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Irish Independent@independent· 20d

UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been pictured behind the wheel of a car in the US despite having his driving licence suspended in Ireland. www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...

Irish Independent@independent· 23d

Limerick cemented their place among the pantheon of hurling giants today, with a sixth All-Ireland SHC title in nine seasons Match report: www.independent.ie/sport/gaa/hu...

Limerick captain Cian Lynch raises the Liam MacCarthy cup in the Hogan stand with a Limerick flag waving high behind him

Irish Independent@independent· 28d

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Irish Independent@independent· Jul 9

European Commission floats full or partial ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements www.independent.ie/business/iri...

Irish Independent@independent· Jul 1

An Post, Revenue and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have also warned that scammers will look to exploit confusion around the new customs rules by sending fake texts or emails asking people to pay customs charges. People should be on high alert

Text saying: 'Which countries are affected?The rules apply to goods arriving from outside the EU, including Britain, China and the US.

Goods being shipped from within Ireland (including Northern Ireland) or another EU country will be exempt, regardless of where they were made.'

There's a cut-out image of a parcel sitting on a welcome mat

Text saying: 'How can I tell if I’ll be charged when ordering?Just because a website uses an Irish ‘.ie’ address or displays prices in euro, that does not necessarily mean the goods are coming from Ireland or another EU country.

Check the retailer’s T&Cs or delivery information to see where goods will be dispatched from.'

There's a cut-out image of someone browsing an online retailer's site on their smartphone

Text saying: Will every online retailer charge me in the same way? No. Some retailers will include the customs duty at the online checkout, so you’ll pay everything before your order is shipped.

Others may not collect the charge in advance. In those cases, you could be contacted by the postal service or courier after your parcel arrives in Ireland.

Text reading: 'What happens if I return something? Under the new rules, customs duty paid on returned goods generally will not be refunded unless the item is faulty.' There is a picture of a worker scanning a parcel's barcode with a hand-held scanner

Irish Independent@independent· Jul 1

Until now, many lower-value purchases could enter the EU without customs duty. But under the new rules, a €3 customs duty will apply to each individual item

Text saying: 'What’s changing? From July 1st, the EU is removing the customs duty exemption on goods worth €150 or less arriving from outside the bloc.' There's a pic of parcels on conveyor belts

Text saying: 'What’s changing? Under the new rules, a €3 customs duty will apply to each individual item in a parcel arriving from outside the EU.' There's a cutout pic of a stack of cardboard boxes

Text saying: 'What does ‘per item’ actually mean? The charge applies to each individual item in your parcel, not the parcel itself.' Then there's an inset example box that says: 'If you order a pen, a notebook and a keyring, you would have to pay €9.

But if you buy three identical pens, they are treated as one item, and you would pay €3.'

Irish Independent@independent· Jul 1

A major change to EU customs rules means a long-standing customs exemption on goods worth €150 or less is being scrapped from today. Here's what you need to know

Text saying 'The new EU parcel tax comes into effect today:Here’s what it means for you' with a cutout of someone handing a cardboard box to someone else

Irish Independent@independent· Jun 27

Ireland's new passport has been launched, with tricolour thread and secret images that become visible under UV light. Our travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile got a look at the new books

Irish Independent@independent· Jun 25

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Irish Independent@independent· Jun 22

Fionnán Sheahan: Keir Starmer was too boring for circus of UK politics, which places no value on stability in power www.independent.ie/comment/opin...

Irish Independent@independent· Jun 19

Caelan Doris, James Lowe and teammates have lifted the URC trophy as Leinster became back-to-back champions at Croke Park tonight. Match report: www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/...

A photo of the Leinster Team gathered around the cup as Caelan Doris and James Lowe lift it high, and two of their young children look up at the front. The caption reads 'Leinster win URC title for second year in a row after crushing Bulls at Croke Park 'URC champions

Irish Independent@independent· Jun 17

Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis www.independent.ie/entertainmen...

Irish Independent@independent· Jun 16

Ksenia Samotiy: Things to do at 2am if you have no interest in the World Cup www.independent.ie/comment/opin...

Irish Independent@independent· Jun 8

Goldendoodle Frank is one of Ireland’s first school therapy dogs. He lives with the principal, wears the school jersey for matches and brings everyone a treat on his birthday. And he has enriched the lives of the entire community Read: www.independent.ie/lifestyle/he...

