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Whether it’s spiders, dogs, small spaces or flying, these tips will help conquer your fears03:30 PoliticsSpending of Apple’s billions to be key election battlegroundGaelic FootballMartin Breheny: The zealots have won again in another GAA promotional own goalIrish NewsOasis reunion: Dublin Airbnb will cost fans €618 – but in Cardiff it’s an eye-watering €1,897 TV News‘There’s only so much grief a person can take’ — Elaine Crowley tells of despair at losing mum and nephewCommentJohn Downing: Ruling on Apple €14.1bn is part of tougher Irish-EU relations aheadBusinessKingspan’s partners stay silent on sponsorship plans after Shane Lowry ends relationship Health FeaturesDo you have a phobia? Whether it’s spiders, dogs, small spaces or flying, these tips will help conquer your fearsParentingThe 10 biggest lessons I’ve learned as a dad after a decade of raising kids Irish News‘I have two forms of arthritis but waited 11 months to see a physiotherapist, and then had to travel to another county’ Top StoriesIrish NewsRevealed: Shocking number of patients languishing on ‘hidden’ waiting lists for healthcareCommentLee Hockstader: Emmanuel Macron’s gamble in choosing Michel Barnier as prime minister could cost France dearlyInternational SoccerDavid Kelly: New manager in place but old Irish failings refuse to go awayPersonal FinanceHomeowners with tracker mortgages to benefit from bumper reduction in ECB ratesWorld NewsEpilepsy pill could reduce snoring in sleep apnoea sufferers, research shows ParalympicsEllen Keane says Paralympic Games coverage ‘could be better’ – and she fears children are missing out on sport as technology takes overBusinessRichard Curran: We shouldn’t fear Apple cutting its ties with Ireland, but there’s no doubt change is in the airIrish NewsPalliative care funding to be increased as new road map to support areas not properly served is launchedPoliticsFine Gael plans to introduce publicly funded childcare system as part of election manifestoIrish NewsChild rate of disability in extremely deprived areas on par with ‘near retirement’ people in affluent parts, report warnsCommentSaoirse Hanley: The first months at college were miserably lonely, but your first lesson is you can handle itIrish NewsExisting drug combination could tackle breast cancerMiddle EastDozens killed and wounded as Israel strikes Gaza tent camp designated a ‘safe zone’North AmericaFormer chief of staff sues California politician after allegedly injuring his back during coerced sex VideosMoreIrish NewsHSE investigating a possible link between homelessness, Direct Provision and Sudden Infant Death SyndromeCourtsJeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson arrive at Newry Crown CourtVideosKey member of ‘Lucky Dip’ gang arrested over hit-and-run in north DublinVideosLeft your car unlocked? Then your insurer may not pay out for your lossVideosParalympic Athletes return to Ireland FeaturedFamily FeaturesBill Linnane: Google Maps seems to want me dead but I’d be lost without it Most Read1Courtsbreaking | Kyle Hayes overtook nine cars at high speed, court told, as he's banned from road2CourtsBreaking | Former Fianna Fáil TD accused of driving under influence of cocaine challenging blood test sample used to prosecute him3CelebrityDave Grohl admits cheating on wife as he announces birth of daughter born ‘outside of my marriage’4North & West KerryKerry man dies following construction accident in Dingle5Irish Business13 things the Irish government could do with the €13bn in tax it gets from Apple Irish News‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2024: Contestants share their dreams and fears ahead of show’s 20th yearFamily FeaturesWhy is my toddler hitting me – and how do I get them to stop? WineThe best bottles to stock up on from Dunnes, SuperValu, O’Briens, Lidl and Aldi’s autumn wine sales TV ReviewsNightsleeper review: Buckle up for a wild ride on the BBC’s ‘hackjacked’ train thrillerHome & GardenDiarmuid Gavin: How to care for hardy Japanese anemonesTelevisionToday’s top TV and streaming picks: Muhammad and Larry, Joker and The Circle Best of the Weekend Inside the 21-bed Irish hotel named best resort in Ireland and UK - but is it worth €1,400 a night? Comedian Emma Doran: ‘I was well and truly f**ked… I wished, prayed and begged I would wake up covered in blood and the whole thing would be over’ My favourite room: ‘They slag me in work — how did a young one like me get to buy on Galway’s nicest road’ — executive assistant Laoise Ramberg The boom in bridal Botox: ‘I didn’t want to look at my ­wedding photos and have regrets’ Dear Mary: I’m driven crazy by my wife’s lateness and it’s causing our kids to miss out on fun activities Darragh McCullough: I spent close to €300,000 building a farm shop...here's why it was worth it World