The zoo said the difficult decision to euthanise Betty was taken due to age-related conditions which were negatively impacting her health

The 61-year-old Dublin man was found guilty on four counts of defilement

The 79-year-old initially denied the charges, but later pleaded guilty when a jury had already been sworn in

Brian Ibe (23) is accused of murdering Peter Kennedy at his home in Newbridge in 2020

Prosecuting counsel said William Ryan's assertion that the encounter was fully consensual is "implausible, incredible and lacks logic"

Minister Andrew Muir met with stakeholders following the publication of a Lough Neagh Action Plan.

Daniel Okungbowa was jailed for 11-and-a-half years

James Kilroy has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his wife, Valerie French Kilroy.

Thomas Dooley died following an attack at a cemetery in Co Kerry in 2022

The Sinn Féin leader said Ireland owed the US president thanks for helping to ensure there was no hard border on the island

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald criticised the location of refugee accommodation in socially deprived areas

The Minister for Transport said the railway system should be extended to other Irish cities.

The now 21-year-old was jailed for two-and-a-half years having pleaded guilty to six sample counts of sexual assault

UN peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney died during an attack in Lebanon in December 2022

Cycling Ireland chief executive officer James Quilligan extended his sympathies to the Kieran family.

Kyle Hayes was allegedly caught driving at 150km/h in a 100km/h zone

Ten of the 17 beaches affected are in Co Mayo, two in Galway, one in Donegal and the remaining four are located in Dublin

Members of the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) backed the 17.75 per cent increase by a sizeable majority, with 85 per cent of those returning ballots in favour

The airport recorded 974,012 passengers from January to June of this year

Data centres used up a greater share of electricity consumption than urban homes in the Republic last year

Higher levels of the Covid-19 virus have been found in wastewater in recent weeks

The warning follows significant bed bug infestations which were reported across the French capital last autumn during the Rugby World Cup

Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi's body was found by two women out walking along Brenar Bridge near Piltown, Co Kilkenny on Friday, July 23rd 2004

The pledge is contained in Sinn Féin's new international protection policy

The thefts took place last Saturday morning at various locations across the city.

A family friend said that when Clodagh Phelan raced, she would ‘always smile going across the line’.

This brings the total number of arrests connected to the events on November 23rd in Dublin to 49.

The man had been diving in the Downings area at the time of the tragic incident.

He is expected to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

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A 32-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman arrested in connection with the investigation both remain in custody

Clodagh Phelan (11) died while on a family holiday with her family

Brian Kelly (43) was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for a period of two years, in 2009 having pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Claire Hennessy the previous year

Anthony Byrne (55) was found guilty of two counts of raping his stepdaughter

The now 17-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Lorna Woodnutt (51) at a property in a rural area outside Tullamore, Co Offaly in September 2023

A restaurant manager in Jenkinstown, Co Louth, said the locals hope Joe Biden will return to the area after his presidency

The family's counsel said the child's autism is "very profound" and her educational and health needs are very complex

The attack happened on Aston Quay in Dublin city centre on New Year's Day last year

The High Court heard the teacher forged the signatures of two other teachers on a form to prove he had completed required teaching practice

James Kilroy has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering his wife, Valerie French Kilroy

The judge gave a provisional hearing date beginning March 18th

An incident room has been established at Coolock Garda station to investigate recent unrest at the site on Malahide Road

The 54-year-old was sentenced to eight years in prison, with the final year suspended

Both Ryanair and Aer Lingus claim the decision is legally flawed and should be set aside

The victims, who are sisters, were aged between six and eight and eight and 10 respectively at the time of the abuse

Mr Justice Denis McDonald set March 4th, 2025, for the hearing of the case concerning the Barne Estate in Co Tipperary

Two homes were damaged in petrol bomb attacks in the Co Antrim town and another incident is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.

Lead Ranger, Julien Fonteneau said they are delighted with the new arrival whose gender is not yet known.

