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Woman killed in Rathkeale hit-and-run was ‘so well liked’, funeral told

Woman killed in Rathkeale hit-and-run was ‘so well liked’, funeral told

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Marguerita O’Rourke died after a van hit a set of gates she was standing beside on December 21st.
Potential storms to hit Ireland at New Year followed by sharp cold snap

Potential storms to hit Ireland at New Year followed by sharp cold snap

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

A significant area of low pressure will hit Ireland on New Year's Day, according to Met Éireann
Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Concern has been expressed about a rise in admissions in Ireland, with 869 in hospital with flu on Sunday compared to 530 a week previously.
Father of three urging men to get checked and talk about cancer following diagnosis

Father of three urging men to get checked and talk about cancer following diagnosis

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Seamus Connolly believes that a routine blood test he has undertaken since he hit 45, possibly saved his life by showing prostate cancer at an early stage.
Man charged and woman arrested over fatal hit-and-run in Blanchardstown

Man charged and woman arrested over fatal hit-and-run in Blanchardstown

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Gardaí have also arrested a woman in connection to the incident. She is currently being detained in a Garda station in Dublin.
How a 1904 Dublin boot store was brought back to life by a ‘trendy’ coffee shop

How a 1904 Dublin boot store was brought back to life by a ‘trendy’ coffee shop

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

The Dublin Civic Trust said it was ‘heartening’ to see a business investing in the city’s heritage.
Decluttering tips to help your home breathe again

Decluttering tips to help your home breathe again

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

When you need to step back and look at the bigger picture, these pointers will keep your clutter in check, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
Trimble told by Blair to ‘get lost’ over timing of border poll, records show

Trimble told by Blair to ‘get lost’ over timing of border poll, records show

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

The records from the National Archives in Dublin show that the SDLP and the Irish government were heavily against the idea.
Netanyahu visited Ireland in bid to establish now-closing embassy

Netanyahu visited Ireland in bid to establish now-closing embassy

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

The absence of an Israeli embassy in Dublin was a source of concern for Ireland’s small Jewish population at the time.
Man and woman charged with murder of 50-year-old in Newtownards

Man and woman charged with murder of 50-year-old in Newtownards

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

A 33-year-old woman and 36-year-old man are due to appear before a district judge at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Sunday’s front pages.
Lord too ‘bitchy’ to lead North-South negotiations, records show

Lord too ‘bitchy’ to lead North-South negotiations, records show

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Among nine names proposed by Unionists, the Irish side determined that George Thomas, Lord Tonypandy, is ‘widely disliked’ at the House of Commons.
US attorney general wanted to stop Gerry Adams fundraising trip

US attorney general wanted to stop Gerry Adams fundraising trip

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

US president Bill Clinton overruled his advisor, newly released records show.
2024 in pictures: Politics frames the debate as the country went to the polls

2024 in pictures: Politics frames the debate as the country went to the polls

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

From the death of former taoiseach John Bruton, to the unexpected resignation of Leo Varadkar as premier, the year has been dominated by politics.
Peaky Blinders creator says the upcoming film ‘won’t be the end’ for the drama

Peaky Blinders creator says the upcoming film ‘won’t be the end’ for the drama

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy is reprising his role as Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby for the film.
Bureaucratic delays tied up return of Daniel O’Connell painting to Ireland, files show

Bureaucratic delays tied up return of Daniel O’Connell painting to Ireland, files show

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

The Royal Bank of Scotland tried to give the State the portrait for two years.
Two men killed and four others taken to hospital after road crash

Two men killed and four others taken to hospital after road crash

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

A woman remained in a critical condition in hospital on Saturday following Friday’s two-vehicle crash near Killylea.
Ireland asked Tower of London to return ‘illegally smuggled’ rare cannons

Ireland asked Tower of London to return ‘illegally smuggled’ rare cannons

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

A decades-long dispute over the ownership of the cannons included many twists, including concerns that they could be targetted by the Provisional IRA.
Emer Currie vows to keep promise she made to her father days before his death

