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1. Man (22) charged with murder of English tourist in Dublin’s Temple Bar

   Darragh O’Brien faced assault causing harm charge but this was upgraded following death of Anthony Herron months after incident

2. Jack knocked off top spot in Ireland’s most popular baby names for first time since 2016

   Rían and Lily top 2025 list with a number of newcomers

3. ‘He’s feeling at home’: School rallies around boy (5) with special needs facing deportation

   Ona’s principal and guardian fear progress he has made in Ireland will be halted if he is returned to South Africa

4. Have your say: Should eulogies at funerals should be allowed?

   Nine out of 10 people believe families should have the right to deliver a eulogy at the funeral Mass of a relative.

5. Almost 320,000 customers unable to pay energy bills last December

   Sinn Féin calls for Government to reintroduce energy credits

6. Twelve Garda cars and a helicopter involved in high-speed pursuit of driver, court told

   He drove towards patrol car, went wrong way on M50, was later found with drugs featuring Trump’s face

7. Mayo winner scoops €11.1 million National Lottery jackpot

   Co Mayo has had a number of big lottery winners in recent years

8. Workplace Relations Commission names new chairman

   Former Labour Court chair Kevin Foley takes on five-year term at head of State’s industrial relations agency

9. Church services

   Week beginning Saturday, February 28th, 2026

10. Dublin City Council move to former DIT site from Wood Quay expected to cost €670m

    Deal to buy Kevin Street site expected to be finalised in weeks with former offices expected to be replaced with housing