helm of Off the Ball on Newstalk, Gilroy has jumped to RTÉ to present a new daily sports podcast, Howler","title":"Podcaster Ger Gilroy on moving to RTÉ, his upstart attitude and starting over: ‘Your job is to win, right?’"},{"ai_summary":"Pets should be kept away or on a leash to ensure people can enjoy the return of overwintering birds. This measure helps protect the visiting animals.","category":"world","id":802051,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/AYGDU5HF5RFPVCHDQPNBGIFW54.jpg?auth=3678e30b0a82b42b549074cb2b9e3d30835a66f329d57f96b6c62e46f5499f91\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/2026/10/25/dogs-not-welcome-if-we-want-to-to-enjoy-the-spectacle-of-returning-overwintering-birds/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Pets should be kept away or kept on leash as bay welcomes these beautiful visitors","title":"Dogs not welcome if we want to to enjoy the spectacle of returning overwintering birds"},{"ai_summary":"A person is seeking advice regarding their partner's cycle of outbursts and apologies. They state that this behavior is damaging their relationship. The individual is not prepared to move back into the same bedroom. They believe these issues must be addressed properly through couples therapy.","category":"culture","id":802055,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/MY75N5I6YBEE3DY6VZXGQADVZ4.jpg?auth=da5976ab2649b232f402c9fa45f04906302f72b00a73fd1b950bd913499b9a3b\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2026/10/25/my-partners-cycle-of-outbursts-and-apologies-are-damaging-our-relationship/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Ask Roe: ’I am not prepared to move back into the same bedroom unless we address these issues properly through couples therapy’","title":"‘My partner’s cycle of outbursts and apologies is damaging our relationship’"},{"ai_summary":"Ireland may have the worst public access to the countryside in Europe. The country lacks a right to roam found in other regions.","category":"world","id":802056,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/7UI5NP5MWZB57J7ALK4BOIAUVY.jpg?auth=4611d7271188b2847add07220326a4d8a1d0d41d9696f85ac6751f1fe853857d\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/2026/10/25/ireland-has-the-worst-public-access-to-countryside-in-europe-how-did-this-happen/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"How has our country ended up with perhaps the worst public access to the countryside in Europe? There’s none of the ‘right to roam’ you find elsewhere","title":"Ireland has the worst public access to countryside in Europe. How did this happen?"},{"ai_summary":"A user expresses frustration after being scammed on Vinted. The experience of trying to return an ugly blouse felt like a Kafkaesque struggle.","category":"world","id":802059,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/5WAOKJM4KVBVDEG45A7MLTP7FU.jpg?auth=f37c8b60fb6ce5f63ee0a3c1c04ba56a1d2da99ebb2fa8ae11e5f20d6a552722\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/25/i-love-vinted-i-just-wish-it-loved-me-back-when-i-was-scammed/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"‘No! You don’t understand!’ I typed, feeling like K in Kafka’s The Trial, if K had simply been trying to return an ugly blouse","title":"I love Vinted. I just wish it loved me back when I was scammed"},{"ai_summary":"Markets are showing signs of nervousness. This anxiety centers on the scale of borrowing by hyperscalers.","category":"economy","id":802063,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/H4T2MS6BQZFBXK66H3ABO4POWU.jpg?auth=0f1cfcb6102b21709a469ee785b7faa0ed29873db27c74e320decf2edbda6331\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/24/was-that-a-stockmarket-wobble-or-the-start-of-something-more-serious/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Markets becoming nervous about the scale of borrowing by ‘hyperscalers’","title":"Was that a stockmarket wobble, or the start of something more serious?"},{"ai_summary":"Indicators suggest oil prices will remain higher for a longer period. This trend may have long-term consequences for economic growth.","category":"economy","id":802064,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/WQIP7WYBTWIUWLTQ446AUES6LE.jpg?auth=02522cee5830d0d9fdf43c64da34856948347ab8da0d70bb0e0c27c9afcfcb89\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/25/when-will-reality-of-energy-prices-bite-markets/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"All signs point to higher-for-longer oil prices, with long-term consequences for economic growth","title":"When will reality of energy prices bite markets?"},{"ai_summary":"An Irish restaurant that faced criticism for using Dutch chicken has won a luxury award. Other news includes a piece on Maurice Regan's Luck Penny and Vincent Browne's recollections of Charles Haughey. Additionally, the Garda intend to clamp down on modified e-bikes.","category":"culture","id":802066,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/TXDXAQFOQBDAPD6LURMKJZCDHE.png?auth=f9d8637aed7cdf566bd7507aaf5b3d1d6bc347be2160579ae54564f1cb28a199\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/25/restaurant-criticised-for-using-dutch-chicken-brings-luxury-award-home-for-ireland/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Plus: Plenty in a name for Maurice Regan’s ‘Luck Penny’; Vincent Browne recalls Charles Haughey’s guile and greed; and Garda to clamp down on souped up e-bikes","title":"Restaurant criticised for using Dutch chicken brings ‘luxury’ award home for Ireland"},{"ai_summary":"The author experiences a strange reckoning every year while preparing a tax return. The process starts with tedium and banality. Eventually, this shifts into a feeling that the author is reading their own autobiography.","category":"economy","id":802068,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/M7MDVDCX7FF2ZEHCZ6NMRFIAYY.jpg?auth=b537b88eb39a29f315ef315ebea09b8711ca835757280e2d9d68d33a7c0492f9\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/25/mark-oconnell-every-year-as-i-get-ready-to-file-a-tax-return-i-experience-a-strange-sort-of-reckoning/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The tedium and banality of the experience gives way, at a certain point, to a sense that I am reading my own autobiography","title":"Every year, as I get ready to file a tax return, I experience a strange sort of reckoning"},{"ai_summary":"Voters are considering whether to give the Bolsonaros another chance, putting Brazilian democracy in the balance. Lula has spent weeks focusing on corruption allegations involving Flávio Bolsonaro. However, signs suggest many voters might ignore these claims.","category":"politics","id":802071,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/XAAVCLJNLLRRVBTZ6NRGJ6J2CI.jpg?auth=6c89fecd4a00541ccb02855bc202856343c7892fc22e5188eaf6d77c359cf7cd\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/americas/2026/10/25/brazilian-democracy-in-the-balance-as-voters-weigh-giving-the-bolsonaros-another-chance/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Lula has spent weeks highlighting corruption allegations surrounding Flávio Bolsonaro, but signs are that many voters may be willing to look past them","title":"Brazilian democracy in the balance as voters consider giving the Bolsonaros another chance"},{"ai_summary":"Stephen Russell, a tenant in