Irish Independent - 2018-02-26

• New Arctic blast to bring snow and cold snap of -10C
• Man held over killing of Garda Donohoe
• Rural jobs crisis
• Marty Party draws to a close as RTÉ star finally shown ‘DWTS’ red card
• Four hurt as massive explosion rocks Leicester
• Hunt for Rosie’s killer extended to eastern Europe
• OECD warns over interim moves to curb tax avoidance
• Mary Kenny: Constance rightly honoured for UK first
• EU warns of ‘intensifyi­ng natural disasters’ due to threat of climate change
• How ‘friendly vulture fund’ could come to PTSB’s rescue
• Hall could be homeowners’ hero, but there is still a long way to go
• People urged to heed simple rules during cold snap
• Young man murdered in ‘random and unprovoked’ attack at home
• Muslim leader al-Qadri backs Repeal campaign
• Towns pay price as residents are forced to make daily commute
• FG is keen to resolve senators’ row
• Sinn Féin ducks crucial vote on hard Border in UK parliament
• Senator unrelentin­g in campaign for Irish in America... and all the diaspora
• Border issue being used as an excuse to thwart Brexit, says DUP deputy leader
• KEY QUOTES
• Residency agreement could help illegals get deal in US
• Many hosts who cash in on the Airbnb boom are failing to tell the taxman
• New champagne bar adds fizz to Galway Races’ iconic course
• Laws will jail sex offenders who harass their victims after release
• Children ‘struggle to hold pens’ due to excessive iPad use
• Union hits out at Ross over lack of forum for transport
• 11,693 people taken to court for not having a TV licence
• Surge in prison drug and weapon seizures
• Car topples onto train tracks as two die and six injured on roads
• A good night’s sleep is the key to your dreams, GAA stars told
• Civil servants’ job reviews held up for a year by election
• North Korea ‘open to US talks’ despite sanctions
• Mexican president calls off US visit after Trump phone row
• NRA rejects plan to raise guns age limit
• Three dead as ceasefire fails to stop air strikes
• Franco’s family accused of ‘plunder’ over the sale of disputed €8m palace
• Thousands march in defiance of Kremlin
• Hunt for Fenn’s $1m treasure chest claims a fourth life
• Xi plots to make himself China’s president-for-life
• Churches close door to the Holy Sepulchre over property tax row
• Sinn Féin must face realpoliti­k and take its Westminste­r seats
• Talkin’ the talk: Parts 1, 2 and 3
• Schaeffler motors on
• Pilot union ‘won’t be hoodwinked’ into signing Ryanair deal
• Irish consumers upbeat despite Brexit fears
• Bagging a backer will mean doling out preference shares
• Let nature take its course
• We trail behind on abortion law
• Weston’s experience­s show why we must stand up to vultures
• Rural jobs are key to vibrant communitie­s
• A good idea well worth serious considerat­ion
• If you can’t stand the heat...
• Two-In-One
• Elliott and Russell collect feature spoils at Naas
• McIlroy snared as Bear Trap spikes his charge
• Molloy claims Elite belt
• Kavanagh set to find his feet at Rovers after Fulham pain
• Celtic make it ten on the spin over hapless Aberdeen side
• Suarez leads Barca stroll
• SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREVIEWS
• Gunners roll over to hand Pep first City silverware
• Wenger’s stay of execution almost over as players flop yet again
• Guardiola insists he will ‘always wear’ yellow ribbon
• Lingard gives Conte feud for thought
• Klopp wants players to ‘stay angry’ as red arrows find range
• Alli at centre of new ‘dive’ row as Kane grabs late winner
• Trophies and presence will see if De Gea can catch Schmeichel
• TWEETS OF THE WEEK
• Briggs ‘enjoys’ big Ireland win
• Farrell fracas the focus as Jones laments Scots loss
• TACTICS TALK: THE CONDUCTORS OF THE ORCHESTRA
• Farrell’s long route to the top pays off
• Flimsy Wales pack bullied by Ireland
• O’Connell comparison­s not a distractio­n for ‘humble’ Ryan
• Good to see Generation Joe making all the right mistakes
• Defence is key to Slam hopes
• IRELAND RATINGS
• Murray and Sexton lead young guns on day to remember
• Some people are getting carried away with their own self-importance – Horan
• Keane demands ‘higher standards’ after Connacht’s escape act
• FORMER PRESIDENT O’NEILL LINKED TO TOP POSITION
• Vintage Ó Sé helps Nemo find a bit extra
• Scars run deep after Ulster suffer yet another mauling
• Dublin and Cork lead the way as title race hots up
• Limerick edge through to join Galway, Cork and Kilkenny
• Same old Dublin story minus the drama
• Kearns praises troops as Tipp edge closer to safety by crushing Meath
• Smith enjoys the freedom of Drogheda in Rossies victory
• McGleenan praises McVeety’s leadership of buoyant Breffni
• Cleary boosts Banner’s hopes of avoiding drop with free master class
• Brannigan strikes as Tribesmen ransack the Kingdom
• ‘Sloppy’ Fermanagh are made to sweat
• Smyth gets Longford over line
• Westmeath ensure their safety despite uneven display
• Farney lay down marker, but O’Rourke refusing to getting carried away
• Rafferty kick-starts cruise for Armagh
• O’Neill livid at gum deal for Lilywhites
• Broderick stars as Carlow go marching on
• Murray fires up Antrim promotion bid
• Beirne proves too hot to handle
• Walsh keeps Laois ahead of pack
• Kirby lauds squad unity as UL show their mettle
• Crowley’s centre stage to sink Sligo
• Casey’s red-hot streak gives Tyrone a chance
• Brady at the double as Cavan stage fightback
• Awesome Arthur hits 4-12 for Louth
• Exiles take a big step towards final
• Model star O’Connor has more to come – Fitzgerald
• Gillane leads the Limerick charge as Antrim suffer
• Goulding brace inspires Kerry
• Kavanagh superb as Carlow cruise it
• Mitchell brace lifts Westmeath
• Bergin and Dooley put Offaly on the right road
• Donegal break their Down duck
• Higgins keeps unbeaten Mayo on track
• McGuinness powers Orchard
• Cats show old values as Tipp rue absentees
• Flynn helps Galway overpower gutsy Dublin and set up divisional showdown
• McGrath: We might go down but we’re building towards summer
• Real ‘Beast from East’ gives GAA rivals chills
• Replacemen­ts step up to the mark to give Schmidt selection
• SPORT ON TV HIGHLIGHTS
• Dilemmas for Scotland ‘semi-final’

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