Emer Currie vows to keep promise she made to her father days before his death

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

The daughter of SDLP co-founder Austin Currie is a newly elected TD.
How OnlyFans turned into a global empire with an Irish CEO

How OnlyFans turned into a global empire with an Irish CEO

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

The public face of OnlyFans is CEO Keily Blair, an Irish lawyer and self-described feminist and 'safety nerd' promoted to the top job in 2023
2024 in review: 12 charts and maps that tell the story of the year

2024 in review: 12 charts and maps that tell the story of the year

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Here is a look back at some of the biggest stories in Ireland over the past year.
Man questioned over metal grate attack released on bail

Man questioned over metal grate attack released on bail

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

A man in his 50s sustained a serious head injury in the assault in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone.
Ex-Northern Ireland chief justice allegedly ‘disliked Jews as much as Catholics’

Ex-Northern Ireland chief justice allegedly ‘disliked Jews as much as Catholics’

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Concerns were raised about Robert Lowry, who presided over scores of non-jury trials of Republicans during the Troubles, newly released files reveal.
Threat to poison English water supply was feasible, papers show

Threat to poison English water supply was feasible, papers show

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Details of a threat to poison English water supplies have emerged in newly unsealed documents from the Irish national archives.
Woman who died after being struck by car in Carlow named locally

Woman who died after being struck by car in Carlow named locally

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Marian Morgan, who lived in the Tinryland area of Carlow and formerly worked for Carlow County Council was struck by a car at 6.30pm.
Ireland worried US labelling Real IRA as terrorists would help recruitment

Ireland worried US labelling Real IRA as terrorists would help recruitment

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Irish and British authorities acknowledged that adding the Real IRA to the US list would also have benefits.
Blair asked if Irish nationalists would support England in World Cup

Blair asked if Irish nationalists would support England in World Cup

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Sir Tony Blair appeared tired while making the remark in 2002.
Man (60s) dies after being struck by car in Co Meath

Man (60s) dies after being struck by car in Co Meath

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

A car collided with a male pedestrian at Flowerhill, Navan, Co. Meath.
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Saturday’s front pages cover a variety of stories.
Woman (70s) dies after being struck by car in Co Carlow

Woman (70s) dies after being struck by car in Co Carlow

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Her body has been removed from the scene and has been taken to the Mortuary in Waterford Regional Hospital where a post mortem will take place in due course.
Sinn Féin councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley resigns from the party

Sinn Féin councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley resigns from the party

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

The wife of former party TD Brian Stanley who is now an Independent, released a statement on her official Facebook page on Friday evening.
Vigil takes place for couple killed in Blanchardstown hit-and-run

Vigil takes place for couple killed in Blanchardstown hit-and-run

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

A man is still being questioned by gardai about the incident in Blanchardstown Road North at about 5:45pm on Thursday.
Co Down murder victim named as Mark Dorrian

Co Down murder victim named as Mark Dorrian

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Three people are still being questioned over Mr Dorrian’s death in Co Down.
Man remanded on bail charged with 2007 Limerick murder

Man remanded on bail charged with 2007 Limerick murder

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Noel Campion was shot dead at Thomondgate in Limerick City as he was riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.
Man further remanded in custody over death of mother (21) in Limerick hit-and-run

Man further remanded in custody over death of mother (21) in Limerick hit-and-run

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Marguerita O’Rourke (21) suffered critical injuries and died after a van collided with gates at a property in Rathkeale, Limerick.
Mother and daughter remanded in custody over €1.28m cannabis seizure at Shannon Airport

Mother and daughter remanded in custody over €1.28m cannabis seizure at Shannon Airport

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Gardaí alleged that officers attached to Revenue discovered 64kgs vacuum-packed packages of cannabis with a street value of €1.28 million, in four suitcases belonging to the two accused.
HSE dealing with surge in respiratory illness with 742 hospitalised with the flu