Dublin, was awarded damages after a piece of the ceiling fell on his son's cot. He was initially awarded 20,000 euros. However, the final amount was reduced because he failed to pay rent and refused access to the property.","category":"culture","id":802073,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BTKBSK6L3E54M7N5JAKMRPOLNA.jpg?auth=fa1c97f2b544b8adc27da47f39b39668bc14b746789bd7a49ca6d04317c73ff0\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/25/dublin-tenant-who-told-rtb-of-ceiling-piece-falling-on-sons-cot-awarded-damages/","published_at":"2026-10-25T06:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Tenant Stephen Russell initially awarded €20,000, but deductions made over failure to pay rent and refusal of access","title":"Dublin tenant who told RTB of ceiling piece falling on ‘son’s cot’ awarded damages"},{"ai_summary":"Pádraig Brosnan is a lawyer born in Wexford. He moved to the Cayman Islands about 15 years ago. He is currently raising his family there.","category":"world","id":802075,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/G5Y5ZCLZJJFHXEXGY4MCOLYOOM.jpeg?auth=8d2468c298705c1306fc1e4adaf9bb6c0fa6684aae1faaae4c5e676918eb943a\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2026/10/25/your-best-friend-in-cayman-is-someone-who-owns-a-boat/","published_at":"2026-10-25T05:58:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Wexford-born lawyer Pádraig Brosnan moved to Cayman around 15 years ago and is raising his family there","title":"‘Your best friend on the Cayman Islands is someone who owns a boat’"},{"ai_summary":"A recent rally suggests that investors are seeking safety due to growing nerves regarding AI.","category":"politics","id":801840,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/H3CQJIKZ3WQP5GXI6VLVBWQZDE.jpg?auth=2341dcf9dfe8a37974b84e67acc2866a92070cfeabcb4278c8ac3800da2a55a0\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/10/25/have-berkshire-hathaway-investors-really-moved-on-from-warren-buffett/","published_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The recent rally suggests a flight to safety amid growing nerves over AI","title":"Have Berkshire Hathaway investors really moved on from Warren Buffett?"},{"ai_summary":"Andy Irvine credited Dónal Lunny for providing the structure that held Planxty together. The two made music over several decades as Ireland grew more liberal. Irvine noted that society could still become more egalitarian. He referenced the campaigns of his hero, Woody Guthrie, regarding this goal.","category":"world","id":801705,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/NWQLNCXR5VDIZP73KL3H6J6ZJU.jpg?auth=971ec0f436e903ecd79e383c1fe9e98880d138332501e7741870a2e133e201b2\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/10/25/andy-irvine-dublin-was-a-very-conservative-place-if-you-went-out-in-jeans-people-could-tsk-tsk/","published_at":"2026-10-25T05:28:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The friends made music together through decades when Ireland became a lot more liberal. But it could still be more egalitarian, like the society Irvine’s hero Woody Guthrie campaigned for","title":"Andy Irvine on Dónal Lunny: ‘He glued Planxty together and made the structure work’"},{"ai_summary":"Patrick Graham is the first person to receive the Francis Bacon Award for lifetime achievement in Irish visual art. He spoke about his creative process. The artist described how he can spend months sitting with an empty canvas. He mentioned that this experience can be emotional enough to make him weep.","category":"culture","id":801738,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/YNDK6KDWNRAHFCFJ5WW56QMWBY.jpg?auth=aec47dcde3e4db393a5c4e12c7be479bf496044c2521091d09c5cf0c04f53cb6\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art/2026/10/25/artist-patrick-graham-i-can-sit-with-an-empty-canvas-for-months-i-can-sit-there-and-almost-weep/","published_at":"2026-10-25T05:22:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The inaugural winner of the Francis Bacon Award for lifetime achievement in Irish visual art on his creative process","title":"Artist Patrick Graham: ‘I can sit with an empty canvas for months. I can sit there and almost weep’"},{"ai_summary":"Drip irrigation systems are designed to water the ground instead of the plants. This method ensures that root systems receive enough water.","category":"world","id":801613,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/Y6MA4JAUXNDY7GMF5HBD2GXY6Y.jpg?auth=3f58519aff9974d2b38a424b1b8f75d5787ab01442258c24cca3eaafa81e25c3\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/gardening/2026/10/25/im-tired-of-watering-my-polytunnel-should-i-install-an-irrigation-system/","published_at":"2026-10-25T05:16:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Drip irrigation systems water the ground rather than the plants, ensuring that their root systems receive sufficient water","title":"I’m tired of watering my polytunnel. Should I install an irrigation system?"},{"ai_summary":"A family chose a single provider for the renovation and retrofit of their home in Lucan. The project aimed to upgrade the property from having breezy floorboards to achieving a cosy A rating.","category":"world","id":801648,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QCEROCTQHVDG3I6D7T2GMLZQZA.jpg?auth=afb765c2057bc847ad1fa39cd00e01fc9cbe4906f103c21f8b47a13a2b01961f\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/property/interiors/2026/10/25/how-an-energy-retrofit-brought-this-dublin-homes-ber-rating-from-d-to-a/","published_at":"2026-10-25T05:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"This family went with a one-stop shop when planning the renovation and retrofit of their Lucan home","title":"From breezy floorboards to a cosy A rating: A Lucan refurb more than worth the wait"},{"ai_summary":"Sarah Moss examines whether she can produce Irish fiction as a writer who is an immigrant.","category":"world","id":801421,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JAMTOMR5YVA6RDY3IJ2VSG4IHI.jpg?auth=b1214ce1881c242b29c1c8a56c80052e32336016d51e78f5fde7effe9f4fa5f6\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2026/10/25/sarah-moss-is-it-possible-for-me-an-immigrant-writer-to-produce-irish-fiction/","published_at":"2026-10-25T04:46:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Sarah Moss: Is it possible for me, an immigrant writer, to produce ‘Irish fiction’?","title":"Sarah Moss: Is it possible for me, an immigrant writer, to produce ‘Irish fiction’?"