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The phrase ‘male space’ can come with all sorts of negative connotations, and for all sorts of justifiable reasons
I hold paper certificates for my shares – are these still valid?
Dematerialisation was spoken about for many years but has now arrived in the Irish market
Four new films to see this week
Thunderbolts*, Amongst the Wolves, Screamboat and Parthenope among film highlights
Lottie Ryan on family life in an apartment: ‘It is very likely our forever home’
2FM presenter and others give their views on why they favour apartment living
Wine with ice cream? It’s all the rage and works way better than you think
How to Drink Better: TikTok and Insta embraced the trend – now ice cream parlour wine bars are popping up in London and New York
Hot and sweaty: How Ireland’s ancient sauna culture is making a comeback
Mysterious sweathouses were used widely in Ireland until the late 19th century as a cure for every kind of ‘malady of the peasant’. Now sauna culture is making a comeback
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight
Including Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour, A Deadly American Marriage, Malpractice and more
Dietrich Bonhoeffer cast as a culture warrior for the right? That makes no sense
Rite & Reason: Descendants of the Bonhoeffer family published an open letter to say they were ‘horrified’ to see the pastor’s legacy distorted
Leinster v Northampton: Mystery surrounds decision not to award late match-winning try
Ross Byrne’s effort was ruled out in last minute of Champions Cup semi-final, but Rabah Slimani felt there should have been a penalty try
Police arrest 14 children in England after boy dies in fire
Blaze broke out in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead, northeast England
Ukraine says no to Russian call for three-day ceasefire to cover Moscow’s commemoration of end of second World War
Zelenskiy says Russia’s proposal is ‘theatrical show’ that does not help peace talks
Leo Cullen believes he is man to lead Leinster forward despite loss to Northampton
Leinster coach defends decision to leave Jordie Barrett on the bench until second half of Champions Cup semi-final
Arsenal’s preparations for Paris St Germain clash dented by Bournemouth comeback
Second-half goals by Dean Huijsen and Evanilson help Cherries complete a Premier League double over Arsenal
Limerick dismiss Waterford challenge with usual calm authority
John Kiely’s side always seemed well in control of this Munster SHC clash in Walsh Park
Trump draws ire of US bishops with AI image of himself as pope ahead of papal conclave
‘There is nothing funny or clever about this, Mr President. Do not mock us,’ say Catholic leaders
Leinster’s Champions Cup quest flounders in face of Northampton’s attacking brilliance
Leinster v Northampton Saints match report: Post-match inquisitions will be unpleasant after damaging loss
Leinster 34 Northampton 37: How the Leinster players rated in Champions Cup semi-final
For all the willing work, Leinster suffered from a lack of accuracy at vital times
Journalists pay tribute to late Lyra McKee as her picture is unveiled at Belfast’s Reporters Bar
Accomplished writer and campaigner died after being struck in the head by a bullet in Derry
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap’s ‘bad boy’
Manhattan prosecutors will cast the entertainer as a criminal sexual deviant who exploited his fame to abuse women
Madeleine McCann’s parents mark 18th anniversary of her disappearance
Toddler vanished from her bed during family holiday in Praia de Luz, Portugal
Skorts controversy: Dublin and Kilkenny camogie players may be sanctioned for wearing shorts
Both teams coordinated to wear shorts onto pitch as many players find the mandated skirt-short hybrids restricting
Ruling Court takes charge to give Appleby another 2,000 Guineas triumph
Big-race favourite Field Of Gold beaten by half a length
Two men arrested following €3m heroin seizure in Dublin
An Garda Síochána said arrests on Friday follow ongoing investigations targeting transnational and Dublin-based organised crime gangs
‘I could have done a little bit more’: Leo Varadkar says new adventure show made him reconsider leadership style
Leo Varadkar, Kneecap, and Lyra among participants of RTÉ's Uncharted with Ray Goggins
Chris Gavin (16) who died after becoming ill at GAA training was ‘inseparable’ from twin brother, funeral told
Christopher Gavin's father Michael told mourners at his requiem mass in Westport that Christopher and his twin brother Michael shared a very close bond
Watch: Vatican releases video showing preparations in Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave
Cardinals have held their ninth in a series of near-daily meetings over next pontiff
Northampton stun Leinster with five-try blitz to book Champions Cup final place
Follow all the action from the Aviva Stadium with place in final up for grabs
Woman shaken but uninjured after arson attack at Derry house
Man approached property and poured accelerant onto front porch and front door before setting it alight and making off, police believe
Australia election results: Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party secures majority in federal vote
Opposition leader Peter Dutton concedes defeat, accepting ‘full responsibility’ for unconvincing election campaign
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 40 people in Gaza, officials say
Irish WHO director Mike Ryan says slaughter and suffering in Gaza must stop
Are Chelsea close to having all the players they need?
Enzo Maresca has hinted at wanting more experience in the dressing room
Rhasidat Adeleke takes second spot in Diamond League 200m with storming finish
Strong closing stretch gives Dublin sprinter second place in Shanghai against high-class field
Woman killed in Greece as bomb she was carrying explodes
Woman apparently moving device to place it outside bank in city of Thessaloniki early in morning when it detonated
Ireland weather: Plenty of clear spells of sunshine but cooler temperatures
Met Éireann forecasts that cloud will push south, bringing sunshine throughout Saturday afternoon
Kneecap’s manager says rap trio ‘happy to meet’ and apologise to family of murdered MP
David Amess’s daughter said she would be willing to meet the group and tell them how her life has been ‘obliterated’ by her father’s death
Poem of the Week: Seated Beside Iggy at a Dinner Party
Anne Tannam on a chance encounter with rock legend Iggy Pop
Body of woman (70s) discovered after Limerick house blaze
Gardaí and emergency services called to scene at Wolfe Tone Street on Saturday morning
PSNI appeals for witnesses as motorcyclist in critical condition after Derry collision
Incident happened on Friday afternoon in Legavallon Road area of Dungiven
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