HSE dealing with surge in respiratory illness with 742 hospitalised with the flu

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

While they expected and planned for a surge in hospitalisations at this time, the numbers so far are at the upper end of what they had predicted, a spokesperson said.
Trolley watch: Over 230 patients waiting for beds in Irish hospitals

Trolley watch: Over 230 patients waiting for beds in Irish hospitals

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

University Hospital Limerick had the highest number of patients waiting for beds, with 33 waiting in the emergency department and 30 waiting in wards elsewhere.
Half of the food bought for the festive season goes to waste, research shows

Half of the food bought for the festive season goes to waste, research shows

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

A quarter of Irish people have admitted to wasting a whole plateful of food, while 18 per cent waste two or more.
Ex-prisoners work together to break down barriers at former peace wall site

Ex-prisoners work together to break down barriers at former peace wall site

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Patrick Muckian and Lewis Lyttle both served time in the Maze during the Troubles.
Nearly €228m raised for good causes by National Lottery ticket sales in 2023

Nearly €228m raised for good causes by National Lottery ticket sales in 2023

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

One housing and heritage cause to receive funding was the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum in Donegal Town.
Water wheel starts turning again to power restaurant at historic mill

Water wheel starts turning again to power restaurant at historic mill

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

The Tully Mill wheel, which had been derelict for many years, has now been fully restored at the Florence Court estate in Co Fermanagh.
Dublin drivers lose the most time and money stuck in traffic, study shows

Dublin drivers lose the most time and money stuck in traffic, study shows

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Dublin drivers lose 158 hours per year, during rush hour alone
Husband and wife killed in Dublin hit-and-run named locally

Husband and wife killed in Dublin hit-and-run named locally

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

The collision happened on Blanchardstown Road North at around 5.45pm on Thursday.
Tony Blair tried to amend statement by Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament

Tony Blair tried to amend statement by Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Mr Blair called on the IRA to provide clarity on ‘three questions’ around disarmament.
Irish Water not ready to upgrade treatment plant despite sewage flow into sea

Irish Water not ready to upgrade treatment plant despite sewage flow into sea

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

There is a sewage pollution crisis in Newport, Co Mayo
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Friday’s front pages.
Bloody Sunday inquiry was ‘cynical political move’, British general claimed

Bloody Sunday inquiry was ‘cynical political move’, British general claimed

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Tony Blair established the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, following campaigns from the victims of the 1972 shootings on the streets of Derry.
Official says British state should have offered Rosemary Nelson protection ‘in hindsight’

Official says British state should have offered Rosemary Nelson protection ‘in hindsight’

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Mrs Nelson was killed by a loyalist car bomb outside her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh in March 1999.
Northern secretary aware of police raid at Sinn Féin’s offices ‘for months’, records reveal

Northern secretary aware of police raid at Sinn Féin’s offices ‘for months’, records reveal

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Stormontgate in 2002 led to the suspension of devolution and the reintroduction of direct rule in Northern Ireland.
Woman (30s) dies after hit-and-run in Blanchardstown

Woman (30s) dies after hit-and-run in Blanchardstown

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incident involving a car and four pedestrians at 5:45pm
Three arrested and murder inquiry launched after death of man in Co Down

Three arrested and murder inquiry launched after death of man in Co Down

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Three people have been arrested in connection with the fatal incident in Newtownards
Major fire breaks out at abandoned shopping centre in north Dublin

Major fire breaks out at abandoned shopping centre in north Dublin

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Firefighters from Balbriggan, Skerries and Swords are attending the scene at the vacant premises.
Dental practice near Cork Airport faces relocation after being refused retrospective planning permission

Dental practice near Cork Airport faces relocation after being refused retrospective planning permission

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Permission had been sought for the unauthorised conversion of the premises over 40 years ago from a residential dwelling.
Ireland has lowest rate of smoking among 15-year-olds in the EU, research shows

Ireland has lowest rate of smoking among 15-year-olds in the EU, research shows

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The rate of repeated drunkenness among Irish teenagers is also low, at 13 per cent.
One in 14 who report sexual assaults were assaulted while travelling abroad, study shows

