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Irish Rail’s Jim Meade said new carriages would arrive in 2021

Train overcrowding 'will get worse before new carriages arrive'

Overcrowding on morning rail services will get worse before it gets better, Irish Rail has admitted.

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Fears of Brexit-fuelled violence as key dissidents near release

Senior anti-terrorist officers on both sides of the border fear a new surge of violence from dissident republicans.

Joshua Byrne’s solicitor said he was a ‘vulnerable’ young man

Courts

Youth's threats to break garda's jaw and rape his mum

A young man with "a temper issue" got into a garda's face and threatened to break his jaw and rape his mother, a court has heard.

The search taking place around Beech Park, the bungalow set in 16 acres at Knocklyon, that was the home of former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave

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Dig at home of late Taoiseach Cosgrave leaves locals baffled

Excavation of land that belonged to former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave has left neighbours wondering if there has been an important...

Operation Transformation leader Cathal Gallagher

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'People would stare and snigger', says leader Cathal

Operation Transformation leader Cathal Gallagher was the biggest loser on the show this week, shedding a massive 16 pounds.

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Keir Starmer suggested Labour understood need for a backstop

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Some type of Brexit backstop is needed, admits UK Labour

A version of the Irish backstop will be required in any Brexit deal, the UK Labour Party's Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer has said.

Padraig and mum Columba after the 2017 Dublin Marathon

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Firefighter's 160km jungle run in memory of his mum

A Dublin firefighter has run 160km through a Costa Rican jungle in aid of a charity that supported him in the wake of his mother's death from cancer.

Tragic Ewelina Szwarc with her partner Victor Marin Del Sol, who reportedly killed her and two sons, Oskar and Christian

School's park memorial to tragic brothers killed in murder-suicide

A Dublin school is to...

Ambulance staff gear up for one-day strike in union row

Ambulance personnel are to stage a day-long strike...

Dr Eva Orsmond warns people should do their homework if they plan to go vegan

'Vegan frozen meals are worst foods you can buy', says Dr Eva

Dr Eva Orsmond has...

Murderer Shaw seeks days out after four decades in jail

The State's longest-serving prisoner is seeking extra...

An artist’s impression of the proposed Salesforce Tower. Photo: PA

Tech firm's tower set to create 1,500 jobs for the capital

Global technology...

Tens of thousands of children are in need of dental services

84,000 children waiting for dental treatment 'is truly scandalous' - TD

At least 84,000 children...

Paul Behan was unhappy about coverage of his case

Man interrupted own case to shout 'stop writing' at reporter

A man with anger...

Worldwide fame came so quickly - Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson has said fame came suddenly to...

Sport

BURN-ING ISSUE: Chris Wood’s late goal was ruled out at Vicarage Road. Pic: Reuters

Dyche fumes over late call to deny Burnley big win over Watford

Sean Dyche believes Burnley should have taken all three points at Watford after Chris Wood's injury-time strike was controversially chalked off for offside.

SPURRED ON: Harry Winks celebrates his injury-time winner. Pic: AP

A Winks and a nod is Spurs' salvation in Kane's absence

Tottenham survived the absence of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min as Harry Winks' stoppage-time header secured a vital 2-1 victory at Fulham.

Keeper Sean signs up for Romanian stint

Ireland prospect Sean McDermott will try his luck in Romania after agreeing a move to Dinamo Bucharest.

RELIEF: (l-r) Jordan Henderson and Jurgen Klopp. Pic; Reuters

Henderson happy with Reds' win but says they must up their game

Liverpool captain Jordan...

ON TARGET: Sam Clucas. Photo: Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Bielsa hell as Stoke choke Leeds

Nathan Jones suggested Marcelo Bielsa's open and...

WORK TO DO: Celtic’s Oliver Burke and Airdrie’s Christopher O’Neil battle for the ball
during Saturday’s Scottish Cup fourth round match. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Bren: I'll work on kid Burke

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers intends to "strip back" Oliver Burke's game as...

Ralph hails best performance yet

Ralph Hasenhuttl believes that Southampton have...

Diogo Jota. Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images

Hat-trick hero Jota jubilant as Wolves win late

Diogo Jota hailed his special treble after he scored...

BARRIER: Marcos Alonso is tackled by Lucas Torreira. Pic: Getty Images

Alonso: Defeat can motivate Chelsea

Marcos Alonso insists Chelsea must use their defeat at...

Dubliners' Diary

Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard leave after their wedding at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge, London

Christmas wedding of Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley

3/12/2015. Stephanie O'Quigley and Aishley James at the Me, Myself + Oasis Wrap Party in the Oasis Stephen Green Store. Photo: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland.

