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Lobbyists for international arms manufacturers offered to introduce Irish businesses to a defence conglomerate accused of using an Israeli middleman to evade sanctions on Azerbaijan.
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Lobbyists: meet company accused of illegal arms sales
It’s accused of using an Israeli middleman to evade sanctions on Azerbaijan.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Lobbyists for international arms manufacturers offered to introduce Irish businesses to a defence conglomerate accused of using an Israeli middleman to evade sanctions on Azerbaijan.
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The state of Israel was in ‘constant contact’ with a Fine Gael councillor to help him defeat a county council motion calling for an Irish government boycott of Israeli military equipment.
It directed ‘concentrated and intensive activity’ on social media.
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It directed ‘concentrated and intensive activity’ on social media.
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Israel colluded with Fine Gael to defeat council motion
The state of Israel was in “constant contact” with a Fine Gael councillor.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The state of Israel was in ‘constant contact’ with a Fine Gael councillor to help him defeat a county council motion calling for an Irish government boycott of Israeli military equipment.
It directed ‘concentrated and intensive activity’ on social media.
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It directed ‘concentrated and intensive activity’ on social media.
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Analog Devices International is sending parts from its Limerick factory to the Israel Defense Forces' largest weapons supplier
The IDA gave it €85 million last year
Its microchips were recently found in Russian weapons used to attack Ukraine
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The IDA gave it €85 million last year
Its microchips were recently found in Russian weapons used to attack Ukraine
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State-backed company supplying parts to Israeli arms firm
It got an €85 million grant from the IDA last year.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Analog Devices International is sending parts from its Limerick factory to the Israel Defense Forces' largest weapons supplier
The IDA gave it €85 million last year
Its microchips were recently found in Russian weapons used to attack Ukraine
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The IDA gave it €85 million last year
Its microchips were recently found in Russian weapons used to attack Ukraine
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Irish man Jordan Devlin is among a group of pro-Palestinian activists reporting degrading and inhumane prison conditions in Britain.
The Irish government hasn’t intervened.
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The Irish government hasn’t intervened.
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Irishman facing ‘inhumane’ trial and conditions in Britain
Though Jordan Devlin is an Irish citizen the Irish government hasn’t intervened.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Irish man Jordan Devlin is among a group of pro-Palestinian activists reporting degrading and inhumane prison conditions in Britain.
The Irish government hasn’t intervened.
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The Irish government hasn’t intervened.
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Comment: Another round of tedious competition between soccer and rugby.
'After last weekend we discussed and praised Mack Hansen and Troy Parrott’s hat-tricks, both great, we said. This is how normal people treat sport.'
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'After last weekend we discussed and praised Mack Hansen and Troy Parrott’s hat-tricks, both great, we said. This is how normal people treat sport.'
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Comment: An aesthetic defence of rugby
I’m a beggar for pretty moves myself and I don’t care what sport they come in.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Comment: Another round of tedious competition between soccer and rugby.
'After last weekend we discussed and praised Mack Hansen and Troy Parrott’s hat-tricks, both great, we said. This is how normal people treat sport.'
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'After last weekend we discussed and praised Mack Hansen and Troy Parrott’s hat-tricks, both great, we said. This is how normal people treat sport.'
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An EU-registered ship will pass through Spanish territory carrying 440 tonnes of mortar bomb parts, projectiles and military-grade steel to the Israel Defense Forces’ largest weapons supplier.
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EU ship with 400+ tonnes of munitions on its way to Israel
It's set to travel through Spanish territory.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
An EU-registered ship will pass through Spanish territory carrying 440 tonnes of mortar bomb parts, projectiles and military-grade steel to the Israel Defense Forces’ largest weapons supplier.
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Serious Guys’ desire for approval has them support anything the neoliberal consensus demands: abolishing neutrality and embracing EU militarisation; financialising the housing market; basing our economy on the tax receipts of a handful of US corporations.
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Comment: Taking things Seriously
Seriousness’s function in the media: setting the boundaries of acceptable opinion
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November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Serious Guys’ desire for approval has them support anything the neoliberal consensus demands: abolishing neutrality and embracing EU militarisation; financialising the housing market; basing our economy on the tax receipts of a handful of US corporations.
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An 88 percent increase in the number of whole homes to rent in Gaeltacht areas on Airbnb – in just six years
'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
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'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
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Airbnb Gaeltacht expansionism: 88 percent listings increase
To truly understand Airbnb expansionism in Ireland look to the Gaeltacht.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
An 88 percent increase in the number of whole homes to rent in Gaeltacht areas on Airbnb – in just six years
'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
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'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
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An 88 percent increase in the number of whole homes to rent in Gaeltacht areas on Airbnb – in just six years
'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
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'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
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Airbnb Gaeltacht expansionism: 88 percent listings increase
To truly understand Airbnb expansionism in Ireland look to the Gaeltacht.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
An 88 percent increase in the number of whole homes to rent in Gaeltacht areas on Airbnb – in just six years
'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
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'The history of the Gaeltachts as places of radical and forward thinking gets forgotten now when they've become a holiday destination,' say @CnaG
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Ivan Yates used his media training company to also lobby both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs – including junior minister Niall Collins – in hotel meetings on behalf of an energy company that wanted advice on getting “a favourable planning decision”.