},{"ai_summary":"The book Filthy is described as terrific but potentially awkward for classroom reading. Winterveil by Ava Reid and Firstborn by MJ Hastings are also mentioned. Readers are cautioned against reading The Pools by E Lockhart on public transport.","category":"culture","id":801306,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JH2IM7EEPBBCHDSSSWHW2FPWP4.jpg?auth=38d14f267d1ffe837c95f7deb691ca25b9870fdb948ab1070024173177e89da9\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2026/10/25/ya-fiction-filthy-is-a-terrific-book-though-perhaps-a-tad-awkward-as-a-class-read/","published_at":"2026-10-25T04:34:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Plus Winterveil by Ava Reid; Firstborn by MJ Hastings; and don’t read E Lockhart’s The Pools on public transport, whatever you do","title":"YA fiction: Filthy is a terrific book, though perhaps a tad awkward as a class read"},{"ai_summary":"Author Emma Heatherington discusses how losing a parent during childhood affects a person into adulthood. She speaks about her new novel titled Together for Christmas. The writer also discusses the Omagh bombing and her work on Country Girl: The Musical.","category":"world","id":801334,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/FO7UJX3KKBAKTDM325FVHLFTJ4.jpg?auth=55b99f5af453185da4107fde90f64e2a435a93d146234a11d29e830e64b4a9e8\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2026/10/25/author-emma-heatherington-losing-a-parent-as-a-child-shapes-your-life-right-into-adulthood/","published_at":"2026-10-25T04:31:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The writer on new novel Together for Christmas, the Omagh bombing, and writing Country Girl: The Musical","title":"Author Emma Heatherington: ‘Losing a parent as a child shapes your life right into adulthood’"},{"ai_summary":"Elon Musk stated that SpaceX caused the Starlink restriction that disrupted Ukrainian defenses. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that access to both Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been fully restored.","category":"tech","id":799335,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CRHMEIOU4IJSP52WJMBRQ37YXI.jpg?auth=b110c0a978427e9a8a5c5bded3395c82fa77af89991a116dc90867bb381cd587\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/10/24/elon-musk-says-spacex-was-behind-starlink-restriction-that-disrupted-ukraines-defences/","published_at":"2026-10-24T21:30:07Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says country’s access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been fully restored","title":"Elon Musk says SpaceX was behind Starlink restriction that disrupted Ukraine’s defences"},{"ai_summary":"An investigation has been launched into allegations that Gavin Coombes had his testicles grabbed during a match against Leinster. Munster head coach Clayton McMillan stated he fully backs the player. A report on the incident will be sent to the citing commissioner.","category":"world","id":799259,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JTK3JEFLJF5ZA55VBXCC23ZGZE.jpg?auth=9c8d07c1d687966e5ab064bc64d2fccc63c908cba65e3e8d7c56e46dc4aac2e7\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/24/gavin-coombes-allegation-his-testicles-were-grabbed-against-leinster-to-be-investigated/","published_at":"2026-10-24T21:07:09Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Munster head coach Clayton McMillan says he ’100 per cent’ backs his player, with the report to be sent to the citing commissioner","title":"Gavin Coombes’ allegation his testicles were grabbed against Leinster to be investigated"},{"ai_summary":"Andy Burnham wants an honest discussion regarding freedom of movement between the UK and EU. The British PM intends to look at different options. These options include returning to full EU membership. He is also considering joining the single market.","category":"world","id":799097,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/SKOH2HO5VBCPHGZDBL2U6ZXUSA.jpg?auth=b779e5f8e117e3a713ad4d8134894ac76a049301282b6e7d2c744e552dba9b6c\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2026/10/24/andy-burnham-calls-for-honest-discussion-on-freedom-of-movement-between-uk-and-eu/","published_at":"2026-10-24T20:59:36Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"British PM says he wants to consider options including return to full EU membership or joining single market","title":"Andy Burnham calls for ‘honest discussion’ on freedom of movement between UK and EU"},{"ai_summary":"Kilmacud Crokes won the Dublin SHC with an 11-point victory at Parnell Park. This marks their first triumph in the competition since 2022. The win prevented Cuala from achieving a double victory.","category":"world","id":799160,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/TGWCO6HN2X776JJBT2ZUZZNESY.jpg?auth=100b5fb830e0c2501a0a6b3f8eda99d7024962dbbaf9005588ef1703836f183a\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2026/10/24/kilmacud-crokes-ease-to-dublin-shc-win-that-crushes-cualas-double-dream/","published_at":"2026-10-24T20:49:34Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"It is Kilmacud’s first Dublin SHC triumph since 2022, achieved with an 11-point victory at Parnell Park","title":"Kilmacud Crokes ease to Dublin SHC win that crushes Cuala’s double dream"},{"ai_summary":"Séamus Power is tied for the lead in Bermuda. The Irishman has the opportunity to claim his first PGA Tour victory in four years on Sunday. Winning the tournament would secure his card for another two years.","category":"world","id":798934,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BRAFUTWUZKM6TXB5UEYUCJ6DLI.jpg?auth=d4d26c1a0e65b86527ad400b260aefee301c4dab67b252911ff665326bcbe704\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2026/10/24/seamus-power-going-for-first-pga-tour-win-in-four-years-as-he-ties-lead-in-bermuda/","published_at":"2026-10-24T20:22:05Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Irishman has chance to win on Sunday and secure his card for another two years with victory","title":"Séamus Power going for first PGA Tour win in four years as he ties lead in Bermuda"},{"ai_summary":"Leinster eventually won a tense match against Munster. The victory came after Leinster increased their intensity during the second half. Their greater depth played a role in subduing their opponents.","category":"world","id":798739,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/WWAAGUVHB26R7ONSNXIODLNSWA.jpg?auth=5ccedf549cae25a9f6ee91d831a626039db714a47d97174b91276dc377827c18\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/24/leinster-huff-and-puff-to-eventually-subdue-munster-in-tetchy-contest/","published_at":"2026-10-24T20:05:47Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"It always felt that Leinster’s greater depth would tell once they upped their intensity in the second half","title":"Leinster huff and puff to eventually subdue Munster in tetchy contest"},{"ai_summary":"Authorities recovered a firearm they believe was used in an execution style killing. This follows the discovery of Paul O'Connor's body on October 15th. His body was found near the river Blackwater in the vicinity of Mallow.","category":"world","id":797578,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/NMXGO3MHPZAYJMOCQRL2FGWRRY.png?auth=3d5b4cd6d98cc035e28631f5694340a36bf457cccbb93a68089076de5e9ebf33\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/24/gardai-recover-gun-they-believe-was-used-in-execution-style-killing-in-co-cork/","published_at":"2026-10-24T17:30:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Body of Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor (56) found beside river Blackwater near Mallow on October 15th","title":"Gardaí recover gun they believe was used in ‘execution style’ killing in Co Cork"},{"ai_summary":"Over 400,000 people protested across France. Police responded by using water cannons and tear gas. In Paris, authorities kept the march away from the city center. This decision aimed to stop a repeat of the looting and violence from the previous