One in 14 who report sexual assaults were assaulted while travelling abroad, study shows

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The annual number of cases of sexual assault reported happening outside Ireland has grown steadily from 55 in 2017 to 126 last year – an increase of 129 per cent.
Funeral of mother (21) killed in Limerick hit-and-run to take place on Sunday

Funeral of mother (21) killed in Limerick hit-and-run to take place on Sunday

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Marguerita Sheridan (21) from Rathkeale had given birth to her first child, a son, last month.
Train line between Dublin's Connolly and Grand Canal Dock to close until January 5th

Train line between Dublin's Connolly and Grand Canal Dock to close until January 5th

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The works will see 4.2km of track fully replaced from Connolly Station through to Pearse Station.
Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The ecclesiastical register from Co Armagh dates back to the 14th century.
Christmas sweets poll: Are you a Heroes or a Celebrations person?

Christmas sweets poll: Are you a Heroes or a Celebrations person?

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Take our poll and see how many people agree with you.
820 children have contacted Childline so far this Christmas, ISPCC reveals

820 children have contacted Childline so far this Christmas, ISPCC reveals

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The ISPCC expects St Stephen's Day to be one of the busiest days of the year for Childline,
NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms

NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The industry is concerned that international tour operators will omit the region from all-island itineraries if they have to apply for the new ETAs.
Two officers assaulted during response to alleged scrambler bike offences in Belfast

Two officers assaulted during response to alleged scrambler bike offences in Belfast

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The incident happened in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast on Christmas Day morning.
Ryanair launches 'largest ever' summer 2025 sale with 10 million seats on offer

Ryanair launches 'largest ever' summer 2025 sale with 10 million seats on offer

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Ryanair said flight prices will rise again in the New Year.
One in five Irish people will go to the pub on St Stephen's Day, survey says

One in five Irish people will go to the pub on St Stephen's Day, survey says

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

16 percent will go shopping and four percent will take a wintry dip in the sea.
People unaware of harm caused by binge drinking over Christmas, medics says

People unaware of harm caused by binge drinking over Christmas, medics says

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Principal clinical psychologist, Dr Anne Kehoe, has advised people to make commitments to themselves over the festive period.
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Here are the stories making headlines this St Stephen's Day.
Christmas movie poll: Is The Grinch the best Christmas movie?

Christmas movie poll: Is The Grinch the best Christmas movie?

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Is Jim Carrey's character the Grinch your favourite?
Three reported UFO sightings across greater Belfast in 2024

Three reported UFO sightings across greater Belfast in 2024

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Police told the PA news agency following a Freedom of Information request that all the reports were ‘noted for information’.
Christmas Day festive run at Stormont breaks course participation record

Christmas Day festive run at Stormont breaks course participation record

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Almost 800 runners, many wearing Father Christmas and elf costumes, crossed the finish line at the landmark Belfast venue.
Man (70s) and woman (50s) seriously injured following collision in Co Cork

Man (70s) and woman (50s) seriously injured following collision in Co Cork

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

The scene is currently held for examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.
Man (80s) dies and four injured following collision involving two cars in Co Cavan

Man (80s) dies and four injured following collision involving two cars in Co Cavan

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

The four occupants of the second car have all been taken to Cavan General Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Dubliners brave ‘very cold’ Christmas sea swim

Dubliners brave ‘very cold’ Christmas sea swim

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

They were taking part in the annual Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club charity Christmas swim in aid of the RNLI.
Man aged in his 30s dies in Christmas Eve collision in Co Down

Man aged in his 30s dies in Christmas Eve collision in Co Down

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said he had died in a single-vehicle crash on the Downpatrick Road in Ballynahunch.
Warning over ‘perilous’ resourcing for eating disorder treatment

Warning over ‘perilous’ resourcing for eating disorder treatment

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

There are only three adult eating disorder inpatient beds in the entire country – the same as in 2018.
Women experiencing domestic abuse try to 'hold everything together' over Christmas

Women experiencing domestic abuse try to 'hold everything together' over Christmas

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

The chief executive of Women's Aid said Christmas can be an "incredibly challenging" time for victims of domestic abuse, as it creates a kind of "pressure cooker environment".
Young people more likely to spend Christmas alone, study finds

Young people more likely to spend Christmas alone, study finds

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

One in nine people say they will be spending Christmas Day alone this year.
Christmas dinner poll: Is the stuffing or the gravy the best part?

