‘Vintage pieces make a room cosier’: Young adults embracing antique furniture
More young people are seeking out vintage furniture for statement pieces in their homes, according to an antiques dealer. Julie Parte in The Potting Shed“Now I eat, sleep and breathe antiques and vintage pieces. There is “a lot more life” in vintage pieces, and they bring “more character” to a room, she says. “I grew up in a farmhouse full of antiques, so I associate vintage furniture with nostalgia and as being safe and warm,” she says. Vintage furniture in The Potting ShedMany of Parte’s sales come from online interest, including from John Williams (49), who has “always appreciated old-world style and furniture”.
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November 07, 2025 13:09 UTC
No impact on Irish flights yet as US flight cancellations begin
As many as 700 flights have been cancelled by the four largest airlines in the US. However, none have been caught up in the first wave of cancellations, which are likely to first affect internal flights across the US. Two American Airlines flights from Dublin to Philadelphia and Dallas for late on Friday morning were scheduled to depart on time while flights connecting Ireland and the US over the weekend are also on schedule. As the first day of disruption dawned, as many as 700 flights have been cancelled by the four largest airlines in the US. US airlines have said the cancellations will mainly impact regional and domestic flights and the reductions do not – as yet – apply to international flights.
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November 07, 2025 12:54 UTC
Europe’s left takes heart from Zohran Mamdani’s radical rise in New York
Polanski says Mamdani’s victory shows “hope has triumphed over hate”. Zohran Mamdani is joined onstage by his wife, Rama Duwaji, at his election night event at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, Nov 4, 2025. “We are in close contact with Zohran Mamdani and his team and are learning from each other. Zohran Mamdani. US president Donald Trump has threatened to cut funding to New York City.
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November 07, 2025 12:53 UTC
Bankrupt developer Seán Dunne seeking damages over Nama takeover of assets
Bankrupt property developer Seán Dunne is seeking to challenge the validity of his troubled assets passing into the control of Nama after the 2008 property crash. Bankrupt property developer Seán Dunne has taken a legal challenge disputing the validity of his troubled assets passing into the control of the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) after the 2008 property crash. In High Court proceedings filed this week, Mr Dunne (70) is seeking orders, declarations and damages arising from the assets transfer. Pending the outcome of the case, an order is being sought preventing the taking of any action to dissolve Nama. The proceedings are against Mr McDonagh; Alan Stewart, chief legal officer with Nama; Nama; National Asset Loan Management DAC; the NTMA; the Minister for Finance; the Attorney General, and Ireland.
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November 07, 2025 12:49 UTC
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025
JCLa Strada3 Aungier Street, Dublin 2; 089-4695983, instagram.com/lastradad2/La Strada, Aungier Street, Dublin 2. JCKicky’sUnit 9 Castle House, South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2; 01-9061008, kickys.ieKicky's on George's Street, Dublin. ADKing Skewer8 Cathedral Street, Dublin 1; 01-4458207 kingskewer.ieKing Skewer, 8 Cathedral Street, Dublin 1. ADLa Gordita6 Montague Street, Dublin 2; 01-5313303, lagordita.ieLa Gordita, Montague Street, Dublin. CHNotions at Two Pups74 Francis Street, Dublin 8; notionsdublin.comNotions, Francis Street, Dublin 8.
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November 07, 2025 12:47 UTC
Where was the broadcast media’s due diligence on Ivan Yates? – The Irish Times
It quoted Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin as saying the training “was certainly worthwhile”. Ten days later, the Clare Echo reported that local TD Cathal Crowe had attended a three-hour Fianna Fáil workshop on media interview skills given by Yates. He scorns the “woke media” that has given him the platform to charge someone €1,500, according to figures quoted in 2021, for a day’s media training. Journalists have grilled Fianna Fáil for failing to do adequate due diligence before selecting Gavin as its candidate. But where was the broadcast media’s due diligence when it selected Yates?
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November 07, 2025 12:35 UTC
Brilliant beauty experiences to gift for Christmas
Discover Your Signature Scent Workshop at Brown Thomas, DublinIf you’ve ever wondered what people are talking about when they say they have a signature scent (and if you’ve secretly wished you had one, too), Brown Thomas has the answer. Their Discover Your Signature Scent service, available at the flagship store on Grafton Street, is a one-hour, one-on-one experience with one of their beauty experts. Choose from a shared sauna experience from €15.95, or a private session for €63.80. A Day in Dublin Experience at Velvaere Spa, DublinVelvaere Spa, DublinVelvaere Spa is a hidden gem in the heart of Dublin. Over two and a half hours, attendees will be guided through the process of creating their own signature scent, and learning the basics of blending and balancing notes.
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November 07, 2025 12:00 UTC
Detained far-right suspects intended to attack minority group, gardaí believe
File photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish TimesTwo men arrested by gardaí as part of a cross-Border antiterrorism operation are suspected of being members of a violent fringe far-right organisation intent on attacking people from a minority group, gardaí believe. A vehicle in which the men were travelling was stopped and searched by gardaí in Abbeyleix, Co Laois, on Wednesday. The Garda operation was carried out by the Special Detective Unit (SDU), which investigates terrorism and other threats to the State. Assistant Commissioner Michael McElgunn, head of the Garda’s National Crime and Security Intelligence Service, said the search and arrests demonstrated the force’s commitment “to identifying, assessing and countering security threats” to communities. The operation was ongoing last night as a car seized by gardaí in Drogheda was found to contain suspicious items.
