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Chrissie Tully gave birth to a son 76 years ago who she never met.

Her final wish: A home for the son she never got to hold

As a teenager, Chrissie Tully fell in love and then became pregnant. What happened next followed a grim, tragic script in mid-century Ireland.

  • Ali Watkins

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Cillian Murphy as Bill Furlong in Small Things Like These.

An Oscar changes everything for most actors. Not Cillian Murphy

The Oppenheimer star went straight back to the low-key life he loves. In his latest film, he delivers his best performance yet.

  • Stephanie Bunbury
French President Emmanuel Macron holds a meeting in Paris on Thursday with representatives of industries affected by the US tariffs.

‘Brutal’: Macron vows to protect Europe after US lands shock trade blow

The French president has called on EU nations to stop all investment in the United States after Donald Trump announced a 20 per cent tariff on European imports.

  • James Crisp, Nick Squires, James Rothwell and Sarah Newey
Donald Trump is threatening to defund research projects that contravene his ideological agenda.

Trump doesn’t want to ‘hurt Ireland’, but he probably will

Ireland and the US have a longstanding relationship. But the trade war has changed everything.

  • Ronan McDonald
Trump admires Vance’s socks in the Oval Office.

‘What’s with these socks?’ Vance distracts Trump during Oval Office meeting

The vice president made headlines when he intervened during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, but his input was more muted when Irish leader Micheal Martin found himself in the hot seat.

Irish band Fontaines D.C. are touring Australia following the release of their Grammy-nominated album Romance.

Meet the Irish post-punk rockers Elton John says are ‘the best band out there’

With their fourth album, Fontaines DC have moved from young contenders to international heavyweights.

  • Penry Buckley
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Composite index of British nurse Megan Hamill, for a story on new fast-track pathway for nurses from Ireland, the UK, United States, Singapore, Spain, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Ontario

Megan found an ideal mix of money and lifestyle. Many more will be following her

Megan Hamill moved to Australia chasing sunshine and better wages. Thousands of other nurses like her will soon be fast-tracked to address workforce shortages.

  • Angus Thomson
The Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way, County Clare.

A craic, castle and Guinness-filled road trip through Ireland

Ireland is an island full of saints, so it’s hardly surprising to encounter a small miracle.

  • Keith Austin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on Monday.

Israel to close embassy in Ireland, citing ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’

The announcement comes after Israel’s ambassador to Dublin was recalled in May following Ireland’s decision to support a Palestinian state.

  • Wafaa Shurafa
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For a small country, this place’s cultural influence is gigantic

The way to truly enjoy Ireland is not to see the sights but to listen.

  • Brian Johnston

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