A close-up photo of Frank, a goldendoodle dog, with a teacher and pupil visible out of focus behind him. The caption reads: ‘What I like about Frank is when you’re sad, he comforts you’ - school therapy dogs

Irish Independent@independent· Jun 5

Ireland’s oldest person, Eileen ‘Nell’ Hynes has died in the 110th year of her life. Mrs Hynes was born on December 15, 1916, in Cullenwaine, near Moneygall, Co Offaly. She was Ireland’s oldest resident. Read: www.independent.ie/county/offal...

A photo of Eileen Hynes (109). The caption reads: Tributes paid as Ireland's oldest person, Offaly woman Eileen Hynes, dies at age 109

Irish Independent@independent· Jun 1

'I am one of those people. I was one of those who used to hit the sunbeds to get what’s called a 'base tan' before I went away on a sun holiday. And now I live with terminal skin cancer' Read Gill's full article here: www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...

A selfie photo of Gill Costelloe. The caption reads: ‘I would hit the sunbeds before I went on holiday – now I live with terminal skin cancer’

Irish Independent@independent· May 31

Is Sinn Féin a party of the left or not? Maeve McTaggart and Mary Regan discuss on this week's episode of Indo Politics

Irish Independent@independent· May 31

Ellen Cassidy (24) died suddenly after running in last year’s Cork City Marathon. Today her family and friends, including her parents Tom and Violet, and her brother Charlie, took part in the half-marathon and 10K events in her honour. Read: independent.ie/irish-news/m...

A photo of Tom Cassidy being hugged by several young women at the finish line of the marathon. They all wear yellow running outfits, and one of the women holds a sign saying 'Every step for Ellen'. The caption reads: Family and friends take part in Cork City Marathon in honour of Ellen Cassidy, who died after 2025 race

Irish Independent@independent· May 31

The 44th annual Women’s Mini Marathon drew 30,000 participants, with Chaltu Dida from Dundrum South Dublin AC winning in a time of 31:41. It was a family affair for the rest of the podium, as twins Sorcha and Íde Nic Dhomhnaill claimed second and third. Read: www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...

A photo of Sorcha Nic Domhnaill, Chaltu Dida and Íde Nic Domhnaill standing together holding up their medals after the Women's Mini Marathon. The caption reads: Chaltu Dida wins Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, as twins Sorcha and Íde Nic Dhomhnail come 2nd and 3rd

Irish Independent@independent· May 29

The activity of a so-called ‘loo roll bandit’ in Youghal has prompted the Mayor of Cork to issue a public appeal for the individual to stop. Each morning, council staff clean the beach toilets and ensure they are stocked with toilet paper. However, within hours, all the toilet rolls vanish

A photo of Youghal Beach at sunset. The caption reads: Toilet roll thief causes havoc in popular Cork beach resort

Irish Independent@independent· May 26

Are you a Leaving Cert student (or do you know a Leaving Cert student) who has a passion for video? The Irish Independent is looking for students to share their thoughts on each exam. Email our News Content Manager (Video) Eoghan Moloney at eoghan.moloney@independent.ie before Thursday, May 28

Irish Independent@independent· May 26

Have you been caught out by a fake shop website? With the growth of online shopping and AI use, scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and hard to spot. Digital marketing consultant Muriel Foley tells us the red flags that can point to a shopping scam

Irish Independent@independent· May 25

A slide that reads 'Are you sitting the Leaving Cert and have a passion for creating video for social media? The Irish Independent is looking for students who will share their thoughts on each exam'. There is a stock image at the bottom of students sitting at individual desks in an exam hall

Irish Independent@independent· May 22

'It’s really nice to finally win an award in England, English people don’t generally give me awards, so that’s a first, really good, I’m actually a big fan of the man, Ivor Novello, himself as well…' Read: www.independent.ie/entertainmen...

A photo of Cmat, wearing a multicoloured tulle dress, winking and kissing an Ivor Novello statuette. The caption reads: Cmat wins best album at Ivor Novello Awards

Irish Independent@independent· May 19

Introducing our new look app: the stories you want, when and how you want them www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...

Irish Independent@independent· May 15

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Irish Independent@independent· May 13

Government jet sanitised after repatriating two patients on hantavirus-hit cruise, as women must wait six weeks for all-clear www.independent.ie/irish-news/g...

Irish Independent@independent· Apr 25

The Irish Independent is looking for aspiring news reporters to join our MET Programme. Apply now: www.careers.mediahuis.ie/jobs

Irish Independent@independent· Apr 25

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Irish Independent@independent· Apr 25

The Fab 50 is not a normal list, writes our travel editor, Pól Ó Conghaile. It changes completely every year... It’s a point of pride for us that we travel to these places. We want it to be a human list; an antidote to AI. See this year's full list: independent.ie/fab50