weekend.","category":"politics","id":797613,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/I7YPA33EE2EYLRYK3KGG7YJHUY.jpg?auth=7eb1396fbbe5bf1fe96703f31b47a0100735652fd2fe7c384c1a53ab8963334a\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/24/police-use-tear-gas-and-water-cannons-as-more-than-400000-protest-across-france/","published_at":"2026-10-24T17:20:56Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Authorities had confined march away from centre of Paris to prevent repeat of last weekend’s violence and looting","title":"Police use tear gas and water cannons as more than 400,000 protest across France"},{"ai_summary":"Two more Irish fighters have won medals at the World Boxing Under-19 Championships. The team has the potential to secure up to eight medals. Four more quarter-final bouts are scheduled for later tonight.","category":"sports","id":796931,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/6XT5DPMGAFD4VGLINERD3LUYV4.jpg?auth=64fd192a7a9d2cf4adac2cdc038a2ac58d1f0753bb1464216941f10eb5ae6c5f\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/boxing/2026/10/24/two-more-irish-fighters-win-medals-at-world-boxing-under-19-championships/","published_at":"2026-10-24T16:17:15Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The Irish team could win as many as eight medals, with four more quarter-final bouts to come later tonight","title":"Two more Irish fighters win medals at World Boxing Under-19 Championships"},{"ai_summary":"Ireland secured a hard-fought win against South Africa in Cape Town. Captain Erin King performed well despite spending time in the sinbin. The team showed better control after the interval. This shift in performance helped decide the outcome of the match.","category":"world","id":796991,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/HHPZDA552TD6HFWQJLGLDIBXAE.jpg?auth=88a45077b302f62268ce13bb44b9e73f4dcbdc8dded839348789690c535b1eb0\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/24/ireland-grind-out-hard-earned-victory-over-south-africa-in-cape-town/","published_at":"2026-10-24T16:05:46Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Captain Erin King was outstanding despite being in sinbin, while Ireland’s improved control after the interval proving decisive","title":"Ireland grind out hard-earned victory over South Africa in Cape Town"},{"ai_summary":"Sixteen defendants appeared at Dublin District Court during a Saturday daytime sitting. None of these individuals had legal representation. This lack of representation was caused by a dispute.","category":"tech","id":796804,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BYVHB4KDWRGLDE5PCYT44ZOB7Q.jpg?auth=f2244a2e6df5cbec910dc4871431b6ecef671db313a038d84f0b414bc65bbbf0\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/10/24/man-accused-of-recording-intimate-image-without-consent-at-dublin-airport-remanded-in-custody/","published_at":"2026-10-24T16:02:39Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"None of 16 defendants who appeared during Saturday’s main daytime sitting at Dublin District Court legally represented due to dispute","title":"Man accused of recording intimate image without consent at Dublin Airport remanded in custody"},{"ai_summary":"The Cedar Tree, the first Lebanese restaurant in Ireland, is closing its doors. The eatery opened on St Andrew’s Street in 1986. The manager stated that while the experience was fun, the venture has come to an end. The closure is described as heartbreaking.","category":"culture","id":796417,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QSDAR7XWFBNB3CLGSHL52JPSDM.jpg?auth=f940dc7cfaa8bfc0d18e07213b223d4c8f56358a9a8addf72c2787cfba1f5e47\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/food/restaurants/2026/10/24/very-heartbreaking-the-cedar-tree-irelands-first-lebanese-restaurant-set-to-close/","published_at":"2026-10-24T15:13:49Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Manager of St Andrew’s Street eatery, which opened in 1986, says ‘it was fun while it lasted but every good thing must come to an end’","title":"‘Very heartbreaking’: The Cedar Tree, Ireland’s first Lebanese restaurant, set to close"},{"ai_summary":"Munster is facing Leinster in a United Rugby Championship match. The game is taking place at the Aviva Stadium. Munster enters the contest as the underdog. Live updates are available for the rivalry match.","category":"world","id":796252,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/3TYPORC2ANEGJDRKWZ6ZIONQUE.jpg?auth=90a435ee6f0f029d7d808e996164c4eba255d62480b590af548fc02e7e0bf3a6\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/24/leinster-v-munster-live-updates-follow-the-action-as-old-rivals-go-head-to-head/","published_at":"2026-10-24T15:01:32Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Munster look to upset the odds in the URC clash at the Aviva Stadium","title":"Leinster v Munster live updates: Follow the action as old rivals go head to head"},{"ai_summary":"The South African side secured a hard-fought victory in Pretoria. The match took place in 31-degree heat. Ulster fought bravely in the second half but was ultimately beaten by the Bulls.","category":"world","id":796298,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VPT27I73SSLAJKV3GDQ7TGS6BE.jpg?auth=cdeb791dc1cf17876b169a5e9aee413fb32c0672a1ec85b33cb2de241094ba1c\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/24/ulster-beaten-by-bulls-despite-brave-second-half-fightback/","published_at":"2026-10-24T14:57:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Hard-fought win for the South African side in 31-degree heat in Pretoria","title":"Ulster beaten by Bulls despite brave second-half fightback"},{"ai_summary":"Jack O’Donovan died from hypothermia. His body was found partially clothed on a golf course in Macroom on Friday morning. Authorities have ruled out foul play in the death of the 28-year-old man.","category":"sports","id":796129,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/HTNRCX3B65CJRNY724V7CDBYOE.jpeg?auth=ebdf8be4e212cf4735e6a8c7df983211135e64c5cd0ddfaa1a657e78190a2fe7\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/24/man-found-dead-on-cork-golf-course-died-from-hypothermia-postmortem-finds/","published_at":"2026-10-24T14:38:32Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Foul play ruled out in death of Jack O’Donovan (28), whose partially clothed body was discovered on Macroom golf course on Friday morning","title":"Man found dead on Cork golf course died from hypothermia, postmortem finds"},{"ai_summary":"Aston Villa defeated Manchester City at Villa Park. This result marks the first Premier League loss of the season for City. Erling Haaland managed to score during the match, but it was not enough to secure a result.","category":"world","id":795781,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ZG7YQEYMJMCW5DKYTXLIF6GY64.jpg?auth=29e02763bdf6b3a92e1a5bf58ee755265de3fe02cb162636bc668c52f8c3cb37\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/10/24/aston-villa-and-jackson-end-manchester-citys-perfect-run-with-stunning-win/","published_at":"2026-10-24T14:20:37Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Erling Haaland was on target but City lose for the first time Premier League this season at Villa Park","title":"Aston Villa and Jackson end Manchester City’s perfect run with stunning win"},{"ai_summary":"Christy Moore paid tribute to Dónal Lunny, describing him as a dear friend and the best man. The two were childhood friends who influenced Irish folk music. Throughout their careers, they supported various social and political