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'The system is broken': Our readers' stories of the 'madness' of bidding on a home in Ireland
'The system is broken': Our readers' stories of the 'madness' of bidding on a home in Ireland
From being asked to bid in €2,500 increments to being told to bid higher even when others have bowed out, our readers say reform is needed.
Wednesday
11 Feb
Seo í Gobnait, an naomh a spreag ceoldráma, filíocht is omós a pobal thar breis is 1,000 bliain
Seo í Gobnait, an naomh a spreag ceoldráma, filíocht is omós a pobal thar breis is 1,000 bliain
AI slop showing Brad Pitt taking selfies and drinking pints is flooding Irish social media
AI slop showing Brad Pitt taking selfies and drinking pints is flooding Irish social media
US man thought he was 'ordained by God' to kill father, court told
US man thought he was 'ordained by God' to kill father, court told
Tánaiste says Irish savers are being short-changed on returns (and he wants more people investing)
Tánaiste says Irish savers are being short-changed on returns (and he wants more people investing)
'You couldn't care less': Taoiseach gets defensive as rent reforms face criticism
'You couldn't care less': Taoiseach gets defensive as rent reforms face criticism
Tensions between ministers over short-term lets amid questions over 'grace period' for owners
Tensions between ministers over short-term lets amid questions over 'grace period' for owners
Locals mount opposition over plans for €356m apartment development in south Dublin
Locals mount opposition over plans for €356m apartment development in south Dublin
Pat Kenny 'delighted' planning refused for nursing home scheme after lengthy planning battle
Pat Kenny 'delighted' planning refused for nursing home scheme after lengthy planning battle
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Meet Gobnait, the warrior saint, who inspires devotion from a Cork gaeltacht community
Meet Gobnait, the warrior saint, who inspires devotion from a Cork gaeltacht community
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: The hard edge of Trump’s immigration policy now tests Irish America
Larry Donnelly
Man who forced woman to take pills to terminate pregancy set to be sentenced next week
Man who forced woman to take pills to terminate pregancy set to be sentenced next week
Ireland must act now to appoint counter-drone security coordinator, MEP says
Ireland must act now to appoint counter-drone security coordinator, MEP says
Patients could be in National Children's Hospital from December ‘if everything goes well’
Patients could be in National Children's Hospital from December ‘if everything goes well’
What will the arrival of HBO Max mean for Sky customers in Ireland?
What will the arrival of HBO Max mean for Sky customers in Ireland?
Dublin City Council unveils plans for what pedestrianised College Green could look like
Dublin City Council unveils plans for what pedestrianised College Green could look like
You have one more chance to have your say before the plans are lodged.
'Terrifying' actions of ICE agents must be raised by Martin with Trump, MEP Maria Walsh says
'Terrifying' actions of ICE agents must be raised by Martin with Trump, MEP Maria Walsh says
Cyclist crushed twice by SUV in Dublin city centre recalls ‘the worst day of my life’ in court
Cyclist crushed twice by SUV in Dublin city centre recalls ‘the worst day of my life’ in court
'The justice system broke me in every way possible': Former Garda Margaret Loftus on domestic abuse
'The justice system broke me in every way possible': Former Garda Margaret Loftus on domestic abuse
Policing cover for St Patrick's Day events in doubt as gardaí to take industrial action
Policing cover for St Patrick's Day events in doubt as gardaí to take industrial action
The Garda Representative Association met for a special delegates conference in Kilkenny today.
Why are hundreds of suspected suicides invisible in official stats?
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Why are hundreds of suspected suicides invisible in official stats?
Families who have lost loved ones say the system is overwhelmed, and that patients are often discharged without adequate follow-up or are left waiting in chaotic environments that are ill-equipped to handle psychiatric emergencies.
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Cork Airport had to shut down overnight after air traffic controllers phoned in sick
Cork Airport had to shut down overnight after air traffic controllers phoned in sick
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Andrew Ranken, founding member of The Pogues, dies aged 72
Andrew Ranken, founding member of The Pogues, dies aged 72
Teenage boy accused of rape of unwell girl in toilet at Dublin house party
Teenage boy accused of rape of unwell girl in toilet at Dublin house party
For Valentine's Day, why not share your stories of former loves or love that slipped away
For Valentine's Day, why not share your stories of former loves or love that slipped away
'The identity of Stakeknife is clear to everybody': Taoiseach names Freddie Scappaticci as IRA mole
'The identity of Stakeknife is clear to everybody': Taoiseach names Freddie Scappaticci as IRA mole
'Fixing something that wasn't broken': anger over planned cut to Donegal 'cancer flight'
'Fixing something that wasn't broken': anger over planned cut to Donegal 'cancer flight'
'Is údar imní tromchúiseach é': fearg ann maidir le hathrú sceidil 'd'eitiltí ailse'
'Is údar imní tromchúiseach é': fearg ann maidir le hathrú sceidil 'd'eitiltí ailse'
UK's Ministry of Justice orders deletion of court reporting database founded by Irish journalist
UK's Ministry of Justice orders deletion of court reporting database founded by Irish journalist
Irish skier Cormac Comerford gaining fans and respect for successful runs down 'gnarly' slopes
Irish skier Cormac Comerford gaining fans and respect for successful runs down 'gnarly' slopes
Weekend to be very cold with widspread frost and ice, followed by more rain
Weekend to be very cold with widspread frost and ice, followed by more rain
Man detained in Nancy Guthrie case released, says he hopes police 'get the suspect'
Man detained in Nancy Guthrie case released, says he hopes police 'get the suspect'
Permanent scheme to financially support Irish artists welcomed by trade union
Permanent scheme to financially support Irish artists welcomed by trade union
‘Little legend’: Australian police release emergency call made by boy who saved family swept to sea
‘Little legend’: Australian police release emergency call made by boy who saved family swept to sea
When did you last read a book?
When did you last read a book?
Temple Street surgery scandal: Review of surgeon's work widened to cover more children's cases
Temple Street surgery scandal: Review of surgeon's work widened to cover more children's cases
Barry Cowen
Barry Cowen on EU Ukraine loan: Supporting Ukraine doesn't mean short-changing Ireland
Barry Cowen
Trump official says Irishman in ICE custody 'failed to depart' and chose to be in detention
Trump official says Irishman in ICE custody 'failed to depart' and chose to be in detention