Me, Myself and Oasis wrap party in Stephen's Green store

American Music Awards

Peter Vincent and Ciara Bradley with her daughter Molly O'Sullivan, who took part in the Parkrun at Tymon Park, Greenhills, Dublin 24. 21/11/2015

Parkrun at Tymon Park, Dublin

Jameson Cult Film Club screening of Ghostbusters at The Mansion House Dublin

5 Nov 2015; Craig Doyle hosts event with Brian O'Driscoll, left, and Rio Ferdinand, centre. BT Sport event. Bridge Bar, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Picture: Caroline Quinn

BT Sport at Bridge Bar Ballsbridge

Saturday 07 November 2015. Park Run: Marlay Park.

Park Run at Marlay Park

Monday 26 October 2015. Dublin City Marathon runners: Sandra and Gavin Burke, Co. Kildare.

SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon

Loreto Dalkey Debs

PANDORA Winter Wonderland event

Catriona O Connor and Danielle McGarry at the Irish Premiere screening of Irish thriller The Hit Producer at Movies in Dundrum Dublin
Picture Brian McEvoy
No repro fee for one use

The Irish premiere of The Hit Producer at Movies in Dundrum

Vogue Williams, Francesco Macari (left) and Antonio Macari celebrate the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards

'I will miss having somebody to rely on', says Vogue as she moves into own pad

German fan Andre Weimforth on his way to the game. UEFA EURO 2016 Championship Qualifier, Group D, Republic of Ireland v Germany. Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin.. 8/10/2015 Picture by Fergal Phillips

Fans at the Ireland v Germany match

Eamon Farrell ,Colin Farrell and Claudine Farrell were among a host of well known faces who stepped out tonight for the opening night of National Theatre's multi award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at The Bord Gais Theatre

Premiere of the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Karen Mooney and Angelika Bronecka pictured at the opening of Platinum, the prestigious annual exhibition of platinum winners of the ADesign Award, which is hosted in Dublin for the first time this year

Platinum Exhibition Opening

Fair City actor George McMahon and Rachel Smyth pictured at Eatzen Restaurant in Ashbourne for Keith Duffy's Asian Charity Fundraiser in aid of Irish Autism Action Charity

Keith Duffy's fundraiser in Eatzen Restaurant

Lauren Fagan at The #LoveTheBear selfie campaign launch to raise funds for The Blue Box creative arts therapy centre which took place at Hamley's Dundrum,Dublin

#Lovethe Bear selfie launch

Warrenmount Presentation Convent Debs, Osprey Hotel, Kildare. Sean Lynam (17) Catherine O'Kelly (18) ASOS, Cody Skerritt (17) HANDMADE, Paige Lynam (17) CARI'S CLOSET

Debs 2015: Warrenmount Presentation Convent

Cocoa Brown Bronzing Gel launch at The Shelbourne Hotel

Dublin fans Laura Carroll, 16, and Hannah Browne, right, 16, from Coolock

Dublin fans at the Ladies All Ireland final

Holly Carpenter: Criticism of Vogue Williams' amazing snap is just jealousy

Vogue Williams posted a selfie to Instagram last week and was...

Holly Carpenter: Never work with children or animals? No one told me!

SO my week got off to an eventful start with a visit to Navan...

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Jennifer Lawrence has spoken out about pay gaps

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Staying In

Artist Donald Teskey and director Lenny Abrahamson. In the background is Teskey’s portrait of the film-maker.

Artist Donald puts director Lenny in the picture

He's a world-renowned director, but Oscar-nominee Lenny Abrahamson had to learn to be directed for a starring role in the National Gallery of Ireland's newest portrait.

Aoibhin Garrihy and John Burke with daughter Hanorah

'Motherhood can be a struggle, but it's worth it', says Aoibhin

Aoibhin Garrihy has...

Kodaline have collaborated with a number of big names, including Steve Mac, who has worked with Ed Sheeran.

We called off tour to rescue our third album, reveal Kodaline

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Robbie Williams with wife Ayda Field. Photo: PA

Robbie and wife Ayda lined up to take over from Louis on X Factor

Singer Robbie Williams...

Going Out

DUBLIN AT CHRISTMAS PROCESSION OF LIGHT BRINGS FESTIVE MAGIC TO CITY STREETS

Two Dublin gastropubs – located less than 100 metres apart - named in 2016 Michelin Guide

Little angels: Children from St Joseph’s School, Dublin 8, meet live animals at the IFA crib in the Mansion House. Pic: Finbarr O’Rourke

Top 10 things to do in Dublin at Christmas

Oh, the weather outside is frightful… And you could...

Kodaline will play the 3Arena this weekend

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Oscar Wilde, Bernard Shaw, home-grown musical...

Lifestyle

'I'm dreading Christmas with my husband'

Q I'M dreading having to spend Christmas with my husband. It's the one time when we don't have our busy careers to keep us distracted. We have been married for 10 years and have been through some pretty tough times. A few years ago, I lost a family member and that has left me feeling dead inside.

'My traumatic past has left me feeling hopeless'

Q I'm a 46-year-old man and I'm struggling. I'm...

Often, serious chats with young children are best had when they are colouring or playing with toys. Photo posed by models

'My son has started to use some worrying words'

Q. I've been separated for two years now and my...