causes.","category":"world","id":794728,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/NWQLNCXR5VDIZP73KL3H6J6ZJU.jpg?auth=971ec0f436e903ecd79e383c1fe9e98880d138332501e7741870a2e133e201b2\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2026/10/24/christy-moore-pays-tribute-to-best-man-and-dear-friend-donal-lunny/","published_at":"2026-10-24T12:15:13Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Childhood friends had a transformational impact on Irish folk music and supported various political and social causes","title":"Christy Moore pays tribute to ‘best man and dear friend’ Dónal Lunny"},{"ai_summary":"Israeli forces have imposed closures across a city in the West Bank. These measures follow attacks that resulted in the deaths of two soldiers. Reports indicate that troops forced dozens of residents to leave their homes in parts of Hebron.","category":"economy","id":794189,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/AWKYY2B6IXOSBILPB6AKO57EQU.jpg?auth=3048898801cec348261a833431f4a4e78b9a52b63fb9ad853dc85fa8b9575de2\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2026/10/24/israel-imposes-closures-across-west-bank-city-after-two-soldiers-die-in-attacks/","published_at":"2026-10-24T11:20:29Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Israeli troops reportedly forced dozens of residents from their homes in parts of Hebron","title":"Israel imposes closures across West Bank city after two soldiers die in attacks"},{"ai_summary":"Dónal Lunny was an innovative musician who influenced Irish folk and traditional music. He spent his career searching for new collaborations and novel sounds. He constantly sought fresh perspectives on the music that defined him.","category":"culture","id":794043,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/MDJ2Y64BWFFCRHTOCR4VMLILRE.jpg?auth=e1c8aafdb16f0f4ebe16fec3f6397eed9af227ee54b18c2993e7244b5fb780c2\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/obituaries/2026/10/24/donal-lunny-obituary-innovative-musician-who-leaves-indelible-mark-on-irish-folk-and-traditional-music/","published_at":"2026-10-24T11:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Lunny never tired of seeking out new collaborations, novel sounds and fresh perspectives on the music that defined him","title":"Dónal Lunny obituary: Innovative musician who leaves indelible mark on Irish folk and traditional music"},{"ai_summary":"A male body was discovered at a waste recycling centre in Clondalkin, a suburb of Dublin. The finding was reported by the national police service, An Garda Síochána. Officials have informed the Office of the State Pathologist about the case. A post‑mortem examination has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing as authorities examine the site. No further details about the individual's identity have been released.","category":"world","id":793668,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/A3R67JA4EBFYDMKNORESXNC444.jpg?auth=f2d0547652c421a753d763be9f2ff7f2f7c81d511a4d107206727e0cddf9f9b8\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/24/mans-body-found-at-waste-recycling-facility-in-clondalkin-dublin/","published_at":"2026-10-24T10:12:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"An Garda Síochána says Office of the State Pathologist notified and a postmortem to take place","title":"Man’s body found at waste recycling facility in Clondalkin, Dublin"},{"ai_summary":"The Gardaí announced that three individuals have been released after being questioned in connection with a fatal arson attack in Waterford city. The attack resulted in a fire that destroyed a home in the Birchwood area on October 13th. The victims were Philip and Kim English along with their children, Callum, who was 12, and Jayden, who was 9. The release follows the completion of the initial police inquiries.","category":"politics","id":793319,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JQ3KCMTPAJGSPFH24A656OHKYM.jpg?auth=ea7db8fa1fe3421a8f4ad0eab292701574201170e4d4a442356d8aeafb6b9a20\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/24/gardai-release-three-people-after-questioning-over-fatal-arson-attack-in-waterford-city/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:47:03Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Philip and Kim English, and their children Callum (12) and Jayden (9), were killed in fire at their home in Birchwood area on October 13th","title":"Gardaí release three people after questioning over fatal arson attack in Waterford city"},{"ai_summary":"Ukraine stated that speed restrictions on Starlink have been lifted. These restrictions had previously hindered the ability to intercept Russian attack drones. They also disrupted communications on the frontline.","category":"world","id":793181,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/PLNEGQUHPFFPVN5MDKYFCNVPJY?auth=444c7c8041fc873d90242af27db14aacfd36fabcf8a4306ddde48dc5a87cde25\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/24/ukraine-says-restrictions-on-starlink-speed-now-lifted/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:35:09Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Restrictions undermined Ukraine’s ability to intercept ‌Russian attack drones and disrupted frontline ​communications","title":"Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink speed now lifted"},{"ai_summary":"Rebecca F Kuang wrote a coming of age story set in Taipei. The narrative is described as humorous and fast paced. It captures the feelings of teenage ache. This is considered the author's most assured piece of work.","category":"world","id":793010,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/PUPPWNW2IBABFGDCCEL6ARVFWM.jpg?auth=fd5ce1c36ba68f0764e1db27252cfffabaa452401e5c76f6f0cf0714de576e48\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2026/10/24/taipei-story-by-rebecca-f-kuang-a-compulsively-paced-and-humorous-coming-of-age-tale/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:13:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Teenage ache captured beautifully in author’s most assured work","title":"Taipei Story by Rebecca F Kuang: A compulsively paced and humorous coming of age tale"},{"ai_summary":"Voters in Carroll County, New Hampshire prefer to keep their political options open. They prioritize a government that focuses on housing, healthcare, and schools. The text warns against misinterpreting protest votes as general support for Democrats in the US midterms.","category":"politics","id":792889,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/HX6RB3ESMUTZUCAB6H5I5WSNOI.jpg?auth=95f3609e32b34ad325dc9f8a5020b789ee826b5b8aae8ff93c2a7933f7888a65\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/24/dont-mistake-protest-votes-for-democrat-support-in-us-midterms/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:04:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Voters in Carroll County, New Hampshire like to ‘keep their political options open’, prioritising a government that puts schools, healthcare, and housing first","title":"Don’t mistake protest votes for Democrat support in US midterms"},{"ai_summary":"Denis Halliday was a senior UN diplomat and a pacifist. He left the organization after becoming disillusioned. He described the situation in Iraq as genocide. He spent his life following Quaker