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Journalist @ExtraIRL - MA Journalism @uniofgalway ‘21 - Simpsons nerd - All views my own etc etc

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Journalist @ExtraIRL, writing across several fields including politics, entertainment, business and property. Galwegian. Bylines include Irish Daily Mail, Rollercoaster.ie, GeekIreland.

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Explainer: 'Liberation Day' and what Trump's tariffs could mean for Ireland

Explainer: 'Liberation Day' and what Trump's tariffs could mean for Ireland

US President Donald Trump has announced the global tariffs will be imposed from April 2, in what he's calling…

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Why a celebrant group is 'no longer hosting ceremonies' at Trump's Doonbeg hotel

Why a celebrant group is 'no longer hosting ceremonies' at Trump's Doonbeg hotel

A non-denominational celebrant group have said that they will no longer do ceremonies at Donald Trump's hotel…

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Irish bookshop hits out at Amazon.ie in 'support local, not the billionaires' plea

Irish bookshop hits out at Amazon.ie in 'support local, not the billionaires' plea

The owners of an independent bookshop in Ireland have called for customers to shop Irish after the launch of …

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Inside young Irish mum's near decade-long self-build journey

Inside young Irish mum's near decade-long self-build journey

In an exclusive with Extra.ie, Jade Kirwan talks us through her 'self build' journey on her new forever home.

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General Election 2024: Five things we know so far as counts continue

General Election 2024: Five things we know so far as counts continue

The people of Ireland have voted, and the counts have begun as the country decides the 34th Dáil.

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Nathan Carter responds to critics over divisive Castlerea Prison gig

Nathan Carter responds to critics over divisive Castlerea Prison gig

Nathan Carter has responded to critics after he performed at Castlerea Prison earlier this year.

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Donncha O’Callaghan leaves fans delighted with unexpected announcement

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Donncha O’Callaghan has revealed that his newest children’s book is on the way. The former Munster lock began his career as a children’s author back in 2024 with Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos, with the book getting a sequel — Disaster Dad: Fun Day Chaos — last year. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW While the latter won a Kids Book of the Year award at Eason’s end of year awards, Donncha has since announced that Disaster Dad will return — and it’s sooner than we think.
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Lottie Ryan thanks friends for support after landing huge new role

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Lottie Ryan has thanked her friends and fans for their well-wishes after she landed a huge new role. The eldest child of Gerry Ryan followed in her dad’s footsteps after his passing, taking up roles as a presenter on TV and radio over the years.
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‘I can’t believe I’m here either’ – Michael Buble surprises Irish fans with intimate gig

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Fans of Michael Bublé who were in Dublin last night couldn’t believe their luck, as the man himself surprised them with an intimate gig. The Canadian crooner has long shared his love for Ireland over the years, saying back in 2023 that he loved playing for Irish fans, before joining Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show for a duet.
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