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Former broadcaster has been contacting members of the party seeking support
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Gráinne Seoige, Kayleigh Trappe and Aindriú de Paor named as ambassadors for Seachtain na Gaeilge
Grá ar an Trá: it’s all fun and games until Gráinne Seoige swoops in and starts the interrogation
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Dancing with the Stars returns to RTÉ, meaner and leaner than BBC’s Strictly
TV review: Jockey Nina Carberry’s natural athleticism carries the day in Episode 1
‘As a result of climate change and equality fast fashion does not have the same appeal it once had’
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TG4’s Alan Esslemont: ‘We should have equal status with RTÉ if Irish is to flourish’
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Iftas 2021: Posthumous award for ‘searing’ Nika McGuigan is the moment of the night
The hit TV adaptation Normal People converts nine of its 15 nominations into Iftas
From TV3 to Virgin Media: 20 years of lights, cameras and survival
The nimble commercial television ‘family’ is celebrating a birthday it almost didn’t make
Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope: ‘It would be clutching at straws to do third series’
Writer Stefanie Preissner on ending the hit comedy-drama and heading for the US
Broadcaster says Callinan told him McCabe linked to ‘most horrific things’
Philip Boucher Hayes tells tribunal ‘pure gut instinct’ made him believe whistleblower was innocent
People of the Year awards honour Irish ‘ledgebags’ of 2018
Irish Coast Guard, Tuam historian and people of Ballaghaderreen among the winners
TV this weekend: The Rock takes on Graham Norton
Paul McGrath marks his anniversary on ‘Ray D’Arcy’, while Trinny Woodall appears on the ‘Late Late’
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Brian O’Connor: Let’s hope election candidates have more to offer than mere profile
Too often, sporting achievement has become a shortcut to political mediocrity
Panti Bliss, Garda whistleblowers named People of the Year
Ten outstanding citizens, groups honoured for their contributions to Irish society
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In a dire week for TV, a new drama lacks plot and an old one, while bidding adieu, looks likely to return
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