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Heather Humphreys to be Fine Gael’s candidate for Áras after endorsement blitz puts her on brink of nomination

Former minister Heather Humphreys will be Fine Gael’s candidate for the presidential election, after a blitz of endorsements left it virtually impossible for MEP Seán Kelly to secure the ...

Cormac Moore: What’s the verdict on Éamon de Valera 50 years on?

Fifty years ago, on August 29 1975, Éamon de Valera died at the age of 92. De Valera was unquestionably the most significant ...
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US importers ditch Brazilian coffee over 50pc levy

American coffee buyers are shunning fresh deals with top grower Brazil after US president Donald Trump's 50pc tariff took effect this month. Companies are avoiding new contracts and looking for wiggle ...