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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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Meet the FoMos – Laura Fox shares first pics from wedding to Brian Moran

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Laura Fox has shared her first glimpse into her incredible destination wedding to Brian Moran. 2FM DJ Laura jetted off to Rome with her now-husband to tie the knot in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends, with their coworkers and friends sharing glimpses into what looked like a stunning wedding. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Now, Laura has shared the first snaps from her nuptials – with the newlyweds sharing a smooch as colourful fireworks shot off in the background.
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Britney Spears takes skincare ‘into her own hands’ after ‘bad Botox’ ordeal

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Britney Spears said that she is taking her skincare ‘into her own hands’ in a video she posted on Instagram. The pop superstar recently issued a warning to her fans after she suffered what she called ‘bad Botox,’ which saw her left eye droop for several weeks. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Admitting that the procedure was ‘so embarrassing,’ Britney has now shared her new skincare routine — posting an influencer-style ‘get ready with me’ video to show how she does it.
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‘Blood was everywhere’ — Man reveals terrifying shark bite ordeal off Waterford coast

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A fisherman who was injured in a shark bite in Waterford admitted that he is ‘very lucky’ after surviving the bite. The terrifying incident occurred just off the coast of Ardmore on Tuesday afternoon (August 11), with a fisherman getting bitten in the leg. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Ballycotton RNLI said that it was part of a multi-agency operation following the bite, after it received a request from the Dublin Coast Guard around 4.15pm. Ardmore Head and Ardmore Beach in Waterford.
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