ideals.","category":"politics","id":792614,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VZABOMXK2HAUPCCW3DLBPF6BQQ.jpg?auth=eb228bf984a97d0a21740406784768f156f418194b93fce1dda4062f59788912\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/obituaries/2026/10/24/denis-halliday-obituary-irish-diplomat-who-left-un-over-what-he-described-as-genocide-in-iraq/","published_at":"2026-10-24T08:36:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The senior UN diplomat and pacifist became disillusioned with the organisation and lived his life to Quaker ideals","title":"Denis Halliday obituary: Irish diplomat who left UN over what he described as genocide in Iraq"},{"ai_summary":"New book reviews have been published for Catalpa by Michael B Barry, Vigilante by Meera Syal, and White Lines by Ryan Caldwell. The reviews were written by John Walshe, Céire Sadlier, and NJ McGarrigle.","category":"culture","id":792651,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VXU6ZXQQLNANNEVIVOONMC22Q4.jpeg?auth=034262b050f02ad16b8500e68fc9cb8d2ef1f02a335bd9bda56b225bb19cf1f6\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2026/10/17/fresh-books-catalpa-by-michael-b-barry-vigilante-by-meera-syal-white-lines-by-ryan-caldwell/","published_at":"2026-10-24T08:25:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Reviews by NJ McGarrigle, Céire Sadlier and John Walshe","title":"Fresh books: Catalpa by Michael B Barry; Vigilante by Meera Syal; White Lines by Ryan Caldwell"},{"ai_summary":"France has deployed 70,000 police officers as the country prepares for more protests. Museums have been closed in response to the situation. The country was shocked by violence from the previous week. This violence included looting, attacks on public buildings, and cars being burned.","category":"politics","id":792465,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/JXLLFG4KMSFLYJ3D32IXYIFSPU.jpg?auth=c2a3a1a2dab15c29c6f7a768c52d6af2c37843e7396194a66e4b1a2f0b193c23\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/24/france-protests-latest-news/","published_at":"2026-10-24T08:18:32Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Last week’s violence that involved looting, burnt-out cars and attacks on public buildings has shocked the country","title":"France deploys 70,000 police and museums shut as country braces for more protests"},{"ai_summary":"A suspect was arrested following a fire at the former Eagle's Nest retreat of Adolf Hitler in Germany. The building is located in the Alps. It is owned by the state of Bavaria. The site is classified as a historical monument from the Nazi period.","category":"world","id":792507,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/CTH5VYUGN6EMX3P7BKLXEJ2L44.jpg?auth=fa8371a66315ba30d4f3fa1750ad4a4b611c0358d9cd64405d252debec397ca2\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/10/24/suspect-arrested-over-fire-at-adolf-hitlers-former-eagles-nest-retreat-in-germany/","published_at":"2026-10-24T08:06:26Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Building, set in spectacular Alpine surroundings, owned by state of Bavaria and classified as a historical ​monument recalling Nazi period","title":"Suspect arrested over fire at Adolf Hitler’s former ‘Eagle’s Nest’ retreat in Germany"},{"ai_summary":"Storm Boelo has triggered Status Orange warnings for Kerry and Galway. A yellow rain warning is also active for Saturday in several other counties, including Clare, Cork, Donegal, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, and Sligo.","category":"politics","id":792329,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/LYY6GAOW4ZEF3BVRGA5QBPSS6E.JPG?auth=6a2375966e27d9623ac69c64d2ac2940865a6aa3fc9587aa41ffc784dab6529e\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/24/status-orange-warnings-in-place-for-galway-and-kerry-as-storm-boelo-makes-presence-felt/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:53:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Yellow rain warning in place for counties Clare, Cork, Donegal, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo and Galway on Saturday","title":"Status Orange warnings in place for Galway and Kerry as Storm Boelo makes presence felt"},{"ai_summary":"A father in Oregon is speaking about the emotional pain he feels after killing his son. The son had previously shot a teacher and three children at a school in Bend. The father, identified as Kaylub Giamanco, is 36 years old.","category":"world","id":791753,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/AL65OVEI63YJS2I3R2AZLZNDUY.jpg?auth=5cacd89ea276bdb0b2cbf34306b329de481b4004d58f30eb488642125fe7d3e6\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/10/24/there-were-ones-i-didnt-save-father-who-killed-oregon-school-shooter-describes-anguish/","published_at":"2026-10-24T06:53:23Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Kaylub Giamanco (36) shot a former student who killed a teacher and three children at Bend school","title":"‘There were ones I didn’t save:’ Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish"},{"ai_summary":"Traditional political dividing lines have returned to Westminster. The situation in Ireland appears different.","category":"economy","id":791019,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/4SUUFM7JAJAT7GROVDWZEYRBIQ.jpg?auth=6b9de53e67630ea4f7579da45e4dff4d4ca3e1b29265948a424b108077ebda7b\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/24/what-the-british-budget-tells-us-about-irish-politics/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:30:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The traditional dividing lines have returned to Westminster. In Ireland, things look rather different","title":"What the British budget tells us about Irish politics"},{"ai_summary":"Removing the requirement for a UN mandate is viewed as weakening a safeguard. This change could lead to participation in conflicts. There are concerns that the consequences of such conflicts cannot be controlled.","category":"world","id":790751,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/10/24/abandoning-the-triple-lock/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Removing requirement for UN mandate weakens a safeguard against participation in conflicts whose consequences we cannot control","title":"How does abandoning the triple lock make the people of Ireland safer?"