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UK supreme court urged to rule Johnson’s suspension of parliament unlawful A legal battle over UK prime Minister Boris Johnson’s controversial decision to suspend parliament for five weeks is set to be heard by the UK’s highest court. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/ WPA Pool /Getty Images
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President opens ploughing championships expressing concern for vulnerable farmers

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Greyhound trainer admits having banned substance in kennels The search followed a tip off after a greyhound trained by Craig Kelly had tested positive for a banned steroid at a race meeting in London the previous year, the court heard. File image: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

Co Louth trainer Craig Kelly gets probation act after agreeing to pay inspectors’ costs

Dublin student wins European Young Scientists award A file image from January this year showing Adam Kelly from Skerries Community College announced as the winner of the 2019 BT Young Scientist of the Year. Photograph: Aidan Crawley

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Dry and sunny weather for first day of ploughing championships Dry and sunny spells are forecast for the coming days, as thousands of people descend on the annual National Ploughing Championships in Co Carlow. File Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

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Higgins warns against ‘race-to-bottom’ work practices President Michael D Higgins: old work practices must not be allowed re-emerge under the cloak of supposed innovation. Photograph: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

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