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Tánaiste Simon Coveney says ‘no place for such acts of terror’ as no report of injuries

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House speaker Nancy Pelosi says the offer was ‘unacceptable’

Irishman sought for 387 alleged sexual offences against teens, held in US A law enforcement officer belonging to the Department of Homeland Security wears his bullet-proof vest while watching the crowd at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana

Suspect had ‘significant involvement’ in GAA in midlands, court documents state

Munster eventually find a way past Exeter to secure their passage Munster’s Tadhg Beirne blocks a kick from Nic White of Exeter Chiefs during the Heineken Champions Cup match at Thomond Park. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

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Murder of father-of-two described as ‘senseless and callous’ Wayne Boylan (37) was killed on Friday evening when two masked men burst into his friend’s home on the Lower Dromore Road, Warrenpoint and opened fire. Photograph: PA

PSNI appeals for information surrounding shooting of Wayne Boylan on Friday evening

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The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards: all this year’s nominees Il Bravo: nominated for best opera and best costumes. Photograph: Clive Barda/ArenaPal

After seeing more than 130 shows, the judges have made 60 nominations in 15 categories

Mary Swanzy: From strait-laced girl to first Irish cubist Portrait of Miss Muriel Swanzy, 1907. Private Collection, courtesy Mary Swanzy Estate

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Campaign group pays tribute to ‘wonderfully courageous, strong and inspiring person’

David McWilliams: Brexit is terrible for Ireland? I don’t buy that Brexit is an act of aggression against globalisation; this will not be forgotten quickly by international investors. Photograph: EPA/Neil Hall

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Ulster come alive in the second half to claim quarter-final slot Iain Henderson celebrates with Andy Warwick after Ulster’s win over Leicester in the Heineken Champions Cup at Welford Road. Photograph: Tony Marshall/Getty Images

Dan McFarland’s side could be set for Aviva meeting with Leinster in the last eight

Thousands turn out for cardiac care upgrade in Waterford The crowd was estimated by gardaí ­ at between 8,000 and 10,000. File photograph: The Irish Times

Permanent catheterisation lab operates 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, but demand is 24/7

Detectives ‘closing in’ on killers of 21-year-old policeman in Derry Constable Michael Ferguson was shot dead while on duty in Derry in January 1993. Photograph: PSNI/PA

Fresh plea for information over IRA murder of Constable Michael Ferguson in 1993

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