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The stakes are high for Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Photo: Getty Images

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Martin can only stay as FF leader if he becomes Taoiseach, say TDs

Mr Martin's future is on the line as efforts to form a government continue

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My Favourite Room: An interiors guru's stylish Wicklow home
'It's gone, and it's a huge void' - Ronan O'Gara on life after playing, marriage and loss
'He died in front of myself and my sister on the beach' - Eimear Considine on how the passing of her Dad put life into perspective
Ulster Bank hits customers making cash transfers with 300pc fee hike
Opinion Caitlin McBride: Meghan and Harry are finally getting the privacy they desire - but is that a good thing?

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Reaching out: Dr Eve Bruce at her home near Inch Strand on the Dingle Peninsula. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Life

'I'm spending my retirement years working in the war zone'

Ireland players, including Tadhg Furlong and Conor Murray, celebrate their side's third try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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Opinion Rúaidhrí O'Connor: Hollow Welsh complaints only serve to reinforce the importance of Irish scrum

The two-part episode of 'Room to Improve' aired in January, but the Irish Independent can reveal that he has only now applied for planning permission

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Dermot Bannon in hot water after failing to seek planning for his backyard bathroom

Moving day: New tenants agreed leases after viewing images of the Vesta properties online and not visiting the actual property

Property & Mortgages

Tenants are signing leases for their new homes without even viewing the property

Double act: Fr Ray Kelly performing on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ with his partner Kylee Vincent. Photo: Kyran O'Brien

Irish News

Gardaí called in after dancing priest receives abusive phone call and 'beheading' letter

Gone too soon: Caroline pictured last year. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Wire

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Tragic: The tortured final weeks of Caroline Flack

On the spot: Former US national security adviser John Bolton answering questions at Duke University in North Carolina. Photo: Getty

North America

Bolton fears White House will move to censor book

Kerry Group CEO Edmond Scanlon

Irish

Kerry spent €17.6m on failed DuPont deal

Stuck: The Diamond Princess, which has around 3,600 people quarantined in Japan. AP Photo/Koji Sasahara

Health

Irish pair home after virus cruise were not screened

Investigation: Gardaí based in Drogheda, Co Louth, have been grappling with a vicious feud

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Gardaí investigate as feud file falls into hands of criminals

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Frankie Bridge during derby day of the 2018 Investec Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse.

Celebrity Features

Frankie Bridge: 'I think I’ll be on anti-depressants for life'

With her elfin frame, pixie haircut and dazzling smile, Frankie Bridge may look like she hasn’t a care in the world

'Even if the black-card sanction is introduced, it's unlikely to be used very often since hurling referees tend to ignore rules.' Photo: Sportsfile

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Opinion Martin Breheny: The argument that 'hurling is fine' works off the nonsensical premise that its players never indulge in any form of cynicism

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Car buyers are 'on hold' even as price rises loom, says Ford chief

Laura Whitmore poses as she arrives for the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain, February 18, 2020 REUTERS/Simon Dawson

TV News

Laura Whitmore makes first public appearance since Caroline Flack's death in 'newspaper' dress at BRIT Awards

Shane Long has been left out of the Ireland squad by manager Mick McCarthy but could return for the Euro 2020 play-off clash against Slovakia next month. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

International Soccer

Shane Long admits Ireland omission was 'tough' but insists there's no rift with Mick McCarthy

Podcasts

The Triple Crown is on the line as Ireland take on England at Twickenham. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Twickenham showdown, vulnerable England and Ben Foden on his New York adventure

On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and former England fullback Ben Foden ahead of a huge Six Nations weekend.

Davy Fitzgerald's Wexford have a strong recent record against Kilkenny. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The Throw In

The Throw-In: How Wexford are transforming hurling, weather woe and the wild world of Division Two

On this week's episode of The Throw-In, Will Slattery and Michael Verney are joined by John Mullane and Frank Roche to review the latest weekend of Allianz League action.

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The Big Tech Show - TV or not TV: Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video and the great switchover

This week, Adrian Weckler’s panel looks at what’s coming next with TV.

Opinion & Analysis

Tight at the top: Sinn Féin TDs (L to R) Eoin Ó Broin, Pearse Doherty, Matt Carthy, and Louise O’Reilly speaking to media outside Government Buildings, Dublin. If Fianna Fáil TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl becomes Ceann Comhairle Sinn Féin will have the same amount of Dáil seats as Micheál Martin’s party. Photo: Gareth Chaney, Collins

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Opinion John Downing: FF's rivals set to play numbers game in chairman vote

Spot the difference: Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar refuse to accept their parties are carbon copies of each other. Photo: Frank McGrath

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Opinion Colette Browne: Time for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to bury the Civil War hatchet and form a coalition

Opinion split: An anti-Brexit pro-Irish unity billboard on the Dublin road in Newry, Co Down. Photo: Getty Images

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Opinion Jon Tonge: Survey might quieten calls for a Border poll - but key data will offer hope to republicans

'City tax' will not scare off rich tourists

Sinead Ryan

Meghan and Harry are finally getting the privacy they desire - but is that a good thing?

Harry Gregg was our hero, not because of Munich, but despite it

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Looking forward: Ronan O'Gara. Photo: Mark Condren

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'It's gone, and it's a huge void' - Ronan O'Gara on life after playing, marriage and loss

Ireland rugby legend Ronan O'Gara talks marriage, fatherhood, loss, self-doubt, the importance of openness around mental health, and life after playing

Interior designer Sinead in the dining area of her kitchen, with its stunning views of the mountains and lakes. She plans to extend out here and build a contemporary space, but in the meantime, she has furnished it with rustic-style table and chairs. "I’m not a country-cottage type of person, but the furniture is in keeping with the house." The table is from Flamant

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My Favourite Room: An interiors guru's stylish Wicklow home

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Alan Kelly

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Opinion Hugh O'Connell: Alan Kelly and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin may both be in their 40s - but the similarities end there

Living the life: Fiona Ní Ghlionn on Arranmore Island, off the coast of Donegal. Photo: Lorcan Doherty

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'People thought we were crazy' - meet the families who ditched city life for island living

Caroline Flack (Ian West/PA)

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Opinion Ian O'Doherty : Flack's tragic death is a grim snapshot of a culture that is in irreversible decline

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UCD students hold rally against decision to increase campus accommodation rates

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Leo Varadkar: Fine Gael preparing to go into opposition

Storm Dennis lifts trampoline into neighbour's garden in Kildare

Footballer celebrates goal before realising ball is stuck in mud pool