The judge said the HSE’s criticism of the Information Commissioner for failing to engage with its arguments in appealing his decision to allow RTÉ to have the information "have neither a factual basis nor any merit"

Tripadvisor recognised Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford Treasures in the Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024

John Garrett O’Sullivan (55) is charged with attempting to prevent the lawful burial of his father, Noel O’Sullivan (86)

The pensioner was travelling in a grey Nissan Qashqai when the collision took place in Ballyroney outside Rathfriland at about 3.20pm on Sunday.

His niece, Patricia Donovan, claims he first raped her at the age of five and that the sexual abuse continued for years.  

Mr Justice Naidoo said the victim impact statement described the “deep and abiding damage” caused to the injured party.

The number of dogs between six and 24 months in the shelter has increased by 120 per cent in the last year.

314 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 106 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals.

Gardaí say they are investigating all circumstances surrounding the discovery in the Clonattin area of Gorey shortly before midday on Sunday.

The tragedy occurred around 6:30am this morning at an unnamed hotel in the family resort of Puerto de Alcudia in the northeast of Majorca.

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Chief executive Michael O’Leary said that while demand is strong, pricing is set to be ‘materially lower’ than last summer.

Gardaí had originally estimated that the suspected illegal drugs seized in The Ward on Friday were worth around €8 million. 

Monday's front pages are firmly focused on Joe Biden deciding to step down as the Democratic candidate in the US presidential election race after sustained pressure from his donors to do so.

One member was dismissed in 2017 for a sexual offence while another was dismissed in 2023 for domestic violence.

It is the fourth fire in the building in four nights, while a fifth fire on Monday saw a JCB and mattresses targeted.

A police vehicle and a car were involved in the collision in the Grosvenor Road area on Sunday.

Simon Harris thanked President Joe Biden on behalf of the people and government of Ireland.

It comes after some Palestinians had been accepted for scholarships but could not afford to travel to Northern Ireland.

Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald said the violence must end and those responsible held to account.

A statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland said they had arrested a man and a woman in connection with the death.

Simon Harris said the Government wanted to follow the principle of making work pay.

Martin O'Hara was brought before Letterkenny District Court in Co Donegal by detectives for continually breaching his bail conditions.

A suspect aged in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident in Co Down.

Wix Online Platforms had accepted that it had unfairly dismissed customer care team lead, Courtney Carey over online comments she had made about the situation in Palestine

The current owners made significant upgrades to the 186sqm house during the pandemic years

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Taoiseach Simon Harris said he would not conflate those with genuine concerns and those involved in ‘thuggery’ at proposed asylum seeker accommodation sites

The man, 55, was charged after the discovery of the body of a man, in his 80s, at a house on Culmore Road in Derry

The woman, who is aged in her 40s, had been driving a silver-coloured Ford Focus which was involved in an incident on the Mussenden Road in Castlerock.

One man (50s) has been arrested in connection with the seizure

Gardaí are investigating after a firearm was discharged in Dundalk on Friday evening

Valid tickets are being accepted on Dublin Bus services for the duration of the disruptions

All the top stories from the day's national newspapers

Gardaí said scenes of public disorder broke out following a peaceful protest staged earlier in the day

Garda Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly said weapons are the lifeblood of organised crime groups

The Taoiseach raised the issue during a visit to Donegal on Friday.

The former Crown Paints factory in Coolock in north Dublin witnessed violent disorder this week.

The outage has hit industries across the world.

The victim has been left with lifelong scars from the incident, the Central Criminal Court was told

The 14 are alleged to be foreign nationals

The jurors unanimously rejected Patrick Dooley's defence that he had tried to save his sibling Thomas 'Tom' Dooley during the attack

Simon Harris said the department could bring together work on delivering capital projects that is currently spread across government.

The family claimed the man was allegedly continuously exposed to asbestos at work

The 61-year-old Dublin man has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court

William Ryan (38) has pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual assault and not guilty to one count of false imprisonment of the woman at Aughrim Garda Station

Denis O'Brien claims that since last August his name and image have been used in a series of fake adverts