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1. Chinese students beaten with crowbar left Ireland following vicious attack

   Two of the three victims flew from China for sentencing hearing of Aidan Cullinane and Gerard Quinlan

2. TCD Hist and SADSI students triumph in Irish Times Debate final

   Students debated the motion that the United Nations has had its day

3. McVerry Trust seeks to have man subject to order that he vacate property

   Charity wants man who moved in to one of its properties earmarked for homeless people to leave before end of February

4. Murder accused told garda his friend had threatened to rape his mother, court hears

   Scaffolder Tomas Cypas is accused of murdering Juris Kokenbergs by stomping on his head in October 2024

5. Father of two killed in collision when swerving away from alleged drunk driver, court hears

   Arturs Birznieks died after his truck cab was completely destroyed in the collision in Limerick

6. Popular Dalkey swim spot Vico Baths to close for essential repairs

   Victorian-era baths location to get new steps, railings and swim ladders

7. ‘My son was nearly knocked down in front of me’: Kinsealy residents protest over dangerous road

   More than 100 people march over council’s failure to deliver footpaths, cycle lanes and a greenway

8. Edtech company suspends chief executive over alleged attempt to divert business

   Ian Gaughran has concerns about the ‘financial viability’ of Olive companies

9. Record high of over 17,000 people homeless, including 5,319 children

   Homeless families up 18% year on year as monthly totals climb again

10. Judge rejects application to stop trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee

    Three men are on trial at Belfast Crown Court charged with the murder of Lyra McKee