},{"ai_summary":"The HSE introduced staffing rules to address a potential budget overrun of one billion euros. These spending controls involve sweeping promotion restrictions for health staff. Doctors and nurses have warned that these measures create significant risk for patients.","category":"health","id":790784,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/KHD5277LONGRNHITWIXKSL2DNQ.jpg?auth=ce207eaee14674e2da8c2d7adaa177d628853ad1e75e122e1e6bad0638511a1c\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/10/24/health-staff-face-sweeping-promotion-restrictions-under-spending-controls/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Staffing rules introduced by HSE to tackle potential €1bn overrun as doctors, nurses warn of significant patient risk","title":"Health staff face sweeping promotion restrictions under spending controls"},{"ai_summary":"Irish Rail is lagging behind other services in managing train operations around a marathon.","category":"world","id":790814,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/6GVJTWXOI5FYPOLOK3JLHZZVVU.jpg?auth=2781af11b396c223ac2b1f05df19ecc2dafc39caa2ffa2f14069f0e5a11189ee\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/10/24/how-to-run-a-train-service-around-a-marathon/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Irish Rail lags others","title":"How to run a train service around a marathon"},{"ai_summary":"Leinster is considered the favorite for a match against Munster this Saturday evening. Joey Carberry will make his first start for the team in eight years. He previously played for the opposing side 68 times.","category":"world","id":790825,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/PF4VO2SF4BF2DM7QGHJIUISM3I.jpg?auth=bc2e8d9e4d67919fc241908ef653222abf4ce3ab61e275cb0dfc63eb6a448eb7\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/24/leinster-comfortable-favourites-for-saturday-evening-clash-with-munster/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Joey Carberry makes his first start in blue for eight years against a side he represented 68 times","title":"Leinster comfortable favourites for Saturday evening clash with Munster"},{"ai_summary":"Champion jockey Jack Kennedy won on the first day of the season at Cheltenham. He achieved this victory while riding Bowensonfire. Inspections are now likely to determine if bank holiday racing can proceed on Sunday.","category":"economy","id":790835,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/LCXQHFCPEVG35C5UH6PJQEBAFA.jpg?auth=879bfb4fed2b81deec853a2dfe1c5beabfb198c8b08c65efd69df9a4fd1cb6b1\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/racing/2026/10/24/inspections-likely-to-see-if-sundays-bank-holiday-action-can-go-ahead/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Champion jockey Jack Kennedy off the mark on first day of the season at Cheltenham aboard Bowensonfire","title":"Inspections likely to see if Sunday’s bank holiday racing can go ahead"},{"ai_summary":"The Dublin Marathon takes place this Sunday. The absence of the defending Irish women's title holder, Ava Crean, creates an opening. A new champion may emerge from the field of Irish women's marathon runners.","category":"world","id":790844,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/4D57TRAANFGONPJGMVDCIYN5HE.JPG?auth=722165eb9e33fb7d74b5adbc0128f0434db897884e1c95183d7219c748533bbb\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/athletics/2026/10/24/age-no-barrier-to-current-blossoming-of-irish-womens-marathon-runners/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The absence of defending Irish women’s title holder Ava Crean clears the way for a new champion in Sunday’s Dublin Marathon","title":"Age no barrier to current blossoming of Irish women’s marathon runners"},{"ai_summary":"Women need support from a young age to express their right to bodily autonomy. Ireland has a shameful history involving child abuse. This abuse of women was perpetrated by family members and people in positions of power.","category":"world","id":790849,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/10/24/withdrawal-of-consent-advert/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Ireland has a shameful history of child abuse and abuse of women perpetrated by family members and people in positions of power","title":"Women need to be supported from a young age to express their right to bodily autonomy"},{"ai_summary":"There has been talk for ten years about a rational solution for growing healthcare budgets. The author argues that a transition to a money-follows-the-patient funding system is long overdue.","category":"health","id":790853,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/10/24/a-rational-solution-to-ballooning-healthcare-budgets-has-been-talked-about-for-10-years/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"A transition to a money-follows-the patient system of funding is long overdue","title":"A rational solution to ballooning healthcare budgets has been talked about for 10 years"},{"ai_summary":"A crisis in public service retention is currently unfolding. Columnists are accused of clinging to a romanticized fiction regarding the situation. They claim there are inflated pay scales, golden pensions, and cushy working conditions.","category":"world","id":790857,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/10/24/public-service-retention-crisis/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Columnists are clinging to a romanticised fiction of inflated pay, golden pensions and cushy working conditions","title":"Public service retention crisis"},{"ai_summary":"Oil prices are rising again following reports of a US escalation plan in Iran. This comes as Donald Trump considers his options. There are concerns that inflation could get worse.","category":"economy","id":790860,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ISPPKSEFHDKZEUAFZRODOXDHDA.jpg?auth=14641ee28bdb6b13e477f8b76631b60a82524edf34c8bee10f93d0062b31b81d\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/10/24/as-donald-trump-weighs-up-options-could-inflation-be-about-to-get-worse/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Reports of US escalation plan in Iran send oil prices up again","title":"As Donald Trump weighs up options, could inflation be about to get worse?"},{"ai_summary":"Dorothy Wall is looking forward to competing against South Africa. She is eager to face the passionate crowd in Cape Town. The Irish team expects a physical battle during the challenge.","category":"world","id":790863,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/TKKQEKTQARXWF72UJ7IFHOEYPM.jpg?auth=735c138df2c0d31636f1789edf6a31ecd74345a345c846e6ba337fc88dca2a4b\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/24/were-always-prepared-for-a-physical-battle-ireland-ready-for-south-africa-challenge/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Dorothy Wall relishing opportunity to face passionate Cape Town crowd","title":"‘We’re always prepared for a physical battle’: Ireland ready for South Africa challenge"},{"ai_summary":"Old Belvedere will face the Division 1A leaders, Clontarf, in a Dublin derby.","category":"tech","id":790866,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/T4NSW7RPWK2WROFEL5O3U4XILI.jpg?auth=745e11755a6f41d5faf662dddeaddfad03f818e01110b1c90fbe83794574b09b\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/24/terenure-and-st-marys-renew-rivalry-in-ail-derby-clash/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Old Belvedere host Division 1A leaders Clontarf in another Dublin derby","title":"Terenure and St Mary’s renew rivalry in AIL derby clash"},{"ai_summary":"Aidan O’Brien is pursuing his 13th Futurity win at Doncaster. This result could also secure his ninth title as a British trainer.","category":"tech","id":790868,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/DJDW4QKEPYSPF2PDPJVHL7M2RY.jpg?auth=7dbe514e1a9abf7a14f821c21ad09fa2d83ff225e5ae2d2f2464cbc46122d69c\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/racing/2026/10/24/bumper-group-one-weekend-for-aidan-obrien-could-rejuvenate-world-record-hopes/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Irishman aiming for 13th Futurity victory at Doncaster that could also seal ninth British trainers’ title","title":"Bumper Group One weekend for Aidan O’Brien could rejuvenate world record hopes"},{"ai_summary":"The author argues that while James McClean's approach to opening up works for him, not everyone