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Yates lobbied government TDs, minister for energy firm
Ivan Yates used his media training company to also lobby both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ivan Yates used his media training company to also lobby both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs – including junior minister Niall Collins – in hotel meetings on behalf of an energy company that wanted advice on getting “a favourable planning decision”.
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"Illegal" US Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights – carrying deportees to countries they have no personal ties to – refuelled at Shannon this summer.
It’s Simon Harris’s position that such illegal ICE flights don’t don’t need diplomatic clearance.
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It’s Simon Harris’s position that such illegal ICE flights don’t don’t need diplomatic clearance.
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Illegal US ICE deportation flights refuelling at Shannon
Illegal US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) flights – carrying deportees to African countries they have no personal ties to – refuelled at Shannon Airport this July and August.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
"Illegal" US Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights – carrying deportees to countries they have no personal ties to – refuelled at Shannon this summer.
It’s Simon Harris’s position that such illegal ICE flights don’t don’t need diplomatic clearance.
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It’s Simon Harris’s position that such illegal ICE flights don’t don’t need diplomatic clearance.
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'I find it appalling because at the moment we have nine peace activists before the courts for trying to do what the gardaí should be doing.' – Ed Horgan
Introducing ShannonWarport – shannonwarport.ie – proudly supported by The Ditch
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Introducing ShannonWarport – shannonwarport.ie – proudly supported by The Ditch
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USA at SNN
US Military at Shannon Airport
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November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
'I find it appalling because at the moment we have nine peace activists before the courts for trying to do what the gardaí should be doing.' – Ed Horgan
Introducing ShannonWarport – shannonwarport.ie – proudly supported by The Ditch
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Introducing ShannonWarport – shannonwarport.ie – proudly supported by The Ditch
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Lufthansa – which repeatedly conducted illegal munitions flights through Irish territory to Israel – has reluctantly engaged with Darragh O’Brien’s Department of Transport, taking part in a Microsoft Teams call after a Ditch report on its unlawful flights
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Lufthansa thanks Department of Transport for its patience
The state meanwhile is prosecuting three anti-war activists.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Lufthansa – which repeatedly conducted illegal munitions flights through Irish territory to Israel – has reluctantly engaged with Darragh O’Brien’s Department of Transport, taking part in a Microsoft Teams call after a Ditch report on its unlawful flights
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🚨Joining us in Doyle's, Dublin 2 on Monday, 3 November at 6pm🚨
Eman Mohammed in conversation with The Ditch, Naoise Dolan and Liam Cunningham
The evening before the trial of the Shannon Three in Ennis
Eman Mohammed in conversation with The Ditch, Naoise Dolan and Liam Cunningham
The evening before the trial of the Shannon Three in Ennis
October 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🚨Joining us in Doyle's, Dublin 2 on Monday, 3 November at 6pm🚨
Eman Mohammed in conversation with The Ditch, Naoise Dolan and Liam Cunningham
The evening before the trial of the Shannon Three in Ennis
Eman Mohammed in conversation with The Ditch, Naoise Dolan and Liam Cunningham
The evening before the trial of the Shannon Three in Ennis
A secretive group lobbying government for the arms industry is working with Lockheed Martin to connect Irish businesses with international weapons manufacturers for 'partnering opportunities'
One of its co-founders is a regular contributor to Irish media
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One of its co-founders is a regular contributor to Irish media
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Lobbyists connecting Irish businesses, weapons manufacturers
They're working with Lockheed Martin on 'partnering opportunities'.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A secretive group lobbying government for the arms industry is working with Lockheed Martin to connect Irish businesses with international weapons manufacturers for 'partnering opportunities'
One of its co-founders is a regular contributor to Irish media
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One of its co-founders is a regular contributor to Irish media
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Doyle's, Monday, 6pm
The state begins its prosecution of protesters for their alleged attempts to do what government won't: inspect US war planes in Shannon
Join The Ditch in conversation – and solidarity – with Naoise Dolan and Liam Cunningham the evening before the trial
The state begins its prosecution of protesters for their alleged attempts to do what government won't: inspect US war planes in Shannon
Join The Ditch in conversation – and solidarity – with Naoise Dolan and Liam Cunningham the evening before the trial
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Doyle's, Monday, 6pm
The state begins its prosecution of protesters for their alleged attempts to do what government won't: inspect US war planes in Shannon
Join The Ditch in conversation – and solidarity – with Naoise Dolan and Liam Cunningham the evening before the trial
The state begins its prosecution of protesters for their alleged attempts to do what government won't: inspect US war planes in Shannon
Join The Ditch in conversation – and solidarity – with Naoise Dolan and Liam Cunningham the evening before the trial
We welcome the Spanish high court judicial investigation – for complicity in crimes against humanity or genocide – into executives who exported steel to an Israeli weapons factory, as reported by The Ditch.