NewsEuropeBritainNorth AmericaMoreMiddle EastDozens killed and wounded as Israel strikes Gaza tent camp designated a ‘safe zone’World NewsExtra fat around waist linked to chronic pain in whole bodyEuropePaul Pogba’s brother and five others to stand trial in extortion caseNorth AmericaRepublicans spreading ‘dangerous fake claims’ that Haitians stealing and eating petsEuropeUkraine targets Moscow in biggest drone attack since war began BritainUK prisoners celebrate with sparkling wine as they are freed early under Labour move to end overcrowdingIrish News‘It's a war on the Palestinian people now’ – Micheál Martin condemns latest bombing that killed 40 in Gaza Opinion & AnalysisLettersEditorialAnalysisCommentMoreCommentJohn Downing: Ruling on Apple €14.1bn is part of tougher Irish-EU relations aheadCommentSaoirse Hanley: The first months at college were miserably lonely, but your first lesson is you can handle itCommentIan O’Doherty: Lee Carsley and Conor McGregor sideshows deliver entertainment that’s hard to beat CommentLee Hockstader: Emmanuel Macron’s gamble in choosing Michel Barnier as prime minister could cost France dearlyCommentMary Kenny: Oh, how we love those stories about the wealthy behaving badly – as if we wouldn’t do the same ourselvesCommentSinéad Ryan: With maturity comes peace, and the possibility of finding your own joy Editor's ChoiceParalympicsPaul Kimmage: Cycling Ireland’s Paralympic criteria is to find people with minimal disabilities to make the podiumHealth‘I don’t see the point of being left in a chair in a body that’s wasting away’ – one woman’s battle for the right to dieIrish NewsGirls soccer in Dublin left in crisis after bitter row over governance sparks legal clashIrish NewsRyanair co-founder Declan Ryan on giving away his fortune, battling depression, and his friend Michael O’Leary SportGAARugbySoccerGolfMoreInternational SoccerHeimir Hallgrimsson: ‘It feels like the jersey is too heavy for some players’International SoccerWill Smallbone ‘embarrassed’ to pick up man-of-match award: ‘I’m not sure why it’s done, but it is and I can’t control it’International SoccerDaniel McDonnell: Hope is short-lived as Ireland continue on sombre journey towards rock bottom Gaelic FootballMartin Breheny: The zealots have won again in another GAA promotional own goalInternational SoccerIreland player ratings – another night to forget for Boys in GreenUnited Rugby ChampionshipHow the provinces look before the new season, Part 2: Ulster – Richie Murphy brings stability but uphill task awaits his troops Farming IndependentFarming NewsAgri- BusinessDairyTillageBeefBeefTighter cattle supplies set to benefit autumn tradeBeefMart prices start to dip after a month of very strong numbersSheepReduced lamb crop keeps the outlook bright for farmersBeefQuotes steady as low kill weights force factories to go looking for numbersTillageWe must find better ways to incentivise farmers to help nature Dublin NewsMoreCrimeKey member of ‘Lucky Dip’ gang arrested over hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in north DublinDublin NewsA Dublin City Ramblers gig is ‘like an Irish history lesson on stage’Dublin NewsUpdated plans to connect Hugh Lane Gallery to new City Library at Parnell SquareIrish NewsRodent infestations and flies in deli food among the reasons for restaurant closures issued last monthTheatre & ArtsIs the Basic Income scheme for artists working? Ireland’s creatives have their sayFood ReviewsLucinda O’Sullivan’s restaurant review: Hot new Mexican Parilla is a great addition to vibrant D6 dining Local News Select your county North & West KerryHSE take over Kerry nursing home amid ‘concerns’ about residents’ financesWexford & DistrictWexford students become first in school’s history to sit Leaving Cert – ‘They’ve matured so much’NewsFifty years of memories as Summerhill College class of 1974 have reunion in SligoNewsLimerick takeaway hit with closure order for preparing food outsideNewsFour star Meath hotel given green light over expansion plans Dundalk & NorthFashion is in the blood of Dundalk-based designer Elizabeth Adejoke OmowumiDrogheda & SouthLouth County Council Cathaoirleach rescues Bertie the dog from the local poundOpinionSimon Bourke: Booing God Save the King was an act of defiance from a disaffected youthNewsShannon Airport records busiest August in 15 years with over 233k passengersNewsTG4 investigates the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht PodcastsThe Indo DailyThe Left WingThe Big Tech ShowReal HealthMoreThe Big Tech Show: Hands on with the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10Seachtain: Jeffery Donaldson - Pléadálann sé neamhchiontach The Big Tech Show: Back to college – from Sky’s budget mobile plan to tech essentials for studentsThe Indo Daily: The shocking story of a woman who was drugged by her husband and