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THE IRISH TIMES

Wednesday, 04 March, 2026

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Middle East

Iran sends drones and missiles across the Gulf as up to 2,000 Irish seek route home

Government working to finalise charter flight from Oman while confusion over Trump’s strategy continues

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Courts

Son of JP McManus files new appeal to quash coroner’s cocaine verdict on wife’s death

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Commercial Property

Private Irish investor pays €1.35m for home of well-known Dublin 4 restaurant

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Rugby

Borthwick ball and Ireland’s defence: Three charts reveal interesting tactical trends from Six Nations

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Environment

Dublin Airport recorded its wettest February ever, with rainfall 255% above average

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Business

John McManus: Harris should take the private equity money for PTSB and run

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Residential

Four-bedroom apartment thought to have hosted a queen on Dublin’s Raglan Road

One of the more interesting apartments in Dublin due to its Victorian architectural embellishments

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Your Wellness

‘I happened to look at the camera on our front door - and could see my boyfriend moving out’

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Commercial Property

Nuns seeking €40m from sale of landmark Dublin 4 property

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Residential

Here’s how to improve your home’s Ber energy rating and lower your bills

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Politics

Campaign for UN job will test Phil Hogan’s reputation as back room dealmaker

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UK

The importance of ensuring a ‘good Irish death’ in Britain

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How Trinity College Dublin is supporting Ireland’s SMEs to success

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