Irish Independent - 6 Dez 2025

Table of content - Irish Independent (6 Dez 2025)

Trump steals show as Boys in Green learn fate
DAA paid tax bill on directors’ VIP perks
Taste test
Ballyboden star on his arduous cancer journey
Taxi wars as US giants eye Irish market
‘Sometimes it felt like a dream, then you would realise that it was real’
Today's weather
‘Sometimes it felt like a dream, then you would realise that it was real’
Remains of four more infants are discovered in Tuam, report says
DAA is footing benefit-in-kind tax bill for directors’ VIP airport perks
Eurovision’s squeaky clean and fun image forever sullied by Israel row
‘I hope it’s not for ever’ – former winner McGettigan backs RTÉ stance
Rank-and-file fury over €700,000 ‘secret’ costs for housing Harris
‘A huge honour’ – meet the youngest ever presenter of the ‘Six One’ news
‘Where has her fortune gone?’ ask family of Epstein victim
Adams fights to name anonymous IRA bombing witnesses in UK High Court
Failed appeals and lost deals: McGregor has had a tumultuous year since verdict
Threat of rolling blackouts and six-month lockdowns if Irish sub-sea cables cut
Architect Wallace remembered as ‘passionate, honest and deeply human’
In a world of fake news, we could do with more people like Con Houlihan
Everything you need to know about the row between Uber and taxi drivers
Closing ranks
Pioneering garda Mullins was an ‘unsung hero’
Almanac predicts cheating scandals, avalanches and a new political party
Garda admits punching his daughter in ‘cruel’ assault
Climber ‘left his girlfriend to die’ on Austrian mountain
Man who died saving woman from being run over by car is honoured at bravery awards
US wants Europe to take on bulk of Nato defensive duties by 2027
Russian drones kill boy (12) in Dnipro as peace talks continue
Trump claims that European civilisation is in danger due to immigration
Young Americans are turning against the president, new poll shows
‘I’m scared everywhere I go ... I’m a hard-working mom. We’re not trash’
Less than 30pc held in ICE raids have criminal records
Tehran ‘faces evacuation’ as taps run dry in water crisis
Geese attack leaves woman (72) with broken pelvis
If politicians don’t have guts to tell voters ‘no’, their infrastructure plan is doomed
Five lessons I learnt about life after my near-death experience on a quad bike
Not quite the Louvre heist as thieves swipe €90k of snails
We are witnessing the death of rural pubs, and with it the heart of Ireland
Armagh is our overlooked gem, unless you’re a huge fan of fast-food outlets
RTÉ’s stand on 2026 Eurovision boycott is based on principle
Government was given a mandate on bill, yet still is no closer to enacting it
You can’t do better than a touch of Dickens to bring Christmas joy to us all
Vatican’s snub of women should end its role in educating our children
Turns out that wildlife can become even wilder when the spirits are high enough
Like a flinty Clint Eastwood, Roy Keane is an actor endlessly reprising the same role
Why does the anticipated US Supreme Court decision on Trump’s tariffs matter?
‘People overlook the sensible option’ – the pitfalls to avoid when buying a car
I work on a contract basis – what can we do to stop mortgage lender rejections?
PTSB and Bank of Ireland are best share performers this year on Irish exchange
We’re doing more with Money
‘The biggest obstacle was probably myself ’ – meet the people who started businesses in their 40s, 50s and 60s
‘Our daughter dropped out of college and is now working. Should we start charging her rent?’
‘The biggest obstacle was probably myself ’ – meet the people who started businesses in their 40s, 50s and 60s
RTÉ and TG4 challenged over benefits of growing spend on sports coverage
Judge refuses order for Meta to restore alleged scam-ad accounts
SUPER SUDOKU
Question Time
Circlegram
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Split Personality
Yesterday’s solution:
Two-in-One
Twinplex
Bridge
Numbercrunch
YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS
Chess
CODE WORD
KAKURO
SPIRAL
BATTLESHIPS
SOLUTIONS
LADDER
‘Cancer turned my life upside down — but I’m still here’
Ireland boss hopes for January camp as potential World Cup opponents revealed
Caitriona Jennings on her incredible 100-mile world record
‘I DON’T CARE IF YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE ARM. I JUST WANT THIS CANCER OUTOFME’
‘I DON’T CARE IF YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE ARM. I JUST WANT THIS CANCER OUTOFME’
‘The real curse is the ineptitude of the boards overseeing football’
‘I’m blessed for the career I’ve had’ – Flood delighted to bow out on double high
The great Tim Kennelly may be gone 20 years, but he’ll never be forgotten
‘The real curse is the ineptitude of the boards overseeing football’
‘I’m blessed for the career I’ve had’ – Flood delighted to bow out on double high
Kildare clubs on the rise as Athy aim to set off domino effect
‘I couldn’t survive without running – it’s my constant’
‘It was tough, I loved playing for Ireland, I wanted to kick on’ – Treadwell
Cullen still wary of Quins’ threat despite key men left at home to rest
‘It was tough, I loved playing for Ireland, I wanted to kick on’ – Treadwell
LEINSTER v HARLEQUINS
Cullen still wary of Quins’ threat despite key men left at home to rest
From a complete unknown to the complete coach
Crowley forced to wait as McMillan backs Hanrahan
BATH v MUNSTER
From a complete unknown to the complete coach
Infantino blew so much smoke up Trump’s backside, he may not have needed Air Force One to get home
England handed tough task with Brazil on horizon
Hallgrimsson eyes January campaheadofplay-offbid
Lopes, McGinty and Brady the big winners
Kelleher reveals tears after Budapest
Infantino blew so much smoke up Trump’s backside, he may not have needed Air Force One to get home
Slot’s massive headache – how to turn Isak into a penalty-box killer
This should be the time for Arsenal, but there is a danger they want it too much
This should be the time for Arsenal, but there is a danger they want it too much
Mainoo is being ‘ruined’ by United, says Scholes
Mullins’ Il Etait Temps to confirm the form with Jonbon at Sandown
Race-fit ‘Fifty’ can fend off Majborough in Hilly Way
Norris may win title but there is no doubt who is the best
Walshe books spot in final
Wolvaardt feasts on Ireland
Closing Ranks
One for everyone...
