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George Redmond among most corrupt officials in Irish history Arrested by members of the Criminal Assets Bureau at Dublin Airport after flying in from the Isle of Man with a bag containing £300,000 in cash and bank drafts. Photograph: The Irish Times

Senior council official showed ill-disguised contempt for Dublin’s architectural heritage

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Minister says Greek counterpart fired by his prime minister and did not seek re-election

Graffiti on Coleraine Orange Hall being treated as ‘hate crime’ Graffiti on the walls of an Orange Hall in Rasharkin, Coleraine reads ‘Ireland unfree shall never be at peace’. Photograph: Facebook

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Joan Burton says Labour ‘up for a fight’ after poor poll result Labour Party leader Joan Burton (centre) and Senator Lorraine Higgins (right) meet three-year-old Clodagh Ward at the Rainbow Crèche, Athenry during her campaign tour in Coy Galway last week. Photograph: Hany Marzouk

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Emigrating in our 50s: ‘We wish we had left Ireland sooner’ John D’Arcy and his wife Susan: ‘I sincerely believe any young person with talent and a third-level qualification can do better for themselves outside Ireland. I wish I had left 35 years ago.’

‘I feel my country has let me down. I never wish to see the place again’

Paul Daniels diagnosed with incurable brain tumour Magician and entertainer Paul Daniels with his wife Debbie McGee in 2009. Photograph: Ian West/PA Wire

British magician hosted long-running BBC programme and several quiz shows

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UCD student and victorious team argued in favour of further Rising commemorations

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