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New rules to impact private maternity care in hospitals

As of 1 January, the vast majority of consultants on public only contracts will no longer be able to treat private patients in public hospitals.

UK officials believed Storey behind Northern Bank raid

Zelensky to speak with EU allies ahead of Trump meeting

5 things we learned from the State Papers

US winter storm leads to flight delays, cancellations

Conflict and fear sap election energy in Myanmar

Reminder to check passport expiry before new year travel

Fears around impact of UK ID cards on Irish citizens

Saipan: Epic bust-up brings it all back home in cinemas

Sabalenka & Kyrgios set for 'Battle of the Sexes' match

15 people killed, 19 injured in Guatemala bus crash

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New image released in search for Bangor stabbing suspect

Watch: Wrenboys tradition celebrated in Co Kerry

Woman, 73, dies in Co Down road crash

Man who died after e-scooter collision in Waterford named

Two men, 20s, die after road collisions in Tyrone, Down

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Year in Review

10 events that defined 2025

Ukraine war in 2025: Talks, setbacks and more war

Enoch Burke's legal saga and what might happen next

Behind the Story: The highs and lows of AI in 2025

Behind the Story

Gallery: 25 images from 2025

Sporting Year in Review

Five football talking points ahead of 2026 campaign

Tipp sweep up as hurling snob in retreat

Year that dreams are made of - McIlroy's magical moments

The 25 best sporting images of 2025

5 highs and 5 lows for the Girls and Boys in Green

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Wren boys celebrate St Stephen’s Day in Sandymount

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Wren boys celebrate St Stephen’s Day in Sandymount

Wren boys celebrate St Stephen’s Day in Sandymount

'Steady' stream of shoppers for post-Christmas sales

'Steady' stream of shoppers for post-Christmas sales

Christmas swims take place around the country

Christmas swims take place around the country

Glen Hansard leads Christmas Eve charity busk in Dublin

Glen Hansard leads Christmas Eve charity busk in Dublin

Drivers urged to slow down and take care over Christmas period

Drivers urged to slow down and take care over Christmas period

Around 600 people in hospitals with flu - Carroll MacNeill

Around 600 people in hospitals with flu - Carroll MacNeill

Minister hopes NCH will be open to patients by next Christmas

Minister hopes NCH will be open to patients by next Christmas

Major incident as sinkhole leaves boats stranded in UK

Major incident as sinkhole leaves boats stranded in UK

Newgrange Lottery winners reflect on witnessing Winter Solstice

Newgrange Lottery winners reflect on witnessing Winter Solstice

President Connolly calls for hope in first Christmas message

President Connolly calls for hope in first Christmas message

Features

EU fishing quotas cause concern among coastal communities

Work under way to improve storm response after Éowyn

Takeaways from Donald Trump and the Epstein files

'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer?

Jubilee year sees death of pope, election of successor

News Lens

Exodus fear in Greece's north as brown coal plants close

Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas since Gaza war

North Korean leader opens new luxury mountain resort

New car sales in Europe rise for 5th month helped by EVs

German engineer becomes first wheelchair user in space

Hundreds of motorcycle-riding santas parade through Sofia

Medieval Londoners imported cheap Christmas gifts

Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines

Thai queen wins gold medal at Southeast Asian Games

WHO exploring AI to boost ancient, traditional medicine

Hundreds of metres of dinosaur tracks found in Italy

Elusive December sun leaves Stockholm in the dark