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Surrealing in the YearsSurrealing in the Years: New retirement plan means 40 more years of this column
Fergus O'DowdGovernment needs to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged, says exiting Fine Gael TD
you're too kindArtisan toiletries, a Palestinian thobe and tracksuit tops among gifts to ministers in 2023
The Late Late RollercoasterBeginnings, endings, Oireachtas hearings: A look back at The Late Late Show's rollercoaster year
food wasteNew requirement for all households to have brown bin from January 'won't be an overnight change'
national parks and wildlife serviceMore than 40 people were brought to court over alleged wildlife crimes this year
Christmas racingState Man the impressive winner as Ireland's best two-mile hurdlers do battle at Leopardstown
TipsNew on-the-spot fines for businesses that breach rules on giving tips to staff to be introduced
flexible pensionSystem allowing people to work until 70 in return for higher pension takes effect from January
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Israeli shelling reportedly kills 41 people near Gaza hospital; Trump removed from Maine’s presidential primary ballot
State PapersMcAleese was urged to meet loyalists of Holy Cross school dispute weeks before renewed violence
European ParliamentViktor Orban, Gaza, and an EU-wide definition of rape: Irish MEPs' top concerns going into 2024
Unwanted Christmas GiftsBarnardos appeal for unwanted Christmas gifts to help fund the charity's work
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Clare tourism tensions continue with locals 'lobbying' against council's latest moves
There has been a growing divergence at Clare County Council’s plans to monetise different parts of the county’s offerings.
The latest flashpoint is the introduction of charges at award-winning Vandeleur Gardens
This will result in the attraction losing its Green Flag Award this spring
The council has also been accused of blatantly 'ripping off' tourists at the Cliffs of Moher