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The narrative of Saoirse Ronan’s feminist victory may not be agreeable to all. News has come to light about a one-time HSE manager spreading images online depicting child sexual abuse of the vilest kind, heard in a Mayo court. In another story, Black Paddy, who survived three years without a home in Ireland, has had experiences of all sorts.
In other recent updates, the term ‘Brat’ has been selected as the word of the year by Collins Dictionary. The Hyundai Inster, a compact EV boasting a large personality, is expected to steal the limelight in 2025. A swell crowd had amassed on Dublin’s O’Connell Street for what turned out to be a pretended Halloween procession.
Regarding the Kyran Durnin case, Tusla has finalised their review, but it will not see publication. Over and above, free ‘family reunion flights’ have been organised for peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon. In sad news, David Davin-Power, a previous RTÉ correspondent, has passed on at the age of 72.