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  Tributes paid to ‘kind, caring’ woman found dead in Waterford

  June 17, 2026 0

  A woman in her 80s found dead at her Co Waterford home yesterday has been remembered as a "kind, caring and generous" person whose loss will be felt by the community for a long time. The body of Noreen Daly, 81, was discovered at her house in a rural area of Ardsallagh near Youghal Bridge…

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  The Rise of the “Overnight” TikTok Star: Is It Really Overnight?

  June 17, 2026 0

  Source The rapid expansion of social media networks has altered how modern society defines immediate fame. Millions of viewers witness new personalities gaining immense popularity within a span of twenty-four hours. This phenomenon convinces emerging digital creators that viral status…

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  The Critical Shortage of Skilled Roofers for Dublin’s Major Commercial Developments

  June 17, 2026 0

  Dublin's construction industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with commercial developments transforming the city's skyline at a remarkable pace. However, beneath the cranes and scaffolding lies a significant challenge that threatens to derail these ambitious projects: a severe shortage…

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  Thug who defrauded elderly Irish woman out of over €50,000 is jailed

  June 17, 2026 0

  A landscaper who defrauded an elderly woman out of over €50,000 for poor quality work in her garden has been jailed for a year. Myles Connors, 37, charged the woman €48,000 for slabbing, weed removal and cementing part of her back garden, then a further €5,000 for power washing and…

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  He’ll never call a boy ‘they’ – Enoch Burke gets an injunction against Teaching Council

  June 17, 2026 0

  Jailed schoolteacher Enoch Burke got the High Court to temporarily halt a Teaching Council inquiry into allegations against him, claiming the inquiry panel is biased. A fitness to teach inquiry is scheduled to begin on Wednesday to consider allegations of professional misconduct against…