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November 07, 2025 07:17 UTC
Man handed restraining order after destroying neighbour’s floral display with weedkiller
The man applying for the restraining order said he received a €400 grant from Clare County Council for flowers. Photograph: Carl Court/GettyA judge has imposed a restraining order on an Ennis man after hearing he destroyed his neighbours’ “Chelsea Flower Show” floral display with weedkiller as part of an ongoing row. The man said his neighbour had also stood outside his house to take photos of it. Solicitor John Casey, for the couple, said that since the restraining order had been applied for, the man’s inappropriate behaviour had stopped. In restraining order applications, no party to the case can be identified.
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November 07, 2025 07:07 UTC
‘No hope of a seat’: Wicklow commuters on overcrowded, infrequent and old trains
Irish Rail hopes old diesel trains can be redeployed to this route once new battery-electric Dart trains come on stream. Incoming Irish Rail chief executive Mary Considine last week acknowledged that the new Darts have been delayed until at least the spring of 2027. This will delay any cascade of additional trains hitting the network’s black spots for a while yet. The announcement came the same day The Irish Times took the early morning train from Rathdrum to talk to passengers about their commuting experience. Ross Marron on board one of the Irish Rail services.
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November 07, 2025 06:16 UTC
Loans for cars, homes and special occasions all hit record highs
The average personal loan value rose by €60 year-on-year to €10,620. The average car loan was €12,905, up from €12,605 a year earlier. The number of green loans rose by 30.5 per cent over the same period to 1,635. The average green loan was relatively high at €24,051, more than twice the average of €10,620 for all loans in the same quarter. Mr Hayes noted the largest jump was seen in green personal loans, albeit from a lower base.
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November 07, 2025 06:06 UTC
European shares fall as concerns over tech giants’ valuations continue
Apple and other tech shares continued to take a beating amid concerns over stretched valuations. Photograph: European Pressphoto AgencyEuropean stocks fell on Thursday, dragged by technology firms that came under fresh selling pressure while investors assessed mixed earnings and disappointing key economic data. Ryanair fell 0.82 per cent, while Kingspan and Kerry Group shed 1.98 per cent and 1.86 per cent each. European technology stocks led sectoral declines, falling 1.9 per cent. The information technology sector fell, with Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia down.
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November 07, 2025 05:45 UTC
Tesla deal to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
The Tesla pay package, which several high-profile investors have opposed, demonstrates that shareholders still believe Elon Musk can lead the automaker in an era dominated by robotics and artificial intelligence. “Thanks, guys,” Mr Musk said, after briefly dancing on stage alongside the company’s Optimus robots. “Elon Musk just got $1tn for failure. If Mr Musk delivers on the lofty milestones in the pay package laid out at the annual meeting, he could become the world’s first trillionaire. Mr Musk will also be required to bring the company to $400 billion in actual earnings for four consecutive quarters.
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November 07, 2025 01:18 UTC
Bird flu: what the latest outbreaks mean for Christmas – and are people at risk?
Bird flu virus has been found in two commercial turkey flocks in Carlow and Meath. [ ‘Batten down the hatches’: Turkey farmers worry amid bird flu outbreaks ]How has the Government responded to commercial outbreaks? Minister for Agriculture and Food Martin Heydon has introduced a compulsory housing order applying to chicken, duck and turkey farms, including free-range operations. More outbreaks could mean fewer turkeys available at Christmas with risk of higher prices. Bird flu can jump species, though humans are rarely affected.
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November 07, 2025 01:05 UTC
Dessert challenge: Can you replicate this prize-winning apple dish?
His dessert, a refined combination of Sissy Red apples, honey and oats, was designed to celebrate Irish heritage, simplicity and skill. Con’s Sissy Red Irish apples are exceptional, and I wanted to highlight them as much as possible in this dish. Sissy Red apples, honey, oats (serves 4)For the apple Genoese150g apple puree3 egg whites, beaten to a stiff peak75g icing sugar75g ground almondsFor the apple panna cotta200g cream300g apple puree100g milk2 sheets of gelatine2 vanilla podsFor the for the candied oats100g water100g sugar50g oats400ml oil to fryFor the honey and apple custard3 egg yolks150g apple puree50g honey150g milk150g cream5g saltFor the compressed apple1 apple, brunoised50g apple juiceJuice of 1 lemonFor the apple puree8 apples, diced200g butter100g muscovado sugarMethodFor the apple pureePreheat the oven to 170c. For the honey and apple custardHeat the apple puree, cream and milk in a pot and warm slowly. Once the eggs are ribboned and the cream mixture warmed, slowly add the cream mixture to the egg and mix well.
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November 07, 2025 00:54 UTC