Signs of the times
David Freyne
‘It’s David against Goliath’: The taxi drivers taking on Uber
‘It’s David against Goliath’: The taxi drivers taking on Uber
‘They never named a street after De Valera because they couldn’t find one long and crooked enough’
‘They never named a street after De Valera because they couldn’t find one long and crooked enough’
‘We’d meet in Elizabeth Olsen’s house in LA and talk about what our idea of love is’
The charity that brought Europe’s rarest sea bird back from the brink
‘We’d meet in Elizabeth Olsen’s house in LA and talk about what our idea of love is’
HOW RUBBER SOUL MARKED A BRAVE NEW DAWN FOR THE BEATLES
Multi-generational, multi-story Dublin play is full of riches
HOW RUBBER SOUL MARKED A BRAVE NEW DAWN FOR THE BEATLES
THE BEST BOOKS FOR EVERY TYPE OF READER THIS CHRISTMAS
Top 10 bestsellers
HANDMADE BAUBLES MADE USING FUR FROM A PUG... WE WON’T GO THERE
Tesla’s brand collapse is down to one glaring reason
HOWCANI MOVE PHOTOS OFF MY PHONE?
I TRY ONE MORE REPETITION AND THE BALL HITS ME IN THE FACE
Eat, drink & be merry
Short stories in only six words
This Weekend at a glance...
Canada’s call
Asking for a friend
Knitwear designer Ros Duke
The Big Christmas Taste Test
A taste of home
Tanya Sweeney
Must-have cookbooks
Weekend Q&A
Restaurant review
Manchester magic
Tasty gifts
Louise McSharry
Diarmuid Gavin
Donal Skehan
Wine
I’m quiet quitting the parts I don’t like about Christmas this year – and I know it will be more special
Weekend Q&A
A TASTE OF HOME
THE BIG CHRISTMAS TASTE TEST
M&S Collection Scottish Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon
M&S Collection Spiced Potato & Spinach Dosa Rolls
Signature Tastes Chicken & Fiery Ballymaloe Relish
Signature Tastes Applewood Smoked Salmon
Simply Better Organic Oak & Hickory Smoked Royal Fillet
Deluxe Irish Whiskey Infused Smoked Salmon
Deluxe Vegetable Gyoza with Sriracha Dip
Chinese Inspired Selection
Chutney
Chutney
Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Gravy
Chocolates
Christmas Pudding
Festive Crisps
Cheese Hampers
Mince Pies
Cakes
Champagne
Desserts
Cakes
5 GIFTS FOR FOODIES
The best cookbooks of 2025
For the young cook
For the cook who loves Ottolenghi
For the cook on a journey
For the nostalgic Irish cook
For the armchair cook
For the cook who’s a history geek
For the modern cook
For the Francophile cook
For the practical cook
Tasty Italian dishes and OTT decor is a winning combination
Gloria Osteria
Gift a delicious taste of Irish orchards, hills and hedgerows
Drink of the week
Edible Christmas presents
Ferrero Rocher Truffles
Candied Orange Slices Dipped in Dark Chocolate
Donal’s Chilli Jam
‘I was inspired by Balenciaga’
‘I was inspired by Balenciaga’
The quiet beauties of a winter garden
Can you suggest some hardy shrubs with bright foliage?
Plant of the week
Take a chance on purple blush for a natural flush
Something new...
Something old...
Lost in translation
Asking for a friend...
I want to treat my partner to a sexy weekend away and bring some toys for us to try but I’ve no idea where to start
Mad for Manchester
Get there
Canada calling
Get there
Knock, knock... a flying visit as Ireland West turns 40 ‘
Classic serial gets a revamp
Films of the week
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