is an elite athlete. He suggests people should reflect internally and talk through their feelings with others.","category":"world","id":790870,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/RU3RACDUWYCAMD7P5SYRRCY2ZA.jpg?auth=68743db8f6c4488264e0556b961a6cd07889ee05fc511348d9be5542743cdc92\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/24/adolescents-have-lost-the-reference-group-of-contentedly-miserable-peers/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"We must look inside ourselves from time to time – and talking this through with another person can be a crucial part of this","title":"James McClean’s stance on opening up may work for him but we are not all elite sportspeople"},{"ai_summary":"Fintan O’Toole expresses concern that the repetition of history has already happened regarding Zionism and support for Palestine.","category":"world","id":790872,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/VHFAVTA4U5C7FE2ZTPOGOKHXN4.jpg?auth=1f202b740bd44798a55898a19ef6a892873ae4e538e9e94222c2b3519c6cad0e\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2026/10/24/zionism-and-supporting-palestine/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:01Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The repetition of history Fintan O’Toole fears has already occurred","title":"Zionism and supporting Palestine"},{"ai_summary":"The dispute over legal aid is intensifying following a week of bitter accusations. Both solicitors and the Minister for Justice have faced criticism. Positions have become entrenched as the Law Society prepares for a meeting with Jim O’Callaghan.","category":"tech","id":790874,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QT4CB2YXRK6VZR76VYIDZVTIWY.jpg?auth=c67198e60d61d6c2c7e0db14ea10eab2400ec234210a6e4caa5a7957bd8231c8\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2026/10/24/wariness-grows-in-legal-aid-row-after-week-of-bitter-recriminations/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Solicitors and Minister for Justice face criticism as positions become entrenched ahead of Law Society meeting with Jim O’Callaghan","title":"Wariness grows in legal aid row after week of bitter recriminations"},{"ai_summary":"Businesses in a town in Co Galway are preparing for a quiet winter as summer tourists leave. Some owners feel it would make economic sense to close their doors. Despite the financial strain, some remain open out of loyalty to their employees.","category":"economy","id":790876,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/OOG3BEK4ABH3NJVHBUGHOR7OU4.jpg?auth=49dfb4caac8eed069843b87444ca5a5e73c2f34b2e54b3c6504470c5c15c9fca\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/10/24/economically-it-probably-would-make-sense-to-close-clifden-businesses-prepare-for-barren-winter/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"After the Sun, part 1: As the summer tourist throngs thin out, then disappear, the only thing keeping some businesses in the Co Galway town open is loyalty to staff","title":"‘Economically it probably would make sense to close’: Clifden businesses prepare for barren winter"},{"ai_summary":"Six individuals have shared their personal motivations for running the Dublin Marathon. They describe the emotional drivers behind their decision to sign up. The group also discussed the hundreds of kilometers they ran to prepare for the event.","category":"world","id":790878,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/EUISWZC54JFC7HNKAEDF73DAOM.JPG?auth=7e191c34ef9a3940388b375cf034ef9de1669aef97df83ae6d311965fbe1a207\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/10/24/ill-probably-cry-a-lot-six-people-tell-us-why-theyre-running-the-dublin-marathon/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Six people share their reasons for signing up, and what has kept them going through the hundreds of kilometres they have run in preparation","title":"‘I’ll probably cry a lot’: Six people tell us why they’re running the Dublin Marathon"},{"ai_summary":"Ruth Kelly Walsh was a fashion writer known for her gregarious nature. She frequently hosted lunches and dinners. These gatherings took place in her various homes and in hotels located around Dublin.","category":"world","id":790880,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/B5FBB76BGRFVZOQEEBGZGGB2KA.jpg?auth=80ecdc21f1d2f770ea0ec4729a5e5daf64c091d92449addf8f0e7e498fa40438\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/obituaries/2026/10/24/ruth-kelly-walsh-obituary-a-fashion-writer-who-lived-life-to-the-full/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"She was famously gregarious, hosting lunches and dinners in her various homes and in hotels around Dublin","title":"Ruth Kelly Walsh obituary: Fashion writer who lived life to the full"},{"ai_summary":"Flood warnings have been issued for nine coastal counties and areas near rivers due to Storm Boelo. Emergency co-ordinators noted that the ground is already wet. High river levels following Storm Austen have increased the risk of inland flooding.","category":"politics","id":790892,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/DOPWBQO6PNDXDLZWPLXSXP4REY.JPG?auth=d238f47c26b1b0f794463636346344727e6c7542ec1215c82fceb4347831f51a\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/24/storm-boelo-flood-warnings-issued-for-nine-coastal-counties-and-riverside-areas/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Emergency co-ordinators say wet ground and high rivers after Storm Austen increase risk of inland flooding","title":"Storm Boelo: Flood warnings issued for nine coastal counties and riverside areas"},{"ai_summary":"Comedian Colm O’Regan has written a new book titled Tipping Away. This is his second book focusing on Hiberno-English expressions. He is currently spending time sorting through his parents' belongings to separate rubbish from artefacts.","category":"culture","id":790993,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/RMRVFWBAWBH77ORFOIPPDS24CM.jpg?auth=21b55fe054c9c541da85613b702932609bdfc2e70db38fcbe1f899bfa0b52544\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/10/24/colm-oregan-im-tipping-away-at-sorting-my-parents-stuff-into-artefacts-and-rubbish/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"The comedian’s new book, Tipping Away, is his second on Hiberno-English expressions. Sure, what else would he be doing?","title":"Colm O’Regan: ‘I’m tipping away at sorting my parents’ stuff into artefacts and rubbish’"},{"ai_summary":"Leinster and Munster will meet this Saturday for a URC clash. Both teams are bringing new attacking ideas to the match. These strategies offer something different from what has been seen in previous encounters.","category":"politics","id":790996,"image_url":"https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/3FTPFKY4PRBENJHL2WFDWJNP4E.jpg?auth=27788d40cfbe32f35a0ebbb32764e5f69afedb1ed07196586f25ebbb5c3b76a8\u0026smart=true\u0026width=1200\u0026height=800","lang":"en","link":"https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2026/10/24/fresh-attacking-ideas-make-leinster-v-munster-an-enticing-prospect/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:00:00Z","source":"irishtimes.com","summary":"Both teams arrive on Saturday for URC clash offering something different from what we have seen before","title":"Fresh attacking ideas make Leinster v Munster an enticing prospect"}]}