raped by 50 men EntertainmentMoviesTelevisionMusicGamesPuzzlesCompetitionsMoreBooks‘She was devastated’: Martina Devlin on Charlotte Brontë and how her Irish father’s bombshell almost derailed her wedding dayTV ReviewsNightsleeper review: Buckle up for a wild ride on the BBC’s ‘hackjacked’ train thrillerTV News‘There’s only so much grief a person can take’ — Elaine Crowley tells of despair at losing mum and nephew TelevisionToday’s top TV and streaming picks: Muhammad and Larry, Joker and The CircleTelevisionThe Late Late Show returns – here are five things we want to see on the new season (and five we don’t) Book ReviewsCream teas and weapons under the tablecloths: Richard Osman turns up the action dial with a new cast of sleuths StyleCelebrityFashionBeautySex & RelationshipsMoreCelebrityDave Grohl admits cheating on wife as he announces birth of daughter born ‘outside of my marriage’CelebrityEmily Maitlis reveals Prince Andrew’s request after filming ‘car crash’ Newsnight interviewCelebrityBreaking | Sean 'Diddy' Combs ordered to pay €90m in sexual assault lawsuit CelebritySure, the ‘revenge dress’ is a bit cringe – but who wouldn’t want that Jennifer Lopez moment of glory?CelebrityLovers and feuds: What happens when a new partner causes a rift between friends or family?Celebrity NewsSelena Gomez reveals she cannot carry her own children due to medical issues LifeHealth & WellbeingHome & GardenFamilyParentingFood & DrinkMotoringMoreFamily FeaturesWhy is my toddler hitting me – and how do I get them to stop? 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TravelA secluded beach, architectural gems and hundreds of wallabies: Is this private island Dublin’s best-kept secret?EuropeVisiting Medjugorje: ‘I have seen people who could not walk, suddenly walking’ Latest News More Irish NewsRevealed: Shocking number of patients languishing on ‘hidden’ waiting lists for healthcare03:30Irish NewsPalliative care funding to be increased as new road map to support areas not properly served is launched03:30CommentJohn Downing: Ruling on Apple €14.1bn is part of tougher Irish-EU relations ahead03:30PoliticsFine Gael plans to introduce publicly funded childcare system as part of election manifesto03:30Irish Newslatest | Judge appointed to engage with thalidomide survivors after State offer of supports ‘fell far short of what are working for’23:37PoliticsKildare councillor quits Soc Dems and will runs against party’s candidate in general election23:19Irish NewsTrial begins for couple accused of inflicting more than 30 serious injuries on young child 21:48Courts‘My mother has missed so much already, I will grieve at every stage of my life’ – daughter (18) tells of her pain over mother’s death in car driven by banned driver19:37Irish NewsClimate Action and Drama, Theatre and Film Studies to be added as Leaving Cert subjects from next year19:33Irish NewsFast-food manager hung picture of monkey in workplace and used it to harass black workers, ICTU conference hears19:04CourtsJudge’s handling of Traveller discrimination case heavily criticised by High Court18:49Irish NewsOECD Report exposes Ireland’s ‘underinvestment’ in education, teachers’ union says18:45Irish NewsPieta House calls for ‘immediate investment’ from Government to keep services going into 2025 and beyond17:42CourtsBreaking | Former Fianna Fáil TD accused of driving under influence of cocaine challenging blood test sample used to prosecute him17:30Courtsbreaking | Kyle Hayes overtook nine cars at high speed, court told, as he's banned from road16:15 CommentÉdaein O’Connell: Why I’d struggle to take a leap in the dark at the over-35s club night – especially in Dublin03:30CommentFrank Coughlan: No one is allowed own a sawn-off shotgun, so why should they own a dangerous dog?03:30AnalysisTimothy O’Brien: Seven ways Kamala Harris can get under Donald Trump’s skin in big debate that kicks off at 2am Irish time03:30CommentHildegarde Naughton: No school should refuse to accept a child with special educational needs03:30LettersLetters: Ireland’s Paralympians deserve as much of a homecoming as our Olympians did last month03:30EditorialEditorial: Beware politicians offering too much in this time of largesse03:30Opinion‘I’ve spent the summer having threesomes. This is what I’ve learnt’19:01CommentJohn Downing: I know where Lee Carsley is coming from – there was a time when I never sang our national anthem18:25OpinionVictoria Richards: Gisele Pelicot’s ‘descent into hell’ shows once again why women are so furious13:04EditorialEditorial: Paralympic heroes give us all a life lesson in hope and perseverance 03:30CommentLorraine Courtney: It’s time we think about giving our TDs an increase in their pay. No, seriously...03:30CommentJohn Daly: ‘Humour will open a bra strap quicker than vodka any day. 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