Two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean dies at 34
Ciara Mageean, who won a European 1500m title and twice represented Ireland at the Olympics, has died at 34, months after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.
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Ed Sheeran backlash continues as radio station bans songs and Instagram fans unfollow
Ed Sheeran’s turbulent week continues. His music has been pulled from a major Irish radio station and his Instagram followers are leaving him. The fallout from his US tour controversy grows, as the singer is due to return to the stage tomorrow – minus his touring musicians and opening acts.
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Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row
Ireland has ruled itself out of next year's competition over the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza". This follows the announcement from Dutch broadcaster AvroTros, who are boycotting next year's show as it is no longer consistent with "trustworthiness, independence and humanity".
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