October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We welcome the Spanish high court judicial investigation – for complicity in crimes against humanity or genocide – into executives who exported steel to an Israeli weapons factory, as reported by The Ditch.
Against a mainstream media and their weeks of questions, our ruling parties and their thoughtless, abortive campaigns, there’s a chance of a win tomorrow.
And no more than Keegan – “I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if we beat them. Love it.”
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And no more than Keegan – “I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if we beat them. Love it.”
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'I will love it if we beat them. Love it.'
Connolly hasn’t compromised her politics for the mainstream media’s idea of the mythological middle Ireland.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Against a mainstream media and their weeks of questions, our ruling parties and their thoughtless, abortive campaigns, there’s a chance of a win tomorrow.
And no more than Keegan – “I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if we beat them. Love it.”
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And no more than Keegan – “I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if we beat them. Love it.”
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Heather Humphreys was the guest speaker at a unionist meeting during a general election campaign for an Orange Order member – and former UDR soldier – who caused controversy when he said he wouldn’t attend GAA matches or pride events.
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Humphreys spoke at Orange Order member's event
It was a few months before his general election.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Heather Humphreys was the guest speaker at a unionist meeting during a general election campaign for an Orange Order member – and former UDR soldier – who caused controversy when he said he wouldn’t attend GAA matches or pride events.
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Comment: Questions media won’t ask: why did Heather Humphreys sit in the Dáil while her party ignored parents desperate for school places for their disabled children; what did she do to help disabled people afford groceries without cutting essentials?
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Disabled people and carers are excluded – not forgotten
And that's a common misconception.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Comment: Questions media won’t ask: why did Heather Humphreys sit in the Dáil while her party ignored parents desperate for school places for their disabled children; what did she do to help disabled people afford groceries without cutting essentials?
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'Heather Humphreys's presidential candidacy is clear confirmation that the government does not value nor hear its disabled citizens,' said one disability activist.
'Margaret Thatcher light,' said another.
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'Margaret Thatcher light,' said another.
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'Margaret Thatcher light': disability activists on Humphreys
'Government does not value nor hear its disabled citizens.'
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October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
'Heather Humphreys's presidential candidacy is clear confirmation that the government does not value nor hear its disabled citizens,' said one disability activist.
'Margaret Thatcher light,' said another.
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'Margaret Thatcher light,' said another.
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The Ditch x Village Magazine
Heather Humphreys honoured a disgraced ex-garda after he was accused of extreme domestic violence and found by a tribunal to have corruptly organised planting weapons and fabricated evidence.
An ‘exceptional award’ she said.
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Heather Humphreys honoured a disgraced ex-garda after he was accused of extreme domestic violence and found by a tribunal to have corruptly organised planting weapons and fabricated evidence.
An ‘exceptional award’ she said.
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Humphreys honoured disgraced garda
The garda was accused of extreme domestic violence.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Ditch x Village Magazine
Heather Humphreys honoured a disgraced ex-garda after he was accused of extreme domestic violence and found by a tribunal to have corruptly organised planting weapons and fabricated evidence.
An ‘exceptional award’ she said.
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Heather Humphreys honoured a disgraced ex-garda after he was accused of extreme domestic violence and found by a tribunal to have corruptly organised planting weapons and fabricated evidence.
An ‘exceptional award’ she said.
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For the first time since 2006 the state has admitted it allowed munitions – onboard a US war plane authorised by Simon Harris to land at Shannon Airport – to travel through Irish territory on their way to Israel
Darragh O’Brien granted the exemption.
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Darragh O’Brien granted the exemption.
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State admits it’s allowed weapons through Ireland to Israel
It’s the fist time in almost 20 years.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For the first time since 2006 the state has admitted it allowed munitions – onboard a US war plane authorised by Simon Harris to land at Shannon Airport – to travel through Irish territory on their way to Israel
Darragh O’Brien granted the exemption.
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Darragh O’Brien granted the exemption.
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Simon Harris’s department discussed procurement policy with Lockheed Martin lobbyists just months before government announced a record €1.49 billion defence budget.
The Department of Defence is regularly briefing international arms lobbyists.
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The Department of Defence is regularly briefing international arms lobbyists.
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Department of Defence regularly briefing l arms lobbyists
Government just announced a record €1.49 billion defence budget.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Simon Harris’s department discussed procurement policy with Lockheed Martin lobbyists just months before government announced a record €1.49 billion defence budget.
The Department of Defence is regularly briefing international arms lobbyists.
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The Department of Defence is regularly briefing international arms lobbyists.
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A company under garda investigation was incorporated just a month before Heather Humphreys was the star attraction at its February “charity” event.
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Humphreys was star attraction at event under investigation
The company was incorporated just a year before.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A company under garda investigation was incorporated just a month before Heather Humphreys was the star attraction at its February “charity” event.
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