Christmas dinner poll: Is the stuffing or the gravy the best part?

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Is turkey your favourite part?
138 prisoners to get temporary release for Christmas

138 prisoners to get temporary release for Christmas

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

A total of 138 prisoners have been approved for temporary release this Christmas, with the periods of release ranging from a few hours up to seven nights
Man charged in relation to death of Marguerita Sheridan in Rathkeale

Man charged in relation to death of Marguerita Sheridan in Rathkeale

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Marguerita Sheridan, aged in her 20s, died after a suspected hit-and-run incident in Limerick on Saturday.
How vulnerable is Ireland to Trump's tariffs?

How vulnerable is Ireland to Trump's tariffs?

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Ireland is heavily dependent on the taxes and jobs of a cluster of US tech and pharmaceutical multinationals
Woman who died in Fermanagh crash named as Amy Stokes (20)

Woman who died in Fermanagh crash named as Amy Stokes (20)

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Police have named the woman who died in a single vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh last night as Amy Stokes (20) from Ballyconnell
Woman who organises Christmas dinners for those in need embraces new tradition post-pandemic

Woman who organises Christmas dinners for those in need embraces new tradition post-pandemic

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Margaret Brown, from Sandycove in south Co Dublin, has been organising the festive feast since 1986
Couple who met at Helen’s Bay charity swim return for another festive dip

Couple who met at Helen’s Bay charity swim return for another festive dip

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Among those who braved the elements on the Christmas Eve swim in Helen’s Bay were a couple who first met at the event last year
B&Q buys Homebase stores in Letterkenny, Navan and Waterford

B&Q buys Homebase stores in Letterkenny, Navan and Waterford

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

The three stores will add to B&Q's existing network of eight stores in the Republic.
Candlelit vigil to take place in memory of young mother killed in Rathkeale hit and run

Candlelit vigil to take place in memory of young mother killed in Rathkeale hit and run

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Gardaí were investigating whether the fatal hit and run was linked to feuding between factions in the town
Woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh

Woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

The collision happened on Monday evening in the Ballyconnell Road area of Derrylin
More than 40 patients waiting for beds at Limerick hospital on Christmas Eve

More than 40 patients waiting for beds at Limerick hospital on Christmas Eve

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

University Hospital Limerick had the largest number of people waiting for a bed on Christmas Eve
Irish woman missing in Gran Canaria found after urgent appeal

Irish woman missing in Gran Canaria found after urgent appeal

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

The search for the missing 46-year-old is focusing on the popular Puerto Rico tourist area in the south of Gran Canaria
Lorry driver dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Tyrone

Lorry driver dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Tyrone

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

The man aged in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Here are the lead stories making the newspapers on Christmas Eve
New speed limits may be viewed as a 'revenue maker' by drivers, councillor says

New speed limits may be viewed as a 'revenue maker' by drivers, councillor says

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Speed limits will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h across the country in the new year.
People urged to include a gift receipt with their Christmas presents to avoid awkwardness

People urged to include a gift receipt with their Christmas presents to avoid awkwardness

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Director of communications of the CCPC, Gráinne Griffin, said gift receipts help avoid awkwardness.
Two women arrested after €1.28m cannabis seizure at Shannon Airport

Two women arrested after €1.28m cannabis seizure at Shannon Airport

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.
Avoid talking politics or religion at the Christmas dinner table, mental health charity says

Avoid talking politics or religion at the Christmas dinner table, mental health charity says

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

'They're generally the topics that can cause division'.

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